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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Teijeira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Teijeira gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Santana pulls Teijeira into guard.
Santana looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Santana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Teijeira is aware though and is defending well.
Santana keeping moving, preventing Teijeira from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Santana has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Teijeira has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Santana really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Teijeira is looking for a takedown.
Santana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Teijeira's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Teijeira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teijeira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Teijeira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santana looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD#
Santana manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Teijeira on his heels. He'll look to pass Teijeira's guard now, I'm sure.
Teijeira looks winded!#T1#
Santana lands a couple of elbows.
Santana working some strikes from top position.
Teijeira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Teijeira is trying to hold Santana in close to prevent damage but Santana has managed to pass into half guard.
Teijeira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Santana working Teijeira over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Santana.
Santana is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Santana seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Santana will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Santana seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Santana 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.#T2#
Santana scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Santana there.
Santana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Santana lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Santana connects with a nice short shot to Teijeira's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santana landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Santana is trying to work for a kimura but Teijeira is defending well.
#SUB#
Santana seems to be working for a kimura but Teijeira defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Teijeira trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Santana scoring with strikes but Teijeira is staying in there.
Teijeira wants to hold on but Santana pushes him away.#SUB#
Santana is working for a guillotine from mount but Teijeira frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Santana looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
Teijeira working to try and regain half guard.
Santana lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Santana lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Santana is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Teijeira has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Teijeira tries to buck Santana off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Santana 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.
#R2#
Teijeira scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
Teijeira rushes Santana and presses him up against the cage.
Santana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Teijeira has him pressed against the cage.
Santana wants to get back to striking at distance but Teijeira won't allow it.
Santana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Teijeira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Santana wants a takedown but no success here.
Teijeira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Santana misses with a body punch.
Santana is trying to break the clinch but Teijeira has him pressed against the cage.
Santana tries to break free but Teijeira pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Santana lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2#
Teijeira throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Santana escapes and throws Teijeira's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Teijeira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Teijeira is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Santana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Teijeira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Santana is chipping away with strikes.
Santana working the ground and pound from side control.
Santana working the ground and pound from side control.
Santana grinds an elbow into Teijeira's temple. #T2##SUB#
Santana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Santana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teijeira can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Santana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Teijeira, who protects the arm well.
Teijeira is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Santana has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Teijeira tries to buck Santana off but Santana is having none of it.#T3#
Santana scores with a couple of short elbows.
Teijeira is trying to improve his position.
Santana cracks Teijeira with a big elbow. #SUB#
Santana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Teijeira, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Santana tries for a kimura but Teijeira is defending well.
Santana working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Teijeira tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Santana presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB#
Santana has hold of Teijeira's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Teijeira manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Santana lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teijeira looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Santana lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Santana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Santana dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Teijeira blocks a head kick by Santana.
Teijeira slips under a jab.
Santana misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Teijeira moves into range and clinches up with Santana.
Teijeira looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana keeps control of Teijeira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Santana breaks the clinch.
Marcelo Teijeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Santana. No joy for Teijeira on that attempt.
Teijeira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Santana!
#T1#
Teijeira gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Santana counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Santana. #SUB#
Santana is working for a submission of some sort.
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. Santana connects with a nice short shot to Teijeira's temple.
Teijeira trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Santana lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T2#
Santana landing punches. #SUB#
Santana looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santana is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Santana putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brad Santana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santana scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Teijeira?
Teijeira is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Santana unloading with bombs!
Santana lands a couple of good shots and Teijeira has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Teijeira is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Santana gets his way!
Teijeira is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Santana has got one arm under Teijeira's chin. This could be trouble... Teijeira trying to control the other hand but Santana gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Teijeira has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brad Santana!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Santana tries a low kick but Ohara avoids it.
Ohara takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Santana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ohara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ohara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Santana clinches with his opponent.
Ohara taking a breather.
Santana tries to break the clinch but Ohara is controlling the position.
Ohara lands an elbow just above Santana 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Brad Santana has been cut.#BC2#
Ohara breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ohara .
Santana really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ohara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Santana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Santana throws a right and a left that Ohara avoids nicely.
Santana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ohara looks winded!
Good leg kick by Ohara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ohara has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Santana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Ohara 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Santana looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Santana won't allow Ohara to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ohara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ohara wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Santana is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Santana won't allow Ohara to get back to his feet.
Ohara wants to control but Santana passes easily into half guard.
Santana lands strikes from half guard.
Santana drops an elbow to the side of Ohara 's head.
Santana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Santana will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santana working the head and body with strikes.
Santana seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3##SUB#
Santana seems to be working for a kimura but Ohara defends the submission attempt.
Ohara taking some punishment here, with Santana in his half guard.
Ohara is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Santana jumps into side control!
Ohara looks to move to half guard but instead Santana has passed into mount! Damn!
Santana raining down shots from the mount!#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Santana manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ohara to take his back!#SUB#
Santana looking to break Ohara 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ohara remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Santana will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Santana gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Santana throwing damaging strikes from the back! Ohara could be in trouble here!
#SUB#
Ohara is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ohara trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Santana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brad Santana's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Santana scores with a one two! Ohara had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ohara shoots in but no luck this time.
Santana is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ohara .
Santana misses with a hook.
Santana slaps away a takedown attempt from Ohara , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santana attempts a counter takedown but Ohara avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Santana moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Santana manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Santana thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ohara is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Santana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ohara defends it easily.#SUB#
Santana looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ohara is defending well. Santana quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ohara has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Santana celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brad Santana!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Kirmayr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kirmayr jumps guard but Santana stands there with Kirmayr around his waist. Kirmayr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Santana working hard to break the clinch.
Santana is trying to break the clinch but Kirmayr is controlling him.
Kirmayr prevents Santana from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Santana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kirmayr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santana stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Kirmayr drives through with a takedown into Santana's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirmayr looks winded!
Santana throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Santana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Santana is looking for a triangle but Kirmayr pushes his legs off easily.
Santana is looking to stand up but Kirmayr isn't so interested in that idea.
Kirmayr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Santana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kirmayr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Santana throws an elbow that misses. Kirmayr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Santana's guard. Nice move by Kirmayr !#REVB#
Santana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kirmayr trying to control but Santana is working from the bottom.
Santana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kirmayr 's guard. #REVR##T2#
Santana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Santana throws a big right hand that misses.
Kirmayr pulls Santana in close to prevent any damage.
Santana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kirmayr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Santana landing some decent shots from guard.
Santana is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Santana stands up over Kirmayr , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kirmayr is trying to control the position but Santana postures up.
Kirmayr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santana is in close to Kirmayr 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Santana preventing the sweep.
Santana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kirmayr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santana is one step ahead there. #T4#
Santana is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Santana chips away with some ground and pound.
Santana distracts Kirmayr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Santana has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Santana throwing strikes but missing.
Kirmayr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santana shoots in looking for a takedown. Kirmayr tries to sprawl out of it but Santana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kirmayr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Santana dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Santana gets a double leg takedown into Kirmayr 's guard.
Santana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kirmayr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Santana has passed into side control.
Santana is working Kirmayr over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Check out the look on Santana's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kirmayr is breathing heavily.
Santana working the head with strikes.
Santana scores with punches from side control. #T1#
Santana scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kirmayr to see if he's OK.
Kirmayr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kirmayr gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Santana is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kirmayr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Santana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kirmayr can do to turn this around?
Kirmayr wants to sweep but Santana has passed to side control!#T2#
Kirmayr is looking to reverse the position.
Santana cracks Kirmayr with a big elbow.
Santana working away.
Kirmayr looks to move to half guard but instead Santana has passed into mount! Damn!
Santana in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kirmayr can't escape the position.
Brad Santana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Santana breaks from Kirmayr 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Santana avoids the attempt from Kirmayr to control.
Santana lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Santana looking to secure an arm triangle but Kirmayr defends it well.
The referee warns Kirmayr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T4#
BOOM! Santana connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Santana is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Santana landing strikes, looking to finish!
Santana unloading with bombs!
Santana has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kirmayr 's face.
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!
Kirmayr wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Santana scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kirmayr ?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Santana cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Santana dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kirmayr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Santana.
Santana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kirmayr .
Richard Kirmayr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirmayr throws a counter combo.
Kirmayr scores with a shot to the body.
Santana tries to clinch but Kirmayr moves away
and Kirmayr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Santana feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Santana cracks Kirmayr with a solid left hand.
Kirmayr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santana lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Santana landing some decent shots from guard.
Santana connects with a couple of short punches.
Santana distracts Kirmayr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kirmayr 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.
Santana distracts Kirmayr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Santana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Kirmayr is trying to control the position but Santana postures up.
Santana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Santana preventing the sweep.
Santana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kirmayr looking to control but Santana passes into half guard.
Santana scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3##SUB2#
Kirmayr looking for subs from the bottom but Santana mounts him!#SUB#
Santana looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Santana looking to finish Kirmayr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kirmayr !
Kirmayr looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Can Kirmayr hold on?! Santana is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#T4#
Kirmayr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kirmayr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Santana haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kirmayr is trying to get back to his feet but Santana has full control of the position and if anything, Kirmayr has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kirmayr trying to control the position but Santana manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Santana looking for the choke but no joy.
Kirmayr can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Santana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santana, 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Santana!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Santana scores with a three punch combo!
#TD#
Santana looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Santana prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva controlling Santana's posture. #SUB2#
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Santana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Silva controls Santana momentarily but Santana frees himself. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva managing to control the position.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Santana is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Silva working for a triangle but Santana defends it easily.
Santana postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Santana is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Santana holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Silva looks winded!
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Santana's efforts to push away.#T3#
Santana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Santana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santana leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Santana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Santana does no damage. #CL2#
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Santana.
Santana has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brad Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Silva.
Santana tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Santana is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Santana walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Santana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Santana seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Santana gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage. #CL#
Santana clinches with his opponent.
Santana tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position. #BC#
Santana breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Santana rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Santana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santana throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Santana tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santana manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Santana dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Santana changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Silva tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Silva wants to escape the position.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Santana working for the choke.
Santana will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva breaks Santana's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T1#
Santana is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him. #SUB#
Santana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Silva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Silva 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.
Santana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Silva throws his legs up looking for a submission but Santana uses it to pass to side control.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Santana lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Silva down.
Santana working the ground and pound.
Silva taking punishment in the form of punches.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Santana grinds an elbow into Silva's temple.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Check out the look on Santana's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Santana tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santana has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Santana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?#T3#
Santana scoring with punches from side control.
Santana has control of an arm but Silva manages to advance to Santana's back!
Santana 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.
Santana rolls, trying to escape but Silva keeps control of the position.
Silva is trying to stick to Santana's back but Santana is turning into Silva. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Silva's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Santana.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Santana is proving a slippery customer.
Santana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brad Santana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva working a defensive guard but Santana manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T4#
Silva is trying to control Santana's posture but Santana avoids it.
Silva is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Santana is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Santana looks up at the clock and then as Silva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Santana smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Silva struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Santana dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Santana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Santana's guard.#SUB#
Santana isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Silva stacks Santana on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Silva!
Santana gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Silva throwing shots but Santana is blocking nicely. #T1##SUB#
Silva moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Santana.
Santana sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santana tries to kick Silva off in order to stand up. Silva Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Santana manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Silva wants to take a breather but Santana is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Santana manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Santana is looking for a triangle here but Silva uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Santana is not content to let Silva control the position. #T2#
Santana manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Santana is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
#SUB2#
Santana is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Santana moves into full guard.
#ES#
Santana is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Silva presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Santana wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Silva.
Santana is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Santana pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Santana pulls guard effortlessly.
Santana lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4##SUB2#
Silva throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Santana escapes and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Santana scores with punches from side control.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Santana is putting a hurting on Silva here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santana working away.
Rick Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brad Santana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santana controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Santana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santana has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Santana!
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