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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Three Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincenzo Salvaggio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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275 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Three Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincenzo Salvaggio!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Salvaggio's head.
A jab from Dog misses.
Dog misses with a right hand
and Salvaggio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dog scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dog throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dog.
Salvaggio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dog stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dog tries to clinch but Salvaggio moves out of range.
Salvaggio keeps the fight on the outside.
Salvaggio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Donk. Salvaggio catches Dog right on the button with a cross.
Salvaggio lands a glancing blow to the side of Dog's head.
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!
Dog cracks Salvaggio with a good jab.
Salvaggio darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dog slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salvaggio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dog. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Salvaggio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Salvaggio looking to pass the guard.
Salvaggio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Salvaggio slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two 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.
Salvaggio's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dog keeping full guard, as Salvaggio tries to pass.
Salvaggio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dog bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salvaggio's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvaggio is keeping the position for now.
Salvaggio pulls Dog in close to prevent any damage.
Dog is pushing down on Salvaggio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salvaggio is fighting to maintain full guard but Dog has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dog is pressing down on Salvaggio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salvaggio is holding on for now.
Dog looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dog is trying to control the action in half guard but Salvaggio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Dog is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Salvaggio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dog is pressing down on Salvaggio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salvaggio is holding on for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salvaggio scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincenzo Salvaggio dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Salvaggio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dog on the side of the head.
Salvaggio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Salvaggio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Salvaggio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salvaggio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Salvaggio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dog's head backwards.
Salvaggio misses with a two punch combination.
Dog throwing a counter right hand but Salvaggio manages to avoid it.
Jab by Salvaggio.
Dog misses with an uppercut
letting Salvaggio counter with a right hand.
Dog scores with a sloppy right hand. Salvaggio should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salvaggio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dog gets caught napping as Salvaggio dives in and scores a takedown. Dog manages to retain guard.
Dog being controlled here, momentarily.
Dog is looking for a triangle but Salvaggio pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Salvaggio controls from within his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dog is on top in guard.
Salvaggio trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dog passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dog is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Salvaggio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dog thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dog taking a breather here.
Dog looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dog is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Salvaggio has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Salvaggio can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Salvaggio tries to buck Dog off but Dog is having none of it.
Salvaggio is not content to let Dog control the position.
Salvaggio is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dog trying to control the position but Salvaggio is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincenzo Salvaggio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dog is looking to slow Salvaggio down with leg kicks.
Dog attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dog misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dog, right into the meat.
Salvaggio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salvaggio might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Salvaggio scores with a sloppy right hand. Dog should have avoided that one.
Salvaggio lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Dog finds it's way through Salvaggio's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvaggio clobbers Dog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Three Dog has been cut.
Salvaggio scores with a hook.
Dog misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Salvaggio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salvaggio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Salvaggio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Salvaggio digs a good body shot into Dog's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salvaggio lands a left and a right that sends Dog crashing to the canvas! Salvaggio dives into mount looking to finish!
Dog is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salvaggio looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oh Dog is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salvaggio avoids the attempt from Dog to control.
Salvaggio controlling his opponent.
Dog seems to have got his legs back now.
Let's hope that Salvaggio has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dog is trying to escape the mount.
Three Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvaggio looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog wants to hold on but Salvaggio pushes him away.
Salvaggio throwing strikes here but Dog is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dog is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dog really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Salvaggio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vincenzo Salvaggio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Salvaggio sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincenzo Salvaggio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Salvaggio has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincenzo Salvaggio!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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