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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Devlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Devlin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hank Santiago's chin.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hank Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Devlin!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago checks a low kick from Devlin.
Devlin rushes Santiago and presses him up against the cage.
Devlin manages to break the clinch.
Devlin tries to clinch up.
Devlin tries to clinch there but Santiago circles away.
Devlin wants to clinch.
Devlin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santiago counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Santiago.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Devlin controls Santiago momentarily but Santiago frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devlin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Santiago is squirming around, avoiding Devlin's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Devlin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Santiago has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Santiago could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Devlin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Devlin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Devlin thowing shots but they're missing.
Devlin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Devlin working for a submission but Santiago is keeping him at bay.
Devlin tries to control but Santiago wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devlin stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Santiago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santiago dives in and grabs Devlin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Devlin pushes down on Santiago's head and hops out.
Devlin stalks Santiago and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Santiago's face. Santiago staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Hank Santiago has been cut.
Devlin shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devlin doesn't manage to clinch there - Santiago circles away.
Devlin shoots in but no luck this time.
Hank Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Devlin.
Devlin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Danny Devlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devlin looks winded!
Devlin shoots in but no luck this time.
Devlin misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Devlin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santiago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Devlin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Santiago's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Santiago slaps away a takedown attempt from Devlin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santiago tries to clinch but Devlin is having none of it.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt - Devlin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Santiago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Devlin.
Devlin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Santiago.
Devlin lands with a shot to the body.
Devlin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Devlin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hank Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Devlin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Devlin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Devlin is breathing heavily.
Devlin connects with a body shot.
Devlin rushes Santiago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santiago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Devlin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Santiago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Devlin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Santiago tries to pull guard but Devlin won't allow it.
Devlin gets underhooks to prevent Santiago's takedown attempt.
Santiago is working for takedown but Devlin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Devlin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Devlin avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devlin breaks from the clinch.
Devlin rushes Santiago and presses him up against the cage.
Santiago looking for a takedown.
Santiago is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Devlin jumps guard.
Devlin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Devlin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Devlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Devlin, not yet.
Devlin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santiago defends well.
Devlin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago won't allow Devlin to sweep him here.
Devlin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Devlin is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago scores with a few weak punches.
Santiago missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Devlin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Devlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hank Santiago's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Devlin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santiago is fending him off so far but Devlin persists. Nope, Santiago circles away and we're back to standing.
Devlin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santiago swivels and escapes.
Devlin has a takedown stuffed.
Hank Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Devlin.
Devlin is looking to clinch.
Devlin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Devlin as he jumps to the side.
Santiago shoots for a double leg takedown but Devlin sprawls well. He's pushed Santiago's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Devlin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Devlin wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Devlin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Devlin.
Devlin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santiago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Santiago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Devlin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devlin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santiago stuffs the takedown attempt from Devlin. Devlin gets slowly back to his feet.
Devlin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santiago.
Santiago throws a sloppy head kick
and Devlin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Santiago thinking.
Santiago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Devlin circles away.
Devlin shoots and misses
and Santiago counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Devlin!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago is chipping away with strikes.
Devlin misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Devlin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Santiago asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Devlin tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Santiago easily slips into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devlin tries to hold on but Santiago pushes him away.
Santiago trying to control but Devlin is having none of it.
Devlin tries to lock up and control but Santiago gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Devlin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hank Santiago.
Well Devlin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Devlin!
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RATING
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