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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Salmoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Fox will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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219 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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212 lbs
8 - 4 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Salmoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Steve Fox!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Salmoni was covering up waiting for the punch and Fox finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fox won't allow Salmoni to sweep him here.
Salmoni will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Salmoni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salmoni working for submissions but it's allowed Fox to get to half guard.
Fox wants to take a breather but Salmoni is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Salmoni sees it coming and defends easily.
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. Fox connects with a nice short shot to Salmoni's temple.
Fox seems to be looking for submissions.
Fox is trying to control. Salmoni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Salmoni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fox is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Salmoni manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salmoni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Salmoni keeping moving, preventing Fox from controlling successfully.
Fox won't allow Salmoni to sweep him here.
Fox trying to control but Salmoni is working from the bottom.
Fox won't allow Salmoni to sweep him here.
Fox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salmoni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fox has managed to get both his arms back between Salmoni's legs - danger averted.
Fox avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Salmoni is breathing heavily.
Fox wants to control from the top but Salmoni keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Salmoni fails with the takedown
enabling Fox to counter with a crisp jab.
Fox lands a nice shot to the body.
Fox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fox lands with a nice combination. Salmoni backs away looking to recover.
Salmoni shoots and misses
and Fox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fox throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Salmoni was covering up waiting for the punch and Fox finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fox drops back looking for a leg! Salmoni is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salmoni manages to kick Fox off! Fox jumps back into Salmoni's guard.
Fox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but Salmoni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fox thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fox trying to control but Salmoni is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salmoni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Salmoni working for a triangle but Fox defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fox passes into half guard.
Fox wants to get back to his feet.
Salmoni is not content to let Fox control the position.
Fox trying to mount his opponent but Salmoni defends it.
Fox thows a huge punch but Salmoni dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Salmoni looking for submissions off his back.
Fox moves nicely into side control.
Fox looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salmoni keeps working.
Salmoni regains half guard.
Salmoni is refusing to be controlled, as Fox sits in half guard.
Salmoni actively working from the bottom here.
Fox is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Salmoni keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Fox dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fox scores with a takedown into Salmoni's guard.
Salmoni keeping moving, preventing Fox from controlling successfully.
Fox thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fox thows a big elbow that misses.
Salmoni keeping moving, preventing Fox from controlling successfully.
Salmoni has his feet on Fox's thighs here. He's pushed Fox off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Fox screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Salmoni!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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