Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 65: Brussard vs Lauzier
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Joon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Santos clobbers Joon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Joon just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joon.
Santos moves out of range as Joon strikes.
Joon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joon circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Joon tries to sprawl but Santos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos trying to pass the guard but Joon defending well. #SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Santos controlling the action here.
Joon's coaches at Makweingdo Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Santos passes to full mount!
Santos prevents Joon from getting the reversal.
Joon gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Santos there. #SUB#
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos not doing much here. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Well, if Santos 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. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Joon with the active half guard here but Santos passes nicely into side control.
Joon seems a little lost for a moment, as Santos dominates the positioning.
Joon tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Joon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Santos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Santos controls the position.
Joon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Santos's best efforts.
Joon won't allow Santos to pass to mount.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joon keeps working.
Joon is looking to improve his position.
Santos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Santos 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. #SUB2#
Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Santos trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Joon tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Santos passes to side control.
Joon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Santos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Santos tries to bum rush Joon with a series of wild strikes but Joon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joon.
Michel Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Joon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Joon.
Joon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joon misses with a left hand
and Santos counters with a left and a right that stings Joon.
Santos lands a head shot.
Joon misses the shot to the body.
Joon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD2#
Santos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Joon is trying to defend but Santos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos wants to control but Joon is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Joon tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
Santos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Santos working Joon over with strikes. #SUB#
Joon looking for subs from the bottom but Santos mounts him!
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santos lands a couple of good shots and Joon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Santos is landing with strikes. Joon can't take much more of this.
Joon is trying to break free.
What can Joon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is hanging on to Joon's back as he tries to escape.
Santos lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Joon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Santos.
Santos lands shots from the back.
Santos is trying to stick to Joon's back but Joon is turning into Santos. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Santos's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Joon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joon wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Santos wants to sweep here but Joon controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Santos is controlling Joon's posture.#SUB#
Joon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Santos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Santos has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Joon is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Joon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Joon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.#SUB#
Joon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Joon's guard. #T4#
Santos is pressing down on Joon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joon is holding on for now.
Santos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Joon wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Santos clinches.
Santos lands a good knee to the midsection. Joon won't want to take too many of those.
Santos tries to land knees in the clinch but Joon avoids the damage to the body.
Santos tries to land a knee to the head but Joon blocks with his arms.
Joon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Santos smiles and moves away.
Joon misses with an uppercut.
Joon tests Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santos throws a right and a left that Joon avoids nicely.
Joon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos tries to clinch but Joon moves out of range.
Joon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santos, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santos in his tracks.
Santos takes a swing at Joon's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Santos controlling the action here.
Joon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.
Santos lands strikes from half guard.
Still in half guard, Santos seems content to control.
Joon tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.
Santos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joon wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Joon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Santos sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Santos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Santos slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Joon is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Joon tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santos is taking a breather. Joon 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.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Joon looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Santos pushes past his half guard into mount!
Santos lands a couple of good shots and Joon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Joon tries to roll but Santos sticks to his back.
Santos wants to control but Joon is keeping busy.
Santos trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Joon doesn't escape.
Santos lands punches and elbows.
Santos lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Santos 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos lands strikes to the head.
Joon is in bad spot here.
Mae Joon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Michel Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joon tries to roll but Santos sticks to his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santos 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Santos!
Michel Santos was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: NYF 61 Donal vs Vogels
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santos thuds his right hand into Garcia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos throws a leg kick that misses.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Santos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Garcia won't be happy with that.
Santos wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Santos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Garcia's legs.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face as Santos controls the position.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Santos's best efforts.
Santos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Garcia is not content to let Santos control the position.#T1#
Santos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Garcia haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Santos uses his free foot to push down on Garcia's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Garcia.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Garcia can't escape the position.
Santos controlling his opponent.
Santos lands a couple of good shots and Garcia has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Santos is riding his opponent, not letting Garcia buck him off.
Santos softening up his opponent with strikes here. #T2#
Santos is looking to control Garcia but Garcia is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Garcia manages to reverse the position and now he's in Santos's guard. Nice work there by Garcia. #SUB2#
Santos working for submissions but it's allowed Garcia to get to half guard.
Garcia is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garcia slows the pace down in half guard.
Santos is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Santos is not content to let Garcia control the position.
Santos trying to control but Garcia postures up. #SUB#
Garcia seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Santos has his hands clasped together around Garcia's back. He's all about the action.
Santos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
Garcia advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Garcia is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Garcia misses the jab.
Santos throws a lazy uppercut
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good work by Garcia as he checks the leg kick.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garcia swivels and escapes.
Santos swinging wildly here.
Garcia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garcia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santos scrambles back to his feet.
Garcia throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Garcia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Santoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#Santos is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garcia's waist but Garcia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santos off to one side.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Garcia finish him?
Garcia throws a right hand that Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos also avoids with ease.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia cracks Santos on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Santos falls backwards against the cage. Garcia follows up with more strikes that drop Santos to his knees. Garcia keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Santos! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Pancho Garcia!

Event: NYF 58: Traumen vs Tijhoff
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Santos throws a series of punches but Case moves out of range.
And Case tries to counter it with a takedown but Santos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Case moves away from the strike by Santos.
Santos misses with a hook. Case ducked under it nicely.
Case is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Case moves away from the strike by Santos.
Santos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Case showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
And Case tries to counter it with a takedown but Santos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Case closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santos circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case moves out of range of the body kick from Santos.
Case changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Santos scores with a takedown into Case's guard.
Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Case is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Case is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.
Case being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Case throws his legs up looking for a submission but Santos uses it to pass to side control.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Case keeps working.
Case is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
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.
Santos slows the pace down.
Santos working the body and head with strikes.
Case is looking to regain half guard here but Santos keeps moving and retains side control.
Case is not content to let Santos control the position. #SUB#
Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Case is trying to control Santos's posture but Santos avoids it.
Case gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Case is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Santos seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Case actively working from the bottom here.
Santos tries to pass to full mount but Case defends it.
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Case keeps working.
Case slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Case looking for a sweep. Not yet Case, not yet.
Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Case is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Case wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Case is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Santos trying to control but Case is working from the bottom.
Case throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Case thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Case tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Santos connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Santos 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#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Santos.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Case moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Case throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Santos's waist but Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Case off to one side.
Santos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Case. That did some damage!
Case misses with a straight right.
Santos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Santos throws the left hand but Case avoids the punch easily.
Michel Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Case was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Santos jabs Case right on the nose. Case blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos misses with a body kick.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Case drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Santos defends it well.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Case enables Santos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Case manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Santos scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Case looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santos wants to control from the top but Case keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Dangerous Fight Academy inform us that Case has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Case looking for a guillotine here but Santos defends easily.
Santos throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Case has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Case's legs - danger averted.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Case trying to keep a closed guard but Santos is proving a slippery customer.
Case keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos trying to move into half guard but instead Case has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Santos looking for a guillotine here but Case defends easily.
Case is working Santos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Case trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Case pushes down on Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Michel Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Santos.
Case with a flurry of punches that miss.
Case looking to pass the guard.
Case working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Santos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Case can do to turn this around?
Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Case advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Case wants to work for an arm triangle but Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Case missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Case.
Case not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Case lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Case is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Case is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well.
Case is trying to control. Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Case moves nicely into side control.
Santos stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Santos dominated that second round.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Santos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Case with the counter takedown but Santos avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Case does a little dance to reset his feet.
Case with the counter takedown but Santos avoids it easily.#TD#
Santos gets a double leg takedown into Case's guard.#SUB2#
Case escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Case keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Case has his foot on Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santos works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Case is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Case is trying to hold Santos in close to prevent damage but Santos has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Case is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Case is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Case is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Santos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Santos passes to side control.
Case is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Case is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Still in half guard, Santos seems content to control.
Case is not content to let Santos control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Santos moves into full mount! Case won't be happy about that!
Santos is landing with some decent strikes but Case is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Santos controlling from the full mount. #T3##SUB#
Santos jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Case manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Case misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Case is looking for a sweep.
Case can't do much from the bottom here.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Case keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
Case managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Santos. #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.
Santos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Santos working away.
Santos gets to mount! Case was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Case tries to reverse the position but Santos maintains control.
Case tries to control the position but Santos now has his back.
Case tries to escape the position.
Santos controlling the position well here. Case rolled but Santos kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Justin Case has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos landing with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santos 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Santos!
Michel Santos bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: NYF 52 Carter vs Dujardin II
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Santos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Santos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#Santos is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Michel Santos has been cut.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams . #TD#
Santos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Adams quickly recovers to half guard.
Adams is trying to stand up here but Santos is controlling him well.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working. #SUB#
Santos is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Adams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Adams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Santos pushes down on Adams 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Santos prevents Adams from improving his position.
Adams is refusing to be controlled, as Santos sits in half guard.
Santos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos prevents Adams from standing back up. #T1#
Adams is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adams is trying to stand back up but Santos is controlling him
Adams is trying to control but can't.
Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Adams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos trying to mount his opponent but Adams defends it.
Santos passes to side control.
Adams is pushing Santos's head away, looking to escape. Santos manages to hold on to the position though.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adams tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
Santos grinds an elbow into Adams 's temple.
Santos scores with punches from side control.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Adams pushes Santos away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Santos gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Santos taking a breather here.
Adams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adams is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Santos asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
Adams can't do much from the bottom here.
Santos wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
Adams is working to avoid the ground and pound but Santos connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Santos trying to control the action but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams is holding Santos down, trying to stall.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Santos trying to control the action but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams manages to get back to half guard.
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adams is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Adams pushes Santos off looking to stand but Santos dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Santos moves into full mount! Adams won't be happy about that!
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Adams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Adams tries to buck Santos off but he can't manage it.
Adams manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Adams is looking to improve his position.
Santos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michel Santos's cut.
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#
Adams scores with a hook.
Adams throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Adams throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Adams avoids the body shot from Santos.
Adams misses with a straight right.
Adams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Santos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense.
Michel Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Adams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Adams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santos.
Santos throws the left hand but Adams avoids the punch easily.
Santos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Santos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Adams is trying to defend but Santos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Santos 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.
Adams is trying to stand back up but Santos is controlling him #T1#
Adams trying to control but Santos postures up.
Adams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Santos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
Adams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santos's back!
Santos staying busy and making it hard for Adams to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is trying to break free.
Adams wants to stand back up.
You can see the frustration on Santos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Adams .
Santos prevents his opponent from getting back to his feet.
Santos can't escape the position. #T2#
Santos prevents his opponent from getting back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
Adams not allowing Santos to control his hands.
Santos is really stuck here.
Adams trying to control momentarily.
Adams controls the action.
Adams trying to control momentarily.
Santos manages to reverse the position and now he's in Adams 's guard. Nice work there by Santos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams is trying to keep Santos in close. #T3##SUB2#
Adams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.
Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adams wants to sweep but no luck.
Adams is trying to control the position but Santos postures up. #SUB2#
Adams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.
Santos slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.
Santos wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
Adams tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Santos is thwarting Adams 's attempts to control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adams is staying active underneath Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santos is thwarting Adams 's attempts to control the position.
Santos prevents Adams from improving his position.
Michel Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santos lands strikes from half guard.
Santos is trying to control. Adams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Santos tries to pass to full mount but Adams defends it.
Adams holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Santos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Adams working to try and regain half guard.
Adams is squirming around, avoiding Santos's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michel Santos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michel Santos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adams tries to avoid it but Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adams to the ground. Adams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bruno Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams .
Nice defenses there by Adams .
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos blocks a jab.
Adams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santos tries to counter with a takedown but Adams is quick to defend against it.
Adams throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Santos there.
Adams 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Santos under the eye.
Santos has a takedown stuffed.
Adams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Santos walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice shot by Santos.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Santos takes one on the button.
Oh Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bruno Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos misses with an uppercut.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Adams .
Santos seems to have got his legs back now.
Santos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adams misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Adams ! Santos is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Adams !
Bruno Adams managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fantasy Threads, into his post fight interview.

Event: NYF 51 :Traumen vs Santos
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Santos blocks a jab.
Traumen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Michel Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traumen throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Santos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Traumen's guard.#ES#
Traumen has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Santos has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Santos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traumen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Traumen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Traumen prevents the takedown attempt.
I was talking to Traumen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lucas Traumen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Santos.#BC#
Traumen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Traumen connects with the punch.
Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santos takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#Santos is rocked!
Traumen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santos's sensitive parts.
Traumen slips under a jab from Santos.
Traumen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Traumen finish him?
Santos switches off momentarily and Traumen cracks him with a monster right hand! Santos topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Traumen dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Traumen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucas Traumen!
Lucas Traumen retains his lightweight title!
Lucas Traumen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: NYF 47: Simons vs Makoba II
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Preston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santos.
Preston thinks about countering with a head kick.
Preston takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Preston.
Preston misses with a hook.
Preston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Preston scores with a hook to the body. Santos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left and a right from Santos both land. Nice combination.
Preston misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Santos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura but Preston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santos to get the leverage.
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!
Santos works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Santos has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Preston is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michel Santos!
Michel Santos decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: NYF Fight Night 16
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Adams tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Santos counters with a shoot takedown. Adams fights it but they end up in guard.
Santos wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Santos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Adams looking for a guillotine here but Santos defends easily.
Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos 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.
Santos trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Santos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Santos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adams trying to keep a closed guard but Santos is proving a slippery customer.
Santos wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Santos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Adams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.#SUB#
Adams working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.
Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Santos forces his way into half guard.
Santos stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams trying to control here. #SUB2#
Santos maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Adams could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Santos has cracked it and Adams is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Santos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michel Santos!
In his post fight interview, Michel Santos started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: NYF 35: Crispian vs Santos
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Crispian misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Santos counters with a single leg into guard. Crispian didn't expect that.
Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crispian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santos trying to move into half guard but instead Crispian has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Santos looking for a guillotine here but Crispian defends easily.
Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crispian stays in close to Santos's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos controls Crispian momentarily but Crispian frees himself. #T1#
Santos 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.
Crispian trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Crispian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Crispian postures up.
Crispian stands and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Santos is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Crispian is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T2#
Santos wants to hold on but Crispian pushes him away.
Santos is looking to improve his position but Crispian isn't that keen on the idea.
Santos 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.
Santos regains half guard.
Santos wants to improve his position but Crispian is controlling well.
Crispian content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crispian wants to take a breather but Santos is having none of it. #T3#
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Santos is holding on to half guard well.
Santos wants to control but Crispian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Crispian sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crispian throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crispian as he jumps to the side.
Crispian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A head kick by Crispian misses
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crispian scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Santos has a takedown stuffed.
Crispian scores with a body shot.
Crispian looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Crispian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Santos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crispian on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crispian defends well and Santos ends up having to push Crispian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ben Crispian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Santos.
Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crispian but Crispian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crispian drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Santos right on the button. Santos goes down! Crispian follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Crispian gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Crispian!
Ben Crispian retains his featherweight title!

Event: NYF 32: Traumen vs Adams
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Diaz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Santos saw that one coming.#TD#
Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Santos wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Diaz is now in half guard.
Santos's coaches at California Top Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Diaz tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Santos tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
It looks like Diaz is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Santos works to full guard.
Santos trying to control the position.
Santos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #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.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Santos won't let him.
Santos looking to control.
Santos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Diaz wants to get up but he can't break Santos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Diaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Julian Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diaz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Santos's head.#T3#
Diaz misses with a double jab #TD#
and Santos counters with a takedown into side control.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Santos drags him back down.#SUB#
Santos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Santos lands a decent elbow from side control.
Santos prevents Diaz from escaping the position.
Diaz taking a bit of punishment here - Santos scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz is pushing Santos's head away, looking to escape. Santos manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
Santos scoring with punches and elbows.
Diaz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santos has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Diaz!
Santos won't let Diaz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB#
Santos swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Diaz is now in Santos's guard. A big mistake from Santos there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz wants to get up but he can't break Santos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michel Santos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Michel Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz throws a sloppy body shot
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Santos is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Santos.
Santos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santos somewhat.
Diaz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Santos's head backwards.
Santos moves away from the strike by Diaz. #T1#
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Julian Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Santos shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Santos's body.
Diaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A cross from Santos lands.
Santos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Santos moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Santos looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
Diaz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Santos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diaz sprawls and moves away.
Santos blocks a jab.
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Santos walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.#TD#
Santos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Diaz wants to stand but Santos is controlling the position.
Santos postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard. #T3#
Santos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Santos wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Santos isn't so interested in that idea.
Santos slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Santos is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santos to get the leverage.
Santos wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz is trying to stand. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice strikes from Santos there.
Diaz tries to kick Santos off but Santos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diaz has hold of Santos's hands but Santos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Santos trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Diaz is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Santos moves out of range of the body kick from Diaz.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz with a nice calf kick.
Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Julian Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Diaz misses with a leg kick
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Santos backs up against the cage.
Santos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Santos lands a jab to the nose.
Santos scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
Santos staying out of range there.
Diaz stalks Santos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Santos's face. Santos staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Santos knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Santos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Santos showed some decent athleticism there.
Diaz tries to kick Santos off in order to stand up. Santos Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB#
Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz is trying to buck Santos off.
Santos landing a few strikes. #T2#
Diaz gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Santos lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz is trying to escape back to his feet but Santos uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Diaz is trying to buck Santos off.#T3#
Santos scoring with punches and elbows.
Diaz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Diaz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Santos asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Santos tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Santos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Santos is staying tight to Diaz's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Santos is controlling him well.#SUB#
Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Santos has hold of Diaz's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Diaz seems comfortable defending it but Santos has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Diaz is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Diaz is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Santos couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michel Santos!
A very excited looking Michel Santos rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: RISE 190: Wilder vs Lancaster
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1##TD#
Gustus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Santos's guard.#SUB2#
Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gustus advances to half guard. #SUB#
Gustus 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. #SUB#
Gustus is trying to work for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Santos regains half guard.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santos 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.
Santos is concentrating on defense, preventing Gustus from advancing position.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gustus moves into full mount! Santos won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Gustus goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Santos is on top in guard.
Gustus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Santos has passed into side control. #T2#
Santos trying to control the position but Gustus is working away.
Gustus tries to bench press Santos off him but Santos keeps the position.
Gustus is working hard here to advance position.
Santos trying to control the action but Gustus is working from the bottom.
Gustus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gustus looking to pass the guard.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gustus is one step ahead there.
Santos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Santos keeping full guard, as Gustus tries to pass.
Gustus postures up.
Gustus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustus stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
Gustus advances to half guard.
Gustus wants to advance to full mount but Santos doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gustus tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Gustus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Gustus's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gustus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Gustus is trying to get an arm triangle but Santos is defending well. #SUB#
Gustus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gustus actively working from the bottom here.
Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Gustus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rantang Gustus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Gustus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Santos trying to control but Gustus postures up.
Gustus wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gustus wants to work for an arm triangle but Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Santos is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is holding on to half guard well.
Santos tries to roll over but Gustus keeps him under control.#T1#
Gustus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Gustus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gustus looking to pass the guard.
Gustus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gustus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santos's guard.
Santos wants to control but Gustus is keeping busy.
Santos manages to get to full guard.
Gustus stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
Gustus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gustus is one step ahead there.
Gustus stands and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Santos tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Santos struggling a bit here.
Santos tries to bench press Gustus off him but Gustus keeps the position.
Santos wants to control but Gustus postures up.
Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Gustus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Gustus tries for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
Gustus tries to move to mount but Santos blocks the move with his legs.
Santos wants to control but Gustus postures up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Gustus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Santos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Santos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gustus passes to side control. #SUB#
Gustus swings around for an armbar but Santos sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gustus's guard.#SUB#
Gustus has his foot on Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santos works his way back into a safe position though.
Santos trying to control but Gustus is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gustus is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rantang Gustus 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#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gustus.

Santos explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gustus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Santos's waist but Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gustus off to one side.
Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Gustus, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gustus!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Santos decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gustus!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Santos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB2#
Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gustus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Santos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gustus trying to remain calm as Santos controls from the top position.
Gustus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Gustus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Gustus's face as Santos controls the position.
Gustus is trying to get back to half guard.
Santos happy to just control the position for now.
Gustus tries to bench press Santos off him but Santos keeps the position.
Gustus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Santos slows the pace down in half guard.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gustus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gustus regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Gustus's legs - danger averted.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gustus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santos as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rantang Gustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustus has a takedown stuffed.
Despite the aggression on Santos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gustus fails with a takedown attempt.
Gustus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santos but Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Santos.
Gustus takes one to the chin there.
Gustus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Santos lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Gustus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santos connects with a crisp jab.
Michel Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rantang Gustus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gustus 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rantang Gustus!
Rantang Gustus really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Northern Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: RISE 182
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dong as he avoids it easily.
Santos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dong takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Dong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Santos wants to improve his position but Dong is controlling well.
Dong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
Santos's coaches at The Scrap Squad have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong wants to pass the guard but Santos is defending well.
Dong wants to advance to full mount but Santos doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T1##SUB#
Santos has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dong 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 Santos.
Santos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dong throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is looking to reverse the position.
Dong scores with punches from side control.
Santos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Santos wants to improve his position but Dong is controlling well. #SUB2#
Dong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
Dong trying to mount his opponent but Santos defends it. #T2#
Santos controlling the position well.
Santos is trying to maintain the position but Dong is very close to passing his half guard.
Dong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dong is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dong pulls his head out easily.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Dong has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Santos wants to control but Dong is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santos somewhat.
Dong feints the counter takedown.
Santos with a nice cross.
Santos with a nice cross.
Dong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santos.#T4##TD2#
Dong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Santos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dong works over Santos with some ground and pound from guard.
Santos is trying to hold Dong in close to prevent damage but Dong has managed to pass into half guard.
Dong scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Dong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well.
Santos is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dong is keen to just control but Santos is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Dong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Santos cracks Dong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dong wants to slow Santos down by chopping away at his legs.
Dong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
A cross from Santos lands.
Dong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dong as he jumps to the side.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dong. #TD2#
Dong drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dong looking to pass the guard.
Dong postures up.
Dong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santos pulls Dong in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Santos 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#
Santos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Santos scores with a couple of nice shots.
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. Santos connects with a nice short shot to Dong's temple.
Dong manages to get to full guard.
Santos wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Dong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB2#
Dong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santos lands a couple of digs.
Santos scoring with some ground and pound.
Santos wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Dong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Dong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Santos working some strikes from top position.
Dong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dong isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Santos stacks Dong on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Santos!
Santos controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Santos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dong has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wang Dong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Santos controls the position from side control.
Santos postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Santos scores with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dong is looking to regain half guard here but Santos keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Santos dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Dong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dong lands a lovely overhand right.
Michel Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dong.
Santos avoids the body shot from Dong.
Dong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos.
Santos misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Dong to counter with a crisp jab.
Dong missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Santos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dong was covering up waiting for the punch and Santos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santos manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dong trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santos is trying to keep Dong in close. #SUB#
Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dong throwing strikes from guard but Santos blocks nicely. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dong throws an elbow but Santos slips to the side and avoids it well.
Santos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Santos is looking to improve his position but Dong isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Dong raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dong looking to control but Santos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Santos is trying to escape the mount.
Santos holds on to Dong around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Santos tries to lock up and control but Dong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Dong working the ground and pound effectively.
Santos is looking to get to half guard.
Dong scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Santos is looking to get to half guard.
Dong dominating with strikes here.
Santos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dong landing shots from mount.
Dong fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC2#Santos is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Wang Dong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dong 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wang Dong!
Our winner, Wang Dong, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RISE 175
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Huust with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Huust connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Santos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Huust can pounce on him.
Huust scores with a jab.
Huust throws a right hand that Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos also avoids with ease.
Huust thows a leg kick but Santos checks it #TD2#
and Santos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Huust!
Santos working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Huust struggling a bit here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos scoring with punches and elbows.
Santos in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Huust managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Santos. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Huust's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Santos cracks Huust with a big elbow.
Santos throws a strike aimed at the side of Huust's head but Huust avoids it well.
Huust really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santos working the body and head with strikes.
Santos tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Santos lands a nice forearm strike.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huust keeps working.
Huust regains half guard, as Santos was trying to land strikes.
Santos thows a huge punch but Huust dodges it nicely. #T2##SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura here.
Huust blocking the ground and pound attempt from Santos.
Huust keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Santos is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Huust reverses the position - he's now on top in Santos's guard. #SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Huust passes into side control. #T3#
Santos is trying to work for a sweep but Huust has mounted him!
Santos is desperately trying to improve his position but Huust has a good base and remains in mount.
Santos keeps trying to improve his position.
Huust has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Huust avoids the attempt from Santos to control.
Santos is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huust content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michel Santos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Santos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Huust connects with a body shot.
Huust misses with a looping left.
Huust lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santos at a distance.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santos.
Huust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Huust.
Huust works Santos's body with a nice hook.
Huust throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Huust slips a straight right by Santos.
Santos throws a right hand that Huust ducks under and follows up with a left that Huust also avoids with ease.
Huust listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huust bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Huust but Huust pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Huust defends it nicely.#T1#
Huust's jab looks to have found its range, popping Santos under the eye.
Huust misses with a wild combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Huust.
Huust feints a jab promting Santos to slip. Huust then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Santos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Huust swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santos.
Huust lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santos at a distance.
Reico Huust is winning the standup battle so far.
Huust lands with a straight right. Santos didn't see that one coming.
Huust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santos misses with a hook
and Huust counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Santos is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huust scores with a nice head shot.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Huust finish him?
Huust throws a monster overhand right that drops Santos! Huust follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reico Huust!

Event: RISE 165
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1##TD#
Santos looking to score a takedown here. Sterling is defending well but Santos drives through and ends up in Sterling's guard.#SUB2#
Sterling is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Santos working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Santos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sterling actively working from the bottom here.
Sterling is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sterling trying to control here. #T1##SUB2#
Sterling looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back.
Santos performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Sterling is defending well.
Sterling is pressing down on Santos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sterling keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Sterling is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santos passes into half guard.
Well, if Santos 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. #SUB2#
Sterling actively working from the bottom here.
Santos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Santos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3##SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back.
Sterling is trying to maintain the position but Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
Santos is keen to just control but Sterling is a slippery customer.
Santos is pressing down on Sterling's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sterling is holding on for now.
Sterling tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sterling knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Santos wants to control but Sterling is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Santos there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sterling looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos works his way into side control.
Sterling is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sterling gets back to half guard.
Sterling trying to control from the bottom.
Sterling tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sterling is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sterling is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Santos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Sterling, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Santos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sterling was covering up waiting for the punch and Santos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Santos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sterling can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Michel Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Sterling escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos landing some decent shots from guard.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sterling is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Santos is stalling in the full guard.
Sterling 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.
Santos looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sterling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Sterling's legs - danger averted.
Santos trying to control but Sterling is working from the bottom.
Santos advances position into side control!
Sterling is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sterling is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Santos trying to control the position but Sterling is working away.
Santos takes a little break here. Sterling wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sterling manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sterling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sterling seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Santos trying to hold on to Sterling's head to control him but Sterling postures up.
Sterling wants to advance to full mount but Santos doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterling trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sterling stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
Santos is trying to control the position but Sterling postures up.
Sterling won't allow Santos to get back to his feet.
Santos wants to sweep here but Sterling controlling him for the moment.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Sterling has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sterling controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sterling is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sterling doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santos counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Santos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Santos is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sterling is controlling him well.
Sterling is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos tries to bench press Sterling off him but Sterling keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sterling wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
Santos being controlled for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Santos dominated that second round.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sterling looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sterling tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Santos defends well and Sterling ends up having to push Santos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Sterling closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Santos's guard.
Sterling tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
Sterling passes Santos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##ES#
Santos kicks Sterling off and gets back to his feet.
Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Sterling. Sterling gets slowly back to his feet.
Michel Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Sterling.
Sterling throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Santos's waist but Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sterling off to one side.
Sterling shoots in and drives through. Santos sprawls well.
Santos throws a jab when Sterling was well out of range.
Sterling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Santos throws a combination. Sterling tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sterling fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Santos misses with an uppercut. Sterling saw that one coming.
Sterling feints the counter takedown.
Sterling fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Sterling on that attempt.
Nice shot by Santos.
Sterling takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santos wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Santos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sterling wants to control but Santos postures up.#T3#
Sterling is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Santos is staying active.
Santos scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sterling manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sterling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Santos trying to mount his opponent but Sterling defends it.
Sterling is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sterling wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Santos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sterling is looking to get to half guard.
Santos wants to control the pace but Sterling is squirming around nicely.
Santos controlling from mount.
Sterling keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Adrian Sterling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santos 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Santos!
Michel Santos bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TD19
Date: Mar 10, 2023

#R1#
Santos checks the leg kick.
Breaker closes the distance and clinches up with Santos, looking for a takedown. Breaker pushes Santos against the cage but Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Santos blocks a head kick by Breaker.
Ankle Breaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Breaker has time to react.#TD2#
Santos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Santos controlling from side mount.
Breaker tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Breaker sees it coming and defends easily.
Breaker trying to hold on to Santos's head to control him but Santos postures up. #T1#
Santos is looking to advance position but Breaker won't allow it.
Breaker trying to control but Santos postures up.
Breaker wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
Santos is controlling the pace.
Breaker is trying to control but can't.
Breaker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Breaker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Breaker is not content to let Santos control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
Breaker is in trouble now - Santos has advanced to mount!
Santos content just to control the position here.
Breaker can't escape the position.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Breaker working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Santos with a couple of short strikes.
Santos landing strikes from the mount.
Breaker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Breaker gets full guard.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Breaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breaker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santos manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Breaker wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving. #T4#
Breaker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Breaker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Santos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Breaker looking to control but instead Santos has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos wants to improve his position but Breaker is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Santos 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##TD2#
Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Breaker!
Santos is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Breaker's shoulder. That is not cool.
Breaker is looking for a sweep.
Santos taking a breather here.
Santos trying to control the action but Breaker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Breaker tries to improve position but can't.
Santos taking a breather here.
Santos scores with punches from side control.
Breaker is looking to reverse the position.
Breaker is not content to let Santos control the position.
Santos working away.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Breaker sneaks back into half guard.
Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Breaker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Breaker wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Breaker looking for submissions off his back.
Breaker is looking to improve his position.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Breaker keeps working.
Breaker manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Breaker is retaining full guard.
Santos wants to control from the top but Breaker keeps moving. #SUB#
Breaker is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Breaker has momentary wrist control but Santos slips an elbow through the middle.
Santos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Breaker struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Breaker's face as Santos controls the position. #T4#
Santos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Breaker some visible discomfort.
Breaker is trying to improve his position.
Santos trying to control the action but Breaker is working from the bottom.
Breaker is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breaker prevents Santos from moving into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Santos tests Breaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Breaker with a poor takedown
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Santos misses with a looping right.
Santos throws the left hand but Breaker avoids the punch easily.
Santos cracks Breaker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ankle Breaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Breaker darts in trying to clinch
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Breaker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Breaker looking to sit in guard and control but Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Santos stays in close to Breaker's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB#
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Santos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Breaker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Santos uses it to pass to side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Breaker throws a few strikes from the bottom but Santos takes advantage and mounts!
Breaker is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
Santos looking to control but Breaker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Santos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Breaker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Santos avoids the attempt from Breaker to control.
Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Michel Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Breaker is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Breaker is looking to escape.
Santos avoids the attempt from Breaker to control.
Santos looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Breaker tries to lock up and control but Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Santos.
Santos landing strikes, looking to finish!
Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Breaker is looking to escape. #T4#
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Breaker is squirming around, avoiding Santos's attempts to control the action.
Santos avoids the attempt from Breaker to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santos 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Santos!
A less than humble Michel Santos misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: TD 16
Date: Feb 15, 2023

#R1#
Gustus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gustus misses with a takedown attempt - Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gustus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Santos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gustus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Santos 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.#T1##SUB#
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gustus looking to control.
Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gustus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there.
Santos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
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.
Gustus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Gustus is keeping the position.
Gustus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Gustus.
Santos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gustus wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
Santos landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Santos trying to control but Gustus is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gustus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Santos trying to control but Gustus is working from the bottom.
Gustus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustus is retaining full guard.
Santos trying to control but Gustus is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Gustus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Santos to the ground. Gustus is now in Santos's guard.#T4#
Gustus stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
Gustus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gustus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Santos keeping full guard, as Gustus tries to pass.
Gustus is looking to advance position but Santos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Santos fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Santos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Santos stuffs the takedown.
Gustus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santos as he jumps to the side.
Santos scores with a jab.
Gustus on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Santos enables Gustus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Santos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Santos controls Gustus momentarily but Gustus frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santos is on top in guard. #REVB#
Michel Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustus wants to sweep but no luck.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Santos keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Santos wants to control from the top but Gustus keeps moving.
Santos won't allow Gustus to sweep him here.
Santos is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gustus 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.
Gustus is working hard here to advance position.
Gustus wants to improve his position but instead Santos has moved into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gustus is trying to get back to full guard.
Santos is keen to just control but Gustus is a slippery customer.
Gustus trying to control from the bottom.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Gustus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gustus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gustus trying to hold on to Santos's head to control him but Santos postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gustus fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rantang Gustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustus tries for a takedown but Santos circles away easily
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Gustus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gustus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gustus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gustus lands with a hook. Santos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gustus fails with the takedown.
Gustus tries to land a leg kick but Santos saw it coming and moves away.
No luck for Gustus with that takedown attempt.
Gustus misses with a right hand
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Gustus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Gustus fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Santos stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Gustus on that attempt.
Gustus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santos circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santos tests Gustus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Santos.
Santos cracks Gustus with a right hand to the side of the head.
A cross from Santos lands.
Santos connects with a single shot there.
Santos scores with a jab.
Santos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gustus doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away.
Santos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gustus has his takedown stuffed
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Santos as Gustus shoots in.
Santos throws out a counter right but Gustus avoids it with no problem.
Gustus tries for a takedown but Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gustus dives in and grabs Santos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes down on Gustus's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rantang Gustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gustus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santos sprawls well initially but Gustus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gustus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Gustus has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gustus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos trying to control from the bottom.
Santos 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.
Gustus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santos's head.
Santos trying to control here.
Gustus is keen to just control but Santos is a slippery customer.#T1#
Santos pushes Gustus off looking to stand but Gustus dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gustus pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gustus is working for a submission of some sort.
Santos is trying to maintain the position but Gustus is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gustus wants to work for an arm triangle but Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Santos is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
Santos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice defenses there by Santos.
Gustus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gustus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gustus shoots in but Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Santos.#TD#
Gustus feints and as Santos raises his hands in defense, Gustus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gustus tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Santos has his foot on Gustus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gustus works his way back into a safe position though.
Gustus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gustus tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Gustus from controlling successfully.
Gustus stops Santos from standing up.
Gustus trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Gustus prevents Santos from getting back to his feet.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gustus wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Gustus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Santos's guard.#T4#
Gustus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustus 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.
Gustus advances to half guard.
Santos trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rantang Gustus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rantang Gustus.
Well Santos 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Santos!
Michel Santos decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: TD 13:
Date: Jan 20, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circling - Alot throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Alot has Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Santos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alot pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alot shoots in and drives through. Santos sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos.
Santos goes for a double leg but Alot avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alot continues to drive forward.
Iwin Alot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Santos.#TD2#
Santos gets the takedown into side control.
Alot gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Alot actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Alot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alot wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Alot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alot makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alot.#SUB#
Alot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santos landing with the ground and pound.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Alot is retaining full guard.
Santos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Alot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Alot is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Alot is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Santos advances to half guard.
Santos trying to control the action but Alot is working from the bottom.
Santos working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Alot's thigh. Alot counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Santos lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Alot is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Alot looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Santos has picked Alot up and slammed him! Alot can't keep hold of the triangle and Santos manages to pass to side control!
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alot keeps working.
Santos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alot haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3##SUB2#
Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Santos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Alot is trying to control Santos's posture but Santos avoids it.
Santos cracks Alot with a big elbow.
Alot wants to control but Santos postures up.#SUB2#
Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alot tries to bench press Santos off him but Santos keeps the position.
Alot is trying to control Santos's posture but Santos avoids it. #T4#
Alot is looking to reverse the position.
Santos slows the pace down.
Alot is looking to regain half guard here but Santos keeps moving and retains side control.
Alot can't do much from the bottom here.
Santos working the head and body with strikes.
Alot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santos has control of an arm but Alot manages to advance to Santos's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Santos is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Alot has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Santos sizes up Alot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alot throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
Alot moves away from the strike by Santos. #TD2#
Santos looking to score a takedown here. Alot is defending well but Santos drives through and ends up in Alot's guard.
Santos wants to control from the top but Alot keeps moving. #SUB#
Alot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alot keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alot is keeping the position for now.
Santos stays in close to Alot's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Santos wants to control from the top but Alot keeps moving. #SUB#
Alot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Alot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Alot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.
Santos pushing down on Alot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Santos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
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. Santos connects with a nice short shot to Alot's temple. #SUB#
Alot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santos is nestled in close to Alot, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Santos is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Alot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Santos 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. #SUB2#
Santos is working for a kimura but Alot is defending it quite comfortably.
Alot tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.#T3#
Santos lands strikes from half guard.
Alot is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Michel Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alot holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alot is not content to let Santos control the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alot taking some punishment here, with Santos in his half guard.
Alot tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alot wants to control but Santos is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Alot is defending against the submission attempts here by Santos.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alot is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Alot doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away.
Santos scores with a sloppy right hand. Alot should have avoided that one.
Alot checks a low kick from Santos.
Santos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alot has time to react.
Santos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alot slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Santos shoots in but Alot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alot as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos missing with a left hand there. Alot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alot shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Santos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santos throws an off balance right hand
and Alot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Santos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Alot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alot tries to improve position but can't.
Santos cracks Alot with a big elbow.
Santos has control of an arm but Alot manages to advance to Santos's back!
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!
Santos wants to control his opponent's hands but Alot gets his hands free.
Santos tries to escape the position.
Alot tries to keep control of the position but Santos is staying busy.#T2##SUB#
Santos fending off the submission attempt from Alot.
Alot is looking to control Santos but Santos is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Santos wants to control his opponent's hands but Alot gets his hands free.
Santos is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Alot is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Alot has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Santos is in real trouble here. Alot gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Santos is tapping out! Alot wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Iwin Alot!
Iwin Alot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TD 10
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Bear gets caught flat footed, as Santos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Santos works over Bear with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Bear looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bear being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bear has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Bear's legs - danger averted.
Bear looking to control.
Santos forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bear looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bear is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Bear gets full guard.
Santos postures up and lands a big shot to Bear's brow.
Bear is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Bear working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bear throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB#
Bear looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Santos passes into side control.
Bear wants to control but Santos postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bear is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Santos working the body and head with strikes.
Santos controlling from side mount.
Bear wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Santos is staying tight to Bear's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Bear is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bear is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Iron Sharpens Iron, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bear is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bear knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Santos is putting a hurting on Bear here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bear sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bear trying to control from the bottom.
Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Santos slips a nice elbow through Bear's hands, connecting with Bear's forehead.
Santos prevents Bear from improving his position.
Bear tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Santos has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bear is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santos controlling his opponent. #T4#
Bear keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Santos looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #SUB2#
Santos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Santos content just to control the position here.
Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bear really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Santos controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bear is looking to escape.
Bear is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Bear's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bear is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Santos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bear looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bear is staying active underneath Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Santos there.
Bear has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santos is working away from the top position though.
Santos controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bear tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Bear trying to hold on to Santos's head to control him but Santos postures up.
Michel Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, if Santos 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.
Bear wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
Bear is not content to let Santos control the position.
Bear moves into full guard. #SUB#
Bear throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santos pushing down on Bear's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #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.
Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Bear is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Santos working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Bear looking for submissions off his back.
Bear wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.
Santos stops Bear from getting back to his feet.
Santos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bear throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bear is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bear throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T3#
Bear is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bear looking for submissions off his back.
Santos working the head and body with strikes.
Santos content to control rather than advance.
Bear taking some punishment here, with Santos in his half guard.
Santos tries to pass to full mount but Bear defends it.
Santos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bear with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Bear actively working from the bottom here.
Bear is trying to maintain the position but Santos is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Santos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bear wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santos landing punches.
Santos landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bear is in all sorts of trouble here.
Santos looking to control but Bear is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Santos controlling his opponent.
Santos looking to control but Bear is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bear is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos scoring with strikes but Bear is staying in there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bear shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bear tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range. #CL2#
Santos clinches up against the ropes.
Bear is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Santos has clasped his hands together around Bear's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Santos is staying tight to Bear's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bear taking punishment in the form of punches.
Santos advances to mount.
Santos with shots to the head and body - Bear looks very uncomfortable down there.
Santos lands a big elbow.
Santos looking to control but Bear is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bear manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Santos is thwarting Bear's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Bear is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
Bear taking some punishment here, with Santos in his half guard.
Santos is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bear gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Bear is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.
Santos distracts Bear with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Middle Bear has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Santos passes Bear's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Santos.
Santos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Santos lands a nice short elbow.
Bear has a hand on Santos's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Santos takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bear tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Santos.#ROC2#Bear is rocked!
Santos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Bear is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
A big strike lands for Santos! That's really hurt Bear and he's turned his back - Santos keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Santos jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michel Santos!
A less than humble Michel Santos misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: MMAHKI 12
Date: Dec 01, 2022

#R1##CL#
Brooks has Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santoss head.
Brooks misses with a body punch.
Brooks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Santos.
Brooks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos is looking for a takedown.
Santos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brooks prevents it.
Pepper Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Santos.
Santos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brooks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brooks prevents the takedown attempt.
Santos tries for a takedown but Brooks manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brooks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Santos.
Santos has Brooks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brooks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Brooks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Santos looks winded!
Brooks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Brooks.
Santos has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brooks seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Santos can turn it around.
Brooks lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Brooks.
Brooks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Santos.
Brooks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brooks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Santos takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Santos is rocked!
Brooks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santoss head.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Brooks finish him?
Brooks throws a big uppercut that drops Santos! More strikes from Brooks and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Santos lies dazed against the cage as Brooks celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pepper Brooks!
Pepper Brooks took some time post fight to say the following; 'Usually you pay double for that kind of action, Cotton.'.

Event: MMAHKI 7
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Santos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hernandez is looking to control Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hernandez avoid being mounted?
Hernandez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Santos. #SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura here.
Hernandez's coaches at Area 51 MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB#
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez keeping control of the position. #T1#
Hernandez trying to control here.
Hernandez is controlling Santos's trapped leg to prevent Santos from advancing to side control.
Santos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hernandez defending well though.
Santos throwing shots but Hernandez is blocking nicely.
Hernandez trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez wants to get back to full guard.
Hernandez is trying to control but can't.
Hernandez is staying active underneath Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hernandez is pressing down on Santos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Hernandez.
Santos throwing strikes from guard but Hernandez blocks nicely.
Hernandez looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Hernandez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hernandez is thwarting Santos's attempts to control the position.
Santos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hernandez is nestled in close to Santos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Santos wants to improve his position but Hernandez is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Santos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Hernandez is proving a slippery customer.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hernandez trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos has momentary wrist control but Hernandez slips an elbow through the middle.
Hernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Our spies down at at The Scrap Squad inform us that Santos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
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.
Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Hernandez is proving a slippery customer.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Hernandez is proving a slippery customer.
Santos wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hernandez attempts a counter takedown but Santos avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Hernandez shoots in and gets a takedown into Santos's guard.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hernandez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hernandez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santos.
Santos fails with the takedown#TD#
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Santos won't be happy with that.
Hernandez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hernandez working away.
Santos taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hernandez working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
Hernandez scores with punches from side control.
Hernandez trying to control the position but Santos is working away. #T1#
Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Hernandez is working Santos over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Hernandez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Santos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hernandez scoring with punches from side control.
Hernandez working away.
Hernandez cracks Santos with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hernandez cracks Santos with a big right hand but Santos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Santos struggling a bit here.
Hernandez in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2#
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Santos to see if he's OK.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
Hernandez lands some shots froms side control.
Hernandez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Santos can't do much from the bottom here.
Hernandez wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy. #T3#
Hernandez scores with punches from side control.
Hernandez working the head with strikes.
Hernandez scoring with punches from side control.
Hernandez lands a few punches from side control.
Hernandez taking a breather here.
Santos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hernandez scores with punches from side control.
Frank Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hernandez working the ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Hernandez tries for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos is trying to improve his position.
Hernandez working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hernandez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hernandez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hernandez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
Hernandez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Santos wants to control but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Santos down.
Santos is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez is putting a hurting on Santos here, landing some big shots from side control.
Santos wants to control but Hernandez postures up.#T1#
Hernandez working the ground and pound from side control.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hernandez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Santos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hernandez lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC#Santos is rocked!
Santos is looking to reverse the position.
Santos is still in real trouble! Can Hernandez finish him?
Hernandez grinds an elbow into Santos's temple.
Hernandez lands a nice forearm strike.
Santos is letting Hernandez control him for a moment.
Hernandez moves into full mount!
Hernandez controlling the position easily from mount.
Hernandez with good strikes from the mount here!
Hernandez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Hernandez with a couple of short strikes.
Hernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos tries to lock up and control but Hernandez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hernandez looking to finish Santos with some ground and pound. This is bad for Santos!
Hernandez cracks Santos with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Hernandez!
Frank Hernandez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMAHKI 1
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Jack works Santos's body with a nice hook.
Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jack is fending him off so far but Santos persists. Nope, Jack circles away and we're back to standing.
Jack fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Santos looks for a takedown but Jack sprawls well.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Santos throws a big counter combination but Jack scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jack stalks Santos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Santos's face. Santos staggers backwards, shaken.
Santos tries for a takedown but Jack sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Jack lands with a nice body punch.
Jack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jack scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
Santos gets a double leg takedown into Jack's guard.
Jack wants to stand but Santos is controlling the position.
Santos pushing down on Jack's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jack is looking to control Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jack avoid being mounted?#T1#
Jack is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jack is trying to stand back up but Santos is controlling him #SUB#
Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jack sees it coming and defends easily.
Santos wants to take a breather but Jack is having none of it.
Santos thows a huge punch but Jack dodges it nicely.
Santos is trying to control. Jack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Santos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Jack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Santos trying to control the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jack can do anything to dispel that myth.
Santos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jack! #T2#
Jack is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
You get the feeling that Jack really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Santos with shots to the head and body - Jack looks very uncomfortable down there.
Santos won't let Jack get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Santos 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Santos looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Santos controlling his opponent. #T3#
Jack is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Santos looking to secure an arm triangle but Jack defends it well.
Santos avoids the attempt from Jack to control.
Jack is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Santos wants to control the pace but Jack is squirming around nicely.
Santos with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Santos is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jack has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Jack trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jack taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Santos looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jack squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #SUB#
Santos working for a guillotine from mount but Jack is in no mood to give up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Santos wants to control the pace but Jack is squirming around nicely.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Santos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jack tests Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Jack gets tackled into the cage by Santos. Santos maintains the clinch.
Jack is trying to force a seperation but Santos has the dominant position.
Jack tries to break the clinch but Santos is controlling the position. #BC2#
Jack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michel Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jack circles away.
Santos fails to land the takedown.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jack scores with a jab.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jack sprawls well. Jack wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Jack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Jack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jack throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santos defending well as Jack loads up on a big left hand.
Kangaroo Jack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Santos blocks a leg kick.
Jack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jack connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kangaroo Jack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jack can pounce on him.
Santos looks for a takedown but Jack sprawls well.
Jack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jack!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
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!
Santos trying to control the position but Jack is working away.
Jack is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Santos has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Santos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Santos has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jack!#T3#
Santos avoids the attempt from Jack to control.
Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Santos controlling the pace for now.
Santos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jack tries to buck Santos off but he can't manage it.
Santos landing strikes from the mount.
Santos lands with some strikes.
Jack is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Jack is looking to get to half guard.
Santos working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Santos raining down shots from the mount!
Santos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#Jack is rocked!
Santos landing punches.
Jack is still in real trouble! Can Santos finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos working Jack over with strikes here.
Santos controlling his opponent.
Santos with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Jack covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michel Santos!
In his post fight interview, Michel Santos started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TR84: Labor Day Bonanza
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Iwaga Genochin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Iwaga Genochin is looking for a counter combo.
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Santos takes one on the button.
Iwaga Genochin misses with a leg kick.
Iwaga Genochin misses with a looping right.
Santos tries to bum rush Iwaga Genochin with a series of wild strikes but Iwaga Genochin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santos tries to bum rush Iwaga Genochin with a series of wild strikes but Iwaga Genochin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iwaga Genochin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Santos throws a big shot that misses.
Iwaga Genochin missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iwaga Genochin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iwaga Genochin throws a body shot but no joy.
Iwaga Genochin lands with a shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Santos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Iwaga Genochin - the referee stops the clock and Santos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Iwaga Genochin. Santos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Iwaga Genochin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Iwaga Genochin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Santos throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Iwaga Genochin throws a leg kick but Santos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Iwaga Genochin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Iwaga Genochin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Santos avoids the head kick by Iwaga Genochin.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Iwaga Genochin scores with a jab. Santos acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#Santos is rocked!
Iwaga Genochin drops Santos with a big left hand! Santos is injured, injured bad! Iwaga Genochin jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin!
A relieved looking Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: VFC 100 Caruga vs Bar
Date: Jul 29, 2022

#R1##TD#
Santos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Baydar sprawls well initially but Santos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Santos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Baydar taking some punishment here, with Santos in his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baydar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Baydar has control of Santos's left arm, preventing Santos from doing any damage.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baydar is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Baydar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Santos drops back looking for a leg! Baydar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baydar manages to kick Santos off! Santos jumps back into Baydar's guard. #T1#
Santos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Santos with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Baydar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Baydar wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment. #T2#
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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Santos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baydar is keeping the position for now.
Santos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Santos 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Santos won't allow Baydar to get back to his feet.
Santos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos is pushing down on Baydar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baydar is fighting to maintain full guard but Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Santos 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! Baydar is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michel Santos!
Michel Santos bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: The Island Season 13, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1##CL#
Redd gets a clinch.
Santos taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Redd.
Santos tries to pull guard but Redd won't allow it.
Santos wants a takedown.
Santos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Redd gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kodiyak Redd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Santos.
Redd pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos lands with a short shot to the head.
Santos misses with a punch on the inside. #T1##BC#
Redd breaks the clinch.
Santos needs to keep his hands up - Redd had a free shot at his head there.
Santos shoots and misses
and Redd counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#Santos is rocked!
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Redd circles away.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Redd finish him?
Horrible takedown attempt by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Redd, which made it look bad.
Redd drops Santos with a huge uppercut! Santos drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Redd is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kodiyak Redd!
A relieved looking Kodiyak Redd thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: The Island Season 13, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos.
Santos looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.#TD#
Santos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brown looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Santos working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Santos defends it.
Santos keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown is controlling the pace. #T1#
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Santos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown postures up.
Brown trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown won't allow Santos to sweep him here.
Brown postures up in Santos's guard and throws a big left but Santos blocks it. #SUB#
Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Santos throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck for Santos with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brown now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brown showed some decent athleticism there.
Brown stalling.
Santos is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Santos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back!
Brown can't escape the position.
Santos is looking to control Brown but Brown is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Brown rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Santos trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Brown dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Santos throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Santos keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Colby Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Brown sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Santos doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Brown paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Santos - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michel Santos!
Michel Santos was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: VFC 90 Welch vs Schwarzchild
Date: Jun 14, 2022

#R1#
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Hoshino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoshino slips a jab from Santos.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoshino tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoshino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Santos misses with a takedown
and Hoshino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Santos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hoshino's guard.
Hoshino keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Hoshino is keeping the position.
Santos trying to control but Hoshino is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos being controlled here momentarily.
Hoshino is continuing to stall.#T1#
Santos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Santos is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoshino has wrist control.
Santos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Santos creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hoshino sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ground and pound from Santos seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Santos.
Santos fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Hoshino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos lands an elbow.
Santos trying to control the position but Hoshino is working away. #T2##SUB#
Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Santos postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hoshino 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.#SUB#
Santos has hold of Hoshino's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hoshino seems comfortable defending it but Santos has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hoshino is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hoshino is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Santos couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michel Santos!
Michel Santos was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: VFC 83 Schwarzchild vs Masters
Date: May 30, 2022

#R1#
Santos fails with the takedown.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lake sprawls well. Lake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Lake gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lake wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Lake wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Santos's hips, looking to push off. But Santos grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Lake screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Michel Santos!
Michel Santos bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thumbs Up Emoji as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Santos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thumbs Up Emoji's half guard.#SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura but Thumbs Up Emoji is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santos to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Santos maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Thumbs Up Emoji could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Santos has cracked it and Thumbs Up Emoji is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Santos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michel Santos!
Michel Santos tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2022

#R1#
Thumbs Up Emoji moves out of range as Santos strikes.
Michel Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thumbs Up Emoji shoots in but no luck this time.
Santos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thumbs Up Emoji staying out of range there.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thumbs Up Emoji sprawls well. Thumbs Up Emoji wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Santos.
Thumbs Up Emoji is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Santos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumbs Up Emoji keeps working.
Santos landing strikes.
Santos controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Santos has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Santos yanks on the arm and Thumbs Up Emoji is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Santos.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michel Santos!
After the fight, Michel Santos was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2022

#R1#
Santos leaves Rall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Rall drives through and clinches with Santos against the cage.
Rall has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santos after a bit of a struggle.
Rall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hyan Rall. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Rall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Santos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Santos wants to pass to mount but Rall is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Santos is trying for a kimura here. Rall looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Santos wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michel Santos!
Michel Santos decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2022

#R1#
Santos shoots in and drives through. Garrido sprawls well.
Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Garrido sprawls well. He's pushed Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Santos misses the target. #CL2#
Garrido takes the fight into the clinch.
Santos is trying to pull guard but Garrido turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garrido smiles and moves away.
Garrido shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santos as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Santos dives in and scores a takedown into Garrido's guard.
Garrido looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrido looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Garrido keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Garrido is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Santos postures up and lands a big shot to Garrido's brow.
Santos 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.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Garrido is keeping the position.
Santos is fighting to break Garrido's control of his arms but Garrido is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Santos passes Garrido's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Garrido wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Santos 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.
Garrido is looking to control Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garrido avoid being mounted?#T2#
Garrido tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg. #SUB#
Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Garrido is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Santos seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Santos is working for a kimura but Garrido is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garrido doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santos. #T3##SUB#
Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garrido defends it well.
Santos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Garrido is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santos's back!#T4##SUB2#
Garrido has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Garrido is not going to allow Santos to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Garrido is persistently looking for the submission but Santos is defending it well.
Santos is in bad spot here.
Garrido doesn't have the hooks in and Santos manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Santos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Garrido looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Garrido looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Garrido! #REVB#
Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Santos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Garrido closes the distance and clinches.
Santos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garrido just stands there and leans against the cage.
Santos fails to pull guard.
Santos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garrido misses with a knee strike. #TD2#
Garrido pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Garrido pushes Santos off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Garrido pushes Santos up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Garrido ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Garrido no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Santos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Garrido is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Garrido has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1##SUB#
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garrido doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garrido manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diego Garrido has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garrido manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB#
Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Garrido looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santos with a nice head shot there.
Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Santos scoring with some ground and pound.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garrido pulls Santos in close to prevent any damage.
Garrido trying to keep a closed guard but Santos is proving a slippery customer.
Santos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Garrido keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Garrido looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there.
Santos throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Santos is working Garrido over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Santos cracks Garrido with a solid left hand.
Garrido trying to keep a closed guard but Santos is proving a slippery customer.
Santos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garrido's guard. #SUB#
Santos is looking for a kimura here.
Santos content to control rather than advance.
Garrido wants to get back to full guard.
Garrido really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Santos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Garrido on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Garrido is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Santos drops an elbow to the side of Garrido's head.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Garrido is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Santos is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michel Santos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garrido circles away.
Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Garrido, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Santos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garrido sprawls well initially but Santos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Santos.
Garrido punching from the bottom.
Santos trying to control from half guard but Garrido is working away.
Garrido wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos blocks the strikes from Garrido. #SUB#
Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1##SUB#
Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garrido defends it well.
Garrido wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well. #SUB#
Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garrido has managed to free his arm - good work.
Santos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Garrido tries to kick Santos off but Santos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Santos controlling the action here.
Garrido keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santos is keen to just control but Garrido is a slippery customer.
Santos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garrido defending well though.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garrido can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Santos is looking for a kimura here.
Santos tries to pass to full mount but Garrido defends it.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garrido does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Garrido is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Santos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Santos working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Garrido's thigh. Garrido counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Garrido utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garrido keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Santos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Garrido manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Santos has Garrido in his guard.#REVB#
Santos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Garrido looking to sit in guard and control but Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##ES2#
Garrido manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The referee calls for Garrido to work.
Garrido digs a right hand underneath Santos's ribcage. Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos fails to pull guard.
Diego Garrido has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garrido has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santos, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Santos!

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