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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Francini moves into the clinch.#BC#
Francini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salem shoots for a double leg takedown but Francini sprawls well. He's pushed Salem's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Francini misses the target.
Salem slips under a jab from Francini.
Salem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Francini.
Nice straight punches there by Francini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Francini.
Salem tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Francini swivels and escapes.
Francini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zing Zing Francini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamad Salem.
Francini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salem gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Francini.#ROC#
Salem is rocked!
Francini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Salem is still on wobbly legs! Can Francini finish him?
Francini weaves into range and cracks Salem right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Salem goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Francini is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zing Zing Francini!
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Event:
BKF-ICON Takeoff
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Johns takes the fight into the clinch.
Johns lands with a left to the head.
Johns lands a left hand.
#ROC#
Salem is rocked!
Johns dips a shoulder and cracks Salem with a mighty uppercut! Salem falls back against the cage and Johns unloads with a barrage of strikes! Salem is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Johns screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). La'Von Johns!
La'Von Johns retains his featherweight title!
La'Von Johns made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I just wanna say I am so proud to be the champion for this company I;m from Brooklyn so this is a total honor for me and I appreciate everyone coming out'.
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Event:
BKF THE UPRISING
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salem is defended easily by Winston.
Nice takedown defense from Winston. No joy for Salem on that attempt.
Salem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Winston is fending him off so far but Salem persists. Nope, Winston circles away and we're back to standing.
Winston with the counter takedown but Salem avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamad Salem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salem misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
so Winston counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Winston is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Winston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Winston drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Winston jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Winston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Salem can't keep his opponent in guard - Winston advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Winston frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Salem is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Winston locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Salem is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oliver Winston!
Oliver Winston made sure to mention his sponsor, Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Salem with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Stokes moves into the clinch.
Stokes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD#
Stokes jumps into guard, dragging Salem to the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Salem throws a big right hand that misses.
Stokes wants to stand and escape but Salem is having none of it.
Stokes trying to keep a closed guard but Salem is proving a slippery customer.
Salem postures up in Stokes's guard and throws a big left but Stokes blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salem won't allow Stokes to sweep him here.
Stokes wants to stand but Salem is controlling the position.
Salem must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salem throwing strikes but missing.
Salem is looking to work some ground and pound but Stokes has wrist control.#ES#
Stokes wriggles free and stands up.
Salem shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stokes defends it nicely.#T1#
Salem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stokes is fending him off so far but Salem persists. Nope, Stokes circles away and we're back to standing.
Stokes tries to counter by clinching up but Salem breaks away and moves out of range.
Bobbie Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamad Salem.
Salem misses with a takedown #CL#
and Stokes counters by clinching up.
Salem pushes Stokes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stokes tries to pull guard but Salem forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stokes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Stokes pulls guard successfully.
Stokes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Salem is controlling him.
Stokes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salem stops Stokes from standing up.
Salem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stokes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Stokes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Salem misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Stokes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Salem defends it well.
Stokes is breathing heavily.
Stokes blocks the strikes from Salem.
Salem tries to get to full guard but Stokes has control of the leg.
Stokes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Salem is pressing down on Stokes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stokes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stokes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stokes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salem is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Salem throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Salem lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Salem throws a big elbow that misses.
Stokes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Salem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Salem with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salem loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stokes controls Salem momentarily but Salem frees himself.
Salem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stokes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Salem's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Salem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salem throws a big elbow that misses.
Stokes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Salem with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salem lands a couple of digs.
Salem scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Salem connects with a couple of short punches.
Salem is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Salem is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Salem postures up in Stokes's guard and throws a big left but Stokes blocks it.
Salem postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Salem distracts Stokes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#
Stokes is rocked!
Salem lands a couple of elbows.
Oh Stokes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salem works over Stokes with some ground and pound from guard.
Salem lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Salem working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salem keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stokes's head.
Salem chips away with some ground and pound.
Salem with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Salem connects with a couple of short punches.
Salem keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stokes's head.
Salem stands up over Stokes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Salem lands a couple of digs.
Salem working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Salem postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Salem scoring with some ground and pound.
Salem with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Salem scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Salem stops Stokes from standing up.
Salem content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Salem postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Salem is in close to Stokes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Salem is in close to Stokes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Salem postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Salem lands a couple of elbows.
Salem postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Salem keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stokes's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamad Salem dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Salem shoots and misses
and Stokes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stokes stuffs the takedown.
Stokes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Salem has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Stokes moves into the clinch.
Bobbie Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamad Salem.#TD#
Stokes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Salem clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Stokes is landing with strikes from the back.
Salem is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Stokes looking to break Salem's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Salem remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Stokes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Salem defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Salem tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salem srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
#T1#
Salem is in bad spot here.
Salem keeps trying to improve his position.
Stokes cracks Salem with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Salem from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Stokes has the hooks in. Salem is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Salem is still trying to improve position.
Stokes seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Salem defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stokes's arms.
Salem breaks Stokes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Salem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stokes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stokes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Stokes trying to keep a closed guard but Salem is proving a slippery customer.
Stokes wants to stand but Salem is controlling the position.
Salem working some strikes from top position.
Salem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Salem postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Salem postures up.
Salem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stokes looking for a sweep. Not yet Stokes, not yet.
Salem with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stokes wants to stand but Salem is controlling the position.
Stokes trying to keep a closed guard but Salem is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Salem is working Stokes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stokes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hamad Salem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salem works over Stokes with some ground and pound from guard.#ES#
Stokes has his feet on Salem's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hamad Salem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salem shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stokes defends it nicely.
Salem shoots in but no luck this time.
Salem with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stokes counters with a left and a right that stings Salem.
Salem shoots in looking for a takedown. Stokes tries to sprawl out of it but Salem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stokes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stokes appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Stokes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Salem eats them both and turns towards Stokes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Salem tries for a takedown but Stokes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salem shoots in but Stokes avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Salem gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Salem throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobbie Stokes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Salem with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Salem with that takedown attempt.
Stokes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Salem darts in looking for a takedown but Stokes gets double underhooks and turns Salem into the cage.
Stokes feinted with a counter takedown.
Bobbie Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamad Salem.#TD#
Stokes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Salem is trying to defend but Stokes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nice strikes from Stokes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stokes wants to work for an arm triangle but Salem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salem misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stokes lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Stokes working over Salem with some ground and pound. Salem looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stokes seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB#
Stokes seems to be working for a kimura but Salem defends the submission attempt.
Salem punching from the bottom.
Stokes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Stokes wants to work for an arm triangle but Salem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stokes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Salem tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Stokes seems to be working for a kimura but Salem defends the submission attempt.
Salem flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Salem misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Stokes is working for a kimura but Salem is defending it quite comfortably.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Salem gets full guard.
Salem striking off his back but it's not causing Stokes any problems.
Salem throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Salem trying to strike off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salem fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stokes avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Salem shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stokes pinned against the cage. Stokes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stokes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Stokes has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Stokes.
A short right from Stokes on the inside.
Stokes takes a shot to the head.
Stokes throws a head punch that misses.
Stokes wants a takedown but no success here.
Salem fails to pull guard.
Salem is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stokes is defending well.
Salem is trying to pull guard but Stokes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stokes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salem can do to turn this around?#T4#
Stokes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stokes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Salem smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salem is defended easily by Stokes.
Stokes stuffs the takedown.
Salem darts in looking for a takedown but Stokes gets double underhooks and turns Salem into the cage.
Stokes throws a big counter combination but Salem scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bobbie Stokes is winning the standup battle so far.
Salem misses with a takedown #CL#
and Stokes counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Salem is looking for a takedown.
Bobbie Stokes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stokes lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Stokes gets control of Salem's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stokes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stokes wants to stand up but Salem is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobbie Stokes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stokes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobbie Stokes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Pickett stuns Salem with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pickett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Salem.
Salem shoots in but no luck this time.
Hamad Salem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salem dives in and grabs Pickett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pickett pushes down on Salem's head and hops out.
Pickett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Whack! Pickett lands a heavy head kick that drops Salem. The ref tackles Pickett to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Salem was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Brad Pickett!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 672 Round 2
Date: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
deSouza closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Salem's guard.
deSouza working some strikes from top position.
Salem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for deSouza on the ground.
deSouza seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
deSouza tries to free his leg and advance position but Salem is retaining full guard.
deSouza works a leg free and moves into half guard.
deSouza with the ground and pound but Salem uses the opportunity to regain guard.
deSouza lands a couple of elbows.
Salem keeping full guard, as deSouza tries to pass.
deSouza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2#
Salem is rocked!
deSouza postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Salem covers up, he's hurt! deSouza keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from deSouza and the ref steps in to end the fight! deSouza can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronaldo deSouza!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 672 Round 1
Date: Aug 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Salem slaps away a takedown attempt from Christavsen Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Christavsen Jr is defended easily by Salem.
Christavsen Jr shoots in for a double leg but Salem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hamad Salem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Christavsen Jr.
Salem slips under a jab from Christavsen Jr.
Salem changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Christavsen Jr tries to avoid it but Salem manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Christavsen Jr to the ground. Christavsen Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salem keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Salem.
Christavsen Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Salem was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salem slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hamad Salem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salem shoots in but Christavsen Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Christavsen Jr. #T1#
Christavsen Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Salem avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Christavsen Jr has managed to clinch.
Christavsen Jr is trying to pull guard but Salem turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Christavsen Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A bit of stalling here from Salem.
#BC#
Salem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salem looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salem really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
A lazy left from Salem finds it's target.
Salem feints a jab promting Christavsen Jr to slip. Salem then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Christavsen Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Christavsen Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Salem goes for a double leg but Christavsen Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Christavsen Jr continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Christavsen Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Salem, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Christavsen Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Salem clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Salem gets control of Christavsen Jr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Salem will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Salem trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christavsen Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Salem keeping moving, preventing Christavsen Jr from controlling successfully.
Salem wants to sweep but no luck.
Christavsen Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Salem is proving hard to escape from.
Christavsen Jr passes into half guard.
Salem is controlling Christavsen Jr's trapped leg to prevent Christavsen Jr from advancing to side control.
Salem avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Christavsen Jr. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Christavsen Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Salem's head.
Christavsen Jr slips a nice elbow through Salem's hands, connecting with Salem's forehead.
Christavsen Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salem is desperately trying to improve his position but Christavsen Jr has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Christavsen Jr goes for an armbar but Salem turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Salem.
Salem is fighting to break Christavsen Jr's control of his arms but Christavsen Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Christavsen Jr has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Salem has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hamad Salem will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Christavsen Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Salem was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Salem tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Christavsen Jr defends well and Salem ends up having to push Christavsen Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hamad Salem is winning the standup battle so far.
Salem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hamad Salem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salem avoids the head kick by Christavsen Jr.
It looked like Salem was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Salem wants to clinch up but Christavsen Jr keeps it at a distance.
Christavsen Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Christavsen Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Christavsen Jr moves into the clinch.
Christavsen Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Salem walks away with a smile on his face. Christavsen Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Christavsen Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Salem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Salem. No joy for Christavsen Jr on that attempt.
Salem is trying hard to land a takedown here. Christavsen Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamad Salem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christavsen Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Christavsen Jr tries for a takedown but Salem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Salem is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Salem fails with the takedown.
Christavsen Jr moves forwards but Salem connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Christavsen Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Salem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Christavsen Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Christavsen Jr is breathing heavily.
Salem feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Christavsen Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Christavsen Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Salem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Christavsen Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Christavsen Jr instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Christavsen Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salem misses with a low kick as Christavsen Jr jumps back.
Salem looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Christavsen Jr has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Christavsen Jr is trying to pull guard but Salem turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Salem is trying to pull guard but Christavsen Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Christavsen Jr stalling in the clinch but Salem improves position. #TD2#
Christavsen Jr decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Salem drops back, looking for a kneebar! Christavsen Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Christavsen Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Christavsen Jr! #REVB#
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!
Christavsen Jr tries to advance to mount but Salem denies him.
Christavsen Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Salem can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Christavsen Jr stands up.
Salem is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL#
Salem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Salem prevents a takedown attempt there.
Christavsen Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Salem smiles and moves away.
Salem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Christavsen Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salem.
Salem fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Christavsen Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Salem counters with a two punch combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salem is defended easily by Christavsen Jr.
Christavsen Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Christavsen Jr is looking to clinch but Salem is avoiding it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salem connects with a looping right hand.
Christavsen Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Salem drives through and clinches with Christavsen Jr against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Christavsen Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Salem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Christavsen Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salem moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Christavsen Jr blocks a jab.
Salem throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Christavsen Jr has managed to clinch.
Salem jumps guard but Christavsen Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salem jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Christavsen Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Salem gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Christavsen Jr moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Christavsen Jr breaks from the clinch.
Salem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Christavsen Jr as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamad Salem. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2#
Christavsen Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christavsen Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Christavsen Jr 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.
Christavsen Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Christavsen Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Christavsen Jr wants to control from the top but Salem keeps moving. #SUB2#
Christavsen Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Christavsen Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Christavsen Jr as Salem shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Christavsen Jr.
Christavsen Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salem circles away.
Salem shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Christavsen Jr pinned against the cage. Christavsen Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salem works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3##CL#
Salem takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Christavsen Jr manages to pull guard.
Salem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Christavsen Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
Christavsen Jr is trying to control the position but Salem postures up.
Salem throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Salem wants to control from the top but Christavsen Jr keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Christavsen Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Christavsen Jr controls Salem momentarily but Salem frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Christavsen Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Salem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Christavsen Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Salem moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Salem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christavsen Jr.
Christavsen Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Salem defends it well.
Salem lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Christavsen Jr backs up against the cage.
Salem scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamad Salem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Salem has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Hamad Salem!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Hamad Salem!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jack Christavsen Jr!
Hamad Salem wins by split decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 671 Round 1
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Harley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harley wants it to stay on the feet.
Salem really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Salem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Salem is looking to break free of the clinch but Harley has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Salem's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harley trying to control the position but instead, Salem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harley into the cage.
Salem has Harley pushed against the cage.
Harley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Harley.
#BC2#
Harley breaks the clinch.
Salem misses with a takedown
and Harley counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Harley lands a front kick.
Salem swats away the attempt to clinch by Harley.
Harley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Salem drives through and clinches with Harley against the cage.
#BC2#
Harley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Salem on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harley. Harley obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL#
Salem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Harley breaks the clinch.
Harley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T2#
Salem shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harley pinned against the cage. Harley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamad Salem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salem looks for a takedown but Harley sprawls well.
Salem fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Salem closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salem is looking to break free of the clinch but Harley has double underhooks.
Salem is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harley is defending well.#BC2#
Harley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salem tries to bum rush Harley with a series of wild strikes but Harley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harley follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Harley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Salem is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harley to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Salem dodges an elbow strike from Harley.
Salem is working for takedown but Harley is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Harley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salem has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Harley.
Harley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Salem has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Salem swings widly with a right hand
and Harley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Salem fails to land the takedown.
Harley slips a jab and a cross from Salem.
Salem misses with a few strikes there.
Salem sets himself, and Harley steps forward looking for the clinch! Salem avoids it this time.
Harley is looking to clinch.
Harley slaps away a takedown attempt from Salem, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Salem is breathing heavily.#T4#
Salem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice body kick there by Harley.
Harley tries to clinch up but Salem circles away and keeps his distance.
Salem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Salem shoots in looking for a takedown but Harley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salem's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Trent Harley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harley is looking to slow Salem down with leg kicks.
Salem tries for a takedown but Harley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harley is looking to clinch but Salem is avoiding it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Harley.
Salem throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Salem's knee momentarily.
A punch combination from Salem misses.
Salem closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harley circles away.
Harley tries to counter with a clinch but Salem shakes him off and moves away.
Harley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salem misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Harley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Harley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hamad Salem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harley wants to clinch up but Salem keeps it at a distance.
Harley thumps Salem with a low kick.
Salem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Salem closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Harley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salem fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Salem lands with a straight right. Harley didn't see that one coming.
Salem is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Salem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harley throws a hook but Salem blocks it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Harley.
Salem tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Salem throws a nice looking combination but Harley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Salem darts in and clinches Harley up against the cage.
Harley missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Harley breaks the clinch.
Salem shoots for a takedown but Harley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Salem. That did some damage!
Salem on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harley.
Harley wants to clinch.
Harley swings for the body but Salem moves out of range.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Salem dodges an elbow strike from Harley.
Harley misses with an elbow over the top.
Harley looking to stall.
#BC2#
Harley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harley is fending him off so far but Salem persists. Nope, Harley circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Harley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamad Salem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harley moves in looking to clinch but Salem pushes him off.
Hamad Salem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Harley gets a clinch. #BC2#
Harley breaks the clinch.
Trent Harley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harley throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Salem fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Salem misses with a double jab
and Harley counters with a nice kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Salem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Salem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salem fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Salem moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Harley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Harley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Salem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Harley.#T4#
Harley tries to clinch up.
Harley wants to clinch up but Salem keeps it at a distance.
Harley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harley wants to clinch up but Salem keeps it at a distance.
Salem looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harley is looking to clinch. #CL#
Salem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harley, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Harley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harley tries to clinch up but Salem circles away and keeps his distance.
Salem tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harley.
Harley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Salem counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Harley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Salem has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Harley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salem misses with a two punch combination.
Salem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harley counters with an outside leg kick.
Harley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Salem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harley tries to clinch up.
Harley thows a body kick. Salem tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Harley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Salem will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Harley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salem has a takedown stuffed.
Harley tries to clinch but Salem moves out of range.
Harley wants to clinch up but Salem keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Salem tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harley defends well and Salem ends up having to push Harley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salem misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamad Salem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harley scores with a push kick.#CL#
Salem pushes Harley up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Harley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harley moves in looking to clinch but Salem pushes him off.
Salem keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Salem gets tackled into the cage by Harley. Harley maintains the clinch.
Harley is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Harley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Harley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harley tries to clinch there but Salem circles away.
Salem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Salem clinches up with Harley and pushes him back against the cage.
Salem working hard to break the clinch.
Harley wants to stall.
#BC2#
Harley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harley explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Harley.#CL#
Salem clinches up with Harley and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Salem is trying to pull guard but Harley has him pressed against the cage.
Salem is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harley gets underhooks to prevent Salem's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Harley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Salem's knee momentarily.
Salem misses with a low kick.
Harley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harley lands a leg kick that knocks Salem off balance momentarily.
Salem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Salem takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Salem throws a sloppy head kick
and Harley counters with a nice kick to the body. #T4#
Nice body kick from Harley.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Harley - that will leave a mark!
Salem on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Trent Harley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salem takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harley doesn't manage to clinch there - Salem circles away.
Harley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Salem clinches up against the cage.
Harley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Salem is keeping busy.
Harley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hamad Salem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salem misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Harley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harley 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Trent Harley!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Trent Harley!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Trent Harley!
Trent Harley wins by unanimous decision!
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