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Event:
NFC 9 - Galvao vs Schwartz
Date: Oct 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Daugherty shoots in and drives through. Santoro sprawls well.
Daugherty shoots in for a double leg but Santoro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Santoro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Daugherty has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Daugherty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santoro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daugherty takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Santoro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daugherty circles away quickly and effectively.
Santoro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Santoro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daugherty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daugherty has been working on his balance at TNB 2025, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Santoro.
John Daugherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daugherty darts in looking for a takedown but Santoro gets double underhooks and turns Daugherty into the cage.
Santoro has had enough of the clinch but Daugherty keeps him there for the moment.
Santoro wants to get back to striking at distance but Daugherty won't allow it.
Daugherty goes for a takedown attempt but Santoro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No joy there for Santoro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santoro throws a series of strikes that have Daugherty backpedaling.
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!
Daugherty changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santoro tries to avoid it but Daugherty manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santoro to the ground. Santoro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Daugherty gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Santoro.
Good exchange - Santoro coming out on top.
A left lands for Santoro.
Daugherty could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Daugherty with a poor takedown
letting Santoro counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Daugherty is rocked!
Santoro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Santoro gets caught flat footed, as Daugherty shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Daugherty is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Daugherty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santoro wants to get back to his feet but Daugherty is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santoro keeping moving, preventing Daugherty from controlling successfully.
Daugherty advances to half guard.
Santoro is trying to stand up here but Daugherty is controlling him well.
Daugherty moves into full mount! Santoro won't be happy about that! #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santoro prevents Daugherty from taking his back.#SUB#
Daugherty has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Santoro is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Daugherty!
During a confident post fight interview, John Daugherty thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NFC 3 - Carrea vs Jalupon
Date: Sep 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Santoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scotsman was well out of range. Poor timing from Santoro.
Santoro connects with a nice looking jab.
Santoro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scotsman misses with the combination.
Santoro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scotsman.
Santoro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Santoro!
Scotsman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Santoro counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santoro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Santoro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santoro lands a slapping body shot.
Elias Santoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Santoro scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santoro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scotsman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC2#Scotsman is rocked!#T1#
Santoro lands a jab to Scotsman's midsection.
Oh Scotsman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scotsman tries to bum rush Santoro with a series of wild strikes but Santoro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scotsman seems to have got his legs back now.
Scotsman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Santoro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scotsman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scotsman tests Santoro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Elias Santoro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santoro misses with a straight right.
Santoro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scotsman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santoro moves away.
Santoro lands a body shot.
Scotsman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santoro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Scotsman misses. #T2#
Santoro misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Scotsman.
Scotsman dodges the punch combination from Santoro.
Santoro misses with a wild combination.
Scotsman looks to land a combination but Santoro avoids it well.
Santoro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Scotsman counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Santoro breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Santoro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Santoro.
Scotsman throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Santoro to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Santoro does no damage. #T3#
Scotsman defending well as Santoro loads up on a big left hand.
Santoro misses with a body shot.
Scotsman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Scotsman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Scotsman throws a body punch but Santoro moves out of range.
Santoro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from Santoro misses.
Scotsman throws a series of punches but Santoro moves out of range.
Santoro lands a lovely overhand right.
Santoro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scotsman counters with a nice leg kick.
Santoro looks winded!
Scotsman throws a nice looking combination but Santoro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santoro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santoro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Scotsman throws a series of punches but Santoro moves out of range.
Scotsman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santoro slips a jab and a cross from Scotsman.
Scotsman misses with a combination
and Santoro counters with a nice uppercut.
Santoro throws a jab when Scotsman was well out of range.
Scotsman is looking to counter the offense by Santoro and move into the clinch.
We've been informed that Santoro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Santoro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santoro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Scotsman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A lazy left from Santoro finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elias Santoro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Scotsman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santoro momentarily.
Scotsman slips a jab from Santoro.
No joy there for Scotsman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santoro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santoro throws a hook to the side of Scotsman's head but Scotsman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scotsman's corner calls for a 1-2. Scotsman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Scotsman throws a hook but Santoro avoids it easily.
Scotsman avoids the body shot from Santoro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scotsman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santoro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scotsman is looking to counter the offense by Santoro and move into the clinch.
Kevin Scotsman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santoro scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Santoro falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Scotsman counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Santoro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Santoro looks to move away, Scotsman throws a big counter combo but Santoro just gets out of the way.
Elias Santoro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santoro misses with a combination
and Scotsman counters with a series of strikes. Santoro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Scotsman slips under a jab.
Santoro works Scotsman's body with a nice hook.
Scotsman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santoro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santoro misses with a hook to the body
enabling Scotsman to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Scotsman's head coaches at Firebite MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Santoro misses with a double jab
and Scotsman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santoro is breathing heavily.
Santoro avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Scotsman fails to land with a series of punches.
Scotsman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Santoro back to the cage. Scotsman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santoro misses with a double jab
and Scotsman counters with a three punch combo that has Santoro backing up. Santoro nods at Scotsman to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#Santoro is rocked!
Santoro throws an overhand right that lands on Scotsman's shoulder, as Scotsman tries to avoid the shot.
Santoro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scotsman circles away quickly and effectively.
Scotsman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santoro misses with the combination.
A jab from Santoro misses. #T3#
Scotsman misses with a combination
and Santoro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scotsman looks to land a body kick but Santoro moved away.
Scotsman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santoro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santoro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Santoro. That snapped Scotsman's head back.
Santoro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scotsman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Scotsman misses with a shot to the body
letting Santoro counter with a right hand.
Scotsman tests Santoro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scotsman misses with a looping right.
Santoro looks to score with a jab to the body but Scotsman is just out of range.#T4#
Santoro fails to land with a series of punches.
Santoro misses with a straight right.
Santoro lands with a hook. Scotsman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scotsman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Santoro misses with a wild body shot.
Santoro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Scotsman eats them both and turns towards Santoro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Scotsman fails to land with a series of punches.
Scotsman misses with a double jab
and Santoro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scotsman looks to land a combination but Santoro avoids it well.
Scotsman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Santoro eats them both and turns towards Scotsman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Scotsman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Scotsman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Santoro's head.
Santoro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scotsman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Scotsman connects with a right hand. Santoro shakes it off.
Scotsman throws a right hand that Santoro ducks under and follows up with a left that Santoro also avoids with ease.
Scotsman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Santoro throws a combination that misses
and Santoro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scotsman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Santoro eats them both and turns towards Scotsman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Santoro is still on wobbly legs! Can Scotsman finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santoro throws a right hand that Scotsman ducks under and follows up with a left that Scotsman also avoids with ease.
As Santoro looks to move away, Scotsman throws a big counter combo but Santoro just gets out of the way.
Santoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scotsman manages to avoid it.
Scotsman scores with a spinning back kick!
Santoro seems to have recovered his senses.
Santoro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Santoro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Scotsman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Scotsman.
Santoro throws a hook but Scotsman avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scotsman.
Santoro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Santoro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Santoro misses.
The fighters circling - Santoro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scotsman throws a series of strikes that have Santoro backpedaling.
Santoro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scotsman tries to counter with a takedown but Santoro is quick to defend against it.
Scotsman throws a combination that misses
and Santoro counters with a nice body shot.
Scotsman thuds his right hand into Santoro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Scotsman misses with the combination.
Scotsman misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scotsman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santoro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scotsman.
Santoro lands with a hook. Scotsman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A combination from Scotsman does no damage.
Scotsman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Scotsman misses with a right hand
and Santoro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scotsman lands a jab-cross combination.
Santoro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scotsman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Scotsman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Santoro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scotsman cracks Santoro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Santoro lands with a cross.
Santoro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scotsman counters with a nice uppercut.
Scotsman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santoro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santoro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Santoro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scotsman.
Santoro misses with a wild combination.
Scotsman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Santoro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Santoro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scotsman counters with a two punch combo.
Scotsman misses with a body kick.
Scotsman throws a body punch but Santoro moves out of range.
Scotsman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scotsman dips to his left and cracks Santoro with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scotsman stalks Santoro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Santoro's face. Santoro staggers backwards, shaken.
Scotsman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santoro.
Scotsman fails to land with a series of punches.
Santoro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scotsman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Scotsman works over Santoro's head and body with a nice combination.
Santoro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Scotsman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scotsman 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Scotsman!
Kevin Scotsman gave a mention to Zip Zap in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Reyes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reyes prevents Santoro from standing back up.
Santoro trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Reyes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Santoro wants to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Reyes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Santoro's waist but Santoro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reyes off to one side.
Santoro sizes up Reyes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Santoro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reyes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Santoro is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Reyes dives into side control.
#REVR#
Reyes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Santoro!
Reyes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Santoro wants to get back to his feet.
Reyes controlling the position easily from mount.
Santoro wants to get back to his feet.
Reyes controlling the pace for now.
Santoro is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T3#
Santoro has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Santoro is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reyes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan Reyes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Santoro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Santoro's head coaches at Cozad Amsterdam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Santoro feints a jab promting Reyes to slip. Santoro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reyes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Aidan Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santoro lands a really nice looking cross but Reyes seems unphased.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reyes.
Reyes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reyes shoots in looking for a takedown. Santoro tries to sprawl out of it but Reyes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santoro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santoro connects with a right hand. Reyes shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes shoots for a double leg takedown but Santoro sprawls well. He's pushed Reyes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Elias Santoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aidan Reyes.
Santoro throws out a powerful jab.
Santoro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Reyes fails with the takedown.
Santoro slips a straight right by Reyes.
Santoro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reyes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santoro as he avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Santoro. Beautiful body shot.
Santoro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reyes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reyes misses with a takedown
and Santoro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Reyes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reyes lands in his opponent's guard.
Reyes won't allow Santoro to get back to his feet. #T2#
Santoro is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Reyes dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyes works to advance to full mount. Santoro defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Santoro is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Reyes controlling the position easily from mount.
Santoro is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Reyes has taken his back!#T3#
Reyes has good solid back control here.
Santoro is trying to get back to his feet but Reyes has full control of the position and if anything, Santoro has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reyes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Santoro wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Santoro dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Santoro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santoro lands a really nice looking cross but Reyes seems unphased.
Elias Santoro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santoro works over Reyes's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch combination from Santoro misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reyes.
A punch combination from Santoro misses.
Reyes misses with a hook
and Santoro counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Santoro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Santoro wants to get back to his feet but Reyes passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVR##ES#
Santoro kicks Reyes off and gets back to his feet.
Reyes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Reyes fails with a takedown attempt.
Santoro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reyes.
Elias Santoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aidan Reyes.
Santoro misses with a series of wild punches.
Santoro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Elias Santoro is winning the standup battle so far.
Reyes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santoro is fending him off so far but Reyes persists. Nope, Santoro circles away and we're back to standing.
Elias Santoro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santoro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santoro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reyes avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Reyes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Santoro's guard.
Santoro being controlled here, momentarily.
Reyes is standing up over Santoro. Santoro looks to escape but Reyes dives into side control.
#T2#
Santoro wants to get back to his feet but Reyes is dominant here and he's now got Santoro's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santoro trying to get back to his feet but Reyes is in full control for now.
What can Santoro do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Aidan Reyes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reyes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Reyes is continuing to stall.#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.
Well, with Reyes on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Santoro is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Santoro is trying to get back to his feet but Reyes has full control of the position and if anything, Santoro has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Reyes controls the action.
Santoro is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Santoro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Santoro 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Santoro! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Oliveria has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Davis Oliveria has been cut.
Santoro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oliveria gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santoro counters with a series of strikes. Oliveria will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oliveria swings away with a body shot that misses
and Santoro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Oliveria closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Santoro's guard.
Santoro wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Oliveria manages to pass to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVB#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Oliveria is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Santoro is trying to escape back to his feet but Oliveria uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Oliveria controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Santoro bucks up and tries to throw Oliveria off but instead Oliveria has got his back!
What can Santoro 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#
Oliveria working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santoro is trying to stand back up. #T2#
Oliveria has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Santoro's body.
#SUB#
Oliveria working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Santoro is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Oliveria has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Santoro taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Davis Oliveria! |
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