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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zeth Saarsgard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saarsgard's entrance music is A Perfect Circle - Passive. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Zeth Saarsgard has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Zeth Saarsgard seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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154 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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173 cm
28
155 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zeth Saarsgard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andre Santos!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarsgard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
Saarsgard throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Saarsgard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saarsgard throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos throws out a powerful jab.
Saarsgard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarsgard misses with a wild body shot.
Saarsgard misses with a body shot.
Santos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saarsgard tries to clinch
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saarsgard throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santos throws a looping overhand right but Saarsgard ducks down to avoid it.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarsgard throws a right hand that Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos also avoids with ease.
Saarsgard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Saarsgard slips under a jab.
Saarsgard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saarsgard tries to move into range but Santos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saarsgard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saarsgard thows a body shot but no joy.
Santos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saarsgard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saarsgard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saarsgard just misses with a punch to the body.
Saarsgard blocks a jab.
Saarsgard throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
Saarsgard throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Saarsgard is looking to wear down Santos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarsgard throws a right hand that Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos also avoids with ease.
Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zeth Saarsgard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Saarsgard!
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santos moves to the back position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarsgard fending off the submission attempt from Santos.
Saarsgard is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Santos.
Saarsgard is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarsgard has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Santos controlling the position well here. Saarsgard rolled but Santos kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Saarsgard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos on the ground.
Saarsgard controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Santos just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Santos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Saarsgard holding both Santos 's hands and preventing any damage.
Saarsgard rolls, trying to escape but Santos keeps control of the position.
Saarsgard is trying to get back to his feet but Santos has full control of the position and if anything, Saarsgard has just worked his way into a worse spot.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos controlling the position well here. Saarsgard rolled but Santos kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saarsgard has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Santos dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Saarsgard misses the jab.
Santos takes one to the chin there.
Saarsgard with a poor takedown
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Saarsgard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saarsgard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saarsgard somewhat.
Santos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Saarsgard back to the cage. Santos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Saarsgard throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Good shot there by Santos.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Santos counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saarsgard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zeth Saarsgard is winning the standup battle so far.
Saarsgard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saarsgard on the side of the head.
Santos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Santos content to control rather than advance.
Santos is working for a kimura but Saarsgard is defending it quite comfortably.
Saarsgard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarsgard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos connects with a right hand. Saarsgard shakes it off.
Santos sizes up Saarsgard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saarsgard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saarsgard ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Saarsgard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarsgard.
Saarsgard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarsgard. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarsgard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saarsgard thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarsgard tries to move into range but Santos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saarsgard looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Saarsgard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santos.
Saarsgard takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Santos scores with a shot to the body.
Saarsgard defending well as Santos loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Saarsgard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saarsgard fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Santos misses.
Saarsgard scores with a hook to the body. Santos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saarsgard shoots and misses
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeth Saarsgard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Santos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarsgard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Santos asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Saarsgard is trying to get back to half guard.
Santos tries for a kimura but Saarsgard is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lull in the action here.
Andre Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saarsgard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Santos prevents Saarsgard from escaping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Saarsgard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andre Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Saarsgard thows a body shot but no joy.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarsgard.
Santos throws a body punch but Saarsgard moves out of range.
Santos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saarsgard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saarsgard looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Saarsgard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zeth Saarsgard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saarsgard misses the jab.
Saarsgard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saarsgard's head backwards.
Saarsgard thows a body shot but no joy.
Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
Saarsgard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos staying out of range there.
Saarsgard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saarsgard staying out of range there.
Santos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Santos is rocked!
Saarsgard throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Saarsgard finish him?
Saarsgard throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Saarsgard digs a good hook to Santos's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Saarsgard. Those never looked like landing.
Saarsgard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saarsgard misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Saarsgard. Those never looked like landing.
Saarsgard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saarsgard looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
Saarsgard fails to land with a series of punches.
Saarsgard throws an off balance right hand
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saarsgard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos swings for the body but Saarsgard moves out of range.
Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saarsgard throws a series of punches but Santos moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarsgard misses with a right hand
and Santos counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Saarsgard's guard now.
Saarsgard wants to get back to his feet but Santos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saarsgard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Saarsgard's legs - danger averted.
Saarsgard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.
Saarsgard wants to get back to his feet but Santos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saarsgard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saarsgard tries to get out of the position.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Saarsgard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saarsgard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saarsgard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saarsgard working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.
Saarsgard working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.
Saarsgard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saarsgard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saarsgard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saarsgard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saarsgard throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Saarsgard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.
Saarsgard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Santos is controlling him.
Saarsgard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saarsgard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saarsgard pushes Santos off and scrambles back to his feet.
Santos jabs at Saarsgard's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Saarsgard throws a series of punches but Santos moves out of range.
Santos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Santos showed some decent athleticism there.
Saarsgard looks like he's trying to stand up.
Saarsgard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saarsgard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saarsgard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saarsgard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saarsgard pushes Santos off looking to stand but Santos dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Saarsgard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saarsgard looking for submissions off his back.
Saarsgard actively working from the bottom here.
Saarsgard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saarsgard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saarsgard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saarsgard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Saarsgard wants to get back to his feet.
Saarsgard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saarsgard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saarsgard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saarsgard is trying to stand back up but Santos is controlling him
Saarsgard looking for submissions off his back.
Saarsgard actively working from the bottom here.
Saarsgard is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to control but Saarsgard is keeping him busy.
Saarsgard actively working from the bottom here.
Saarsgard actively working from the bottom here.
Saarsgard is trying to stand.
Saarsgard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saarsgard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
Saarsgard is in trouble now - Santos has advanced to mount!
Saarsgard has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Saarsgard manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Saarsgard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saarsgard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Santos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Santos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeth Saarsgard clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Saarsgard.
A telegraphed right hand from Santos misses the target.
Saarsgard tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range.
Saarsgard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Saarsgard fails with the takedown.
Saarsgard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saarsgard looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Santos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saarsgard. Saarsgard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saarsgard just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Saarsgard does no damage.
Santos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saarsgard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeth Saarsgard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Saarsgard just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos lands with a right hand.
Saarsgard throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Saarsgard misses.
Saarsgard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santos throws a body punch but Saarsgard moves out of range.
Saarsgard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santos tries to avoid it but Saarsgard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santos to the ground. Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Santos lands a nice shot that snaps Saarsgard's head back.
Santos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saarsgard momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Santos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Saarsgard's half guard.
Santos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Santos passes to full mount!
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 gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarsgard.
Saarsgard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saarsgard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Saarsgard throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Saarsgard misses with a combination
and Santos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Santos tries to pass to full mount but Saarsgard defends it.
Santos trying to control the action but Saarsgard is working from the bottom.
Saarsgard is looking to escape.
Santos controlling the action here.
Santos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andre Santos wasn't active enough on the ground.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarsgard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos avoids the body shot from Saarsgard.
Saarsgard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saarsgard swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saarsgard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saarsgard misses with a hook to the body
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saarsgard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saarsgard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Santos misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Santos dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Saarsgard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos cracks Saarsgard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saarsgard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saarsgard looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Saarsgard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarsgard.
Saarsgard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Santos misses with a straight right.
Santos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Santos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saarsgard 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.
Saarsgard is trying to stand up here but Santos is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos passes to full mount!
Santos controlling from mount.
Santos won't let Saarsgard get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Santos controlling from mount.
Saarsgard wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Saarsgard tries to buck Santos off but he can't manage it.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Santos takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling from the back.
Saarsgard has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Santos is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Saarsgard has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos controlling the position well here. Saarsgard rolled but Santos kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Saarsgard has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Andre Santos has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Saarsgard throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Saarsgard misses with a body shot.
Saarsgard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saarsgard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saarsgard digs a good body shot into Santos's ribs.
Saarsgard avoids the body shot from Santos.
Saarsgard throws a hook to the side of Santos's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Saarsgard misses.
Santos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Saarsgard misses the jab.
Santos scores with a jab. Saarsgard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saarsgard throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarsgard. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarsgard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Saarsgard misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saarsgard thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Santos misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Andre Santos!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Zeth Saarsgard!
The fight ends as a draw!
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