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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Bombay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Bombay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Bombay!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago clinches up against the cage.
Bombay trying to stall but Santiago improves his position.
Santiago avoiding damage.
Santiago has Bombay pressed against the cage, preventing Bombay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santiago goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bombay prevents it.
Santiago pulls Bombay into guard.
Bombay 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.
Santiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bombay content to stall in guard here.
Bombay wants to stand but Santiago has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bombay content to stall in guard here.
Bombay stopping the sweep attempt from Santiago.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Luke Bombay was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bombay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santiago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bombay tries to clinch up.
Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown but Bombay manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Santiago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bombay misses with a takedown attempt - Santiago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A left and a right from Bombay both land. Nice combination.
Santiago really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bombay wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bombay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bombay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bombay gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Santiago looking to slow down the pace here.
Bombay jumps guard and drags Santiago to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Santiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Bombay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santiago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bombay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santiago is breathing heavily.
Bombay seems keen to control Santiago's posture.
Santiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Bombay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Santiago trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bombay's guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Anthony Santiago wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bombay shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santiago on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bombay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santiago slaps away a takedown attempt from Bombay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bombay tries for a takedown but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Santiago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bombay fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombay pushes Santiago up against the cage in a clinch.
Bombay is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bombay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santiago has him pressed against the cage.
Bombay is working for takedown but Santiago is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bombay drags the fight down to the ground.
Bombay thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bombay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bombay pulls Santiago in to control the position.
Bombay trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bombay wriggles free and stands up.
Bombay shoots in and drives through. Santiago sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Bombay 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.
Santiago stuffs the takedown attempt from Bombay. Bombay gets slowly back to his feet.
Santiago wants to clinch
and Bombay counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Santiago!
Santiago tries to lock up and control but Bombay gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bombay looking to control and managing it successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bombay looking to secure an arm triangle but Santiago defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombay tries to control but Santiago wriggling away.
Bombay tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bombay throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Santiago blocking the ground and pound.
Bombay tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bombay stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Bombay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bombay shoots in and gets a takedown into Santiago's guard.
Santiago can't keep his opponent in guard - Bombay advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bombay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bombay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bombay is looking to advance position but Santiago won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago is looking for a sweep. Bombay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bombay throwing shots but Santiago is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bombay trying to pass the guard but Santiago defending well.
Bombay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bombay wants to get back to his feet.
Bombay passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bombay controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Bombay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Santiago leaves Bombay with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.
Bombay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santiago avoids it really well and circles away.
Santiago has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santiago counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anthony Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Bombay.
Bombay misses with a takedown attempt - Santiago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Bombay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santiago as he jumps to the side.
Bombay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anthony Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bombay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santiago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bombay somewhat.
Santiago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bombay pinned against the cage. Bombay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bombay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Bombay's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santiago tries to circle away but Bombay has him pinned against the cage.
Santiago keeps control of Bombay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bombay jumps guard and drags Santiago to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bombay controlling Santiago's posture.
Bombay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santiago.
Bombay seems keen to control Santiago's posture.
Bombay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santiago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luke Bombay has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bombay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santiago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bombay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bombay is trying to break free.
Bombay pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bombay tries for a takedown. No joy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Santiago is trying to break the clinch but Bombay has him pressed against the cage.
Santiago has had enough of the clinch but Bombay keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Bombay is trying to drag Santiago to the mat but Santiago just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Santiago struggles to land a body shot inside as Bombay controls his hands.
Santiago gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bombay.
Bombay is trying to break the clinch but Santiago has him pressed against the cage.
Santiago tries to score a body lock takedown but Bombay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Santiago is trying to break the clinch but Bombay has him pressed against the cage.
Bombay has Santiago pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Santiago manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Santiago has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bombay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bombay is trying to push Santiago away but Santiago has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Santiago taking a breather.
Bombay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Anthony Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luke Bombay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A frustrated look appears on Bombay's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bombay manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Bombay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bombay has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Bombay!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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