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Event:
WCF 17: Hall vs Orion
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Santana fails with a takedown attempt.
Santana slaps away a takedown attempt from Jordon, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jordon enables Santana to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jordon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Santana won't allow Jordon to get back to his feet.
Jordon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Jordon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordon wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Santana trying to control but Jordon is working from the bottom.
Santana's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Santana looks winded!
Jordon 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Santana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jordon circles away.
Santana closes the distance and clinches up with Jordon, looking for a takedown. Santana pushes Jordon against the cage but Jordon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jamse Jordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Santana.
Santana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Jordon drives through and clinches with Santana against the cage.
Santana told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T2#
Santana is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jordon is defending well.#TD#
Jordon gets control of Santana's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jordon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Santana slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Santana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jordon keeps working.
Jordon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Santana off and has taken his back!
Santana trying to control the hands but Jordon won't let him. #SUB#
Jordon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Jordon controlling from the back.#SUB#
Jordon looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Jordon looking to break Santana's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Santana remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jordon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jordon is throwing strikes but Santana counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Santana regains half guard.
Santana avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jordon.
Santana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordon wants to control but Santana is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jordon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jordon is looking to advance position but Santana won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamse Jordon 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#
Nice takedown defense from Jordon. No joy for Santana on that attempt.
Jordon misses with a head kick.
Jordon tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santana is defended easily by Jordon.
Jordon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santana is defended easily by Jordon.
Jordon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jamse Jordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Santana.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Santana. No joy for Jordon on that attempt.
Santana tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santana looks for a takedown but Jordon sprawls well.
Jordon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Santana throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jordon's waist but Jordon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santana off to one side.
Santana on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jordon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santana tries to avoid it but Jordon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santana to the ground. Santana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Santana tries to keep at a distance but Jordon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Santana is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jordon gets underhooks to prevent Santana's takedown attempt.
#T2##TD#
Jordon drags the fight down to the ground.
Santana trying to control but Jordon is working from the bottom.
Santana looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jordon is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Jordon trying to control but Santana is working from the bottom.
Jordon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Santana looking for a guillotine here but Jordon defends easily.
Santana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Jordon stands and steps away. Santana gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jordon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santana swivels and escapes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Santana bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Santana wants to control but Jordon is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Santana tries for a kimura but Jordon is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamse Jordon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Jordon drives through and clinches with Santana against the cage.
Jordon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santana avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Jordon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santana looks for a takedown but Jordon sprawls well.
Jordon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordon fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jordon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
so Santana counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Santana trying to control but Jordon is working from the bottom.
Jamse Jordon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jordon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jordon keeping moving, preventing Santana from controlling successfully.
Jordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Jordon, not yet.
Jordon striking off his back but it's not causing Santana any problems.
Jordon 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.#SUB2#
Santana is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jordon trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Santana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jordon shoots for a double leg takedown but Santana sprawls well. He's pushed Jordon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamse Jordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Santana darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jordon is looking to get back to is feet but Santana passes into side control.
Jordon is looking to regain half guard here but Santana keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Santana in the domination position with Jordon hanging on.
Jordon is looking for a sweep.
Jordon can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Santana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Santana thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Jordon struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Santana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Santana wants to control but Jordon is keeping him busy.
Mario Santana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamse Jordon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jordon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Santana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jordon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamse Jordon!
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Event:
WCF WNF 3: Tyson vs Dirk 2
Date: Mar 25, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Santana closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Ueno makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Santana on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've been told by Santana's head coaches at Cozad MMA Hilo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Santana misses with a takedown
and Ueno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santana is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santana.
Ueno throws a front kick that sends Santana stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ueno lands a nice looking body kick.
Ueno thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Santana if he has to take too many more of those.
Ueno lands a nice looking body kick.
A solid body kick from Ueno.
Ueno connects with a solid leg kick.
Ueno fakes the leg kick and cracks Santana in the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Ueno finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Ueno moves into the clinch successfully.
Ueno scores with a knee to the head.
Ueno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Ueno scores with a knee to the head.
Ueno lands a nice elbow.
Ueno putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Santana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ueno lands an elbow inside.
Ueno with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Ueno.
Ueno landing knees to the head.
Ueno lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ueno lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ueno putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Santana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ueno has Santana pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Santana is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Ueno - that's hurt Santana badly! Oh, another knee lands and Santana is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Santana doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Koji Ueno!
Koji Ueno took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kore Fight Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
WCF 12: Khumpai vs Purcell
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Santana drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Bright throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Bright shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Bright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bright slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Bright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santana sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Bright seems to be looking for submissions.
Bright trying to pass the guard but Santana defending well. #T1##SUB#
Bright is looking for a kimura but Santana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bright to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bright is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Santana is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bill Bright!
An out of breath Bill Bright thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
WCF 8: Khumpai vs Kriss
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
No luck for Santana with that takedown attempt.
Tupp shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Santana takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Tupp sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Santana bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Tupp!
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Event:
WCF 3: Santana vs Hradek
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Santana stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Santana closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Santana lands in his opponent's guard.
Hradek should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Hradek is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santana is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana postures up in Hradek's guard and throws a big left but Hradek blocks it. #T1##SUB2#
Hradek is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Hradek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santana slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hradek has one of Santana's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Santana trying to control the position but Hradek is working away. #SUB#
Santana tries for a kimura but Hradek is defending well. #SUB#
Santana is trying to get an arm triangle but Hradek is defending well. #T2#
Hradek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hradek wants to control but Santana postures up.
Santana is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hradek will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Santana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hradek on the ground.
Santana working away.
Santana laying and praying for a moment but Hradek takes advantage and regains half guard. #T3##SUB#
Santana is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hradek has managed to free his arm - good work.
Santana is controlling the pace.
Santana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hradek keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hradek is not content to let Santana control the position.
Hradek gets back to full guard.
Santana controls from within his opponent's guard.
Santana trying to control the position from guard on top but Hradek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santana controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santana dives in for a single leg takedown but Hradek sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hradek feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Santana gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Santana dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Santana throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hradek tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Santana is in Hradek's guard.
Hradek keeping full guard, as Santana tries to pass.
Santana has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hradek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santana controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hradek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hradek is tightening it up a little... Santana has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Santana reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Santana taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hradek!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jan Hradek!
Jan Hradek is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
WCF 1: Ushakov vs Middlefinger
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Santana shoots in but no luck this time.
Santana dives in and grabs Gowdy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gowdy pushes down on Santana's head and hops out.
Gowdy throws a sloppy head kick and Santana moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Gowdy gets caught flat footed, as Santana shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gowdy being controlled here, momentarily.
Gowdy looking for a sweep. Not yet Gowdy, not yet. #SUB#
Gowdy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gowdy being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Santana sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gowdy's guard. #SUB2#
Santana seems to be looking for submissions.
Gowdy trying to control here.
Santana works his foot free and advances to mount.
Santana in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T2##SUB2#
Santana is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gowdy is surviving well by controlling Santana's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santana is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gowdy is in real trouble.
#SUB2#
Santana working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Santana working for the choke. #SUB2#
Gowdy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Santana working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Gowdy is doing well to defend. Santana seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Gowdy is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mario Santana!
Mario Santana is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Santana fails with a takedown attempt.#KD#
Cooley drops Santana with a beautiful combination! Santana stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cooley is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Santana is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mario Santana has been cut.
Cooley sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Santana's defenses. It connects perfectly with Santana's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jefferson Cooley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Santana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Assface sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santana somewhat.
Assface throws a sloppy head kick and Santana moves out of range easily. #CL#
Assface has taken the fight to the clinch.
Assface prevents a takedown attempt there.
Santana blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Assface escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mario Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assface looks for a takedown but Santana sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana shoots in looking for a takedown but Assface manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Santana's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tristan Assface has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Santana.#TD2#
Santana fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Assface to the ground. Santana is now in Assface's guard.
Santana showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Santana might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1##SUB#
Assface working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Santana working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Assface wants to get back to his feet but Santana is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Santana's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Santana trying to control the position from guard on top but Assface is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santana looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Assface throws his legs up looking for a submission but Santana uses it to pass to side control.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Assface is looking for a sweep.
Assface is trying to control Santana's posture but Santana avoids it. #SUB2#
Santana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Assface is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Assface is trying to escape the position but Santana is controlling the position. #T3#
Santana trying to control the position but Assface is working away. #SUB2#
Santana tries for a kimura but Assface is defending well.
Santana advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Santana working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Assface turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Santana off and cradles Assface's limp body as Santana celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Mario Santana!
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chet Manley (ranked 4119 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Santana (ranked 22565 p4p, 0 weight class). Manley comes to the cage accompanied by Danger Zone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Chet Manley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mario Santana!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Santana tries for a takedown but Manley circles away easily
and Manley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manley.
Santana is fighting off a takedown attempt but Manley is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Santana to the mat. Santana regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manley (2) vs (0) Santana
Manley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santana is keeping the position for now.
Manley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Manley (5) vs (0) Santana
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Manley (7) vs (0) Santana
Manley is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Santana to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Santana shrugs it off.
Santana felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Manley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana 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.
Score +3 for taking back: Manley (10) vs (0) Santana
Santana looks winded!
Santana defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Santana showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manley slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Manley is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Santana has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Santana preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Manley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana trying to control the action but Manley just sinks the hooks in.
Manley trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Santana doesn't escape.
Manley has got one arm under Santana's chin. This could be trouble... Santana trying to control the other hand but Manley gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Santana has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chet Manley!
An out of breath Chet Manley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Voetsek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Voetsek sets himself, and Santana steps forward looking for the clinch! Voetsek avoids it this time.
Voetsek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santana is fending him off so far but Voetsek persists. Nope, Santana circles away and we're back to standing.
Santana appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Voetsek closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Santana's guard.
Santana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santana can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Voetsek controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voetsek wants to control from the top but Santana keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Voetsek chips away with some ground and pound.
Santana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voetsek trying to control the position from guard on top but Santana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santana working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Santana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Voetsek counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Santana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Voetsek just content to control the position.
Voetsek lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Santana's face as Voetsek controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Santana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Santana is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Voetsek working the ground and pound from side control.
Voetsek advances to mount. #T3#
Voetsek content just to control the position here.
Voetsek scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Santana?
A nice elbow there by Voetsek.
Voetsek working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC#
Santana is rocked!
Voetsek sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Voetsek postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Santana in real trouble here! The ref calls for Santana to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Voetsek!
A very excited looking Henry Voetsek 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Santana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Song throws a nice outside leg kick.
Song throws a head kick but Santana moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Song as Santana shoots in.
It looked like Song was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mario Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santana dives in for a single leg takedown but Song sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sardo Song has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Santana.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Santana. #ES#
Song bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Santana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Song is fending him off so far but Santana persists. Nope, Song circles away and we're back to standing.
Santana dives in for a single leg takedown but Song sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Santana misses with a takedown
and Song counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Santana closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Song tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Song is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Santana is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T1##SUB2#
Santana has control of Song's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Song regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Santana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Santana looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Santana is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Song can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Song is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Song is squirming around, avoiding Santana's attempts to control the action.
Santana content just to control the position here.
Santana raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana landing strikes from the mount.#SUB2#
Santana working for a submission but Song is keeping him at bay.
Song wants to hold on but Santana pushes him away.#SUB2#
Santana working for a submission but Song is keeping him at bay.
Santana trying to control but Song is having none of it. #T3#
Santana controlling his opponent.
Santana trying to control but Song is having none of it.
Song is desperately trying to improve his position but Santana has a good base and remains in mount.
Song is working hard here to advance position.
Santana controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Song defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Santana. #T4#
Song is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Santana is working for a guillotine from mount but Song frees his head quite easily.
Song regains half guard.
Song is trying to stand back up but Santana is controlling him
Santana is taking a breather. Song says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Santana prevents Song from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sardo Song will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Santana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Song as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Santana closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Santana lands in his opponent's guard.
Song looking to control.
Song wants to sweep but no luck.
Mario Santana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Song wants to stand up but Santana is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song keeping moving, preventing Santana from controlling successfully.
Song is trying to control the position but Santana postures up. #T1#
Santana 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.
Santana wants to control from the top but Song keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Santana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Song sprawls well. Song wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santana gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Santana scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Song explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2#
Santana shoots in but no luck this time.
Sardo Song has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Santana.
Song moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Santana throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Song's waist but Song gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santana off to one side.
Song drops down looking for a counter takedown but Santana sprawls and moves away.
Santana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Song is fending him off so far but Santana persists. Nope, Song circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Song was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Song instigates a clinch.
Santana can't get the takedown.
Santana is breathing heavily.#BC#
Song escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santana shoots for a takedown but Song saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santana is defended easily by Song.
Song seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Santana with a poor takedown
and Song counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Song buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Song is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santana can do to turn this around?
Song throws a leg kick which misses Santana's front leg but catches the back leg as Santana tries to avoid it.
Santana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Song as he jumps to the side.
Song throws a big counter combination but Santana scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Song closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Song escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Song scores with a kick to the body.
Song keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Song closes the distance and pushes Santana back into the cage.#T4#
Santana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Song wants a takedown but no success here.
Song tries for a takedown but Santana manages to get underhooks.
Song working hard to break the clinch.
Santana can't get the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Song gets underhooks to prevent Santana's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Song pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Song sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sardo Song dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Santana misses with a takedown
and Song counters with a two punch combo.
Santana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Song counters with a three punch combo that has Santana backing up. Santana nods at Song to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Song drives through and clinches with Santana against the cage.
Santana takes a knee to the side of the body.
Santana drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Song gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sardo Song has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Santana.#TD#
Song gets control of Santana's arms and successfully pulls guard. Song will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Song had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santana defends it easily.
Santana wants to control from the top but Song keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Song throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santana controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Santana looking to sit in guard and control but Song gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Santana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Song is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
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.
Santana is pulling down on Song's head to control his posture.
Song slips nicely into half guard.
Song prevents Santana from improving his position.
Santana wants to control but Song is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Santana keeping control of the position.
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. Song connects with a nice short shot to Santana's temple. #T3#
Santana is looking to improve his position.
Song looks to land a strike but Santana avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Santana is controlling Song's posture.#SUB2#
Santana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Song passes into half guard.
Song performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Song will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Song wants to take a breather but Santana is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Song trying to control from Santana's half guard. Santana has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mario Santana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sardo Song is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Santana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Song defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sardo Song showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Song, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sardo Song!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Drimedrols misses with a takedown attempt - Santana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Santana misses with a takedown attempt
and Drimedrols counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drimedrols looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Drimedrols or perhaps it was just good defense by Santana, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Santana is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Drimedrols's half guard.
Drimedrols really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Santana is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drimedrols doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santana.
Drimedrols is trying to control but Santana passes into side control!
#T1#
Drimedrols tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Santana easily slips into full mount! #SUB2#
Drimedrols is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Santana locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Drimedrols is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Santana!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Santana on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Santana tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bonez defends well and Santana ends up having to push Bonez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bonez.
Bonez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santana as he jumps to the side.
Santana throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bonez's waist but Bonez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santana off to one side.
Bonez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santana sprawls well. Santana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bonez gets slowly back to his feet.
Santana lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Santana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Billy Bonez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Santana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonez shoots in but Santana avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Santana steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bonez.#TD2#
Santana decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Bonez wants to get back to his feet.
Santana is thwarting Bonez's attempts to control the position.
Santana content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Santana is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Santana 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.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santana works his way into side control.
Bonez tries to bench press Santana off him but Santana keeps the position. #SUB2#
Santana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bonez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Santana looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Santana content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Bonez wants to control but Santana passes into side.
Santana has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bonez manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Santana is working for a kimura but Bonez is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Santana is working for a kimura but Bonez is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4##SUB2#
Santana seems to be looking for submissions.
Santana trying to control the pace.
Santana 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Santana working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santana prevents Bonez from improving his position.
Santana lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Santana dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Santana drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mario Santana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santana forces his way into half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Santana. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Santana tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bonez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Santana looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Santana is working for a kimura but Bonez is defending it quite comfortably.
Bonez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonez wants to improve his position but Santana is controlling well.
#T1#
Santana looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Santana is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Santana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Santana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bonez is just riding it out for now. Santana eventually gives up the hold.
Bonez wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
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.
Bonez is trying to stand back up but Santana is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Santana trying to work for an americana but Bonez has managed to regain full guard.
Santana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bonez 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.
Bonez is trying to keep Santana in close.
Santana is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Santana chips away with some ground and pound.
Santana stands and throws Bonez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Santana controls the position.
Bonez is trying to improve his position.
Santana in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
Santana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bonez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bonez tries to buck Santana off but Santana is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santana works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Santana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bonez lands a jab to Santana's midsection.
Santana looks for a takedown but Bonez sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Bonez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Bonez takes the fight into the clinch.
Santana has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bonez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Santana lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Santana is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Bonez kicks Santana off and gets back to his feet.
Bonez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Bonez lands a nice hook to Santana's body. Santana takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bonez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bonez darts in looking for a takedown but Santana gets double underhooks and turns Bonez into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Bonez as Santana shoots in.
Billy Bonez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Santana.#TD2#
Bonez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Santana to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Santana stops Bonez from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santana sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bonez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santana is one step ahead there.
Billy Bonez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Santana tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonez is retaining full guard.
Santana looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bonez wants to stand and escape but Santana is having none of it.
Santana looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Santana drops his hands momentarily and Bonez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Santana changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bonez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Bonez throws Santana to one side and escapes!#CL#
Bonez clinches. #TD2#
Santana has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bonez is trying to keep an underhook but Santana manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santana content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bonez tries to kick Santana off but Santana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Santana passes to side control.
Santana moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
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!
Bonez wants to control but Santana postures up.
Bonez is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Santana tries for a kimura but Bonez is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bonez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Santana 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Santana!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Santana darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kickboxer is looking to get back to is feet but Santana passes into side control.
Santana should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Santana is working to tighten his grip on Kickboxer's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kickboxer has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Santana is really squeezing tight and eventually Kickboxer passes out! Santana breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mario Santana!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Santana looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rucco regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rucco keeping moving, preventing Santana from controlling successfully.
Santana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rucco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Rucco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rucco is tightening it up a little... Santana has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Santana reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Santana taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rucco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Frank Rucco!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Santana bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Santana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jenkins, who protects the arm well.
Jenkins is trying to get back to his feet.
Santana trying to control the action but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Santana's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santana in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Santana is trying to work for a kimura but Jenkins is defending well.
Santana is trying to control the action in half guard but Jenkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Santana is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Santana prevents Jenkins from improving his position.
Santana trying to control from half guard but Jenkins is working away. #SUB#
Jenkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jenkins moves into full guard.
Jenkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Santana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jenkins throwing shots but Santana is blocking nicely.
Santana trying to control but Jenkins postures up.
Jenkins with the ground and pound but Santana uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Santana managing to control the position.
Jenkins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Santana is proving hard to escape from.
Jenkins throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Jenkins postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Santana is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jenkins, into his guard. #REVB##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santana tries to free his leg and advance position but Jenkins is retaining full guard.
Santana should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Santana passes into half guard.
Jenkins is staying active underneath Santana, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jenkins tries to roll over but Santana keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jenkins is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Santana wants to work for an arm triangle but Jenkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Santana dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Santana darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jenkins scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Santana manages to mount him!
Santana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jenkins is looking to escape.
Jenkins regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Santana 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Santana controlling the pace.
Santana lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Santana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jenkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Santana sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santana is looking to take a break and control but Jenkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Jenkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santana pulls his head out easily.
Jenkins wants to control but Santana is keeping busy.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but Santana is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Santana is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jenkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santana.
Santana with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Let's hope that Santana 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.
Jenkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Santana manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jenkins on his heels. He'll look to pass Jenkins's guard now, I'm sure.
Jenkins is looking to sweep but instead, Santana has passed into half guard.
Jenkins is trying to control but can't.
#T4##SUB2#
Santana is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Santana working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Santana is looking to stall here but Jenkins recovers full guard.
Jenkins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Santana controls the pace.
Santana looking to sit in guard and control but Jenkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Santana has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jenkins is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Santana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mario Santana will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Jenkins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Santana to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jenkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jenkins working a defensive guard but Santana passes into half guard.
Santana looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins gets back to full guard.
Santana throws a strike but Jenkins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Santana. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Santana holds on and takes a little breather.
Jenkins throwing strikes from guard but Santana blocks nicely. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jenkins wanted to stand there but Santana had control of the position.
Santana has his hands on Jenkins's head, controlling the position.
Jenkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Jenkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jenkins throwing strikes from guard but Santana blocks nicely.
Jenkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Santana has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Santana shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Jenkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Santana connects with a couple of short punches.
Jenkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jenkins being controlled here, momentarily.
Santana wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jenkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Jenkins, not yet.
Filiberto Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mario Santana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Santana must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Santana is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Santana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Santana winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Santana!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Santana shoots and misses
and Sweet counters with a nice uppercut.
Santana looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Santana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sweet defends it nicely.
Santana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Santana shoots in for a takedown but Sweet shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Sweet on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kim Sweet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Santana.
Santana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana tries for a takedown but Sweet circles away easily#CL#
and Sweet counters by moving into the clinch.
Santana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sweet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sweet drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santana gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1##TD#
Sweet drags the fight down to the ground.
Sweet looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sweet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santana manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sweet trying to control the position from guard on top but Santana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sweet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sweet throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Santana has a closed guard, preventing Sweet from standing up.
Sweet could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Santana keeping moving, preventing Sweet from controlling successfully.
Sweet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sweet wants to stand but Santana has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sweet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Santana has a closed guard, preventing Sweet from standing up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sweet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Sweet shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Santana manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sweet slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Sweet is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sweet trying to stand up but can't free himself from Santana's guard.
Sweet lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sweet wanted to stand there but Santana had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sweet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sweet wants to stand but Santana is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Sweet dominated that round.
That's time! Sweet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sweet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Santana tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sweet defends well and Santana ends up having to push Sweet into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sweet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sweet wants it to stay on the feet.
Sweet goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD#
Sweet shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Santana is trying to defend but Sweet finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Sweet is looking for a kimura but Santana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sweet to get the leverage.
Sweet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santana can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sweet looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SU#
Sweet postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Santana to stand up.
Santana is breathing heavily.#T1#
Sweet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sweet defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santana.
Kim Sweet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Santana.#TD#
Sweet gets a takedown into half guard.
Sweet tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Santana. #T2#
Santana felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Santana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sweet. #T3#
Sweet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sweet is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SU#
Sweet stands up and beckons Santana to join him on the feet. #TD#
Sweet is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Santana's half guard.
Sweet wants to take a breather but Santana is having none of it.
Sweet content to control rather than advance.
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. Sweet connects with a nice short shot to Santana's temple. #T4#
Sweet wants to stand up but Santana manages to regain full guard.
Sweet advances to half guard.
Sweet seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sweet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sweet wants to stand but Santana has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Santana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Sweet dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Sweet decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sweet lands a nice short elbow.
Sweet slows the pace down in half guard.
Sweet wants to stand but Santana has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Nice strikes from Sweet there.
Santana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sweet wants to work for an arm triangle but Santana is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sweet lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Sweet drops an elbow to the side of Santana's head.
Kim Sweet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sweet seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sweet takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santana avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sweet.
Sweet thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santana's head. #SU#
Sweet stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Sweet misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sweet jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD#
Sweet dives in and scores a takedown into Santana's guard.
Sweet landing with the ground and pound.
Sweet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Sweet sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Santana is working an open guard so Sweet takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Sweet fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Santana to the ground. Sweet is now in Santana's guard.
Santana trying to keep a closed guard but Sweet is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Sweet gets to his feet. Santana looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Sweet looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sweet lands with a hook. Santana tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kim Sweet is winning the standup battle so far.
Santana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sweet swivels and escapes.#TD#
Sweet looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sweet controlling from the top position.
Mario Santana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kim Sweet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sweet passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Sweet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sweet 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Sweet!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Santana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Santana shoots in and bounces Foley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Foley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Santana trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Santana drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Foley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Santana has Foley in his guard.#REVR#
Foley content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB#
Foley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Santana manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Foley has Santana in his guard.#REVB#
Foley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Santana is stalling in the full guard.
Foley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santana's guard. #REVR#
Foley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Foley drops back looking for a leg! Santana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santana manages to kick Foley off! Foley jumps back into Santana's guard. #T2#
Santana keeping moving, preventing Foley from controlling successfully.
Foley stays in close to Santana's body and controls the position.
Santana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foley. #SUB#
Foley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Santana looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Santana looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Santana! #REVB##ES#
Foley throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nice sprawl there from Foley as Santana shoots in.
Foley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Foley really is a fat lump.#T3##TD2#
Santana manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Foley on his heels. He'll look to pass Foley's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Foley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Santana trying to control but Foley is working from the bottom.
Santana engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Santana wants to control from the top but Foley keeps moving. #T4#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Foley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Santana darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Foley misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rolland Foley will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Foley tries to sprawl but Santana drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Foley manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Santana misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Foley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Foley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santana is defending well for now.
Foley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Santana wants to take the fight to the mat but Foley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Foley jumps guard.
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!
Santana looking to sit in guard and control but Foley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Foley drops back looking for a leg! Santana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santana manages to kick Foley off! Foley jumps back into Santana's guard.
Foley controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Santana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Foley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Foley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Santana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foley.
Foley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Santana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santana is breathing heavily.
Santana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Foley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Foley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rolland Foley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Foley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Foley 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Foley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Foley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Santana closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Foley quickly recovers to half guard.
Foley throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Foley 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 seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Foley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Santana is looking to stall here but Foley recovers full guard.
Foley 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.#T3#
Santana trying to control but Foley is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Foley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Santana has gone for a leg lock! Foley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Santana's guard.#REVR#
Santana trying to control the position.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Foley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Santana is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Foley, into his guard. #REVB#
Santana trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santana looking to sit in guard and control but Foley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Santana being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolland Foley dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Foley shoots in and bounces Santana off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Foley works over Santana with some ground and pound from guard.
Foley is fighting to break Santana's control of his arms but Santana is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Foley throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Foley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Santana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santana is trying to control the position but Foley postures up.
Santana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Foley drops back looking for a leg! Santana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santana manages to kick Foley off! Foley jumps back into Santana's guard.
Foley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Santana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Foley is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mario Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santana takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
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.
Santana with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Foley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Foley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Foley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Foley slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Foley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santana fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Foley as Santana shoots in.
Rolland Foley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Santana.
Santana darts in looking for a takedown but Foley gets double underhooks and turns Santana into the cage. #TD2#
Santana manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Foley on his heels. He'll look to pass Foley's guard now, I'm sure.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Foley is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Foley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Foley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santana can do to turn this around?
Foley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Foley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Foley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Santana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Foley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Foley throws a big right hand that misses.
Foley sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Foley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Foley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Foley wanted to stand there but Santana had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolland Foley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Foley 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolland Foley!
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