PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elbrys Gora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gora is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cadillac Records - Howlin' Wolf Sings . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Salcedo
vs
Gora

184 cm
40
278 lbs
32 - 20 - 0

184 cm
32
272 lbs
22 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

SP Ultimate Nutrition
The Knot

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 32 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jose Salcedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Elbrys Gora!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salcedo throws a head kick that misses.
Gora is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gora has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Salcedo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Salcedo jabs at Gora's body.
Gora ducks under a wild hook from Salcedo.
Salcedo scores with a head kick. Gora tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Elbrys Gora has been cut.

A big head kick from Salcedo and Gora is sent sprawling to the canvas!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salcedo tries to free his leg and advance position but Gora is retaining full guard.
Salcedo forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gora tries to roll over but Salcedo keeps him under control.
Gora wants to control but Salcedo is keeping busy.
Salcedo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Salcedo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gora wants to get back to full guard.
Gora trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Salcedo manages to pass to mount!
Salcedo lands a couple of good shots and Gora has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That has opened up Elbrys Gora's cut even more.
Salcedo lands punches and elbows.

The cut above Elbrys Gora's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Elbrys Gora's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jose Salcedo!
Jose Salcedo 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.