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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fuego Salsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Zaromskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salsa comes to the cage accompanied by Don't you want me baby. Zaromskis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Moment of Peace. Martin Zaromskis will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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173 lbs
20 - 18 - 0 |
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176 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fuego Salsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Zaromskis!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaromskis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Salsa shoots in but Zaromskis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zaromskis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Salsa has time to react.
Zaromskis throws a wild body kick that Salsa sees coming a mile off.
Salsa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zaromskis did well to prevent Salsa getting side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Salsa is looking to take a break and control but Zaromskis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salsa wants to work for an arm triangle but Zaromskis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zaromskis is pressing down on Salsa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Salsa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zaromskis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaromskis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaromskis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Salsa defends it easily.
Zaromskis being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaromskis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salsa stopping the sweep attempt from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis wants to stand but Salsa is controlling the position.
Salsa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fuego Salsa.
No luck for Salsa with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fuego Salsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis gets caught flat footed, as Salsa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Salsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaromskis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salsa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Salsa stopping the sweep attempt from Zaromskis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salsa advances position into side control!
Salsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaromskis keeps working.
Salsa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zaromskis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zaromskis is trying to control Salsa's posture but Salsa avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fuego Salsa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Salsa shoots in but Zaromskis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salsa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zaromskis tries to avoid it but Salsa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zaromskis to the ground. Zaromskis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salsa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Salsa fails with the takedown
and Zaromskis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fuego Salsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaromskis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zaromskis tries to work over Salsa's front leg with a kick but Salsa checks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salsa.
Zaromskis works Salsa's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salsa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zaromskis's waist but Zaromskis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salsa off to one side.
Zaromskis scores with a hook.
Zaromskis connects with a solid leg kick.
Zaromskis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zaromskis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zaromskis works the jab nicely.
Salsa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zaromskis but Zaromskis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salsa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zaromskis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salsa thinking.
Martin Zaromskis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis works Salsa's body with a nice hook.
Zaromskis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Salsa in his tracks.
Salsa walks into a straight right hand from Zaromskis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Zaromskis. That snapped Salsa's head back.
Salsa looks for a takedown but Zaromskis sprawls well.
Zaromskis misses with a low kick as Salsa jumps back.
Salsa dives in and grabs Zaromskis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zaromskis pushes down on Salsa's head and hops out.
Zaromskis throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salsa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zaromskis pinned against the cage. Zaromskis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zaromskis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaromskis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zaromskis lands a head kick. Salsa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Martin Zaromskis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaromskis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zaromskis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice body kick from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis jabs at Salsa's body.
Salsa fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Martin Zaromskis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaromskis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Salsa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaromskis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salsa manages to avoid it.
Zaromskis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Salsa tries for a takedown but Zaromskis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salsa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaromskis.
Salsa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Zaromskis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zaromskis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaromskis lands a jab.
Zaromskis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Salsa blocks the leg kick.
Salsa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zaromskis scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Zaromskis.
Zaromskis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zaromskis wants it to stay on the feet.
Zaromskis is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Salsa tries to move into range but Zaromskis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salsa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaromskis.
Salsa avoids the body shot from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Salsa fails with the takedown
and Zaromskis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salsa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Zaromskis to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fuego Salsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaromskis throws a nice looking combination but Salsa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zaromskis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Salsa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zaromskis finds it's way round the side to connect with Salsa's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salsa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salsa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zaromskis.
Salsa shoots and misses
and Zaromskis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zaromskis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zaromskis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaromskis cracks Salsa with a good jab.
Zaromskis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Salsa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zaromskis as he avoids it easily.
Zaromskis tests Salsa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Salsa is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis lands a brutal head kick. Salsa looks out on his feet and Zaromskis throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Martin Zaromskis!
Martin Zaromskis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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