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Event:
EMPIRE 13: Johnson v Dominguez
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Yoshida tries to close the distance and clinch but Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
An inside leg kick from Yoshida misses.
Yoshida has a takedown stuffed.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santos misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Yoshida counters with a single leg into guard. Santos didn't expect that.
Yoshida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yoshida 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. #T1#
Santos keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully.
Yoshida content to stall in guard here.
Yoshida works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Santos manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yoshida is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Santos wants to sweep here but Yoshida controlling him for the moment.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos wants to sweep here but Yoshida controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Yoshida, which made it look bad.
Yoshida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yoshida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yoshida avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Yoshida throws a fast counter high kick but Santos manages to duck under it in time.
Santos digs a good hook to Yoshida's body.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Yoshida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yoshida is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Yoshida throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Yoshida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santos swivels and escapes.
Yoshida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Santos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yoshida tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Santos is in Yoshida's guard.
Yoshida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Yoshida had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shinzo Yoshida will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Yoshida tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yoshida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A low kick from Yoshida misses #TD#
and Santos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Yoshida has one foot on Santos's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yoshida's waist but Yoshida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santos off to one side.
Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Yoshida, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes Yoshida against the cage but Yoshida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Yoshida drives through and clinches with Santos against the cage.
Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yoshida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Yoshida works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Santos is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Yoshida dives into side control.
#T1##REVR##SU2#
Yoshida decides to stand back up.
Santos tries for a takedown but Yoshida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yoshida circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yoshida defends well and Santos ends up having to push Yoshida into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santos is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Yoshida works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Yoshida slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yoshida controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Yoshida cracks Santos with a big right hand but Santos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Yoshida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yoshida staying calm.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santos can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Yoshida working the ground and pound.
Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Yoshida keeps moving and retains side control.
Santos is trying to escape the position but Yoshida is controlling the position.
Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yoshida on the ground.#SUB2#
Yoshida is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Santos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Santos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Santos is looking for a sweep.
Santos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SU2#
Yoshida decides to stand back up.
Santos leaves Yoshida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Yoshida, which made it look bad.
Miguel Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yoshida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinzo Yoshida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
so Yoshida counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yoshida postures up.
Yoshida postures up and lands a big shot to Santos's brow.
Yoshida is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yoshida postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1##SUB#
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Yoshida works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yoshida passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Santos!
Yoshida tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2##SUB2#
Yoshida looking to isolate an arm here. Santos doesn't see it coming and as Yoshida extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Yoshida!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinzo Yoshida! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN6
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Santos shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams dives in and grabs Santos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Santos looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
Williams fails with the takedown.
Miguel Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Williams.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Williams.
Santos wants to get back to his feet but Williams is dominant here and he's now got Santos's back!#SUB2#
Williams is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Santos with him. Santos is trying to defend but Williams has an arm under the chin now! Santos grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joey Williams!
A relieved looking Joey Williams thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 8: Diaz vs Nimitz
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Bloomer works Santos's body with a nice hook.
Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bloomer stuffs the takedown.
Bloomer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Santos back to the cage. Bloomer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Bloomer clinches.
Santos letting Bloomer take a breather here.
Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bloomer up against the cage.
Bloomer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloomer has Santos pushed against the cage.
Santos trying to land knees to the body.
Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bloomer smiles and moves away.
Marcus Bloomer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Santos.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Bloomer as Santos shoots in.
Santos misses with a takedown
and Bloomer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bloomer but Bloomer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bloomer cracks Santos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Santos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bloomers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bloomer lands with a straight right. Santos didn't see that one coming.
Bloomer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bloomer wants it to stay on the feet.
Bloomer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bloomer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bloomer takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
And Santos responds with a good body kick, but Bloomer manages to step out the way in time.#CL2#
Santos moves into range and clinches up with Bloomer.
Bloomer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2#
Bloomer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Santos up against the cage.
Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bloomer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Santos tries to score a body lock takedown but Bloomer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Santos successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloomer throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bloomer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bloomer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santos wants to sweep here but Bloomer controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Santos holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Bloomer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Santos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Bloomer from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Santos throws a head kick but Bloomer moves out of range.
#CL#
Bloomer closes the distance and clinches.
Santos stalling.
Santos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bloomer after a bit of a struggle.
Bloomer stalls. #TD2#
Santos jumps into guard, dragging Bloomer to the mat.
#T4#
Bloomer trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Bloomer 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.#SUB2#
Santos has his foot on Bloomer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bloomer works his way back into a safe position though.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Bloomer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bloomer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bloomer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bloomer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Bloomer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Santos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bloomer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santos scrambles back to his feet.
Santos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Bloomer tries to keep at a distance but Santos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bloomer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Santos looking to stall.
Santos dodges an elbow strike from Bloomer.
Santos is stalling here.
Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Santos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bloomer avoids it.#T1#
Santos trying to stall but Bloomer improves his position.
Santos fails to pull guard.
Santos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bloomer lands with an uppercut that bounces Santos off the cage and back into range.
Marcus Bloomer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Bloomer clinches up with Santos and pushes him back against the cage.
Bloomer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bloomer lands with a left to the head.
Bloomer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marcus Bloomer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bloomer avoids it really well and circles away.
Marcus Bloomer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Santos.#T2##CL2#
Santos moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Bloomer.
Santos is trying to break the clinch but Bloomer is controlling him.
Santos tries to pull guard but Bloomer holds him up against the cage and eventually Santos drops back down to his feet.
Santos looking to stall.
Santos tries to pull guard but Bloomer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bloomer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bloomer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Bloomer is leaning against Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Santos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bloomer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bloomer cracks Santos with an open hand slap.
Bloomer throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santos.
Bloomer cracks a nice hook into Santos's ribs.
A nice combination there by Bloomer.
Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bloomer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santos needs to keep his hands up - Bloomer had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Santos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Santos blocks a jab.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bloomer as he jumps to the side.
Bloomer misses with an uppercut. Santos saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Bloomer tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bloomer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bloomer as he jumps to the side.
Santos is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos fails with the takedown
and Bloomer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Bloomer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bloomer scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Bloomer gets a clinch.
Bloomer pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bloomer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marcus Bloomer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Santos is looking for a takedown.
Santos blocks an elbow strike.
Santos tries to pull guard but Bloomer holds him up against the cage and eventually Santos drops back down to his feet.
Santos working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos tries to stall but Bloomer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bloomer tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Bloomer gets underhooks to prevent Santos's takedown attempt.
Marcus Bloomer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Santos.
Bloomer is working Santos over against the cage.#T1#
Santos leaning against his opponent.
Bloomer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bloomer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Santos has Bloomer pressed against the cage.
Santos tries to work over Bloomer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bloomer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bloomer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bloomer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bloomer throws an elbow but it misses.
Bloomer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bloomer up against the cage.#T2#
Santos jumps guard but Bloomer stands there with Santos around his waist. Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Santos tries to pull guard but Bloomer holds him up against the cage and eventually Santos drops back down to his feet.
Bloomer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bloomer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bloomer is pressed up against the cage. Santos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bloomer down to the mat. Bloomer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Santos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Santos fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Santos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bloomer lands a slapping body shot.
Santos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bloomer finds it's way round the side to connect with Santos's head.
Bloomer lands a really nice looking cross but Santos seems unphased.
Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Bloomer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Bloomer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Santos clinches.
Santos tries to break the clinch but Bloomer is controlling the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bloomer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bloomer misses with an elbow over the top.
Bloomer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santos backwards. #T4#
Bloomer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bloomer throws an elbow but misses.
Santos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Santos can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Santos manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloomer throws a right hand that Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos also avoids with ease.
Miguel Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bloomer.
Santos misses with a head kick.
Marcus Bloomer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bloomer lands with a hook. Santos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Miguel Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bloomer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Bloomer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bloomer, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Bloomer! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN3
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Santos shoots in for a double leg but Da Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santos needs to keep his hands up - Da Silva had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Miguel Santos has been cut.
A big right from Da Silva misses.
Santos throws a counter high kick but Da Silva was just alert enough to avoid it.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Da Silva as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos throws a series of punches but Da Silva avoids them all with ease.
Da Silva throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Da Silva tests Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Silva throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Santos counters by moving into the clinch.
Da Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos has Da Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Da Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Da Silva.
Da Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Santos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Da Silva is defending well for now.#BC#
Santos breaks the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Da Silva is trying to push Santos away but Santos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leonardo Da Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
Santos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Da Silva to keep the fight standing.
Santos is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Da Silva has had enough of the clinch but Santos keeps him there for the moment.
Santos fails to pull guard.
Santos tries to pull guard but Da Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Santos drops back down to his feet.
Santos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Da Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Da Silva misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Santos counters by clinching up.
Santos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Da Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Da Silva lands an overhand right.
Da Silva misses the jab.
Da Silva with a jab.
Da Silva misses with a hook
and Santos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Santos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#Miguel Santos's cut is getting worse.
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Da Silva swivels and escapes.
Da Silva leaves Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Da Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Santos counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Da Silva misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Santos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Santos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Da Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santos tries for a takedown but Da Silva manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santos.
Santos looking for a takedown.
Santos just leaning against Da Silva, taking a breather.
Da Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Santos.
#BC#
Santos breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leonardo Da Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miguel Santos's cut.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Da Silva lands a jab to Santos's midsection.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Da Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Santos rushes Da Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Da Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Santos.
Santos misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Da Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Santos has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Santos there.#CL#
Santos instigates a clinch.
Da Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Santos lands a body shot.
Santos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Da Silva avoids it.
Santos jumps guard but Da Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Da Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Santos.
#T2#
Da Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Santos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Santos can't get the takedown.
Da Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Santos won't allow it.
Da Silva takes a shot to the head.
Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Santos tries to score a body lock takedown but Da Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Santos lands a body shot. #BC#
Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
As Da Silva looks to move away, Santos throws a big counter combo but Da Silva just gets out of the way.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Da Silva does no damage.
Santos throws a big counter combination but Da Silva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Da Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Miguel Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.#CL#
Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Da Silva is trying to force a seperation but Santos has the dominant position.
Miguel Santos has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Da Silva has had enough of the clinch but Santos keeps him there for the moment.
Santos leaning against his opponent.
Santos tries to land knees in the clinch but Da Silva avoids the damage to the body.
The referee calls for Santos to work.
Knees in the clinch landing for Santos.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Da Silva up against the cage.#TD#
Santos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Santos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Santos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Santos's cut.
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#
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Da Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Da Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos throws a head kick but Da Silva moves out of range.
Santos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Da Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santos scrambles back to his feet.
Da Silva scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Santos has Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Da Silva smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Santos rushes Da Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Da Silva wants to break free but Santos has control.
Santos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC#
Santos breaks the clinch.
Da Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Da Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Da Silva! But no joy.
Santos blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Da Silva misses its intended target.
Da Silva throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Da Silva might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big right from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Santos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Da Silva scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos has Da Silva pushed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Santos.
#BC#
Santos manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Da Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Da Silva looks to move away, Santos throws a big counter combo but Da Silva just gets out of the way.#CL#
Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santos stalling.
Santos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Da Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Santos stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Santos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Santos jumps guard but Da Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Da Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Santos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Santos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Santos moves into the clinch.
Santos tries for a takedown but Da Silva manages to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos can't get the takedown.
Santos is trying to pull guard but Da Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Santos fails to land.
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 Miguel Santos.
I think Santos 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Santos!
Leonardo Da Silva was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 6
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Da Silva throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Santos moves into the clinch.
Santos is trying to pull guard but Da Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Santos lands with a right to the head.
Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Da Silva smiles and moves away.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
Santos throws the kick towards the body but Da Silva avoids it.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Da Silva as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Da Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Miguel Santos has been cut.
Da Silva looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva scores with a hook to the body. Santos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Da Silva jabs Santos right on the nose. Santos blinks but takes it well.
Da Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Santos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santos.
Da Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Santos jabs at Da Silva's body.
Da Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Santos moves into the clinch.
Da Silva wants to break free but Santos has control.
#BC#
Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Da Silva but Da Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Da Silva throws a series of punches but Santos moves out of range. #CL#
Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Da Silva's efforts to push away.#BC#
Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Santos is looking to chop away at Da Silva's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos dodges the punch combination from Da Silva.
It looked like Santos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Santos tries for a takedown but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Da Silva lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santos is trying to pull guard but Da Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Da Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Santos.
Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Da Silva stops a takedown attempt from Santos.
Da Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
Santos stalls. #BC#
Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva throws a right hand that misses
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santos.
Da Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santos. #KD2#
Da Silva lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Santos sprawling to the canvas. Da Silva follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Santos hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos is looking to improve his position.
Da Silva is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Da Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Santos's cut.
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#
Da Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Santos counters by moving into the clinch.
Santos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Da Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Da Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Santos has closed the distance and engaged Da Silva in a clinch.
#BC#
Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Da Silva is fending him off so far but Santos persists. Nope, Da Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Silva misses with a jab to the body
and Santos counters with a two punch combo.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Santos moves into range and clinches up with Da Silva.
Santos is looking for a takedown.
Santos has Da Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Da Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1##BC#
Santos breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Da Silva drops his shoulder and cracks Santos with a huge uppercut! Santos goes down! Can Da Silva finish him?
#ROC2#Santos is rocked!#CUT2#Miguel Santos's cut is getting worse.#SU2#
Da Silva stands and steps away. Santos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oh Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Da Silva fakes the body blow, causing Santos to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Santos goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva 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. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 4
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Santos shoots in and drives through. Messervey sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos.
Messervey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Messervey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Messervey gets the takedown into side control.
Santos wants to get back to his feet but Messervey is dominant here and he's now got Santos's back!
Messervey seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Messervey connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Santos to escape the position.
Santos rolls, trying to escape but Messervey keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Santos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Messervey is looking to control Santos but Santos is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T1#
What can Santos do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Santos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Santos is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Messervey gets his way!
Santos is trying to stand back up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Messervey working for the choke.
Messervey tries to keep control of the position but Santos is staying busy.#SUB#
Messervey patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Santos is in bad spot here.
Messervey scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
I really don't envy Santos right now.
Messervey is looking to control Santos but Santos is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Good control from Messervey.#T3#
Santos staying busy and making it hard for Messervey to control.
Santos can't escape the position.
Messervey has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Santos's body.
#SUB#
Messervey is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Messervey working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Santos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Messervey biding his time, looking for the opening.
Santos is in bad spot here.
Messervey tries to keep control of the position but Santos is staying busy.#SUB#
Santos showing good submission defense here.
Messervey 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos wants to control his opponent's hands but Messervey gets his hands free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Messervey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Messervey tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Messervey gets tackled into the cage by Santos. Santos maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Santos manages to break the clinch.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Messervey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Messervey stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack Messervey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Santos.
Messervey throws a right hand that Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Messervey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Messervey forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Messervey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santos is just riding it out for now. Messervey eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Messervey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Santos is controlling Messervey's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Messervey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Santos controlling the position well. #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.
Messervey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Messervey trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
Santos pushes Messervey off looking to stand but Messervey dives back in and keeps control.
Messervey is trying to control. Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Messervey 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.
#T3#
Santos is looking to get back to is feet but Messervey passes into side control.
#SUB#
Messervey is trying to get an arm triangle but Santos is defending well.
Messervey trying to control the position but Santos is working away. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santos is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Santos's face as Messervey controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Messervey blocks a head kick by Santos.
Messervey thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Messervey turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Messervey manages to end up in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Messervey trying to control the position but Santos is working away.
Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Messervey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Santos is trying to control Messervey's posture but Messervey avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Messervey dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Messervey tries to bum rush Santos with a series of wild strikes but Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Messervey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Santos to the ground. Messervey is now in Santos's guard.#SUB2#
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Messervey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Messervey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Messervey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Messervey content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messervey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Santos wants to stand but Messervey is controlling the position.
Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos, not yet.
Messervey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Messervey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Messervey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Messervey has control of the leg.
Santos has hold of Messervey's hands but Messervey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Messervey trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
Messervey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Santos wants to improve his position but Messervey is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Messervey 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. #SUB#
Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Messervey.
Santos is trying to stand.
#T3#
Santos is staying active underneath Messervey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Santos trying to control but Messervey postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Messervey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Messervey misses with a low kick.
Messervey throws a leg kick but Santos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Messervey takes the fight into the clinch.
Messervey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Santos's efforts to push away.#BC#
Messervey manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Santos scores with a one two! Messervey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Santos clinches up against the cage.
Messervey stalling in the clinch but Santos improves position. #TD#
Messervey has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Santos regains guard immediately.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Santos can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Messervey drops back looking for a leg! Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santos manages to kick Messervey off! Messervey jumps back into Santos's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messervey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Messervey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Messervey 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Messervey!
In his post fight interview, Jack Messervey gave a big smile as he said 'That was Bussin'. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 2
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santos.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Santos swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Santos leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Santos kicks off Diaz and gets to his feet.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Santos sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Diaz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Santos throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz shoots and misses #CL2#
and Santos counters by clinching up.
Santos tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Santos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Diaz blocks a body shot from Santos. #TD2#
Santos manages to pull guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving. #SUB#
Diaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Santos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard. #T2#
Nice strikes from Diaz there.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Santos is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Santos keeps trying to improve his position.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Santos won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Santos can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Diaz works his way into side control.
Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Santos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Diaz has hold of Santos's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Santos seems comfortable defending it but Diaz has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Santos is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Santos is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Diaz couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Diaz!
Nick Diaz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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