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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alcides Salonica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Salonica's choice of entrance music: "Mundian To Bach Ke" by Panjabi MC. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Cannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alcides Salonica!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salonica circles away.
Salonica fails to land with a series of punches.
Salonica feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cannon's calf.
Cannon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Salonica as Cannon shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Cannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cannon takes one to the side of the head.
Salonica scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cannon shoots in but no luck this time.
Cannon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brian Cannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salonica misses with a wild combination.
Cannon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cannon showed some decent athleticism there.
Salonica is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salonica is not content to let Cannon control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salonica has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cannon is working away from the top position though.
Cannon is looking for a kimura but Salonica is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cannon to get the leverage.
Cannon is looking to take a break and control but Salonica is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salonica trying to control but Cannon postures up.
Cannon tries to pass to full mount but Salonica defends it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cannon misses with a takedown attempt - Salonica sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cannon is breathing heavily.
Cannon has a takedown stuffed.
Salonica paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Salonica scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salonica looks to land a combination but Cannon avoids it well.
Salonica lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cannon at a distance.
Salonica jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cannon shoots in but Salonica avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salonica lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Salonica.Cannon looks for a takedown but Salonica sprawls well.
Alcides Salonica is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cannon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown but Salonica shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Salonica does no damage.
Cannon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by Cannon or perhaps it was just good defense by Salonica which made him look bad.
Cannon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salonica swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cannon fails with the takedown.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown but Salonica shows good takedown defense.
Cannon tries for a takedown but Salonica sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Salonica throws a series of strikes that have Cannon backpedaling.
Salonica swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salonica clobbers Cannon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cannon could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Salonica throws a right and a left that Cannon avoids nicely.
Salonica lands a jab to the nose.
Cannon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Salonica, as that shot connected.
Cannon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salonica's waist but Salonica gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cannon off to one side.
Salonica with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cannon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Salonica gets caught flat footed, as Cannon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Salonica looking for a sweep. Not yet Salonica, not yet.
Cannon looking to pass the guard.
Salonica is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Salonica wants to get back to his feet but Cannon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Salonica throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cannon advances position into side control!
Cannon is looking to take a break and control but Salonica is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alcides Salonica dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Salonica misses with a series of wild punches.
Cannon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salonica's waist but Salonica gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cannon off to one side.
Nice jab there from Salonica.
Nice sprawl there from Salonica as Cannon shoots in.
Salonica cracks Cannon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cannon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salonica swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Cannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salonica throws a series of punches but Cannon avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown by Cannon or perhaps it was just good defense by Salonica which made him look bad.
A nice combination there by Salonica.
Cannon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cannon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salonica's waist but Salonica gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cannon off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cannon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Salonica digs a good body shot into Cannon's ribs.
Cannon fails with a takedown attempt.
Salonica lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Salonica.
Salonica displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cannon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cannon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cannon fails with a takedown attempt.
Cannon has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannon shoots in but Salonica avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salonica looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cannon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salonica swivels and escapes.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salonica as he jumps to the side.
Cannon gets a takedown into half guard.
Salonica really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cannon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cannon stops Salonica from getting back to his feet.
Cannon is working for a kimura but Salonica is defending it quite comfortably.
Salonica wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannon seems to be looking for submissions.
Salonica wants to get back to full guard.
Salonica wants to get back to his feet.
Salonica controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Salonica tries to roll over but Cannon keeps him under control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salonica as he avoids it easily.
Salonica cracks Cannon with a good jab.
Cannon tries for a takedown but Salonica sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Salonica lands a two punch combo.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salonica but Salonica pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cannon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salonica throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salonica lands a nice shot to the body.
Salonica connects with the punch.
Alcides Salonica seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cannon tries to clinch but Salonica is having none of it.
Cannon misses with a takedown attempt - Salonica sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cannon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salonica's waist but Salonica gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cannon off to one side.
Cannon shoots in but Salonica avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salonica stuffs the takedown.
Cannon shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cannon tries for a takedown but Salonica sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cannon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alcides Salonica 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!
Cannon looks for a takedown but Salonica sprawls well.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brian Cannon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Salonica as Cannon shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Cannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cannon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Salonica sprawls well initially but Cannon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cannon seems to be working for a kimura but Salonica defends the submission attempt.
Salonica kicks off Cannon and gets to his feet.
Salonica scores with a decent looking hook.
Cannon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Salonica has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cannon shoots in but no luck this time.
Cannon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salonica's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Salonica duly obliges.
Salonica fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salonica stuffs the takedown.
Cannon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salonica's waist but Salonica gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cannon off to one side.
Cannon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salonica pinned against the cage. Salonica gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salonica swinging wilding here.
Salonica misses with a series of wild punches.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salonica as he jumps to the side.
Salonica throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salonica throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cannon.
Salonica lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cannon has a takedown stuffed.
Cannon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannon shoots in but no luck this time.
Cannon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salonica circles away.
Cannon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cannon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Salonica tries to lock up and control but Cannon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Salonica is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cannon looking to control but Salonica is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Salonica is controlling an arm, preventing Cannon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Salonica wants to hold on but Cannon pushes him away.
Cannon looking to secure an arm triangle but Salonica defends it well.
Cannon prevents Salonica from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salonica manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cannon prevents Salonica from standing back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Salonica can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cannon is working for a submission of some sort.
Salonica punching from the bottom.
Cannon wants to free his trapped foot but Salonica is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Salonica is controlling Cannon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Salonica wants to control but Cannon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cannon closes the distance and clinches up with Salonica, looking for a takedown. Cannon pushes Salonica against the cage but Salonica circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Salonica moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salonica as he avoids it easily.
Cannon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice jab there from Salonica.
Cannon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cannon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cannon shoots in and drives through. Salonica sprawls well.
Cannon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salonica circles away.
Brian Cannon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cannon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Salonica's guard.
Cannon wants to pass the guard but Salonica is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannon wants to control from the top but Salonica keeps moving.
Cannon wants to pass the guard but Salonica is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alcides Salonica comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Salonica winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alcides Salonica!
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