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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Villigan Sautin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Miguel Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Villigan Sautin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Santiago wants to pass to mount but Sautin is defending the position.
Santiago is trying to control the action in half guard but Sautin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Santiago is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sautin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santiago is pressing down on Sautin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sautin is holding on for now.
Sautin wants to get back to full guard.
Sautin is defending against the submission attempts here by Santiago.
Santiago is looking for a kimura but Sautin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santiago to get the leverage.
Santiago wants to pass the guard but Sautin is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago seems to be looking for submissions.
Santiago is looking for a kimura here.
Sautin wants to control but Santiago is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sautin won't allow Santiago to pass to mount.
Sautin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Santiago is stalling here. Sautin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Santiago seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sautin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Santiago is looking to regain half guard here but Sautin keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is working hard here to advance position.
Sautin tries for a kimura but Santiago is defending well.
Sautin working away.
Sautin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Santiago is looking to regain half guard here but Sautin keeps moving and retains side control.
Sautin trying to control the action but Santiago is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sautin has knee on belly momentarily but Santiago bucks him off and regains half guard.
Santiago is looking for a sweep. Sautin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santiago is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gorilla Warfare MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Santiago looking for subs from the bottom but Sautin mounts him!
Sautin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Santiago has worked his arm free - good work by Santiago!
Sautin in side control, throwing shots but Santiago defends.
Santiago is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Santiago works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sautin wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
Santiago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santiago working a defensive guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santiago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sautin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sautin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santiago trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santiago has his foot on Sautin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sautin works his way back into a safe position though.
Santiago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Santiago dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Santiago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sautin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Santiago thinking.
Santiago fails with the takedown
and Sautin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sautin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sautin gets the takedown into side control.
Sautin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santiago keeps working.
Santiago sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sautin trying to control the action but Santiago is working from the bottom.
Sautin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sautin trying to pass the guard but Santiago defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sautin is working for a submission of some sort.
Sautin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santiago does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sautin prevents Santiago from improving his position.
Santiago wants to get back to full guard but Sautin has passed into side control.
Santiago tries to buck Sautin off but Sautin is having none of it.
Sautin trying to control the action but Santiago is working from the bottom.
Santiago regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sautin moves nicely into side control.
Santiago gets back to half guard.
Sautin is thwarting Santiago's attempts to control the position.
Sautin is working for a kimura but Santiago is defending it quite comfortably.
Santiago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sautin pulls his head out easily.
Sautin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is defending against the submission attempts here by Sautin.
Santiago regains full guard. Nicely done.
Santiago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sautin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Santiago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sautin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sautin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sautin trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santiago has his foot on Sautin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sautin works his way back into a safe position though.
Santiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santiago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sautin is aware though and is defending well.
Sautin trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santiago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sautin defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sautin tries to free his leg and advance position but Santiago is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Miguel Santiago will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sautin misses with an uppercut.
Miguel Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sautin gets caught napping as Santiago dives in and scores a takedown. Sautin manages to retain guard.
Santiago trying to control but Sautin is working from the bottom.
Santiago is stalling in the full guard.
Santiago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sautin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sautin working for a triangle but Santiago defends it easily.
Santiago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sautin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sautin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sautin working for a triangle but Santiago defends it easily.
Sautin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santiago won't allow Sautin to sweep him here.
Sautin keeping full guard, as Santiago tries to pass.
Santiago looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Santiago is pushing down on Sautin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sautin is fighting to maintain full guard but Santiago has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago wants to take a breather but Sautin is having none of it.
Santiago passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sautin tries to control Santiago's body but Santiago pushes him off. Sautin squirms to his side and now Santiago has his back!
Santiago working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Santiago has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sautin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santiago wants to control but Sautin is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sautin is really stuck here.
Santiago has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Santiago has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sautin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sautin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Santiago working for a choke but Sautin is defending well.
Santiago is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sautin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sautin for a finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sautin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Sautin right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sautin wants to control his opponent's hands but Santiago gets his hands free.
Santiago doesn't have the hooks in and Sautin manages to turn into his guard.
Villigan Sautin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santiago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sautin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Santiago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santiago, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Santiago!
During a confident post fight interview, Miguel Santiago thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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