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Event:
EMP Ispa vs. Marceau
Date: Jan 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Salieri tries to score with a low kick but Lupei moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Lupei has Salieri up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Salieri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei stalling in the clinch but Salieri improves position.
Salieri prevents Lupei from breaking the clinch.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Salieri controls the action.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salieri's elbow.
Lupei digs a right hand underneath Salieri's ribcage. Salieri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Salieri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Salieri slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Salieri fails to land.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Salieri fails to land.
Salieri misses with a body punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Salieri has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A short right from Lupei on the inside. #T1#
Salieri throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Salieri manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Salieri.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Lupei.
Still in the clinch, Lupei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lupei tries to work over Salieri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salieri working aggressively here.
Lupei tries a body shot but Salieri blocks it.
Salieri trying to control the position but instead, Lupei has worked for underhooks and has pushed Salieri into the cage.
Salieri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Salieri controls his hands.
Salieri blocks a body shot from Lupei. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Lupei lands an uppercut.
Salieri stalling.
Salieri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Salieri slowing the pace effectively.
Salieri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Salieri avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Salieri misses with some punches.
A short left from Lupei.
Salieri throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salieri swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salieri blocks an uppercut.
Salieri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Salieri blocking some punches.
Salieri trying to stall but Lupei improves his position.
Salieri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Salieri lands with a right to the head.
Salieri pushes off an throws an elbow but Lupei leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salieri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC#
Lupei breaks from the clinch.
Lupei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick by Salieri misses
and Lupei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lupei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Salieri connects with a solid leg kick.
Salieri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lupei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Salieri can pounce on him.
Salieri scores with a hook.
Salieri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Salieri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Antonio Salieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei ducks right into an uppercut from Salieri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Salieri throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Lupei misses.
Salieri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Salieri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salieri misses with a right hand
and Lupei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lupei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salieri.
Salieri misses with a hook
and Lupei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salieri misses with a leg kick
and Lupei counters with a stiff right hand.
Salieri scoring well with a low kick there.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salieri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salieri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salieri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Salieri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Salieri misses the jab.
Salieri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
Salieri misses with a hook.
Lupei takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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 Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Good work by Lupei as he checks the leg kick.
Lupei jabs Salieri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Salieri moves out of range of the strikes.
Lupei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salieri looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Salieri takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lupei misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lupei checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Lupei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lupei connects with a crisp jab.
Lupei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good standup being displayed there by Salieri as he connects with a hook.
Salieri scores with a decent looking hook.
Salieri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lupei but Lupei pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salieri ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Lupei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!#CL#
Lupei moves into range and clinches up with Salieri.
Lupei is pushing Salieri up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Salieri avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Salieri taking a breather.
Salieri's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting on Salieri's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Lupei tries a body shot but Salieri blocks it.
Salieri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Salieri controls his hands.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Salieri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salieri has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei slows down the pace here.
#TD2#
Salieri has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lupei is trying to keep an underhook but Salieri manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T2#
Salieri performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Salieri is stalling here. Lupei is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Salieri seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lupei has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Salieri parries the strikes from Lupei easily there. Lupei is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Salieri to escape.
Lupei misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei is looking to take a break and control but Salieri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salieri wants to control but Lupei postures up.#T3#
Salieri is looking to reverse the position.
Salieri is not content to let Lupei control the position.
Lupei tries to advance to mount but Salieri instead regains half guard. #SUB#
Lupei is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Salieri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lupei.
Lupei sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Salieri defending well though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Salieri is looking for a sweep. Lupei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lupei throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lupei is keen to just control but Salieri is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Lupei is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Salieri defends it well.
Lupei lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salieri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lupei.
Lupei thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Lupei throws a leg kick which misses Salieri's front leg but catches the back leg as Salieri tries to avoid it.
Salieri misses with a straight left.
Lupei swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Salieri throws a low kick but Lupei moves out of range easily.
Lupei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salieri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Salieri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lupei.
Salieri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Salieri throws a big shot that misses.
Salieri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lupei.
Lupei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Salieri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salieri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Lupei lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice straight punches there by Lupei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lupei.
Lupei tries to work over Salieri's front leg with a kick but Salieri checks it.
Salieri takes one to the chin there.
Salieri cracks the inside of Lupei's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salieri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lupei. Lupei obviously looking to wear him down.
A cross from Salieri lands.
Salieri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Salieri moves out of range of the body kick from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
Lupei doesn't manage to clinch there - Salieri circles away.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Lupei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Salieri. That did some damage!
Salieri misses with a looping left.
Antonio Salieri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salieri throws a solid leg kick but Lupei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Salieri.
Lupei misses with a looping left.
Salieri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lupei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salieri.
Salieri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lupei. Lupei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
Lupei will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL#
Lupei gets a clinch. #BC2#
Salieri breaks the clinch.
Salieri takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Salieri misses.
Salieri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Salieri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lupeis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Salieri misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei defending well as Salieri loads up on a big left hand.
Lupei appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Salieri misses with a hook. Lupei ducked under it nicely.
Salieri throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
Lupei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lupei drops his hands momentarily and Salieri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lupei throws a good cross that connects.
Lupei is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salieri! But no joy.
Serafim Lupei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salieri tried to score with a low kick but Lupei checks it.
Salieri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Salieri throws out a powerful jab.
Lupei moves out of range as Salieri strikes.
Lupei throws a jab when Salieri was well out of range.
Salieri connects with a jab.
Salieri throws out a leg kick but Lupei moves out of range and Salieri only half commits.
Salieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
#T3#
Lupei misses with the body kick
and Salieri counters with a low kick, right behind Lupei 's knee.
Lupei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Lupei.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lupei!
Lupei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Salieri scores with a nice body kick.
Lupei checks a low kick from Salieri.
Lupei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salieri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lupei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Salieri throws a leg kick but Lupei checks it.
Lupei swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice combination there by Lupei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Lupei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salieri.
Salieri has a takedown stuffed.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lupei checks a leg kick.
Salieri misses with an uppercut.
Antonio Salieri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Lupei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Salieri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Lupei is predictable there
and Salieri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Salieri slips under a jab from Lupei.
Salieri lands with a cross.
Lupei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salieri.
Salieri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serafim Lupei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salieri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei throwing a counter right hand but Salieri manages to avoid it.
Lupei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Lupei.
Salieri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lupei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Salieri's hands.
Salieri swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Salieri throws out a loose jab but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lupei tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Salieri.
I think Lupei 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 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Serafim Lupei!
Our winner, Serafim Lupei, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EMP Ispa vs Magufuli I V
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Beliy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beliy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salieri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beliy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Salieri shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beliy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Salieri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beliy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Salieri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Salieri controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beliy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Salieri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salieri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Beliy postures up.
Salieri is pulling down on Beliy's head. It's preventing any offense from Beliy, at least for the moment.
Salieri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beliy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Beliy is adopting a defensive guard.
Salieri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beliy works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salieri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Salieri lands a couple of elbows.
Beliy being controlled here, momentarily.
Salieri throws a strike but Beliy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Beliy won't allow Salieri to sweep him here.
Salieri is looking to sweep but instead, Beliy has passed into half guard.
Salieri is controlling Beliy's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Beliy controlling the action here.
Beliy prevents Salieri from improving his position.
Salieri controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Beliy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Beliy passes into side control, despite Salieri's attempt to control the position.
Beliy trying to control the position but Salieri is working away.
Salieri is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beliy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Salieri will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
An inside leg kick lands from Salieri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Salieri will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Salieri.
Salieri tries to counter by closing the distance.
Beliy thumps Salieri with a low kick.
Beliy tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Salieri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beliy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salieri.
Sasha Beliy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salieri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Salieri swings for the body but Beliy moves out of range.
Beliy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salieri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beliy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Salieri closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Beliy breaks from the clinch.
Beliy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beliy. Salieri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salieri doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Salieri throws a jab when Beliy was well out of range.
Beliy misses with a jab to the body
and Salieri counters with a left to the body.
Salieri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Beliy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beliy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot by Beliy.
Beliy lands a jab.
Salieri shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beliy as he jumps to the side.
Beliy throws a lazy right hand but Salieri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beliy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beliy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beliy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salieri counters with a low kick, right behind Beliy 's knee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beliy's corner calls for a 1-2. Beliy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Salieri slips a jab and a cross from Beliy.
Sasha Beliy is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Salieri coming out on top.
Salieri throws an overhand right that lands on Beliy's shoulder, as Beliy tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Beliy's head coaches at Rickys House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Salieri takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sasha Beliy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beliy throws a chopping leg kick but Salieri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salieri! But no joy.
Salieri throws a shot from downtown. Beliy moves away and avoids it.
Beliy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salieri.
Salieri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salieri does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Salieri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beliy is looking to wear down Salieri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beliy misses with a left hand
and Beliy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Beliy.
Beliy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salieri can do to turn this around?#T3#
Beliy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Salieri misses with a hook
and Beliy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beliy swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Salieri to counter with a crisp jab.
Beliy throws a poor cross that misses
letting Salieri counter with a right hand.
Jab from Beliy.
Beliy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salieri.
A slow jab from Beliy misses its intended target.
Beliy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beliy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salieri doesn't seem bothered though.
Salieri throws a looping overhand right but Beliy ducks down to avoid it.
Salieri throws the left hand but Beliy avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Salieri dives in and grabs Beliy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beliy pushes down on Salieri's head and hops out.
Beliy fakes the leg kick and cracks Salieri in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salieri takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Beliy cracks Salieri with a good jab.
Beliy lands a nice looking body kick.
Beliy scores with a jab to the jaw.
A thudding body kick lands there by Beliy!
Salieri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beliy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salieri walks into a stiff left hand from Beliy.
Salieri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Beliy connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salieri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Beliy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick from Beliy misses.
Beliy misses with a straight left.
Beliy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Salieri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beliy throws a combination. Salieri tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Beliy lands a nice hook to Salieri's body. Salieri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beliy cracks a nice hook into Salieri's ribs.
Beliy moves away from the strike by Salieri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beliy checks the leg kick.
Beliy lands a nice hook to Salieri's body. Salieri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD#
Beliy lands a big head kick that sends Salieri tumbling to the mat! Beliy takes a step backwards and waves Salieri back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Salieri is rocked!
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!
Beliy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Beliy throws a head kick that misses.
Beliy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Beliy finds it's target.
Beliy throws a head kick but Salieri moves out of range.
Beliy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Beliy. Those never looked like landing.
Beliy throws a right hand that Salieri ducks under and follows up with a left that Salieri also avoids with ease.
Salieri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beliy.
Beliy looks to land a left hand but Salieri moved out of range nicely.
Salieri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salieri takes one on the button.#T2#
Beliy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beliy throws a push kick but Salieri slaps the foot to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beliy.
Beliy looks to land a left hand but Salieri moved out of range nicely.
Salieri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beliy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salieri manages to avoid it.
Beliy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Salieri displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Sasha Beliy has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beliy swings for the body but Salieri moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Salieri lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Beliy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beliy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beliy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Salieri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beliy with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Salieri avoids a kick to the body.
Beliy is looking to slow Salieri down with leg kicks.
Beliy connects with a solid leg kick.
Beliy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beliy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Salieri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beliy swings widly with a right hand
and Salieri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beliy throws a leg kick but Salieri moved away.
Beliy thuds his shin into the meat of Salieri's side.
Salieri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salieri avoids the head kick by Beliy.
Beliy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Salieri's sensitive parts. #T4#
Salieri missing with a left hand there. Beliy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beliy misses with a hook
and Salieri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beliy throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Salieri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salieri lands a jab.
Salieri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beliy just misses with a punch to the body.
Salieri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beliy moves away.
Salieri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beliy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beliy looks to score with a jab to the body but Salieri is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Salieri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beliy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Salieri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beliy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Salieri's sensitive parts.
Beliy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sasha Beliy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beliy 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasha Beliy!
Sasha Beliy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
EMP Piano vs Pearson
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Salieri scores with a decent looking hook.
Salieri misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Salieri scoring well with a low kick there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Salieri.
Gracie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Salieri connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Salieri.
Gracie slips under a jab from Salieri.
Gracie is looking to counter the offense by Salieri and move into the clinch.
Salieri lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Salieri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Gracie does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie punishes Salieri's body with a nice straight punch.
Salieri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Salieri misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Salieri misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Gracie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Salieri as Gracie tries to tie him up.
Salieri trying to land knees to the body.
Salieri letting Gracie take a breather here.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Salieri turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Salieri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Salieri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Salieri.
Salieri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Salieri breaks the clinch.
Salieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salieri throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salieri.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Salieri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie tries to counter by clinching up but Salieri breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Gracie tries to score with a low kick but Salieri moves his leg out of the way.
Salieri only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gracie defending well as Salieri loads up on a big left hand.
Salieri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salieri throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Salieri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Salieri throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Salieri's guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Salieri is keeping the position.
Gracie trying to control but Salieri is working from the bottom.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salieri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Salieri keeps moving. #T3#
Salieri trying to control the position.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Salieri is retaining full guard.
Salieri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Salieri is trying to keep Gracie in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Salieri shows good takedown defense.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Salieri sprawls and moves away.
Salieri throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie slips a jab from Salieri.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T4##TD#
Salieri tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Salieri is trying to control but can't.
Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Salieri is looking to improve his position.
Salieri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gracie working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie tries to control but Salieri wriggling away.
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 Raul Gracie will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Salieri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Salieri gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Salieri working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Salieri.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Salieri trying to control the position but instead, Gracie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Salieri into the cage.
Salieri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Salieri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Salieri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Salieri to keep the fight standing.
Gracie jumps guard but Salieri stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Salieri. #T1#
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Antonio Salieri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gracie lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Gracie jumps guard and drags Salieri to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Salieri trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salieri makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salieri defends well.
Salieri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salieri is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Salieri working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salieri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Salieri content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Salieri throwing strikes but missing.
Salieri scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Salieri postures up.
Salieri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Salieri lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Salieri sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Salieri pushes his legs off easily.
Salieri content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Salieri lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Salieri is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Salieri with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Salieri won't allow Gracie to sweep him here. #T4#
Salieri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Salieri defends it easily.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Salieri is proving a slippery customer.
Salieri is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salieri works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Salieri scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracie 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#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gracie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Salieri's head.
Salieri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Salieri throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Salieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Salieri circles away.
#CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Salieri misses with the head strike.
Salieri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Salieri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lands a shot to the body.
Salieri pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Gracie looking to slow down the pace here.
Salieri misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
A short right from Salieri on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Salieri.
Salieri has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gracie seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Salieri can turn it around.
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Salieri gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Salieri is keeping busy.
A nice left hand lands by Gracie.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Salieri gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.
Salieri misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Salieri fails to land.
Salieri throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie lands with a right to the head.
Gracie jumps guard but Salieri stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salieri.
A body shot lands from Gracie.
Salieri stalling in the clinch but Gracie improves position.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Salieri.#T2#
Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Gracie pulls guard successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Salieri slips an elbow through the middle.
Salieri working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Salieri working some strikes from top position.
Salieri trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Salieri throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salieri landing with the ground and pound.
Salieri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Salieri is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Salieri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Salieri slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Salieri defends it easily.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Salieri is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4##SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salieri wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Salieri postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salieri trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salieri throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Salieri.
I think Salieri has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
EMP Scrotum vs Graves
Date: Oct 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Salieri misses with a wild combination.
Darwin is looking to counter with head kicks.
Salieri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheers as Salieri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Darwin doesn't seem phased though.
Darwin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Antonio Salieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salieri lands a really nice looking cross but Darwin seems unphased.
Darwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salieri scores with a one two! Darwin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Darwin lands a right hook to the body.
Salieri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darwin.
Darwin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Salieri just manages to avoid it.
Darwin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salieri misses with a jab to the body
and Darwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darwin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Salieri cracks Darwin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Darwin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darwin tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
The fighters circling - Salieri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darwin blocks a head kick by Salieri.
Darwin is looking to counter with head kicks.
Darwin slips a straight right by Salieri.
Darwin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Darwin scores with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Salieri.
A punch lands to the side of Darwin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Salieri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salieri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Darwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salieri throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Darwin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Darwin misses with a looping left.
Salieri throws a hook but Darwin avoids it easily.
Salieri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darwin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Salieri throws a body punch but Darwin moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Salieri as he checks the leg kick.
Salieri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Darwin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Salieri goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A lazy left from Salieri finds it's target.
Salieri misses with a right hand
enabling Darwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Darwin ducks under a wild hook from Salieri.
Salieri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Darwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Salieri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Darwin defending well as Salieri loads up on a big left hand.
Darwin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Darwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Darwin. That's going to slow Salieri down.
Darwin throws a nice looking combination but Salieri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Salieri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body kick from Salieri.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Darwin.
Salieri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Salieri missing with a left hand there. Darwin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darwin looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Salieri.
Salieri is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Darwin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Good exchange - Salieri coming out on top.
Salieri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Salieri connects with a high kick.
Salieri swings widly with a right hand
and Darwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darwin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Darwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salieri throws a hook to the side of Darwin's head but Darwin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salieri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Salieri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darwin.
A little jabbing left from Salieri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Darwin lands a two punch combo.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salieri throws a hook but Darwin blocks it.
Darwin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Salieri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good work by Salieri as he checks the leg kick.
Salieri misses with a body shot.
Salieri lands with a hook. Darwin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Salieri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Darwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salieri.
Good standup being displayed there by Salieri as he connects with a hook.
Salieri slips under a jab.
Salieri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Salieri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salieri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darwin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Salieri tries a head kick but it misses.
Salieri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Salieri takes one to the side of the head.
Darwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darwin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salieri.
Salieri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice inside leg kick there by Darwin. That's going to slow Salieri down.
Darwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darwin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Salieri misses with a looping left.
Darwin moves out of range of the strikes.
Salieri misses with a left hand
and Darwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Antonio Salieri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salieri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salieri throws a leg kick but Darwin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Darwin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Salieri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darwin.
Darwin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Salieri throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Salieri.#T1#
Salieri missing with a left hand there. Darwin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salieri swings away with a body shot that misses
and Darwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salieri scores with a hook to the body. Darwin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Darwin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Darwin there as he acknowledges the shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Darwin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Darwin lands with a straight right. Salieri didn't see that one coming.
Darwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salieri throws out the jab.
It looked like Darwin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Salieri in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Darwin misses with a head kick.
Darwin cracks Salieri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Darwin throws the left hand but Salieri avoids the punch easily.
Salieri misses with an uppercut.
Darwin throws a right hand that Salieri ducks under and follows up with a left that Salieri also avoids with ease.
Salieri lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Salieri misses.
Darwin misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
Salieri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Salieri misses.
Darwin throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut there from Darwin.
Darwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salieri moves away.
Salieri looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Salieri cracks the inside of Darwin's front leg.
Nice jab there from Salieri.
Darwin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Darwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Salieri misses with a hook.
Salieri just misses with a punch to the body.
Darwin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Darwin blocks a low kick nicely.
Salieri thows a leg kick but Darwin checks it
and Darwin counters with a right hand to the body.
Darwin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Salieri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darwin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Darwin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Salieri is able to avoid easily.
Salieri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salieri scores with a kick to the body.
A big right from Salieri misses.
Salieri loads up on a big right hand but Darwin slips the punch.
Salieri has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Salieri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Darwin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Salieri lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Darwin backs up against the cage.
Salieri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Darwin scoring well with a low kick there.
Salieri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Darwin's hands.
Salieri throws a sloppy head kick and Darwin moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salieri is looking to land body kicks.
Darwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salieri misses with a low kick.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Salieri.
Salieri scores with a decent looking hook.
Darwin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Salieri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Darwin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salieri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Salieri misses with a hook
enabling Darwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Salieri looks to land a combination. Darwin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Salieri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Darwin at a distance.
Darwin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darwin ducks under a wild hook from Salieri.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Salieri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salieri.
Darwin throws a right and a left that Salieri avoids nicely.
Darwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salieri was well out of range. Poor timing from Darwin.
Darwin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Antonio Salieri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Salieri throws a leg kick but Darwin moved away.
A big left from Salieri misses.
A jab from Salieri does it's job there.
Salieri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salieri misses with a right hand
and Darwin counters with a nice uppercut.
Salieri moves away from the strike by Darwin.
Salieri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Darwin misses with a hook. Salieri ducked under it nicely.
A left and a right from Darwin both land. Nice combination.
Salieri scores with a head kick. Darwin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Darwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salieri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Salieri tenderised Darwin's leg. Darwin is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salieri connects with an inside leg kick.
Salieri sizes up Darwin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Salieri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Darwin throws a big counter combination but Salieri scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Salieri misses with an uppercut.
Salieri throws a big shot that misses.
Darwin is looking to counter with head kicks.
Salieri misses with a low kick.
Salieri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darwin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darwin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Salieri back to the cage. Darwin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Salieri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salieri loads up on a big right hand but Darwin slips the punch.
Salieri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Salieri takes a swing at Darwin's ribcage but misses.
Darwin throws a front kick aimed at Salieri's knee but Salieri avoids it well.
Salieri misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Darwin misses the target.
Salieri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some wild striking there from Salieri.
Charlie Darwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Salieri scores with a hook.
Darwin swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Salieri misses
and Darwin counters with a thumping low kick.
Darwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Salieri throws a jab but it's blocked by Darwin.
Salieri misses with a hook
letting Darwin counter with a right hand.
Salieri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Salieri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darwin throws a series of punches but Salieri moves out of range.
Darwin fails to land with a series of punches.
Salieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Salieri lands a right hook to the body.
Darwin needs to keep his hands up - Salieri had a free shot at his head there.
Darwin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Darwin.
Salieri lands an overhand right.
Darwin defending well as Salieri loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by Darwin.
A swing and a miss from Salieri.
Salieri misses with a series of wild punches.
Salieri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Salieri connects with a nice looking jab.
Salieri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Darwin.
Darwin throws an overhand right that lands on Salieri's shoulder, as Salieri tries to avoid the shot.
Antonio Salieri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Salieri throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darwin misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Salieri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Darwin moves away from the strike by Salieri.
A shot to the liver by Salieri. Beautiful body shot.
Salieri throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Darwin counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Salieri.
Darwin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Salieri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darwin throws a jab but it's blocked by Salieri.
Darwin ducks under a wild hook from Salieri.
Salieri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darwin.
Darwin moves out of range as Salieri strikes.
Salieri misses with the combination.
Darwin is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Salieri.
Well Salieri 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Salieri!
Antonio Salieri decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
NSC 54: Dupree vs Bizihwaeile
Date: Sep 10, 2019 |
#R1#
A combination from Vila does no damage.
Salieri scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vila just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Salieri misses.
Vila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Vila misses.
Salieri doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vila.
Vila looks to score with a jab to the body but Salieri is just out of range.
Salieri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vila.
Salieri lands a leg kick that knocks Vila off balance momentarily.
Vila looks to land a right hand but Salieri moved out of range.
We've been told by Vila's head coaches at UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vila tries to bum rush Salieri with a series of wild strikes but Salieri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vila throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salieri misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Vila misses the target.
Vila lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Salieri backs up against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salieri.
Salieri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Salieri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vila thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vila misses with a two punch combination.
Salieri missing with a left hand there. Vila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Vila throws a body punch but Salieri moves out of range.
Salieri looks to land a left hand but Vila moved out of range nicely.
Vila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salieri was well out of range. Poor timing from Vila.
Nice defenses there by Salieri.
Vila throws an off balance right hand
and Salieri counters with a good low kick that Vila was not able to check.
Salieri misses with an uppercut. Vila saw that one coming.
Vila stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Salieri.
Salieri cracks Vila with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vila walks into a jab.
Vila is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Salieri's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Salieri throws a shot from downtown. Vila moves away and avoids it.
Vila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vila throws a shot from downtown. Salieri moves away and avoids it.
Salieri slips a jab from Vila.
Vila throws a series of punches but Salieri moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vila moves forwards but Salieri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Salieri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salieri scoring well with a low kick there.
Vila has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vila there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Vila lands with a nice combination. Salieri backs away looking to recover.
Vila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salieri circles away quickly and effectively.
Salieri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salieri has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vila.
Salieri throws a shot to the body.
Salieri lands with a straight right. Vila didn't see that one coming.
Salieri ducks under a wild hook from Vila.
Vila throws a solid leg kick but Salieri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vila.
A big left from Vila misses.
Salieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vila.
Good standup being displayed there by Salieri as he connects with a hook.
Vila throws a head kick that misses
and Salieri counters with a nice body shot.
Vila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salieri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vila swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Salieri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vila throws a sloppy head kick and Salieri moves out of range easily.
Salieri connects with a solid leg kick.
Salieri tests Vila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Salieri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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 Joan Vila will probably get the nod.
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#
Salieri slips a jab and a cross from Vila.
Vila ducks under a wild hook from Salieri.
Salieri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vila loads up on a big right hand but Salieri slips the punch.
Vila needs to keep his hands up - Salieri had a free shot at his head there.
Salieri just misses with a punch to the body.
Salieri scoring well with a low kick there.
Vila thuds his shin into the meat of Salieri's side.
Vila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salieri.
The fighters circling - Salieri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vila fails to land with a series of punches.
Salieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salieri throws a lazy right hand but Vila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Salieri is looking to land body kicks.
Vila takes a swing at Salieri's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Vila. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salieri misses the jab.
Vila seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vila misses with a double jab.
Joan Vila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Salieri fakes the leg kick and cracks Vila in the body.
A combination from Vila does no damage.
Vila sizes up Salieri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice cross by Salieri.
Good standup being displayed there by Vila as he connects with a hook.
Salieri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vila throws out the jab.
Salieri throws out a loose jab but Vila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Vila.
Salieri is looking to chop away at Vila's legs.
Vila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Salieri thumps Vila with a low kick.
Salieri throws a hook but Vila blocks it.
Salieri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vilas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salieri lands with a good body shot.
Vila walks into a stiff left hand from Salieri.
Vila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Vila misses the target.
Vila fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Salieri is out of range. #T2#
Vila falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salieri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Salieri throws a leg kick which misses Vila's front leg but catches the back leg as Vila tries to avoid it.
Vila takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vila bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Salieri's head.
Vila throws a solid leg kick but Salieri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vila.
Vila lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vila misses with a straight left.
Vila moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Salieri tries a low kick but Vila avoids it.
Vila moves away from the strike by Salieri.
Vila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salieri.
Vila throws a body punch but Salieri moves out of range.
Vila slips under a jab from Salieri.
Joan Vila is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salieri throws a hook but Vila avoids it easily.
Vila tries a head kick but it misses.
Salieri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salieri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vila scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joan Vila will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Donk. Salieri catches Vila right on the button with a cross.
Vila lands a slapping body shot.
Vila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vila misses with a jab to the body
enabling Salieri to counter with a crisp jab.
Vila slips a jab from Salieri.
Vila misses with a low kick.
Salieri misses with an uppercut. Vila saw that one coming.
Vila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Salieri misses.
Vila throws a predictable looking body shot
and Salieri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salieri blocks a low kick nicely.
Vila misses with a double jab.
Salieri throws an overhand right that lands on Vila's shoulder, as Vila tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Vila on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri avoids the body shot from Vila.
Salieri lands a nice shot that snaps Vila's head back.
Vila catches Salieri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vila throws a head kick but Salieri moves out of range.
Salieri blocks a jab.
Salieri throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Salieri misses with a hook.
Vila throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Salieri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vila throws a right and a left that Salieri avoids nicely.
Vila slips a straight right by Salieri.
Salieri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vila.
A telegraphed right hand from Salieri misses the target.
Salieri throws a good cross that connects.
Vila doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Salieri cracks the inside of Vila's front leg.
Vila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vila throws a low kick but Salieri moves out of range easily.
Salieri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Salieri misses.
Salieri tries a low kick but Vila avoids it.
Salieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Vila was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salieri.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vila moves away from the strike by Salieri. #T2#
Salieri connects with a leg kick. Vila looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Salieri missing with a left hand there. Vila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Salieri checks a low kick from Vila.
Salieri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Salieri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vila circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice inside leg kick there by Salieri. That's going to slow Vila down.
Vila misses with a two punch combination.
Vila is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Salieri looks to land a combination. Vila sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Salieri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vila has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Salieri finds it's way round the side to connect with Vila's head.
Vila throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vila ducks under a wild hook from Salieri.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vila moves out of range of the leg kick from Salieri.
It looked like Vila was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salieri.
Salieri moves out of range as Vila strikes.
Vila takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vila walks into a jab.
Joan Vila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salieri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Salieri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vila 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Antonio Salieri!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Antonio Salieri!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Antonio Salieri!
Antonio Salieri wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Antonio Salieri thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Joan Vila was interviewed post fight and said 'Salieri stopped these hands, but they will be back! '.
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Event:
NSC 45: Salvatore vs Kyle
Date: Aug 06, 2019 |
#R1#
David looks to score with a jab to the body but Salieri is just out of range.
David steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salieri.
A low kick from Salieri is predictable there
and David counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from David.
David throws a poor cross that misses
letting Salieri counter with a right hand.
Salieri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from David.
David throws a right hand that misses
and Salieri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salieri throws a lazy uppercut
and David makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David throws out a leg kick but Salieri moves out of range and David only half commits.
David pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
David throws a quick inside leg kick.
Salieri scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from David lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Salieri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Salieri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Salieri throws a big counter combination but David scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Antonio Salieri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
David throws a series of punches but Salieri moves out of range.
David tries to clinch
and Salieri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salieri throws a predictable looking body shot
and David counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
David tries a head kick but it misses.
David's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salieri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! David scrambles back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by David. That's going to slow Salieri down.
Salieri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
David throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Salieri.
Salieri throws a left and a right that both miss
letting David counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
David ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salieri moves away.#T2#
David fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Salieri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Salieri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice jab there from Salieri.
David defending well as Salieri loads up on a big left hand.
David looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Salieri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and David counters with a two punch combo.
David takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch lands to the side of David 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#
David is rocked!
David looks up at the clock. Bad move! Salieri lands a right hand from hell, dropping David. Salieri pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Salieri!
A very excited looking Antonio Salieri made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
NSC 38: Takeishi vs Chaelsson
Date: Jul 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Salieri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Canthropus Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A cross from Canthropus Jr lands.
Canthropus Jr lands with a hook. Salieri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Salieri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Salieri counters with a nice uppercut.
Canthropus Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body kick.
Salieri is looking to counter punch.
Canthropus Jr throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Canthropus Jr drives through and clinches with Salieri against the ropes.
Canthropus Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Salieri controls the action.
Salieri scores with a hook to the body.
Canthropus Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Salieri on the inside.
Canthropus Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canthropus Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Salieri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salieri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1##BC2#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salieri swings for the body but Canthropus Jr moves out of range.
Canthropus Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Salieri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Salieri misses with a looping right.
Salieri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Salieri misses the target.
Salieri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Canthropus Jr looks to land a body kick but Salieri moved away.
Nice body kick from Canthropus Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salieri. Canthropus Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canthropus Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Salieri misses.
Canthropus Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Canthropus Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been told by Salieri's head coaches at Mello MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Salieri misses with a left hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Salieri.
Canthropus Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Salieri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Salieri throws a series of punches but Canthropus Jr moves out of range. #CL2#
Canthropus Jr moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Salieri.
Canthropus Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Salieri.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Salieri.
Salieri lands a nice uppercut.
Salieri taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Salieri breaks from the clinch.
Canthropus Jr lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick but Salieri moves out of range.
Salieri is looking to counter with head kicks.
Canthropus Jr scores with a head kick. Salieri tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Canthropus Jr lands a jab to Salieri's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pit Canthropus Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Salieri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Salieri throws a body shot but no joy.
Salieri misses with a straight left.
Canthropus Jr lands a jab to Salieri's midsection.
Salieri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Canthropus Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That kick from Canthropus Jr tenderised Salieri's leg. Salieri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Canthropus Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Salieri throws a poor cross that misses
and Canthropus Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Salieri shrugs it off.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Salieri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Canthropus Jr throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr throws a push kick but Salieri slaps the foot to one side.
Canthropus Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salieri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Canthropus Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salieri doesn't seem bothered though.
Salieri throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Canthropus Jr looks to land a body kick but Salieri moved away.
A slow jab from Canthropus Jr misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Salieri finds it's target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Canthropus Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Canthropus Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salieri.
Salieri misses with a punch on the inside.
Salieri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Antonio Salieri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Salieri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salieri stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Salieri breaks the clinch.
Canthropus Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Canthropus Jr feints and then cracks Salieri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Salieri down.
Salieri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canthropus Jr.#T2#
Canthropus Jr digs a good hook to Salieri's body.
Canthropus Jr walks into a straight right hand from Salieri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canthropus Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Salieri is looking to counter punch.
Salieri swings widly with a right hand
and Canthropus Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Salieri misses with the combination.
Salieri misses with an uppercut.
Salieri thumps Canthropus Jr with a low kick.
Canthropus Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salieri avoids the body shot from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Canthropus Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Salieri lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pit Canthropus Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Salieri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Canthropus Jr counter with a right hand.
Canthropus Jr misses with a head kick.
Salieri throws a low kick but Canthropus Jr avoids it.
Salieri moves out of range of the body kick.
Canthropus Jr checks the leg kick.
Canthropus Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Salieri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canthropus Jr tries to land a body kick
and Salieri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canthropus Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Canthropus Jr tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Salieri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Canthropus Jr.
Salieri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Canthropus Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Canthropus Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Salieri walks into a left hand.
Canthropus Jr scores with a body shot.
Canthropus Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salieri was well out of range. Poor timing from Canthropus Jr.
Salieri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salieri scores with a jab to the body.
Canthropus Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Canthropus Jr throws a series of punches but Salieri moves out of range.
Salieri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Canthropus Jr's head backwards.
Salieri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body kick.
Salieri throws a leg kick
and Canthropus Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Salieri misses with a left hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Antonio Salieri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canthropus Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Canthropus Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Salieri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canthropus Jr slips under a jab.
Canthropus Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salieri at a distance.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Salieri is looking for a counter combo.
Pit Canthropus Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Canthropus Jr slips a straight right by Salieri.
Salieri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Canthropus Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Canthropus Jr moves out of range as Salieri strikes.
Salieri lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC#
Canthropus Jr is rocked!
Canthropus Jr throws a low kick but Salieri moves out of range easily.
Canthropus Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Salieri finish him?
Salieri wants to slow Canthropus Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Canthropus Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canthropus Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salieri.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pit Canthropus Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Canthropus Jr 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Pit Canthropus Jr!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Pit Canthropus Jr!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Pit Canthropus Jr!
Pit Canthropus Jr wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Pit Canthropus Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
NSC 33: Twborg vs Wolf
Date: Jun 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Ho Joy throws a sloppy head kick
and Salieri counters with an inside leg kick.
Ho Joy motions for Salieri to come forward. Ho Joy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Salieri throws a lazy right hand but Ho Joy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ho Joy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Salieri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've been told by Ho Joy's head coaches at Secret Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick from Ho Joy misses
letting Salieri counter with a right hand.
Salieri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ho Joy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ho Joy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL#
Ho Joy forces Salieri back against the ropes and clinches.
Ho Joy wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Salieri fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri slowing the pace effectively.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ho Joy.
Salieri missing with knees to the body.
Salieri blocks a body shot from Ho Joy.
Salieri is looking to control Ho Joy's arms but Ho Joy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Salieri has his back to the ropes.
Salieri misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Salieri looking to stall.
Salieri scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Ho Joy manages to break the clinch.
Ho Joy scores with a leg kick.
#CL#
Ho Joy has Salieri up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC#
Ho Joy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ho Joy.
Ho Joy blocks a jab.
Ho Joy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Salieri throws a leg kick which misses Ho Joy's front leg but catches the back leg as Ho Joy tries to avoid it.
Ho Joy swings widly with a right hand
and Salieri counters with a leg kick.
Salieri lands with a straight right. Ho Joy didn't see that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ho Joy.
Salieri blocks a head kick by Ho Joy.
Salieri is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ho Joy with a body shot.
Ho Joy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Ho Joy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Ho Joy throws a low kick but Salieri avoids it.
Ho Joy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Ho Joy throws out a leg kick but Salieri moves out of range and Ho Joy only half commits.
Ho Joy throws a chopping leg kick but Salieri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ho Joy.
Salieri loads up on a big right hand but Ho Joy slips the punch.
Ho Joy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Salieri is out of range and Ho Joy settles back down.
Salieri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ho Joy looks for the body kick but Salieri saw that one coming.
Salieri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ho Joy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ho Joy lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Salieri misses.
Ho Joy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ho Joy throws a chopping leg kick but Salieri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
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 Do Ho Joy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ho Joy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salieri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ho Joy throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Salieri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salieri connects with a crisp jab.
Ho Joy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ho Joy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Ho Joy closes the distance and clinches.
Salieri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Salieri in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salieri.
Ho Joy taking a breather. #BC2#
Salieri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Ho Joy is predictable there
and Salieri counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Ho Joy pushes Salieri up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho Joy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Ho Joy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Ho Joy tenderised Salieri's leg. Salieri is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Salieri does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ho Joy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ho Joy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Do Ho Joy is winning the standup battle so far.
Salieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Ho Joy closes the distance and clinches.
Ho Joy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ho Joy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Salieri throws a head punch that misses.
Ho Joy misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Salieri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Salieri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ho Joy struggles to land a body shot inside as Salieri controls his hands.
Ho Joy lands a nice uppercut.
Ho Joy blocks an uppercut.
Ho Joy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Salieri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Ho Joy wants to stall.
A short right from Ho Joy on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho Joy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ho Joy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salieri or not.
Ho Joy wants to stall.
Ho Joy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salieri backwards.
Ho Joy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Salieri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Salieri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Salieri stalling in the clinch.
Salieri has a couple of punches blocked by Ho Joy.
Salieri misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Ho Joy manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salieri.
Do Ho Joy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho Joy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ho Joy throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Do Ho Joy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ho Joy.
Nice body punch from Ho Joy.
Salieri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho Joy was well out of range. Poor timing from Salieri.
Ho Joy scoring well with a low kick there.
Ho Joy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Salieri misses with a straight right.
Salieri throws a leg kick which misses Ho Joy's front leg but catches the back leg as Ho Joy tries to avoid it.
Ho Joy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Salieri checks a low kick from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Ho Joy catches Salieri right on the button with a cross.
Salieri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho Joy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Salieri takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Salieri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ho Joy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ho Joy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ho Joy wants to land a leg kick but Salieri is out of range.
Salieri checks a leg kick.
Ho Joy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Ho Joy instigates a clinch. #BC#
Ho Joy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Salieri misses the target.
Ho Joy tries to land a body kick
and Ho Joy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ho Joy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Salieri.
Salieri pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ho Joy back to the ropes. Salieri follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Salieri misses with an uppercut.
Ho Joy ducks under a wild hook from Salieri.#T2#
Salieri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ho Joy finds it's way round the side to connect with Salieri's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salieri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho Joy was well out of range. Poor timing from Salieri.
Salieri defending well as Ho Joy loads up on a big left hand.
Salieri misses with a low kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ho Joy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Salieri looks to throw the jab but Ho Joy is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Ho Joy misses its target.
Ho Joy throws a front kick aimed at Salieri's knee but Salieri avoids it well.
Ho Joy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ho Joy slips a jab from Salieri.
Salieri blocks a jab.
Salieri throws out a counter right but Ho Joy avoids it with no problem.
Ho Joy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Salieri misses with a hook. Ho Joy ducked under it nicely.
Salieri checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Do Ho Joy clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Salieri missing with a left hand there. Ho Joy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ho Joy throws a leg kick but Salieri sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ho Joy throws a low kick but Salieri avoids it.
Salieri was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ho Joy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Salieri avoids the head kick by Ho Joy.
A big right from Ho Joy misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Salieri misses the target.
A clash of legs there as Salieri blocks the low kick.
Ho Joy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Joy connects with a solid leg kick.
Ho Joy lands with a slapping head kick.
Ho Joy throws a hook but Salieri blocks it.
Salieri misses with a hook.
Ho Joy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Salieri's sensitive parts. #T1#
Salieri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ho Joy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Salieri misses with a hook.#CL#
Ho Joy gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Ho Joy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Ho Joy clinches up against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ho Joy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ho Joy looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Salieri as Ho Joy tries to tie him up.
Salieri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Salieri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ho Joy misses with a double jab.
Salieri throws a low kick but Ho Joy avoids it.#T2#
Ho Joy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salieri manages to avoid it.
Salieri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ho Joy ducks under a wild hook from Salieri.
Salieri checks a leg kick.
Ho Joy jabs at Salieri's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho Joy throws a low kick but Salieri moves out of range easily.
Ho Joy avoids the head kick by Salieri.
Ho Joy blocks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Salieri blocks the low kick.
Ho Joy is looking to clinch but Salieri is avoiding it.
Ho Joy throws a push kick but Salieri slaps the foot to one side.
Ho Joy tries to land a front kick but Salieri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ho Joy throws a front kick that sends Salieri stumbling back into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Do Ho Joy had his way with Antonio Salieri in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ho Joy lands with a nice body kick.
Do Ho Joy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salieri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ho Joy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Salieri's calf.
Salieri is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Ho Joy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Salieri misses with a hook
and Ho Joy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ho Joy thows a leg kick but Salieri checks it
and Salieri counters with a nice leg kick.
Salieri tries a head kick but it misses.
Salieri throws a body kick that misses.
Ho Joy throws a big counter combination but Salieri scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ho Joy.
Ho Joy thumps Salieri with a low kick.
Ho Joy motions for Salieri to come forward. Ho Joy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ho Joy throws a leg kick
and Salieri counters with a thumping low kick.
Salieri misses with a hook
and Ho Joy counters with a series of strikes. Salieri will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Ho Joy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Salieri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Salieri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ho Joy takes a swing at Salieri's ribcage but misses.
Ho Joy throws a wild body kick that Salieri sees coming a mile off.
Ho Joy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Salieri's head backwards.
Salieri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ho Joy at a distance.
Ho Joy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ho Joy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Salieri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Salieri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Salieri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy swings widly with a right hand
and Salieri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Salieri blocks the low kick.
Ho Joy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Antonio Salieri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Salieri misses the shot to the body.
Ho Joy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho Joy wants to land a leg kick but Salieri is out of range.
Salieri throws a hook but Ho Joy avoids it easily.
Salieri throws a solid leg kick but Ho Joy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Salieri.
Salieri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho Joy moves away.
Salieri misses the body punch
and Ho Joy counters with a leg kick.
That kick from Ho Joy tenderised Salieri's leg. Salieri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ho Joy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A cross from Ho Joy lands.
Salieri throws a leg kick but Ho Joy sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Ho Joy takes the fight into the clinch.
Salieri lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Do Ho Joy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ho Joy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Do Ho Joy!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Do Ho Joy!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Do Ho Joy!
Do Ho Joy wins by unanimous decision!
Do Ho Joy retains his lightweight title!
Do Ho Joy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
NSC 26: Pavlov vs Ithamar
Date: May 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Salieri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shiit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salieri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shiit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salieri manages to avoid it.
Salieri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiit moves away.
Shiit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Shiit feints and as Salieri raises his hands in defense, Shiit changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shiit trying to control the position from guard on top but Salieri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salieri looking for a sweep. Not yet Salieri, not yet.
Shiit trying to control but Salieri is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shiit trying to control but Salieri is working from the bottom. #T1#
Salieri wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Shiit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Salieri dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Salieri wants to control from the top but Shiit keeps moving.
Salieri lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Salieri's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shiit looking to control.
#T2#
Salieri throwing strikes but missing.
Shiit keeping moving, preventing Salieri from controlling successfully.
Salieri keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shiit's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salieri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shiit pulls Salieri in close to prevent any damage.
Salieri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shiit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Salieri scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shiit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salieri postures up and lands a big shot to Shiit's brow.
Salieri throws a big right hand that misses.
Salieri scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri dominated that round.
That's time! Shiit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shiit is defended easily by Salieri.
Shiit shoots in for a takedown but Salieri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salieri throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Shiit counters with a shoot takedown. Salieri fights it but they end up in guard.
Salieri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salieri wants to hit a switch here but Shiit passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Salieri there!
Salieri felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri regains half guard.
Salieri is staying active underneath Shiit, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##SUB#
Shiit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Salieri is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shiit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shiit's back!
Salieri lands punches and elbows.
Shiit grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Shiit rolls, trying to escape but Salieri keeps control of the position.
Salieri punches Shiit on the ear.
Shiit is really stuck here.
Shiit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Salieri's guard. Nice work there by Shiit.
#T2#
Salieri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shiit's guard. #REVB#
Salieri forces his way into half guard.
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!
Salieri seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Salieri lands a nice short elbow.
Shiit is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Salieri scores with a couple of nice shots.
Salieri looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shiit with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shiit is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Salieri scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shiit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Salieri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Salieri landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Shiit with a poor takedown
and Salieri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Shiit is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Salieri flashes Shiit a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Shiit's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Shiit crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Salieri punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Salieri!
An out of breath Antonio Salieri thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
NSC 18: Ribbler vs Salieri
Date: Apr 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Salieri tries to land a leg kick but Ribbler saw it coming and moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Ribbler misses the target.
Salieri lands with an overhand left.
Ribbler tries to clinch but Salieri moves out of range.
Ribbler defending well as Salieri loads up on a big left hand.
Salieri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Salieri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribbler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ribbler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Salieri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribbler.
Ribbler slips under a jab.
Salieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salieri jabs Ribbler right on the nose. Ribbler blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri missing with a left hand there. Ribbler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salieri throws a right and a left that Ribbler avoids nicely. #CL#
Ribbler has Salieri up against the ropes in a clinch.
Salieri working aggressively here.
#T1#
A short left from Ribbler.
Ribbler lands with a short shot to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Ribbler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ribbler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salieri backwards.
Salieri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ribbler working aggressively here.
Salieri can't break the clinch.
Ribbler wants a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salieri.
Ribbler throws a head punch that misses.
Salieri blocks an uppercut.
Ribbler tries to throw a body punch but Salieri avoids it by throwing Ribbler back against the ropes.
Ribbler stalling in the clinch but Salieri improves position.
Salieri looking to slow down the pace here.
Salieri is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Salieri throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribbler.
Ribbler tries to land knees in the clinch but Salieri avoids the damage to the body.
Salieri is trying to break free.
Ribbler managing to block the knees to the body from Salieri.
#T2#
Ribbler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Salieri pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ribbler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salieri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ribbler scrambles back to his feet.
Ribbler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ribbler ducks under a wild hook from Salieri.
Salieri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ribbler is able to avoid easily.
Ribbler moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salieri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ribbler's calf.
Salieri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ribbler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Salieri lands a glancing blow to the side of Ribbler's head.
Salieri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribbler takes one to the side of the head.
Salieri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Salieri throws a low kick, looking for Ribbler's leg but Ribbler calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Salieri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribbler.
Ribbler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick from Salieri misses
and Ribbler counters with a two punch combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Salieri.
Salieri swats away the attempt to clinch by Ribbler.
Ribbler is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Salieri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Salieri lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri loads up on a big right hand but Ribbler slips the punch.
It looked like Ribbler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salieri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ribbler doesn't seem bothered though.
A bone on bone clash there as Ribbler blocks the leg kick.
That kick from Salieri tenderised Ribbler's leg. Ribbler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Salieri throws a looping overhand right but Ribbler ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Salieri has a takedown stuffed.
Salieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribbler.
A leg kick checked by Ribbler.
Salieri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Salieri lands with a cross.
Ribbler wants to clinch but Salieri slips to the side
and Salieri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ribbler thinking.
Salieri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ribbler momentarily.
#CL#
Ribbler closes the distance and clinches.
Ribbler can't find room to land a body shot as Salieri controls the action.
A short uppercut from Salieri.
Salieri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ribbler.
Ribbler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Salieri fails to land.
Ribbler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salieri scores with a shot to the side of Ribbler's head. #T2#
Salieri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Salieri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salieri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Ribbler turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Salieri tries to improve position but can't.
Ribbler with the ground and pound but Salieri regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ribbler wants to control but Salieri is keeping him busy.
Salieri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ribbler trying to control but Salieri is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ribbler throwing strikes but missing.
Salieri wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ribbler is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri 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!
#R3#
Salieri misses with a body shot.
Ribbler is looking to counter punch.
Ibbe Ribbler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salieri misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Ribbler closes the distance and clinches.
Ribbler lands with a left to the head.
Salieri lands with a left to the head.
Ribbler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ribbler tries to pull guard but Salieri won't allow it.
Salieri swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribbler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salieri misses with a punch on the inside.
Salieri leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Salieri.
Ribbler tries a body shot but Salieri blocks it.
Ribbler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibbe Ribbler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ribbler lands with a short shot to the head.
Ribbler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salieri throws a head punch that misses.
Salieri avoids a wild elbow strike from Ribbler.#T1##BC2#
Salieri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ribbler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ribbler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salieri misses with a right hand
and Ribbler counters with a stiff right hand.
Salieri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ribbler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Salieri.
Salieri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ribbler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ribbler darts in trying to clinch
and Salieri counters with a leg kick.
Salieri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Ribbler pushes Salieri up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ribbler throws a punch but it's blocked by Salieri.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribbler.
Ribbler misses with the head strike.
Ribbler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Antonio Salieri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribbler misses with some punches.
Ribbler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Salieri's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Salieri has a couple of punches blocked by Ribbler.
A head punch on the inside from Salieri fails to land.
Ribbler working aggressively here.
Ribbler avoids the elbow strike from Salieri, against the ropes.
Ribbler can't find room to land a body shot as Salieri controls the action.
Nice body punch from Ribbler - that landed with a thud.
Ribbler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Salieri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Antonio Salieri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salieri throws a hook but Ribbler blocks it.
Ribbler quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Salieri scores with a shot to the body.
Antonio Salieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribbler throws a hook but Salieri blocks it.
Salieri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salieri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ribbler momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Salieri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Salieri 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Antonio Salieri!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Antonio Salieri!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Antonio Salieri!
Antonio Salieri wins by unanimous decision!
Antonio Salieri thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
NSC 11: Joy vs Salieri
Date: Apr 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Ho Joy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Salieri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Salieri looks to land a right hand but Ho Joy moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Ho Joy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Ho Joy's head coaches at Secret Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ho Joy wants to clinch.
Ho Joy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Salieri swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ho Joy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Salieri's knee momentarily.
Salieri misses with an uppercut. Ho Joy saw that one coming.
Salieri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Salieri avoids the body shot from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy throws a leg kick but Salieri sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Joy scores with the left hand. Salieri knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Salieri misses.
Ho Joy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Salieri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Salieri throws a body punch but Ho Joy moves out of range.
Ho Joy misses with a body shot
letting Salieri counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Ho Joy.#T1#
Salieri pushes Ho Joy away with a front kick.
Salieri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ho Joy slips under a jab from Salieri.
Ho Joy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salieri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Salieri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ho Joy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salieri ducks under a wild hook from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy checks a low kick from Salieri.
Ho Joy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Salieri's calf.
Ho Joy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL#
Ho Joy has closed the distance and engaged Salieri in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Ho Joy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho Joy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Salieri working aggressively here.
#T2#
Salieri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ho Joy is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Salieri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Salieri throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho Joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho Joy pushes Salieri back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Salieri is trying to maintain a safe position but Ho Joy gets an underhook and turns Salieri into the ropes.
Ho Joy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Salieri throws an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Ho Joy fails to land.
Salieri throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho Joy.
Salieri has a couple of punches blocked by Ho Joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ho Joy.
Salieri has a couple of punches blocked by Ho Joy.
Salieri tries to throw a body punch but Ho Joy avoids it by throwing Salieri back against the ropes.
Ho Joy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Salieri misses with some punches.
Ho Joy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Salieri will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Ho Joy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salieri. Ho Joy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salieri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy throws a push kick but Salieri slaps the foot to one side.
Ho Joy is looking to score with low kicks.
Ho Joy is looking to wear down Salieri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ho Joy misses with a body shot.
Salieri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ho Joy counters with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Salieri. Beautiful body shot.
Ho Joy lands a nice looking body shot.
Salieri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ho Joy in his tracks.
Ho Joy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ho Joy takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ho Joy. That's going to slow Salieri down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho Joy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ho Joy cracks the inside of Salieri's front leg. #CL#
Ho Joy drives through and clinches with Salieri against the ropes.
Salieri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Salieri swings wildly with an uppercut but Ho Joy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Ho Joy misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Ho Joy breaks from the clinch.
Ho Joy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Salieri is able to avoid easily.
Ho Joy connects with a body shot.
Ho Joy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho Joy ducks right into an uppercut from Salieri.
Antonio Salieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salieri thows a leg kick but Ho Joy checks it
and Ho Joy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Salieri looks for the body kick but Ho Joy saw that one coming.
Ho Joy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ho Joy delivers a nice body kick.
Ho Joy wants to clinch
and Salieri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ho Joy throws a shot to the body.
That kick from Ho Joy tenderised Salieri's leg. Salieri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Salieri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Salieri blocks the leg kick.
Salieri throws a head kick that misses.
Ho Joy stuns Salieri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Ho Joy lands with a hook. Salieri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ho Joy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ho Joy throws a leg kick but Salieri moved away.
Salieri throws a series of strikes that have Ho Joy backpedaling.
Salieri walks into a stiff left hand from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Salieri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Salieri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ho Joy doesn't seem bothered though.
Salieri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ho Joy.
Salieri lands a jab to the nose.
Ho Joy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Salieri feints a jab promting Ho Joy to slip. Salieri then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ho Joy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Salieri jabs at Ho Joy's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho Joy.
Salieri misses with a wild body shot.
Ho Joy misses with a low kick.
Salieri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salieri misses with a hook
and Ho Joy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Salieri's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Do Ho Joy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Salieri walks into a left hand.
Ho Joy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salieri.
Salieri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ho Joy lands an overhand right.
Ho Joy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Salieri cracks a nice hook into Ho Joy's ribs.
Ho Joy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ho Joy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ho Joy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salieri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salieri blocks a leg kick.
Salieri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salieri scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri throws a good cross that connects.
Ho Joy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Salieri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho Joy throws a low kick but Salieri moves out of range easily.
Ho Joy misses with a leg kick.
Ho Joy digs a good hook to Salieri's body.
#T1#
Salieri misses with a wild combination.
Ho Joy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Salieri throws a leg kick that misses.
Salieri tests Ho Joy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ho Joy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Salieri checks a leg kick.
Ho Joy tries a low kick but Salieri avoids it.
Salieri thumps Ho Joy with a low kick.
Ho Joy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salieri.
Ho Joy throws a body shot but no joy.
Salieri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salieri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho Joy manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Salieri.
Salieri misses with a body shot.
Salieri shoots for a takedown but Ho Joy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho Joy.
Ho Joy tried to score with a low kick but Salieri checks it.#T2#
Salieri throws a leg kick but Ho Joy moved away.
Ho Joy throws a wild body kick that Salieri sees coming a mile off.
Ho Joy cracks Salieri with an open hand slap.
Ho Joy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho Joy throws a leg kick but Salieri moved away.
Salieri misses the shot to the body.
Salieri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ho Joy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Salieri blocks a leg kick.
Ho Joy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Ho Joy misses.
Salieri throws a head kick but Ho Joy moves out of range.
Do Ho Joy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ho Joy throws a nice looking combination but Salieri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Salieri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ho Joy throws a chopping leg kick but Salieri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Salieri connects with a right hand. Ho Joy shakes it off.
A good leg kick by Ho Joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Do Ho Joy clearly takes that round.
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.
#R4#
Salieri misses with a wild body shot.
Ho Joy misses with a body kick.
Salieri replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ho Joy blocks it well.
Ho Joy misses with a wild body shot.
Ho Joy throws an overhand right that lands on Salieri's shoulder, as Salieri tries to avoid the shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Salieri.
Salieri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Salieri scores with a decent looking hook.
Ho Joy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Salieri scores with a three punch combo!
Ho Joy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ho Joy lands a leg kick that knocks Salieri off balance momentarily.
Ho Joy misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salieri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Ho Joy has Salieri up against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Salieri fails to land.
Salieri tries to break free but Ho Joy pushes him back against the ropes.
Salieri has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ho Joy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Salieri can turn it around.
Salieri swings wildly with an uppercut but Ho Joy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Ho Joy blocking some punches.
Ho Joy stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy stalling in the clinch but Salieri improves position.
Ho Joy struggles to land a body shot inside as Salieri controls his hands.
Antonio Salieri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Salieri.
Ho Joy looking to slow down the pace here.
Ho Joy blocking some punches.
Salieri misses with the head strike.
Ho Joy stalling in the clinch but Salieri improves position.
Salieri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salieri pushes Ho Joy back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salieri misses with the head strike.
Salieri blocking some punches.
#T2#
Salieri misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Joy is trying to push Salieri away but Salieri has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Ho Joy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ho Joy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ho Joy wants to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Salieri as Ho Joy tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Salieri fails to land.
Ho Joy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ho Joy looking to slow down the pace here.
Ho Joy tries a body shot but Salieri blocks it.
Ho Joy is looking to break free of the clinch but Salieri has double underhooks.
Salieri misses with a body punch.
Ho Joy wants to stall.
Ho Joy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ho Joy.
Salieri lands with an overhand left.
Salieri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ho Joy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ho Joy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Salieri thuds a left hand into Ho Joy's body.
Salieri lands a head kick. Ho Joy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ho Joy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salieri is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Salieri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ho Joy ducks under a wild hook from Salieri.
Salieri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho Joy throws an off balance right hand
and Salieri counters with a straight right hand.
Salieri throws a shot from downtown. Ho Joy moves away and avoids it.
Salieri misses with a straight right.
Salieri throws a big shot that misses.
Ho Joy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho Joy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho Joy throws a low kick but Salieri moves out of range easily.
Ho Joy punishes Salieri's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Ho Joy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Salieri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Salieri scores with a jab. Ho Joy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Salieri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ho Joy digs a good body shot into Salieri's ribs.
Salieri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ho Joy lands with a nice body punch.
Salieri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Salieri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ho Joy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ho Joy tries to bum rush Salieri with a series of wild strikes but Salieri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ho Joy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salieri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salieri thows a leg kick but Ho Joy checks it
and Ho Joy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ho Joy ducks under a wild hook from Salieri.
Salieri lands with a straight right. Ho Joy didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho Joy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salieri was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho Joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Salieri as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Ho Joy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ho Joy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ho Joy moves out of range as Salieri strikes.
Salieri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ho Joy 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.#CL#
Ho Joy instigates a clinch.
Ho Joy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salieri throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho Joy. #BC#
Ho Joy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salieri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ho Joy slips under a jab from Salieri.
Ho Joy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho Joy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salieri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ho Joy cracks Salieri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ho Joy moves out of range of the body kick.
Ho Joy misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Salieri.
I think Salieri has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Do Ho Joy!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Antonio Salieri!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Do Ho Joy!
Do Ho Joy wins by split decision!
A victorious Do Ho Joy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
CEFC 331
Date: Feb 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Salieri throws a solid leg kick but Anderson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Salieri.
Salieri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson throws a body punch but Salieri moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Salieri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salieri moves away.
Salieri just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Salieri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Salieri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Salieri.
Antonio Salieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Salieri misses with a straight left.
Salieri misses with a leg kick.
Salieri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salieri thows a left - swing and a miss!
A clash of legs there as Salieri blocks the low kick.
Salieri misses with a wild body shot.
Salieri scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Salieri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Salieri saw that one coming.
Anderson walks into a straight right hand from Salieri.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Salieri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Salieri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anderson.
Salieri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Salieri misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Salieri misses.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson misses with a leg kick.
Salieri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
Anderson is looking to wear down Salieri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Salieri misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Salieri is just out of range.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Salieri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Salieri catches Anderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Anderson takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salieri. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salieri lands a nice looking body shot.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salieri.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Salieri throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Salieri moved out of range nicely.
Salieri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Salieri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson checks a leg kick nicely.
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salieri.
Anderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salieri is trying to counter with his kicks.
Salieri throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salieri feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
Salieri scores with a leg kick.
Anderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Antonio Salieri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salieri.#T3#
Good exchange - Salieri coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salieri. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salieri stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Salieri fails to land with a series of punches.
Salieri throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson cracks the inside of Salieri's front leg.
Anderson scores with a leg kick.
Salieri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Salieri tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Salieri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson checks a low kick from Salieri.
Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Salieri's belly button to the back.
Salieri throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anderson's head.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salieri moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Salieri throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily. #T4#
A combination from Salieri does no damage.
Salieri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Salieri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Salieri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Salieri's shoulder, as Salieri tries to avoid the shot.
Salieri lands a head shot.
Salieri misses with a hook.
Anderson lands with a good body shot.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Salieri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Salieri.
Salieri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
And Salieri responds with a good body kick, but Anderson manages to step out the way in time.
A jab from Anderson does it's job there.
Salieri tries to land a leg kick but Anderson saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Salieri misses #TD#
and Anderson counters with a single leg into guard. Salieri didn't expect that.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri 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.
#R2#
Good shot there by Salieri.
Salieri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Salieri lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson throws a hook but Salieri avoids it easily.
Salieri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salieri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Anderson is leaning against Salieri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Salieri avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salieri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salieri.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Salieri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salieri takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salieri.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Salieri has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Anderson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Salieri can turn it around.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Salieri displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anderson up against the cage.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Salieri throws an elbow that misses.
Salieri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sparky Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Salieri tries to land a knee to the head but Anderson blocks with his arms.
Salieri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salieri working aggressively here.
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Salieri misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Anderson. #T2#
Salieri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Salieri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Salieri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Anderson drags the fight down to the ground.
Salieri scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Salieri throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Salieri scoring with some ground and pound.
Salieri trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Anderson working for a triangle but Salieri defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Anderson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T3#
Salieri postures up and lands a big shot to Anderson's brow. #SUB#
Anderson has his foot on Salieri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salieri works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson is trying to keep Salieri in close.
Anderson 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.
Salieri is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Salieri has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anderson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Anderson 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.
Anderson wants to control but Salieri is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Salieri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salieri.
Salieri landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salieri is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Salieri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
Salieri makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Salieri postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Salieri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Salieri throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Salieri lands a lovely overhand right.
Salieri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Salieri takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Antonio Salieri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson dives in and grabs Salieri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salieri pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Anderson tries to score with a low kick but Salieri moves his leg out of the way.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salieri.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salieri takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Salieri misses with a low kick.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri throws a chopping leg kick but Anderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Salieri misses the shot to the body.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salieri at a distance.
Salieri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Salieri's head.
Salieri cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson misses with the combination.
Salieri flicks out a counter leg kick but Anderson steps away.#T1#
Anderson defending well as Salieri loads up on a big left hand.
Salieri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Salieri lands a jab.
Salieri slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Salieri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Salieri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Salieri.
Salieri throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salieri.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Salieri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Salieri.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Salieri avoids it well and moves away.
Salieri jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
Anderson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Salieri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Salieri.
Salieri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salieri throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Anderson thuds a left hand into Salieri's body.
Salieri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but Salieri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
Salieri throws an off balance right hand
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Salieri misses the jab.
Anderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Salieri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salieri.
Anderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Salieri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Salieri moved away.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Salieri down.
Salieri looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Salieri moves out of range as Anderson strikes.#T3#
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Salieri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salieri manages to avoid it.
Anderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Salieri is out of range and Anderson settles back down.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salieri tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salieri to the ground. Salieri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Salieri.
Anderson moves out of range as Salieri strikes.
Salieri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salieri lands a nice looking body shot.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salieri only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Salieri scores with the left hand. Anderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Salieri slips the punch.
A slow jab from Salieri misses its intended target. #T4#
Salieri misses with a straight right.
Salieri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Salieri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Salieri off the cage and back into range.
Salieri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
Anderson cracks Salieri with an open hand slap.
Salieri misses with an uppercut.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salieri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Salieri.
Anderson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Salieri tried to score with a low kick but Anderson checks it.
Salieri throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a thumping low kick.
Salieri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salieri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Salieri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Salieri.
I think Salieri has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Antonio Salieri!
Antonio Salieri thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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ABW 192 Verygood - Murhaa
Date: Jan 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Salieri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bathory is fending him off so far but Salieri persists. Nope, Bathory circles away and we're back to standing.
Bathory slips a jab from Salieri.
Bathory feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Salieris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Salieri throws the kick towards the body but Bathory avoids it.
Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salieri.
Salieri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bathory connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Salieri momentarily.
Bathory catches Salieri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bathory throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Salieri misses.
Bathory walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Salieri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Salieri throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot.
Salieri lands with a right hand.
Salieri throws a leg kick
and Bathory counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Salieri with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salieri missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Salieri. That did some damage!
Salieri misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming.
Bathory looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bathory walks into a jab.
Salieri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bathory checks it well.
Bathory wants to land a leg kick but Salieri is out of range. #T1#
Bathory throws a front kick aimed at Salieri's knee but Salieri avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bathory, as that shot connected.
Salieri shoots for a takedown but Bathory saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salieri was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory.
Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salieri.
Bathory misses the shot to the body.
Bathory misses with a hook. Salieri ducked under it nicely.
Salieri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory.
Bathory on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bathory lands a nice looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bathory lands with a good body shot.
Salieri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Salieri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bathory under the eye.
Salieri just misses with a punch to the body.
Salieri throws a leg kick which misses Bathory's front leg but catches the back leg as Bathory tries to avoid it.
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!
Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bathory checks a leg kick.
Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Salieri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Bathory throws a series of punches but Salieri avoids them all with ease.
Arzlan Bathory is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salieri misses with a straight right.
Salieri misses with a straight left.
A jab from Bathory misses.
Bathory throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Salieri looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Salieri lands a front kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Salieri.
Bathory changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bathory throws out a leg kick but Salieri moves out of range and Bathory only half commits.
Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salieri was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory.
Salieri fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bathory just manages to avoid it.
Salieri lands with a slapping head kick.
Salieri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salieri throws a nice looking combination but Bathory bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bathory looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A bone on bone clash there as Bathory blocks the leg kick.
Bathory throws a wild body kick that Salieri sees coming a mile off.
Bathory is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Salieri rather than just go for the knockout.
A clash of legs there as Salieri blocks the low kick.#TD#
Salieri closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Salieri lands in his opponent's guard.
Salieri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Salieri postures up in Bathory's guard and throws a big left but Bathory blocks it.
Bathory preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Salieri throws an elbow that misses. Bathory uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Salieri's guard. Nice move by Bathory!#REVB#
Salieri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bathory is one step ahead there.
Salieri managing to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bathory 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.
Salieri seems keen to control Bathory's posture.
Salieri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bathory manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Salieri wants to control from the top but Bathory keeps moving.
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 Antonio Salieri will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Bathory.
Bathory throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bathory misses with a wild body shot.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Salieri.
Bathory lands with an overhand left.
Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Salieri as he checks the leg kick.
Bathory cracks Salieri with an open hand slap.#TD#
Salieri shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bathory manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bathory looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Salieri puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bathory gets back to full guard.
Salieri trying to control the position from guard on top but Bathory is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salieri with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Salieri postures up in Bathory's guard and throws a big left but Bathory blocks it.
Salieri postures up and lands a big shot to Bathory's brow.
Salieri with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Salieri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Salieri throws an elbow that misses. Bathory uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Salieri's guard. Nice move by Bathory!#REVB#
Salieri has his hands on Bathory's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Bathory looking to pass the guard.
Salieri pulls Bathory in to control the position.
Bathory controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Salieri looking to control.
Salieri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bathory manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Salieri throws an elbow that misses. Bathory uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Salieri's guard. Nice move by Bathory!#REVB##T3#
Bathory won't allow Salieri to sweep him here.
Bathory controls from within his opponent's guard.
Salieri managing to control the position.
Salieri continues to stall.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salieri is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Salieri trying to control but Bathory is working from the bottom.
Salieri looking to sit in guard and control but Bathory gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salieri wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bathory is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Salieri checks a leg kick.
Bathory has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bathory there as he acknowledges the shot.
Salieri tries to move into range but Bathory moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bathory. Salieri shrugs it off though.
Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salieri.
Salieri sizes up Bathory with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bathory misses with an uppercut.
Salieri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory blocks a jab.
Bathory lands with a straight right. Salieri didn't see that one coming.
Salieri with a nice cross.
A head kick by Salieri misses
letting Bathory counter with a right hand.
Bathory throws a hook but Salieri avoids it easily.
Salieri moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salieri moves away.
Bathory stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bathory wants it to stay on the feet.
Salieri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bathory swings for the body but Salieri moves out of range.
Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Salieri avoids it.#T1#
Salieri looks for the body kick but Bathory saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Bathory misses.
Salieri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bathory. That did some damage!
Bathory connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Salieri.
Salieri throws out a powerful jab.
Bathory darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bathory.
Bathory slips a jab from Salieri.
Bathory throws out a counter right but Salieri avoids it with no problem.
Salieri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bathory circles away.
Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salieri.
Salieri dives in for a single leg takedown but Bathory sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Salieri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bathory blocks a leg kick.
Salieri tries to land a leg kick but Bathory saw it coming and moves away.
Salieri is looking to score with low kicks.
Bathory blocks a head kick by Salieri.
Salieri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Salieri shoots in for a double leg but Bathory sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bathory lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Bathory blocks the low kick.
Bathory misses with a lunging right hand
letting Salieri counter with a right hand.
Salieri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory.
Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bathory connects with a looping right hand.
Bathory takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bathory.
No joy there for Salieri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salieri manages to avoid it.
Bathory pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Salieri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bathory misses the shot to the body.
Salieri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bathory.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salieri.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Salieri throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salieri misses with a right hand
and Bathory counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salieri thinking.
Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Salieri ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Salieri looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely.
Salieri takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salieri.
Salieri just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salieri was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory.
The crowd cheers as Bathory lands an impressive looking overhand right. Salieri doesn't seem phased though.
Bathory throws a push kick but Salieri slaps the foot to one side.
Good work by Salieri as he checks the leg kick.
Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Salieri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bathory follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Bathory misses.
Salieri shoots for a double leg takedown but Bathory sprawls well. He's pushed Salieri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bathory looks to land a body kick but Salieri moved away.#TD#
Salieri drives through with a takedown into Bathory's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Salieri 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.
Salieri distracts Bathory with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salieri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Salieri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bathory is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Salieri forces his way into half guard.
Bathory avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salieri.
Bathory wants to control but Salieri is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bathory regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Salieri.
Salieri throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arzlan Bathory.
I think Bathory has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Arzlan Bathory!
During a confident post fight interview, Arzlan Bathory thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EFC Matusov vs Loogie
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Salieri misses.
Salieri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
Salieri misses with a looping right.#TD#
Salieri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Salieri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ES2#
White pushes Salieri off and gets back to his feet.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salieri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Salieri lands a nice leg kick that just misses White's sensitive parts.
White scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salieri looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
White lands with an overhand left.
Antonio Salieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salieri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
Salieri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but White is out of range.
White tries a quick counter leg kick but Salieri is wise to it.#T1#
Salieri takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salieri moves away.
A low kick from White is predictable there
and Salieri counters with a left to the body.
Salieri misses with a looping left.
White gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Salieri tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White cracks the inside of Salieri's front leg.
Salieri closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Salieri pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Salieri blocks a leg kick.
Salieri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Salieri misses with a looping left.
White misses the jab.
Salieri checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as White checks a leg kick.
Salieri moves out of range of the leg kick from White.
We've been told by Salieri's head coaches at Mello MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Salieri throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Salieri closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming White to the mat! White manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salieri throwing strikes but missing.
Salieri content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Salieri postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
Salieri trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Salieri is controlling him.
Salieri wants to control from the top but White keeps moving. #T3#
Salieri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salieri throws a big right hand that misses.
Salieri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Salieri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Salieri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Salieri postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
Salieri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salieri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salieri.#T4#
Salieri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
White buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
White thows a leg kick but Salieri checks it
and Salieri counters with a nice body shot.
White takes one to the chin there.
White takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Salieri.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salieri is looking for a counter combo.
Salieri slips a straight right by White.
White lands with a hook. Salieri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Freddy White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Salieri.
White slips a straight right by Salieri.
Salieri tries to work over White's front leg with a kick but White checks it.
White thuds his right hand into Salieri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Salieri avoids the body shot from White.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Salieri misses with a takedown attempt - White sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Salieri shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Salieri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Salieri lands with a punch from half guard.
Salieri throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
White avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salieri.
Salieri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
White avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salieri.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Salieri lands a nice short elbow.
Salieri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Salieri 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.
Salieri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Salieri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salieri.
Salieri landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Antonio Salieri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salieri wants to pass the guard but White is defending well.
Salieri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Salieri trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
Salieri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though.
White is looking to escape.
Salieri thows a huge punch but White dodges it nicely.
Salieri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Salieri throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
Salieri throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
Salieri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Salieri working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
White avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salieri.
Salieri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Salieri thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head.
Salieri wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salieri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Salieri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Salieri with a hook.
White scores with a three punch combo!
Salieri throws a hook but White blocks it.
White misses with a straight right.
Salieri throws a leg kick which misses White's front leg but catches the back leg as White tries to avoid it.
Salieri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck White on the side of the head. #T4#
White darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Salieri dodges the punch combination from White.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salieri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White.
Salieri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Salieri.
Salieri needs to keep his hands up - White had a free shot at his head there.
Salieri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White misses with a head kick.
Salieri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
White is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Salieri connects with a crisp jab.
Salieri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Salieri tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salieri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Salieri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
White is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Salieri looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Salieri takes one to the chin there.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Salieri moves out of range easily.
Freddy White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salieri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Salieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Salieri misses with a lunging right hand
and White counters with a slapping leg kick.
White checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
White throws out a counter right but Salieri avoids it with no problem.
White is looking to score with low kicks.
Salieri misses with a looping left.
Salieri with a jab.
Salieri scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White moves out of range of the leg kick from Salieri.
Salieri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
White throws a lazy head kick
and Salieri makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. White really felt that one!
Salieri scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salieri throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Salieri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
White throws a counter combo.
Antonio Salieri is winning the standup battle so far.
Salieri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Salieri throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
White throws the left hand but Salieri avoids the punch easily.
Salieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salieri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
White throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Salieri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White misses the shot to the body.
White throws a low kick but Salieri avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Salieri.
Salieri looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
Salieri throws a combination. White tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2#
Salieri misses with a body shot.
White throws a hook but Salieri avoids it easily.
Salieri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White connects with a crisp jab.
White is looking to score with low kicks.
Salieri misses the jab.
Salieri misses with a hook.
Freddy White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salieri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.#TD#
Salieri drives through with a takedown into guard.
White is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Salieri chips away with some ground and pound.
White keeping moving, preventing Salieri from controlling successfully.
White is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salieri working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of White's head.
Salieri throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
White wriggles free and stands up.
White fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Salieri is out of range.
Antonio Salieri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Salieri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Salieri misses with a low kick.
Salieri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from White on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and White duly obliges.
Salieri throws a combination that misses
and White counters with a leg kick.
White lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
White takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Salieri with a nice cross.
Salieri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Salieri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Salieri connects with a single shot there.
White 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Salieri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salieri has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Salieri!
A victorious Antonio Salieri thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Freddy White was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the drawing board '.
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Event:
EFC Matusov vs Stanky
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Salieri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Smith has been cut.
Salieri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Salieri was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
We've been told by Salieri's head coaches at Mello MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Salieri shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
Salieri in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Salieri takes a little break here. Smith wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Salieri misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Salieri in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Salieri working the head with strikes.
Smith managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Salieri.
Salieri is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salieri tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Salieri in side control lands a decent elbow.
Salieri misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Salieri lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Salieri tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well. #T3#
Salieri wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Salieri working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
Salieri throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
Salieri takes a little break here. Smith wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salieri is trying to ground and pound but Smith uses the momentary lack of control by Salieri to regain half guard.
Salieri throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salieri tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Smith's cut.
That's time! Salieri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Salieri closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith quickly recovers to half guard.
Salieri trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Salieri thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Salieri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Salieri seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Salieri 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.
Smith is staying active underneath Salieri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Salieri throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely. #T1#
Smith is not content to let Salieri control the position.
Salieri stalling.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Salieri is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salieri misses the jab.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salieri.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith tries to clinch up but Salieri circles away and keeps his distance.
And Salieri counters with a quick kick to the body but Smith blocks it.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Salieri ducks down to avoid it. #T3##TD#
Salieri throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Salieri finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Salieri's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Salieri postures up.
Salieri is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Salieri stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Salieri works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salieri lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Smith moves into full guard.
Salieri is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Salieri wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salieri makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Salieri connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Salieri counter with a right hand.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Salieri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Salieri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Salieri. That snapped Smith's head back.
#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Salieri finish him?
Salieri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Salieri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salieri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Salieri measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Smith! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Antonio Salieri!
A relieved looking Antonio Salieri thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
EFC Dheeb vs Stanky
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
White throws a leg kick but Salieri moved away.
Freddy White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salieri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Salieri slips a jab from White.
White throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Salieri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salieri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
White looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Salieri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Salieri to score with a decent uppercut.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salieri moves away.
White fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Salieri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
White dodges the punch combination from Salieri.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Salieri lands with a hook. White tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Salieri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salieri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White throws a nice inside leg kick.
Salieri falls off balance throwing a combination
and White counters with a nice body shot.
White throws a head kick but Salieri moves out of range.
White misses with a leg kick
and Salieri counters with an inside leg kick.
Freddy White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
White throws a hook but Salieri blocks it.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Salieri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White misses with a straight right.
Salieri misses with the combination.
We've been told by Salieri's head coaches at Mello MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Salieri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
White blocks the body kick.
White looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
White misses with an uppercut.
White jabs Salieri right on the nose. Salieri blinks but takes it well.
Salieri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Salieri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for White.
White throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Salieri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to White's calf.
White misses with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Salieri misses
and White counters with a good low kick that Salieri was not able to check.
White lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Salieri throws out a powerful jab.
White takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Salieri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
White throws a nice outside leg kick.
Salieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Salieri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salieri misses the jab.
White only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Salieri lands a really nice looking cross but White seems unphased.
White delivers a nice body kick.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch lands to the side of White 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Salieri changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. White tries to avoid it but Salieri manages to keep hold of a leg and drag White to the ground. White escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salieri throws a leg kick that is checked
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salieri wants to land a leg kick but White is out of range.
Despite the aggression on White's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Salieri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
White looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Salieri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy White dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Salieri throws a jab when White was well out of range.
White throws a leg kick that is checked
and Salieri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White leaves Salieri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
White lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Salieri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by White misses
and Salieri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
White throws a looping overhand right but Salieri ducks down to avoid it.
Salieri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Salieri drives through with a takedown into guard.
Salieri sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Salieri stops White from standing up. #T1#
Salieri postures up and lands a big shot to White's brow.
Salieri stays in close to White's body and controls the position.
Salieri makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Salieri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
White keeping moving, preventing Salieri from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
White is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Salieri dives into side control.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salieri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
White dodges the ground and pound from Salieri.
Salieri postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
White is pushing Salieri's head away, looking to escape. Salieri manages to hold on to the position though.
Salieri working the ground and pound but White is defending the strikes.
Salieri fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Salieri cracks White with an elbow. That is naaassty.
White taking a bit of punishment here - Salieri scoring with strikes. #T3#
Salieri trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
Salieri misses with the ground and pound.
Salieri works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Salieri wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
Salieri is working White over with some ground and pound from side control.
Salieri postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Salieri prevents White from escaping the position.#T4#
Salieri fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Salieri looking to punish the body of his opponent here but White is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
Salieri is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
White avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Salieri.
Salieri working the ground and pound but White is defending the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salieri postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Salieri prevents White from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salieri.
Antonio Salieri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White is looking to chop away at Salieri's legs.
Salieri swings widly with a right hand
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Salieri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
White has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from White there as he acknowledges the shot.
Salieri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Salieri misses with a hook
and White counters with a left and a right that stings Salieri.
White throws a poor cross that misses
and Salieri counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Salieri scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Salieri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Salieri throws a hook but White avoids it easily.
Salieri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Salieri moves out of range as White strikes.
Salieri closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.
White defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salieri.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Salieri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salieri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Salieri tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salieri.
White throws a fast counter high kick but Salieri manages to duck under it in time.
Salieri shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Salieri.
White connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salieri slips a straight right by White.
It looked like Salieri was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from White, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from White. #T3#
Salieri thuds a left hand into White's body.
Salieri shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense.
Salieri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salieri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White wants to slow Salieri down by chopping away at his legs.
Salieri blocks a head kick by White.
It looked like Salieri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salieri throws a low kick but White moves out of range easily.
Salieri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Salieri throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from White. #T4#
White stuns Salieri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
White with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Salieri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
White misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White scores with a nice body kick.
Salieri throws a jab when White was well out of range.
White was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Freddy White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Salieri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
White feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Salieri's calf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think White has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy White!
A very excited looking Freddy White made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EFC Ladd vs Anderson
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Coach lets loose with a powerful body kick. Salieri will feel that in the morning.
Coach misses with a body shot.
Coach lands with a cross.
Coach misses the shot to the body.
Coach doesn't manage to clinch there - Salieri circles away.
Coach connects with a crisp jab.
Coach lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Coach throws a hook to the side of Salieri's head but Salieri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coach closes the distance but Salieri moves to the side
and Salieri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coach tries a head kick but it misses.
Coach moves out of range as Salieri throws a body kick.
Coach cracks Salieri with a good jab.
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!
Some wild striking there from Coach.
Coach blocks a jab.#T1#
Salieri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salieri throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coach! But no joy.
Coach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salieri.
Salieri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salieri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coach.
We've been told by Salieri's head coaches at Mello MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salieri. Coach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coach is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Salieri.
Coach connects with a good right hand that stumbles Salieri. Salieri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Coach moves out of range of the leg kick from Salieri.
Coach misses with a hook. Salieri ducked under it nicely.
Coach swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Salieri counters with a slapping leg kick.
Salieri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coach.
As Coach looks to move away, Salieri throws a big counter combo but Coach just gets out of the way.
Salieri dodges the punch combination from Coach.
A jab lands there for Coach.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coach misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Salieri shoots in and bounces Coach off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Coach preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coach looking for a sweep. Not yet Coach, not yet.
Salieri trying to control the position from guard on top but Coach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salieri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Salieri throwing strikes but missing.
Salieri makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Salieri's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Salieri throws a big right hand that misses.
Salieri trying to control but Coach is working from the bottom.
Salieri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Salieri finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
A punch combination from Salieri misses.
Coach looks to land a combination but Salieri avoids it well.
Coach with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Salieri!
Coach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salieri.
Salieri appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Coach jabs Salieri right on the nose. Salieri blinks but takes it well.
Salieri slips under a jab from Coach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coach swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Salieri.
Head Coach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coach lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Salieri.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Coach enables Salieri to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Coach manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Coach has momentary wrist control but Salieri slips an elbow through the middle.
Salieri is looking to work some ground and pound but Coach has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Head Coach will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Coach connects with a single shot there.
Coach throws a hook to the side of Salieri's head but Salieri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salieri swings for the body but Coach moves out of range.
Salieri misses with a takedown attempt - Coach sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Coach misses with a looping left.
Salieri throwing a counter right hand but Coach manages to avoid it.
Coach rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salieri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coach slips a jab and a cross from Salieri.
Coach throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Salieri counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Salieri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salieri makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Salieri's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Coach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Salieri connects with a couple of short punches.
Coach keeping moving, preventing Salieri from controlling successfully.
Salieri postures up and lands a big shot to Coach's brow.
Salieri content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Antonio Salieri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Salieri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salieri postures up in Coach's guard and throws a big left but Coach blocks it.
Salieri is looking to work some ground and pound but Coach has wrist control.
Coach is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Coach preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A left lands for Coach.
Coach fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Salieri staying out of range there.
Coach blocks a leg kick.
Coach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salieri seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice uppercut there from Coach.#T3#
Coach lands an overhand right.
Salieri shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coach as he jumps to the side.
Coach connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Coach moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Salieri wants to clinch up but Coach keeps it at a distance.
Coach throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Salieri.
Salieri appears to be looking for a big counter.
Salieri connects with a body shot.
Coach smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Coach misses.
Coach cracks Salieri with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Coach throws a lazy uppercut
and Salieri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coach throws a hook but Salieri blocks it.
Salieri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coach finds it's way round the side to connect with Salieri's head.
Coach throws a right hand that misses
and Salieri counters with a stiff right hand.
Salieri slips a straight right by Coach.
Coach wants to clinch.
Salieri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coach.
It looked like Salieri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coach connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Coach clinches up with Salieri and pushes him back against the cage.
Coach struggles to land a body shot inside as Salieri controls his hands.
Coach is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salieri is defending well for now.
Coach lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Head Coach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Coach closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Salieri tries to land knees in the clinch but Coach avoids the damage to the body.
Salieri avoids the elbow strike from Coach, against the cage.
Coach lands an elbow that stopped Salieri in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Coach just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salieri's brow.
Salieri drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coach pulls his leg out and moves away.
Coach lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Coach. Salieri shrugs it off though.
Coach slips a jab and a cross from Salieri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri moves out of range as Coach throws a body kick.
Salieri lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Coach scores with a jab. Salieri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Head Coach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salieri slips a jab from Coach.
Antonio Salieri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Coach connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Salieri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Coach sprawls well. Coach wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salieri gets slowly back to his feet.
A cross from Salieri lands.
Coach throws a looping overhand right but Salieri ducks down to avoid it.
Coach takes one to the side of the head.
Coach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coach connects with a good right hand that stumbles Salieri. Salieri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Salieri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Salieri misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
Coach swings for the body but Salieri moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Coach. That snapped Salieri's head back.
Coach misses with an uppercut.
Salieri is looking to counter with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coach throws a sloppy head kick and Salieri moves out of range easily.
Salieri tries to close the distance and clinch but Coach swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salieri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coach circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Salieri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coach lands with a nice body punch.
Coach misses with a right hand
and Salieri counters with a series of strikes. Coach will be more careful next time no doubt.
Coach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coach connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Salieri's hands.
Salieri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Salieri throws a leg kick but Coach sees it coming and moves out of range.
Salieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coach slips a straight right by Salieri.
Coach scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Head Coach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Salieri shoots for a double leg takedown but Coach sprawls well. He's pushed Salieri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Coach lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Coach clinches up against the cage.
Salieri stalling.
Coach works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coach throws an elbow that misses.
Coach lands with a light punch inside.
Salieri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coach misses with an elbow over the top.
Coach tries to throw a body punch but Salieri avoids it by throwing Coach back against the cage.
Salieri wants a takedown.
Coach creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Salieri's defenses.
Salieri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coach has him pressed against the cage.
Coach prevents a body shot from Salieri.
Coach lands an elbow that stopped Salieri in his tracks for a moment.
Salieri lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Coach.
Antonio Salieri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Coach lands with a left to the 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!
A short right from Coach.
Head Coach seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Coach scores with a shot to the side of Salieri's head.
Coach working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Salieri takes an elbow to the temple.
Salieri trying to stall but Coach improves his position.
Salieri is looking to take this one to the mat.
Coach trying to land knees to the body.
Coach lands a nice elbow. #ROC2#
Salieri is rocked!
Coach prevents a body shot from Salieri.
Coach lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Salieri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coach lands an elbow just above Salieri 's eye.
Salieri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salieri is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Salieri is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Salieri seems to have got his legs back now.
Salieri can't find room to land a body shot as Coach controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Head Coach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Coach 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Head Coach!
Head Coach tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
EFC Bang vs DeSilva
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Salieri slips a jab from Coach.
Salieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coach with the counter takedown but Salieri avoids it easily.
Salieri misses with a lunging right hand
and Coach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salieri shoots in for a takedown but Coach shows good takedown defense.
Salieri lands a glancing blow to the side of Coach's head.
Salieri takes a swing at Coach's ribcage but misses.
Coach swats away the attempt to clinch by Salieri.
Head Coach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salieri misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Coach misses.
A swing and a miss from Salieri.
Salieri defending well as Coach loads up on a big left hand.
Salieri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coach swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salieri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salieri.
Salieri throws a front kick aimed at Coach's knee but Coach avoids it well.
Coach throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Salieri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coach's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coach takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Salieri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coach is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Salieri scores with a four punch combination!
Salieri misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coach! But no joy.
Coach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salieri misses with a hook.
Salieri stuns Coach with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Head Coach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coach throws a hook to the side of Salieri's head but Salieri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick by Salieri misses
and Coach makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've been told by Salieri's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Coach throws a looping overhand right but Salieri ducks down to avoid it.
Coach throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salieri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salieri lands with a right hand.
Coach throws a leg kick
and Salieri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coach looks to land a right hand but Salieri moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Salieri, as that shot connected.
Salieri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Coach looks to land a right hand but Salieri moved out of range.
Coach misses with a straight right.
Salieri tries a head kick but it misses.
Coach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salieri manages to avoid it.
That kick from Salieri tenderised Coach's leg. Coach is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Salieri lands with a right hand.
Coach 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.
Salieri is looking to score with low kicks.
Salieri lands with a nice combination. Coach backs away looking to recover.
Coach throws a head kick that misses.
Coach lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Salieri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Salieri throws a jab but it's blocked by Coach.
Coach tries to counter with a clinch but Salieri shakes him off and moves away.
Salieri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Coach throws a hook to the side of Salieri's head but Salieri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Coach darts in and clinches Salieri up against the cage.
Salieri tries to circle away but Coach has him pinned against the cage.
Coach throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Salieri.
Coach lands an elbow inside that Salieri shrugs off.
Coach blocks an elbow strike.
Coach lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Salieri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Coach throws an elbow but misses.
Salieri taking a breather. #T3#
Coach tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coach creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Salieri's defenses.
Coach struggles to land a body shot inside as Salieri controls his hands.
Salieri struggles to land a body shot inside as Coach controls his hands.
Coach blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Salieri trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Coach fails to land.
Coach avoiding damage as Salieri throws knees to the body.
Salieri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Coach is keeping busy.
Salieri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Salieri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salieri misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters up against the cage, Coach throws an elbow but misses.
Salieri scores with a knee to the head.
Salieri goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coach prevents it.
Salieri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Coach is keeping busy.
Salieri trying to land knees to the body.
#T4#
Coach lands a nice shot to the body.
Salieri lands with a right to the head.
Salieri landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Salieri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coach is defending well for now.
Coach missing with knees to the body.
Coach lands a hook that snaps the head of Salieri backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coach throws a head punch that misses.
Salieri takes an elbow to the forehead.
Salieri tries to land a knee to the head but Coach blocks with his arms.
Coach keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Salieri's efforts to push away.
Salieri is looking to control Coach's arms but Coach gets an underhook and turns him. Now Salieri has his back to the cage.
Salieri lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salieri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salieri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coach's elbow. #BC#
Salieri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salieri throws out a loose jab but Coach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salieri cracks Coach with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri 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#
Coach lands a slapping body shot.
Coach is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Coach scores with a punch to the head.
Salieri loads up on a big right hand but Coach slips the punch.
Coach scores with a spinning back kick!
Coach uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Salieri has time to react.
Coach throws a nice looking combination but Salieri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coach jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Salieri.
Salieri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coach throws a hook but Salieri blocks it.
Salieri is looking for a counter combo.
Salieri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Coach's waist but Coach gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salieri off to one side.
Salieri sets himself, and Coach steps forward looking for the clinch! Salieri avoids it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salieri throws a right hand that Coach ducks under and follows up with a left that Coach also avoids with ease.
Coach throws a big shot that misses.
Coach throws a shot from downtown. Salieri moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Salieri. That's going to slow Coach down.
Coach throws a hook to the side of Salieri's head but Salieri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coach throws a hook to the side of Salieri's head but Salieri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coach throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Salieri slips a straight right by Coach.#T1#
Good exchange - Coach coming out on top.
Salieri misses with a straight right.
Coach tries to counter with a clinch but Salieri shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Coach moves into the clinch.
Coach lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Salieri.
Coach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Salieri breaks the clinch.
Coach cracks Salieri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Coach throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coach dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coach misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Salieri misses.
Coach scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good work by Coach as he checks the leg kick.
Salieri misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coach lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Salieri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Coach's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Coach moves out of range of the leg kick from Salieri.#T2#
Salieri misses with a straight left.
Salieri takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good exchange - Salieri coming out on top.
Salieri throws a leg kick but Coach moved away.#CL2#
Coach has Salieri up against the cage in a clinch.
Salieri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coach is defending well for now.
Coach blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Salieri takes a shot to the head.
Head Coach seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Coach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coach.
Coach connects with a knee to the head.
Salieri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Salieri is trying to break free.#TD#
Salieri turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Salieri misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Coach tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Salieri scores with a couple of short elbows.
Salieri trying to control the action but Coach is working from the bottom.
Salieri controls the position.
Coach defending against the ground and pound.
Coach regains half guard, as Salieri was trying to land strikes.
Coach tries to roll over but Salieri keeps him under control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salieri slows the pace down in half guard.
Salieri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Salieri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Salieri with the ground and pound but Coach uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Head Coach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Salieri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coach scores with a three punch combo!
Coach displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salieri.
Coach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coach ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Coach misses.
Salieri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab by Salieri.
Coach lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#
Salieri is rocked!
Salieri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oh Salieri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salieri throws a leg kick that misses.
Salieri seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from Coach misses. #KD2#
Coach bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Salieri! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coach trying to stand up but can't free himself from Salieri's guard.#T1#
Salieri 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#
Salieri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Salieri there.
Salieri wants to free his trapped foot but Coach is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Salieri is looking to take a break and control but Coach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salieri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Salieri throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Coach to regain full guard.
Salieri is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Salieri trying to control the position from guard on top but Coach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salieri is fighting to break Coach's control of his arms but Coach is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Salieri not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Salieri trying to control but Coach is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Coach scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Head Coach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Coach catches Salieri right on the button with a cross.
Salieri throws out a loose jab but Coach uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Coach lands an impressive looking overhand right. Salieri doesn't seem phased though.
Salieri lands a glancing blow to the side of Coach's head.
Coach misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Salieri scores with a nice head shot.
Salieri throws a sloppy head kick and Coach moves out of range easily.
Coach is looking to land body kicks.
Salieri misses with a few strikes there.
Salieri shoots for a takedown but Coach saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Despite the aggression on Coach's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#KD2#
Coach drops Salieri with a left and a right! Oh, Salieri is hurt - Coach dives into side control looking to finish!
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salieri tries to buck Coach off but Coach is having none of it.
Coach controlling the position.
Coach advances to mount.
Salieri is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Head Coach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coach has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Head Coach!
Head Coach was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
DARE 71
Date: Oct 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
Wilson throws a looping overhand right but Salieri ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
Salieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Wilson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Salieri on his heels. He'll look to pass Salieri's guard now, I'm sure.
Wilson postures up in Salieri's guard and throws a big left but Salieri blocks it.
Salieri wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Wilson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Salieri manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wilson has Salieri in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salieri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salieri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Salieri controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB#
Wilson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Salieri working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Wilson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wilson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.
Salieri has momentary wrist control but Wilson slips an elbow through the middle.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salieri trying to control the position here.
Salieri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Salieri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson postures up and lands a big shot to Salieri's brow. #SUB#
Wilson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Salieri is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wilson, into his guard. #REVB#
Salieri keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wilson's head.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Salieri from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Wilson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Salieri controls from within his opponent's guard.
Salieri trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Salieri 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salieri is in close to Wilson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Wilson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Salieri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet. #SUB#
Wilson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilson being controlled here, momentarily.
Wilson looking to control.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Wilson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salieri is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Salieri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Salieri's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Wilson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salieri defends well.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Salieri from controlling successfully.
Salieri slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salieri landing some decent shots from guard.
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 Solomon Wilson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Salieri throws a low kick but Wilson avoids it.
Wilson slips a straight right by Salieri.
Salieri takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Wilson gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Salieri throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Salieri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilson.
Salieri throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Salieri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wilson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wilson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salieri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salieri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilson throws the left hand but Salieri avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Wilson gets a clinch.
Wilson misses with an elbow over the top.
Wilson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Salieri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilson's elbow.
Salieri slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
A jab from Wilson does it's job there.
Salieri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Salieri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Salieri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wilson won't allow Salieri to sweep him here.
Salieri is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salieri is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Salieri from controlling successfully.
Salieri working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wilson's head.#T2#
Salieri wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Wilson is trying to control the position but Salieri postures up. #SUB#
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salieri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salieri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Wilson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Salieri has picked Wilson up and slammed him! Wilson can't keep hold of the triangle and Salieri manages to pass to side control!
Wilson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salieri is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wilson is trying to control but can't.
Salieri looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ground and pound from Salieri.
Salieri lands with a punch from half guard. #T3##SUB#
Wilson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salieri pulls his head out easily.
Salieri scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wilson wants to improve his position but Salieri is controlling well.
Salieri works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wilson is trying to control but can't.
Salieri moves into full mount! Wilson won't be happy about that!
Salieri looking to control but Wilson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Salieri lands a big elbow. #T4#
Wilson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Salieri lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wilson is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Salieri looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Salieri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wilson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Salieri lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wilson hang on?
Salieri raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Salieri breaks from Wilson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Salieri.
Wilson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Wilson.
Salieri moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Salieri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilson circles away quickly and effectively.
Salieri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Salieri fakes the leg kick and cracks Wilson in the body.
Nice sprawl there from Wilson as Salieri shoots in.
A head kick misses from Salieri.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Salieri gets caught flat footed, as Wilson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wilson connects with a couple of short punches.
Wilson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wilson works over Salieri with some ground and pound from guard.
Wilson preventing the sweep.
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!
Salieri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Salieri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Wilson is working for a kimura but Salieri is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Wilson lands strikes from half guard.
Salieri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilson is working away from the top position though.
Salieri regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wilson throws an elbow that misses. Salieri uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilson's guard. Nice move by Salieri!#REVB#
Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Salieri passes into half guard.
Salieri perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Salieri stalling away here and it's allowed Wilson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Salieri's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Salieri wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Wilson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Salieri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Salieri postures up.
Salieri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Salieri trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Wilson has momentary wrist control but Salieri slips an elbow through the middle.
Wilson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Salieri passes Wilson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Salieri is nestled in close to Wilson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Salieri working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salieri trying to control the pace.
Wilson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4##SUB#
Salieri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Salieri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salieri has managed to get both his arms back between Wilson's legs - danger averted.
Salieri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Salieri connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salieri 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.
Salieri wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Solomon Wilson.
I think Wilson 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Antonio Salieri!
An out of breath Antonio Salieri thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
EFA 84 Vermeulen Vs Murphy
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Salieri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Salieri jabs Cooke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Salieri is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Cooke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Salieri is trying to defend but Cooke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cooke wants to control but Salieri is keeping him busy.
Cooke moves nicely into side control.
Cooke remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke wants to control but Salieri is keeping him busy. #T1#
Salieri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cooke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The strikes coming from Cooke are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cooke working the head with strikes.
Cooke working away.
Cooke trying to control the position but Salieri is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Salieri's face as Cooke controls the position.
Cooke working the head and body with strikes.
Salieri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cooke working the ground and pound. #T2#
Cooke trying to control the position but Salieri is working away.
Salieri prevents Cooke from improving position. #SUB#
Cooke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Salieri knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Salieri is looking to reverse the position.
Cooke trying to control the action but Salieri is working from the bottom. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Salieri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salieri might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cooke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cooke working the ground and pound but Salieri is defending the strikes.
Cooke is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Salieri's shoulder. That is not cool.
Salieri is not content to let Cooke control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Salieri prevents Cooke from improving position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Salieri is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cooke off and has taken his back!
Cooke tries to break free.
Cooke turns into Salieri and is now in his guard.
Cooke wants to control from the top but Salieri keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA inform us that Salieri has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Salieri is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Salieri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cooke counters with a nice leg kick.
Salieri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Cooke takes the fight into the clinch.
Cooke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salieri is defending well for now.#BC#
Cooke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salieri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cookes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Salieri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cooke.
Nice defenses there by Cooke.
Cooke throws a solid leg kick but Salieri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cooke.
Cooke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cooke rushes Salieri and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Salieri manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Salieri gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salieri tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Cooke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cooke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salieri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cooke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salieri can do to turn this around?
Cooke trying to control the position from guard on top but Salieri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samuel Cooke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salieri controlling Cooke's posture.
Cooke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salieri swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cooke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Cooke is trying to get an arm triangle but Salieri is defending well.
Cooke with the ground and pound but Salieri regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Cooke working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Salieri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Salieri working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Salieri pulls Cooke in to control the position.
Cooke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salieri is keeping the position for now.
Cooke wants to control from the top but Salieri keeps moving.
Salieri is pulling down on Cooke's head. It's preventing any offense from Cooke, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cooke throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Salieri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cooke stuns Salieri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cooke throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Salieri counters with a shoot takedown. Cooke fights it but they end up in guard.
Salieri looking to sit in guard and control but Cooke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Salieri keeping full guard, as Cooke tries to pass.
Cooke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cooke passes into half guard.
Cooke uses his free foot to push down on Salieri's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Salieri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Salieri fails to land with a series of punches.
Salieri looks to land a combination but Cooke avoids it well.
Decent striking displayed by Cooke there.
Salieri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salieri throws a right and a left that Cooke avoids nicely.
Cooke scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Salieri throws a looping overhand right but Cooke ducks down to avoid it.
Antonio Salieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salieri lands a lovely overhand right.
Salieri avoids a kick to the body.
Cooke throws a leg kick which misses Salieri's front leg but catches the back leg as Salieri tries to avoid it.
Salieri connects with a leg kick. Cooke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Salieri throws a looping overhand right but Cooke ducks down to avoid it.
Cooke thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salieri throws out the jab.
Cooke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Salieri throws a push kick but Cooke slaps the foot to one side.
Cooke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Salieri sprawls and moves away.
Salieri throws a right and a left that Cooke avoids nicely.
Cooke throws a big counter combination but Salieri scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1##TD#
Cooke drives through with a takedown into Salieri's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Salieri looking to control.
Salieri keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
Salieri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cooke is looking to pass into half guard but Salieri pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Salieri is in guard.#REVB#
Salieri trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Salieri throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Salieri postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Salieri looking to sit in guard and control but Cooke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cooke is stalling in the full guard.
Salieri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cooke trying to control the position from guard on top but Salieri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salieri is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Salieri looking to control.
Cooke wants to pass the guard but Salieri is keeping the position.
Cooke trying to control the position from guard on top but Salieri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Antonio Salieri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cooke looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cooke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Salieri swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cooke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Cooke pushes Salieri up against the cage in a clinch.
Salieri trying to land knees to the body.
I was talking to Cooke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cooke working Salieri over with knees to the body.#BC#
Cooke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salieri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samuel Cooke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salieri.
Salieri on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cooke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salieri.
Salieri misses with a hook. Cooke ducked under it nicely.
Cooke throws a head kick but Salieri moves out of range.
Cooke throws a right hand that Salieri ducks under and follows up with a left that Salieri also avoids with ease.
Salieri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Cooke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cooke has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Cooke!
Our winner, Samuel Cooke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EFA 79 Carsara vs Nuutti
Date: Jun 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Duranto lands a nice shot that snaps Salieri's head back.
Duranto misses with a left hand
and Salieri counters with a nice low kick that buckles Duranto's knee momentarily.
Duranto moves out of range as Salieri strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Duranto.
Salieri throws a big shot that misses.
Salieri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good leg kick by Salieri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Duranto swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Salieri counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salieri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Duranto has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Duranto is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Salieri controlling the action here.
Salieri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duranto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Salieri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Duranto controlling the position for now.
Salieri content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Duranto is looking to improve his position.
Salieri with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Duranto tries to roll over but Salieri keeps him under control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Duranto controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Duranto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Salieri blocks the leg kick.
As Duranto backs off Salieri throws a huge counter combo but Duranto manages to avoid it all.
Salieri is looking to chop away at Duranto's legs.
Duranto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Duranto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salieri throws out a counter right but Duranto avoids it with no problem.
Duranto misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Salieri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Salieri misses with an uppercut.
Roberto Duranto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salieri misses with a looping right.
Salieri throws a jab when Duranto was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duranto. Salieri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salieri shoots in for a takedown but Duranto shows good takedown defense.
Salieri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Duranto misses with a wild body shot.
Salieri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duranto.#T3#
Salieri defending well as Duranto loads up on a big left hand.
Salieri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salieri is looking to chop away at Duranto's legs.
Duranto throws a lazy right hand but Salieri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duranto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Salieri counters with a stiff right hand.
Duranto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Salieri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salieri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salieri closes the distance and clinches up with Duranto, looking for a takedown. Salieri pushes Duranto against the cage but Duranto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roberto Duranto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Salieri.
Salieri connects with a jab.
Salieri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duranto.
Salieri lands a nice shot to the body.
Salieri misses with a few strikes there.
Salieri misses with a hook
and Duranto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duranto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Duranto digs a good body shot into Salieri's ribs.
Salieri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Duranto throws the kick towards the body but Salieri avoids it.
A low kick from Salieri is predictable there
and Duranto counters with a stiff right hand.
Salieri loads up on a big right hand but Duranto slips the punch.
Duranto throws a series of strikes that have Salieri backpedaling.
Salieri digs a good hook to Duranto's body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Salieri!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Salieri.
Duranto throwing a counter right hand but Salieri manages to avoid it.
Antonio Salieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salieri throws out a leg kick but Duranto moves out of range and Salieri only half commits.
Duranto misses with an uppercut.
Salieri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duranto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Salieri lands a head shot.
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 Roberto Duranto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Duranto misses with an uppercut.
Salieri looks to throw the jab but Duranto is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Duranto.
Duranto throws a solid leg kick but Salieri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Duranto.
Salieri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Salieri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Salieri is looking to slow Duranto down with leg kicks.
Salieri throws a body kick that misses
enabling Duranto to counter with a crisp jab.
Salieri misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duranto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salieri.
Salieri misses with a hook
and Duranto counters with a nice leg kick.
Salieri lunges at Duranto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duranto's hand.
Salieri misses with a series of wild punches.
Duranto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Salieri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duranto.
Salieri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duranto.
Salieri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roberto Duranto is winning the standup battle so far.
Duranto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salieri counters with a nice uppercut.
Salieri throws a head kick that Duranto semi-blocks.
Duranto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duranto misses with a looping left.
Salieri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Salieri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salieri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Salieri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duranto manages to avoid it.
Duranto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Duranto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salieri lands a glancing blow to the side of Duranto's head.
Salieri misses with a left hand
and Duranto counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duranto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salieri.
Duranto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Duranto connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2#
Salieri blocks a jab.
Duranto scores with a kick to the midsection.
Duranto misses with a low kick.
Salieri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Salieri swinging wildly here.
Salieri with a nice cross.
Duranto misses with a few strikes there.
Duranto lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Duranto does it's job there.
Duranto throws an overhand right that lands on Salieri's shoulder, as Salieri tries to avoid the shot.
Salieri connects with a leg kick. Duranto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Duranto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3#
Salieri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duranto throws a big shot that misses.
Duranto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salieri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Duranto scrambles back to his feet.
Salieri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Duranto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salieri.
Salieri dives in for a single leg takedown but Duranto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Salieri connects with a crisp jab.
Duranto scores with a nice strike.
Salieri shoots for a double leg takedown but Duranto sprawls well. He's pushed Salieri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roberto Duranto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Salieri.
Duranto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Duranto catches Salieri right on the button with a cross.
Duranto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Salieri's calf.
Salieri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duranto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salieri lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T4#
Salieri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Salieri wants to land a leg kick but Duranto is out of range.
A jab lands there for Salieri.
Salieri throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salieri. Duranto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duranto feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Duranto misses with a body kick.
Salieri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Duranto looks to land a left hand but Salieri moved out of range nicely.
Salieri drops his hands momentarily and Duranto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Salieri throws a leg kick but Duranto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Salieri slips a jab from Duranto.
Salieri wants to slow Duranto down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salieri shoots in for a takedown but Duranto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salieri scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Duranto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roberto Duranto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Duranto defending well as Salieri loads up on a big left hand.
Salieri throws a sloppy head kick and Duranto moves out of range easily.
Duranto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duranto lands a nice hook to Salieri's body. Salieri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Salieri lands a jab to the nose.
Salieri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Duranto misses the target.
Duranto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Salieri's head.
A lazy left from Duranto finds it's target.
Duranto blocks the body kick.
Duranto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Salieri on the side of the head. #ROC#
Salieri is rocked!
Salieri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Salieri moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Salieri tries to clinch
and Duranto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salieri swings widly with a right hand
and Duranto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Salieri 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.#T1#
Salieri dips to his left and cracks Duranto with an uppercut!
Duranto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salieri.
Salieri lunges at Duranto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duranto's hand.
A swing and a miss from Duranto.
Duranto takes one on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Salieri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Salieri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Duranto slips a jab from Salieri.
Salieri scores with a leg kick.
Salieri throws a jab but it's blocked by Duranto.
Duranto connects with a crisp jab.
Salieri misses with a straight left.
Duranto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Salieri moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duranto misses with a looping left.#T2#
Duranto swings for the body but Salieri moves out of range.
Salieri misses with a right hand
and Duranto counters with a straight right hand.
Duranto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salieri manages to avoid it.
Salieri connects with a jab.
Duranto misses with a double jab
and Salieri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Duranto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salieri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duranto.
Salieri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duranto.
Duranto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salieri.#TD2#
Salieri drives through with a takedown into guard.
Salieri stopping the sweep attempt from Duranto.#T3#
Salieri throws a big right hand that misses.
Salieri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Salieri throws a big elbow that misses.
Salieri is in close to Duranto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Salieri trying to control but Duranto is working from the bottom.
Duranto is pulling down on Salieri's head to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Antonio Salieri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duranto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salieri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salieri moves out of range as Duranto strikes.
Salieri takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Donk. Salieri catches Duranto right on the button with a cross.
Salieri misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Duranto to counter with a crisp jab.
Salieri throws a jab but it's blocked by Duranto.
A jab from Salieri misses.
Salieri shoots and misses
and Duranto counters with a straight right hand.
Salieri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duranto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Salieri misses with a body punch
and Salieri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roberto Duranto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salieri is still on wobbly legs! Can Duranto finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salieri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duranto cracks Salieri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Salieri misses with an uppercut
and Duranto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salieri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Salieri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Duranto thuds a left hand into Salieri's body.
Salieri looks to score with a jab to the body but Duranto is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Duranto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duranto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Roberto Duranto!
In his post fight interview, Roberto Duranto started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
EFA 72 Turner vs Salieri
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Turner lands a jab to Salieri's midsection.
Salieri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Turner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salieri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Salieri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Salieri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salieri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Antonio Salieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salieri.
Salieri misses with a straight left.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Turner moves into the clinch.
Salieri is working for takedown but Turner is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Salieri turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Salieri looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Turner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Salieri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Turner is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Turner struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Salieri seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Turner is trying to improve his position.
Turner is trying to control Salieri's posture but Salieri avoids it.
Salieri controls the position.
Turner is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Turner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Turner preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Turner is pressing down on Salieri's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Turner 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#
Turner trying to control the position here.
Salieri trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salieri lands a couple of digs.
Salieri trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner seems keen to control Salieri's posture.
Salieri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turner is keeping the position for now.
Salieri wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Turner can't keep his opponent in guard - Salieri advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Turner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Salieri told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Salieri gets to his feet. Turner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Nice shot by Salieri.
Salieri throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Salieri ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Salieri lands a head shot.
Salieri tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.
Turner misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Turner clinches up with Salieri and pushes him back against the cage.
Salieri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Salieri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Turner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salieri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Salieri misses with an uppercut.
Salieri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner throws a hook but Salieri avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salieri on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
A big left from Turner misses.
Salieri tries to land a front kick but Turner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Turner moves into the clinch.
Salieri changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Turner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Salieri lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Turner clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Salieri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salieri throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Salieri is just out of range.
Salieri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salieri throws out the jab.
Turner misses with a jab to the body
and Salieri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salieri slips a straight right by Turner.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Salieri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salieri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Salieri works Turner's body with a nice hook.
Salieri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Salieri misses the jab.
Turner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Turner avoids the head kick by Salieri.
Turner walks into a left hand.
Salieri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turner connects with a solid leg kick.
Salieri checks a leg kick.
Salieri pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Turner back to the cage. Salieri follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Antonio Salieri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Salieri tenderised Turner's leg. Turner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Salieri misses with a straight left.
Turner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Salieri just manages to avoid it.
Salieri is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Salieri moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Salieri missing with knees to the body.
Salieri is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Turner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Turner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turner.
A short uppercut from Turner.
Turner cracks Salieri with a nice body shot.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Salieri controls the action.
Turner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Turner.
Elgin Turner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Salieri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner lands an uppercut.
Turner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Salieri up against the cage.
Turner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salieri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner lands with a left to the 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!#BC#
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salieri slips a jab from Turner.#T2#
Turner connects with a single shot there.
Salieri throws a head kick that misses.
Salieri connects with a looping right hand.
Salieri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Elgin Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salieri throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
Antonio Salieri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salieri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salieri thinking.
Nice shot lands for Turner.
Turner cracks Salieri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Salieri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turner takes a swing at Salieri's ribcage but misses.
Salieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner lunges at Salieri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Salieri's hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Salieri.
Salieri looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Nice shot by Salieri.#CL#
Turner has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Turner keeps control of Salieri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Turner managing to block the knees to the body from Salieri.
Turner trying to stall but Salieri improves his position.
Turner digs a right hand into Salieri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Salieri's gas tank.
Turner scores with a shot to the side of Salieri's head.
Salieri misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turner throws the left hand but Salieri avoids the punch easily.
Salieri misses with a left hand
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
Turner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Salieri tenderised Turner's leg. Turner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Salieri scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one.
Salieri's corner calls for a 1-2. Salieri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Salieri with a poor takedown
and Turner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Salieri is breathing heavily.
Salieri is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elgin Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Salieri.
Salieri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Salieri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner.#ROC#
Salieri is rocked!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Salieri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turner's head.
Salieri throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Salieri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Salieri.
Turner slips a straight right by Salieri.
Salieri moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Salieri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salieri moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner thuds his right hand into Salieri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Salieri throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Salieri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turner.
Turner jabs Salieri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Salieri.
Turner scores with a body shot.
Salieri connects with a jab.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salieri moves away.
Salieri moves out of range of the strikes.
Salieri swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turner counters with a straight right hand.
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salieri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Salieri misses.
Salieri throws a leg kick which misses Turner's front leg but catches the back leg as Turner tries to avoid it.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salieri was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Salieri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salieri looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range. #CL#
Turner moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Salieri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Turner is trying to stall.
Salieri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Salieri has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Turner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Turner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salieri or not.
Turner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Salieri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Turner moves into range and clinches up with Salieri.
Salieri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Turner tries a body shot but Salieri blocks it.
Salieri throws a head punch that misses.
Salieri can't get the takedown.
Elgin Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Salieri.
A body shot lands from Turner.
Salieri is looking for a takedown.
Turner lands a shot to the body.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Turner.
Turner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Salieri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salieri misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turner.#KD#
Turner sends Salieri crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Turner is motioning to the referee to let Salieri up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Salieri is still on wobbly legs! Can Turner finish him?
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salieri at a distance.
#KD#
Turner lands a big uppercut and Salieri crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Salieri looks OK. Turner waves Salieri back to his feet!
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Salieri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salieri moves away.
Salieri now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Salieri throws a head kick that misses.
Turner closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Salieri! Turner dives in looking to finish! Salieri is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner retains his lightweight title!
Elgin Turner was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Rearden swings for the body but Salieri moves out of range.
Salieri misses with the combination.
A big right from Rearden misses.
Nice shot lands for Salieri.
Salieri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rearden.
Rearden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Salieri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donk. Salieri catches Rearden right on the button with a cross.
Rearden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rearden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Salieri.
Rearden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A right-left combo lands from Salieri. #CUT#
It looks like Tommy Rearden has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Salieri has closed the distance and engaged Rearden in a clinch.
Rearden lands a body punch. #TD#
Salieri is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rearden can't fight it off and eventually Salieri manages to take the fight to the floor. Rearden looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Salieri throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Salieri is stalling in the full guard.
Salieri cracks Rearden with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salieri throws a big elbow that misses.
Rearden being controlled here, momentarily.
Salieri keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rearden's head.
Salieri landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Salieri is looking to work some ground and pound but Rearden has wrist control.
Salieri lands a couple of digs.
Rearden trying to control the position.
Salieri's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rearden 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.
Salieri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rearden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salieri throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rearden's head.#CL#
Salieri clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Rearden has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Salieri clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rearden cracks Salieri with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Salieri from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Rearden not allowing Salieri to control his hands.
Salieri tries to break free.
Salieri 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.#SUB2#
Salieri is having to fend off submission attempts from Rearden, who is looking to sink in the choke. Rearden doesn't have the hooks in though and Salieri manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Salieri postures up and lands a big shot to Rearden's brow. #T4#
Salieri lands a couple of digs.
Rearden wants to sweep but no luck.
Rearden looking to control.
Salieri is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Salieri content to stall in guard here.
Rearden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salieri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Salieri lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Rearden's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Salieri works the jab nicely.
Salieri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Salieri - that will leave a mark!
Rearden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salieri manages to avoid it.
Salieri drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rearden sprawls and moves away.
Salieri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rearden can do to turn this around?#KD#
Salieri lands a big head kick that sends Rearden tumbling to the mat! Salieri takes a step backwards and waves Rearden back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Rearden is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rearden gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Rearden tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Salieri is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Rearden buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Rearden!! Rearden is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Salieri throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Salieri!
During a confident post fight interview, Antonio Salieri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KOFC 100 - Slurper vs Garinho
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Vila bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Salieri's head.
A big right from Vila misses.
Salieri misses with a left hand
and Vila counters with a nice body shot.
Salieri needs to keep his hands up - Vila had a free shot at his head there.
Vila takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vila ducks under a wild hook from Salieri.
Vila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vila connects with a jab.
Vila blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Salieri.
Salieri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Vila connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Salieri checks a leg kick.#T1#
Vila lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vila throws a poor cross that misses
and Salieri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vila throws a hook to the side of Salieri's head but Salieri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salieri half committed to a counter leg kick.
Joan Vila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vila scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salieri doesn't seem bothered though.
A clash of legs there as Vila blocks the low kick.
Salieri misses the jab.
Vila tries a quick counter leg kick but Salieri is wise to it.
A good leg kick by Salieri.
Vila getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Salieri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Salieri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salieri looks to score with a jab to the body but Vila is just out of range.
Salieri throws a low kick, looking for Vila's leg but Vila calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Vila.
Vila checks a leg kick.
Vila looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Salieri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Salieri connects with a body shot.
Joan Vila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Salieri connects with a looping right hand.
Vila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Salieri.
Vila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Salieri lands a nice shot to the body.
Salieri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Salieri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Vila takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Salieri moves out of range as Vila strikes.
Vila's coach down at Gym Beam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vila's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Salieri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vila is trying to counter with his kicks.
Salieri misses with a straight right.
Vila has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Salieri.
Vila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vila takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Salieri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vila misses with a hook. Salieri ducked under it nicely.
Vila fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No joy there for Vila, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salieri throws a head kick that half lands.
#T4#
Salieri defending well as Vila loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salieri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vila is out of range and Salieri settles back down.
Salieri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vila misses with a jab to the body
and Salieri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Salieri thuds his shin into the meat of Vila's side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vila. Salieri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vila lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Salieri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Salieri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vila with a nice cross.
Vila avoids the body shot from Salieri.
Vila throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vila scoring well with a low kick there.
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 Antonio Salieri will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Vila throws out a leg kick but Salieri moves out of range and Vila only half commits.
Nice uppercut lands for Vila. That snapped Salieri's head back.
Salieri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vila's head.
Vila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Antonio Salieri is winning the standup battle so far.
Salieri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vila.
Salieri fails with the takedown.
Salieri lands a head kick. Vila smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vila tries to avoid it but Salieri manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vila to the ground. Vila escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salieri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vila missing with a left hand there. Salieri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salieri appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Salieri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Salieri throws a leg kick
enabling Vila to counter with a crisp jab.
Vila wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vila looks for the body kick but Salieri saw that one coming.
Salieri throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Vila counters with a nice double leg into side control. Salieri won't be happy with that.
Vila is staying tight to Salieri's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vila wants to control but Salieri is keeping him busy.
Vila tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Salieri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vila working the ground and pound.
Salieri is not content to let Vila control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salieri trying to remain calm as Vila controls from the top position.#T3#
Salieri isn't going anywhere.
Salieri is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vila tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Vila thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Salieri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vila working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vila advances to full mount.
The referee warns Salieri that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salieri is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vila can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salieri is looking to escape.
Vila misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joan Vila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Salieri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vila.
Vila takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Salieri lands a head kick. Vila smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Salieri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vila moves out of range of the leg kick from Salieri.
Vila lands a really nice looking cross but Salieri seems unphased.
Salieri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vila tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Salieri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vila ducks under a wild hook from Salieri.
A cross from Vila lands.
Salieri motions for Vila to come forward. Salieri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vila throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Vila lands with a straight right. Salieri didn't see that one coming.
Vila misses with a looping left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vila. That's going to slow Salieri down.
Vila looks to throw the jab but Salieri is out of range.
Vila feints and then cracks Salieri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Salieri down.
Salieri walks into a left hand.
Vila scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Salieri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vila is out of range.
Salieri tries to score with a low kick but Vila moves his leg out of the way.
Salieri throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Vila moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Salieri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Salieri ducks under a wild hook from Vila.
Salieri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Salieri.
A good leg kick by Salieri.
Salieri throws a low kick but Vila moves out of range easily.
Salieri shoots for a takedown but Vila saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salieri staying out of range there.
Salieri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Salieri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Vila lands with an uppercut that bounces Salieri off the cage and back into range.
Salieri tries to work over Vila's front leg with a kick but Vila checks it.
Vila moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Salieri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salieri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Vila was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vila lands an overhand right.
Salieri shoots for a double leg takedown but Vila sprawls well. He's pushed Salieri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A low kick from Salieri is predictable there
and Vila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salieri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Salieri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vila throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Salieri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC2#
Salieri is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vila lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Salieri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vila checks a low kick from Salieri.
Salieri seems to have got his legs back now.
Salieri throws a leg kick
and Vila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vila digs a good hook to Salieri's body.
Salieri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Salieri.
Vila throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Salieri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vila.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joan Vila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vila 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joan Vila!
Our winner, Joan Vila, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Gladiators 72 Petrovs v Mirage
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Tapaus throws a leg kick but Salieri checks it.
Salieri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tapaus. That did some damage!#TD2#
Salieri closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tapaus quickly recovers to half guard.
Salieri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Salieri prevents Tapaus from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri thows a huge punch but Tapaus dodges it nicely.
Tapaus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Salieri is working away from the top position though.
Salieri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Salieri is thwarting Tapaus's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tapaus controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Salieri slips a nice elbow through Tapaus's hands, connecting with Tapaus's forehead.
Tapaus wants to get back to full guard.
Salieri thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tapaus's head.
Salieri is keen to just control but Tapaus is a slippery customer.
Salieri wants to pass to mount but Tapaus is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tapaus manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Tapaus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tapaus looking to control.
#T2#
Salieri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Salieri tries to free his leg and advance position but Tapaus is retaining full guard.
Tapaus is trying to keep Salieri in close.
Salieri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tapaus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Salieri scoring with some ground and pound.
Salieri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Salieri works over Tapaus with some ground and pound from guard.
Salieri sitting in guard here, content to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tapaus holds on and takes a little breather.
Salieri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Salieri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salieri wants to control from the top but Tapaus keeps moving. #T3#
Tapaus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Salieri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tapaus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Salieri throws a big elbow that misses.
Salieri wants to control from the top but Tapaus keeps moving.
Salieri stopping the sweep attempt from Tapaus.
Salieri cracks Tapaus with a solid left hand.
Tapaus looking to control but Salieri passes into half guard.
Tapaus is looking to improve his position.
Salieri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Salieri working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Tapaus wants to control but Salieri is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tapaus is not content to let Salieri control the position.#T4#
Salieri prevents Tapaus from improving his position.
Salieri lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Salieri working over Tapaus with some ground and pound. Tapaus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tapaus desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Salieri is trying to control. Tapaus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Salieri lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tapaus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Salieri is working away from the top position though.
Salieri throwing shots but Tapaus is blocking nicely.
Salieri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri 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.
#R2#
Tapaus moves out of range of the leg kick from Salieri.
Tapaus lands a slapping body shot.
Tapaus cracks Salieri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Salieri keeps Tapaus at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick misses from Salieri.
Salieri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salieri stuffs the takedown.
Salieri misses with a hook to the body
and Tapaus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Salieri shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tapaus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Salieri trying to control but Tapaus is working from the bottom.
Tapaus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salieri.
Salieri tries to free his leg and advance position but Tapaus is retaining full guard.
Tapaus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1##SUB#
Tapaus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salieri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tapaus keeping moving, preventing Salieri from controlling successfully.
Salieri with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tapaus trying to keep a closed guard but Salieri is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Tapaus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tapaus throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Salieri throws a big elbow that misses.
Salieri lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Salieri content to stall in guard here.
Salieri throwing strikes but missing.
Tapaus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salieri.
Tapaus 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#
Tapaus throwing shots but Salieri is blocking nicely.
Salieri is trying to maintain the position but Tapaus is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Salieri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tapaus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Salieri is looking for a sweep. Tapaus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salieri keeps trying to improve his position.
Salieri works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tapaus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Salieri controls Tapaus momentarily but Tapaus frees himself.
Salieri wants to sweep but no luck.
Tapaus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Salieri has momentary wrist control but Tapaus slips an elbow through the middle.
Tapaus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tapaus cracks Salieri with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Salieri is looking to regain half guard here but Tapaus keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Tapaus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Salieri is not content to let Tapaus control the position. #SUB#
Tapaus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Salieri, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tapaus scoring with punches from side control.
Salieri sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Keijo Tapaus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tapaus looks to land a combination but Salieri avoids it well.
Salieri throws out a counter right but Tapaus avoids it with no problem.
Salieri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tapaus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tapaus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Salieri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salieri throws a solid leg kick but Tapaus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Salieri.
Tapaus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salieri.
Salieri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tapaus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Salieri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tapaus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tapaus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapaus blocks a low kick nicely.
Tapaus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salieri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salieri shoots in but no luck this time.
Tapaus checks a low kick from Salieri.
Keijo Tapaus is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Tapaus takes a kick to the side of the head.
Salieri shoots in but no luck this time.
Salieri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Salieri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tapaus's calf.
Salieri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tapaus misses with a looping left.
Tapaus checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tapaus checks a leg kick.
Tapaus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salieri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Tapaus.
Salieri walks into a straight right hand from Tapaus.
Tapaus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Salieri slips a straight right by Tapaus.#T2#
Salieri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tapaus counters with a right hand to the body.
Keijo Tapaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Salieri.
Tapaus misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salieri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tapaus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Salieri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tapaus is fending him off so far but Salieri persists. Nope, Tapaus circles away and we're back to standing.
Tapaus with a nice cross.
Salieri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tapaus's sensitive parts.
Tapaus misses with a body shot.
Tapaus swings for the body but Salieri moves out of range.
Salieri moves out of range as Tapaus strikes.
Salieri connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick by Salieri misses
enabling Tapaus to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Tapaus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salieri as he jumps to the side.
Salieri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tapaus fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Tapaus as Salieri shoots in.
Tapaus takes a swing at Salieri's ribcage but misses.
Salieri wants to slow Tapaus down by chopping away at his legs.
Tapaus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tapaus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Salieri. That's going to slow Tapaus down.
A jab from Salieri misses.
A quick step to the side and Tapaus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Salieri throws a leg kick
and Salieri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salieri throws a leg kick #TD#
and Tapaus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Tapaus wants to work for an arm triangle but Salieri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salieri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salieri makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Salieri.
Tapaus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Salieri trying to keep a closed guard but Tapaus is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salieri is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Salieri wants to control from the top but Tapaus keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keijo Tapaus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tapaus 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Tapaus!
Keijo Tapaus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Gladiators 64 Fett v Strauss
Date: Dec 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox takes a swing at Salieri's ribcage but misses.
Salieri tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knox defends well and Salieri ends up having to push Knox into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Knox tried to counter with a leg kick but Salieri avoided it.
Salieri thuds his shin into the meat of Knox's side.
Salieri misses with a takedown attempt
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Salieri counters with a slapping leg kick.
Knox takes a swing at Salieri's ribcage but misses.
Knox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Salieri just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Salieri throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Salieri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Salieri backs away, Knox returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Salieri moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body kick there by Salieri.
Knox lands a nice looking body kick.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knox thumps Salieri with a low kick.#T2#
Salieri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Salieri blocks the body kick.
Archibald Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
Salieri misses with an uppercut.
Knox is looking to counter the offense by Salieri and move into the clinch.
Salieri looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Salieri, right into the meat.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
Salieri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knox's head backwards.#T3#
Knox looks to land a body kick but Salieri moved away.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Salieri defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Salieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Archibald Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knox.
A jab from Knox finds it's way through Salieri's defenses.
Salieri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Salieri connects with a high kick.
Salieri blocks the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knox.
#T4#
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox misses with a body kick.
Salieri feints the counter takedown.
Salieri misses with a jab to the body
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Salieri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salieri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Salieri throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Salieri in his tracks.
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knox throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Salieri counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archibald Knox dominated that round.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Salieri tries a head kick but it misses.
Salieri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Salieri.
Knox wants to slow Salieri down by chopping away at his legs.
Salieri tries a quick counter leg kick but Knox is wise to it.
Salieri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox thuds a left hand into Salieri's body.
Knox throws a leg kick but Salieri checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Archibald Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Salieri throws a front kick aimed at Knox's knee but Knox avoids it well. #T1#
Salieri throws a leg kick but Knox checks it.
Salieri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salieri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Knox moves into the clinch successfully.
Salieri blocks an uppercut.
Knox taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Salieri has had enough of the clinch but Knox keeps him there for the moment.
Knox wants to stall.
Knox leaning against his opponent.
#T2#
A body shot lands from Knox.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Salieri's efforts to push away.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Salieri uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Salieri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox tests Salieri's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Salieri looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox is staying active underneath Salieri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Knox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salieri. #T3#
Salieri throwing shots but Knox is blocking nicely.
Salieri lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Knox taking some punishment here, with Salieri in his half guard.
Salieri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Salieri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working.
Salieri working Knox over with strikes.
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.
Salieri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Knox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salieri on the ground.#T4#
Salieri working over Knox with some ground and pound. Knox looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Knox is staying active underneath Salieri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Salieri wants to pass to mount but Knox is defending the position.
Salieri is nestled in close to Knox, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Salieri is stalling here. Knox is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Salieri seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Knox has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Salieri is trying to improve his position.
Knox gets to mount! Salieri was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Archibald Knox will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salieri moves away.
Salieri tries to land a leg kick but Knox saw it coming and moves away.
Salieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Salieri.
Salieri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox lands a jab to Salieri's midsection.
Knox scores with a jab. Salieri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox is looking to wear down Salieri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Salieri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Salieri is just out of range.
Salieri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Salieri throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Knox finds it's way through Salieri's defenses.
Salieri lands with a good body shot.
Knox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Salieri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Antonio Salieri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Archibald Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Salieri's calf.
Salieri missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Knox.
Knox tests Salieri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Knox misses
and Salieri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Knox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Salieri has Knox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Salieri.#T3#
Come on Knox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Salieri letting Knox take a breather here.
Knox prevents Salieri from breaking the clinch.
Salieri can't get the takedown.
Archibald Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Salieri.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Salieri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salieri misses with the head strike.
Salieri can't get the takedown.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox slowing the pace effectively.
Still in the clinch, Salieri scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Salieri is trying to break the clinch but Knox is controlling him.
Knox stalls.
Salieri misses with a body punch.
A short right from Salieri.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox working aggressively here.
Salieri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knox will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Salieri up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archibald Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knox, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archibald Knox!
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Event:
FFA 40: Tenacity
Date: Oct 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Hell cracks Salieri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Salieri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salieri is looking to slow Hell down with leg kicks.
Salieri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hell. Hell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hell just misses with a punch to the body.
Salieri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hell.
Salieri is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salieri feints the counter takedown.
Hell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell missing with a left hand there. Salieri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salieri moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Hell misses the shot to the body.
Hell misses with a straight right.
Nice takedown defense from Hell. No joy for Salieri on that attempt.
Hell misses with a looping right.
A big right from Hell misses.
Salieri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Salieri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hell sprawls well. Hell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salieri gets slowly back to his feet.
Hell slips under a jab.#T2#
Hell misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Salieri counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salieri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hell defending well though.
Salieri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salieri.
Hell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Salieri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salieri.
Hell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salieri on the ground.#T3#
Salieri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Salieri content to control rather than advance.
Hell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Salieri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Salieri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Salieri drops an elbow to the side of Hell's head.
Salieri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salieri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hell defending well though.
Salieri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Hell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salieri.
Salieri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Salieri throwing shots but Hell is blocking nicely.
Salieri throwing shots but Hell is blocking nicely.
Hell is staying active underneath Salieri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hell has hold of Salieri's hands but Salieri slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Salieri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hell defending well though.
Salieri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salieri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Salieri controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hell lands a glancing blow to the side of Salieri's head.
Salieri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hell as he avoids it easily.
Hell tries to counter by clinching up but Salieri breaks away and moves out of range.
Hell lands a body shot.
Hell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell throws a lazy right hand but Salieri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salieri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Salieri throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Hell counters by clinching up. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hell.
Salieri tries for a takedown. No joy.
Salieri is looking for a takedown.
Max Hell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Salieri.
Hell blocking some punches.
Salieri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hell throws an elbow but it misses.
Hell misses with some punches.
Hell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Salieri breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Salieri tenderised Hell's leg. Hell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hell slips a jab and a cross from Salieri.
Hell just misses with a punch to the body.
Salieri throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Hell throws a big shot that misses.
Salieri cracks the inside of Hell's front leg.
Salieri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Salieri tries to counter it with a takedown but Hell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hell misses with a hook. Salieri ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Hell.
Nice takedown defense from Hell. No joy for Salieri on that attempt.
Salieri is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Hell.
Salieri with the counter takedown but Hell avoids it easily.
Hell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Salieri fails to land the takedown.
Hell tries to counter by clinching up but Salieri breaks away and moves out of range.
Hell misses with an uppercut
and Salieri counters with a stiff right hand.
Hell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hell looks to score with a jab to the body but Salieri is just out of range.
Hell connects with a body shot.#T4#
Hell misses with an uppercut. Salieri saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hell throws a body shot but no joy.
Hell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hell throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salieri throws a sloppy head kick and Hell moves out of range easily.
Hell cracks Salieri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hell cracks Salieri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Hell dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Hell looks to throw the jab but Salieri is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hell. Salieri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salieri swings for the body but Hell moves out of range.
Hell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Salieri lands a slapping body shot.
Salieri misses with a looping left.
Salieri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri throws a combination. Hell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salieri.
Max Hell is winning the standup battle so far.
Salieri fails to land the takedown.
Hell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Salieri ducks under a wild hook from Hell.
Salieri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hell.
Max Hell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Salieri misses.
Salieri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salieri just misses with a punch to the body.
Hell lands a glancing blow to the side of Salieri's head.
Hell misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Salieri counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Salieri not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Salieri working over Hell with some ground and pound. Hell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salieri.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Salieri lands a nice short elbow.
Salieri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salieri throwing shots but Hell is blocking nicely.
Hell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salieri.
Salieri lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Salieri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Salieri trying to pass the guard but Hell defending well.
Salieri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Salieri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Salieri drops an elbow to the side of Hell's head.
Salieri working the head and body with strikes.
Hell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salieri. #T4#
Salieri thows a huge punch but Hell dodges it nicely.
Hell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salieri.
Salieri throwing shots but Hell is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salieri slips a nice elbow through Hell's hands, connecting with Hell's forehead.
Hell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Salieri throwing shots but Hell is blocking nicely.
Hell is refusing to be controlled, as Salieri sits in half guard.
Salieri is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri really 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.
#R4#
Salieri lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salieri! But no joy.
Hell takes a swing at Salieri's ribcage but misses.
Salieri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hell takes a swing at Salieri's ribcage but misses.
Salieri changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hell is looking to counter the offense by Salieri and move into the clinch.
Hell misses with a wild body shot.
Salieri is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Salieri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hell is fending him off so far but Salieri persists. Nope, Hell circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Hell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salieri manages to avoid it.
Hell throws a body punch but Salieri moves out of range.
Salieri drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hell defends it well.
Hell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Salieri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Salieri misses with a takedown attempt - Hell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Max Hell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Salieri.
Hell sizes up Salieri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hell throws out a loose jab but Salieri uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Salieri lands a high kick!
Hell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hell's corner calls for a 1-2. Hell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circling - Hell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salieri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Salieri shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hell defends it nicely.
Hell is looking to counter the offense by Salieri and move into the clinch.#T3#
Salieri scores with a nice strike.
Salieri throws a head kick but Hell moves out of range.
Salieri swings for the body but Hell moves out of range.
A cross from Hell lands.
Salieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hell.
Salieri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Hell misses the shot to the body.
Salieri with the counter takedown but Hell avoids it easily.
Salieri scores with a nice strike.
Salieri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salieri fails to land the takedown.
Salieri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salieri somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Max Hell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
A jab lands there for Hell.
Salieri scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hell lands a head shot.
Hell throws a looping overhand right but Salieri ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri looks for a takedown but Hell sprawls well.
Salieri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hell.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Salieri.
Salieri with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Hell moves into the clinch.
Salieri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hell's elbow.
Salieri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salieri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salieri misses with a punch on the inside.
Salieri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salieri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Salieri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salieri lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Salieri shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hell defends it nicely.
Max Hell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Salieri.
Salieri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hell cracks a nice hook into Salieri's ribs.
Hell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salieri was well out of range. Poor timing from Hell.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Hell there.
Hell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salieri.
Hell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Salieri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Salieri. Beautiful body shot.
Hell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Salieri throws a body shot but no joy.
Hell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Salieri manages to circle out of the way.
Salieri moves away from the strike by Hell. #T4#
Salieri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hell throws out the jab.
Salieri cracks Hell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Salieri with a hook.
Salieri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salieri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salieri changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hell looks to land a combination but Salieri avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salieri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hell circles away.
Salieri ducks under a wild hook from Hell.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Max Hell.
I think Hell 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Hell!
Max Hell is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Hell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
FFA 34: Brutality
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Salieri throws a looping overhand right but Binesdirty ducks down to avoid it.
Binesdirty avoids a kick to the body.
Binesdirty tests Salieri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Binesdirty has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Salieri is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Salieri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Binesdirty. That did some damage!
Binesdirty looks to land a combination but Salieri avoids it well.
A big right from Binesdirty misses.
Salieri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Salieri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Binesdirty throws a half hearted mid kick.
Salieri swings for the body but Binesdirty moves out of range.
Salieri lets loose with a powerful body kick. Binesdirty will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Binesdirty throws a looping overhand right but Salieri ducks down to avoid it.
Salieri attempts a counter takedown but Binesdirty avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick misses from Binesdirty.
Salieri scores with a push kick.
Binesdirty scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Salieri ducks right into an uppercut from Binesdirty. #T1#
Salieri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salieri throws a front kick aimed at Binesdirty's knee but Binesdirty avoids it well.
Binesdirty throws a fast counter high kick but Salieri manages to duck under it in time.
Binesdirty on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Salieri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Binesdirty takes one on the button.
Salieri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Binesdirty scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Salieri misses with a wild body shot.
Binesdirty lands with a shot to the body.
Salieri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Binesdirty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salieri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salieri swings for the body but Binesdirty moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Binesdirty. #T2#
Binesdirty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salieri throws out the jab.
Salieri shoots for a double leg takedown but Binesdirty sprawls well. He's pushed Salieri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Binesdirty uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Binesdirty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Antonio Salieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Binesdirty throws a sloppy head kick and Salieri moves out of range easily.
Salieri slips a jab and a cross from Binesdirty.
Salieri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Salieri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Binesdirtys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch combination from Salieri misses.
Salieri moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBinesdirty.
Salieri sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Salieri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Salieri lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Binesdirty has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Binesdirty and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Binesdirty slips a jab from Salieri.
Binesdirty on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salieri. Salieri obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Salieri. #T3#
Binesdirty looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Binesdirty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salieri circles away quickly and effectively.
Salieri looks to land a left hand but Binesdirty moved out of range nicely.
Salieri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Salieri takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Binesdirty throws a head kick that misses.
Binesdirty lands a head kick. Salieri smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Salieri throws a hook but Binesdirty avoids it easily.
Salieri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Salieri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Binesdirty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Binesdirty counters with a body kick.
Binesdirty blocks the body kick.
Binesdirty throws a series of punches but Salieri moves out of range.
Salieri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Binesdirty counters with a low kick, right behind Salieri 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salieri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Binesdirty.#T4#
Salieri misses with a wild body shot.
Salieri checks a leg kick.
Binesdirty moves into range and connects with a jab.
Binesdirty stalks Salieri and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Salieri's face. Salieri staggers backwards, shaken.
Mitur Binesdirty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salieri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salieri looks to score with a jab to the body but Binesdirty is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Binesdirty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salieri throws a looping overhand right but Binesdirty ducks down to avoid it.
Binesdirty fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Salieri is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Binesdirty digs a good hook to Salieri's body.
Binesdirty misses with a wild combination.
Salieri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Binesdirty. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitur Binesdirty 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.
#R2#
Salieri throws a body shot but no joy.
Binesdirty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salieri lands a jab to Binesdirty's midsection.
Mitur Binesdirty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Binesdirty lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Salieri misses with a shot to the body
and Binesdirty counters with a nice leg kick.
Binesdirty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Binesdirty lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Binesdirty takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Salieri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Binesdirty.
Binesdirty checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Salieri throws the left hand but Binesdirty avoids the punch easily.
Good work by Binesdirty as he checks the leg kick.
Binesdirty throws a body shot but no joy.
Salieri tries to counter with a takedown but Binesdirty is quick to defend against it.
Binesdirty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Binesdirty ducks under a wild hook from Salieri.
Binesdirty looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Binesdirty throws a sloppy head kick and Salieri moves out of range easily.
Salieri throws a leg kick which misses Binesdirty's front leg but catches the back leg as Binesdirty tries to avoid it. #TD#
Salieri scores with a takedown into Binesdirty's guard.
Binesdirty controlling the position.
Binesdirty keeping moving, preventing Salieri from controlling successfully.
Salieri stands and throws Binesdirty's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Binesdirty is looking to regain half guard here but Salieri keeps moving and retains side control.
Salieri postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T2#
Salieri cracks Binesdirty with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Binesdirty is looking for a sweep.
Salieri throws a strike aimed at the side of Binesdirty's head but Binesdirty avoids it well.
Binesdirty defending against the ground and pound.
Binesdirty manages to work his way to half guard, despite Salieri's best efforts.
Salieri working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Salieri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Binesdirty keeps working.
Salieri landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Salieri 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.#T3#
Salieri is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Binesdirty!
Binesdirty is looking to improve his position but Salieri isn't that keen on the idea.
Salieri thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
BOOM! Salieri connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Salieri thowing shots but they're missing.
Binesdirty is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Salieri there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Salieri lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Salieri misses with a head shot.
Binesdirty keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Binesdirty is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Salieri raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Binesdirty takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#
Binesdirty is rocked!
Binesdirty tries to lock up and control but Salieri gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Salieri looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Binesdirty covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Salieri!
Our winner, Antonio Salieri, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
FFA: Pitbull Fight Night
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Binesdirty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Salieri can pounce on him.
Salieri avoids a kick to the body.
Salieri appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Salieri cracks Binesdirty with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Salieri blocks a leg kick.
Salieri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Salieri blocks a head kick by Binesdirty.
Binesdirty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salieri is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Binesdirty misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Binesdirty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Binesdirty throws a body punch but Salieri moves out of range.
Binesdirty lands an overhand right.
Salieri lands a nice shot to the body.
Salieri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Salieri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Binesdirty connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Salieri scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salieri throws a lazy right hand but Binesdirty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Binesdirty.
Good shot there by Binesdirty.#T1#
Salieri tries to land a leg kick but Binesdirty saw it coming and moves away.
Binesdirty checks a leg kick nicely.
Binesdirty moves out of range of the leg kick from Salieri.
Binesdirty throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Salieri counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Binesdirty!
Binesdirty holds on to Salieri's head and controls the position momentarily.
Salieri throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Salieri tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Binesdirty tries to buck Salieri off but Salieri is having none of it.
Salieri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on Binesdirty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Salieri throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Binesdirty works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T2#
Salieri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Binesdirty knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Binesdirty blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salieri.
Salieri working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Salieri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Binesdirty wants to control but Salieri is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Salieri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Salieri looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Salieri wants to pass to mount but Binesdirty is defending the position.
Salieri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Salieri throwing shots but Binesdirty is blocking nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Salieri working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Salieri working over Binesdirty with some ground and pound. Binesdirty looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Salieri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Binesdirty keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Binesdirty keeping control of the position.
Binesdirty wants to control but Salieri is keeping busy.
#T4#
Salieri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Binesdirty defending well though.
Nice strikes from Salieri there.
Salieri misses with a head shot. Binesdirty uses the momentum to regain guard.
Salieri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Binesdirty wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Salieri is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri 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#
Salieri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick by Binesdirty misses
and Salieri counters with a nice body kick.
Mitur Binesdirty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Binesdirty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Salieri.
Salieri misses with a body kick.
Salieri throws a push kick but Binesdirty slaps the foot to one side.
Salieri misses with a leg kick.
As Salieri looks to move away, Binesdirty throws a big counter combo but Salieri just gets out of the way.
Salieri with a jab.
Salieri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Binesdirty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Antonio Salieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salieri's corner calls for a 1-2. Salieri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Binesdirty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Binesdirty.
Salieri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Binesdirty manages to avoid it.
Salieri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Salieri thuds his shin into the meat of Binesdirty's side.#T1#
Binesdirty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salieri dodges the punch combination from Binesdirty.
#TD2#
Salieri looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Binesdirty has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Salieri is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Binesdirty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salieri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mitur Binesdirty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Salieri there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salieri connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Binesdirty.
Binesdirty takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Binesdirty 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.#T2#
Salieri is looking to slow Binesdirty down with leg kicks.
Salieri lands a nice hook to Binesdirty's body. Binesdirty takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salieri.
Binesdirty throws a big counter combination but Salieri scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Binesdirty lands a nice looking body kick.
We've been told by Binesdirty's head coaches at Cylon Training Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Salieri checks a leg kick.
Salieri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Salieri.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salieri.
Binesdirty throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Binesdirty stuffs the takedown.
Salieri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mitur Binesdirty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Salieri.#T3#
Binesdirty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Binesdirty tries a head kick but it misses.
Antonio Salieri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salieri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Binesdirty is fending him off so far but Salieri persists. Nope, Binesdirty circles away and we're back to standing.
Binesdirty throws a nice head kick!
Binesdirty misses with an attempted mid kick.
Binesdirty lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Salieri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Salieri throws a push kick but Binesdirty slaps the foot to one side.
Binesdirty throwing a counter right hand but Salieri manages to avoid it.
Salieri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Binesdirty dips to his left and cracks Salieri with an uppercut!
Salieri slips a jab from Binesdirty.
Salieri feints the counter takedown.
Salieri throws out a powerful jab.
Salieri moves out of range as Binesdirty throws a body kick.
Binesdirty moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
A jab from Binesdirty does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Binesdirty on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Salieri throws an overhand right that lands on Binesdirty's shoulder, as Binesdirty tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Binesdirty was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Binesdirty has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Salieri.
A solid body kick from Binesdirty.
Salieri misses with the body kick
and Binesdirty counters with a body kick.
Salieri throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Salieri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Binesdirty throws a wild body kick that Salieri sees coming a mile off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Binesdirty.
Binesdirty throws a nice inside leg kick.
Salieri misses with a takedown attempt
and Binesdirty counters with a nice body kick.
Salieri is breathing heavily.
Binesdirty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salieri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salieri throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mitur Binesdirty will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Binesdirty. Salieri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salieri throws a jab but it's blocked by Binesdirty.
A little feinted left hand from Binesdirty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Binesdirty checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Salieri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Binesdirty scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salieri doesn't seem bothered though.
Salieri takes one to the side of the head.
Salieri is looking to land body kicks.
Binesdirty jabs Salieri right on the nose. Salieri blinks but takes it well.
Salieri punishes Binesdirty's body with a nice straight punch.
Binesdirty connects with a good right hand that stumbles Salieri. Salieri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Binesdirty.
Salieri gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Binesdirty counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salieri misses with a kick to the body
and Binesdirty counters with a stiff right hand.
Salieri staying out of range there.#T1#
Salieri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Salieri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Binesdirty avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Binesdirty takes one to the chin there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Salieri!
Binesdirty is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Salieri throws a shot to the body.
Salieri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Salieri connects with a body shot.
Binesdirty misses with a few strikes there.
Salieri scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2#
Salieri manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Binesdirty on his heels. He'll look to pass Binesdirty's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salieri is pushing down on Binesdirty's leg trying to pass to half guard. Binesdirty is fighting to maintain full guard but Salieri has managed to sneak the leg through.
Salieri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Salieri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Binesdirty wants to control but Salieri is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Binesdirty blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salieri.
Binesdirty tries to roll over but Salieri keeps him under control.
Salieri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Salieri passes the guard and advances to mount!
Salieri punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Salieri putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Salieri thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Salieri.
Binesdirty takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Salieri's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Salieri!
A very excited looking Antonio Salieri made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
FFA 23:
Date: Jun 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Snake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salieri.
Snake misses with a hook. Salieri ducked under it nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Snake has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Snake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salieri.
Snake throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Salieri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snake.
Nice shot by Salieri.
Snake shoots in for a double leg but Salieri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Salieri misses with a low kick.
Snake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Salieri manages to circle out of the way.
Snake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salieri appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri lands with a hook. Snake tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like Solid Snake has been cut.
Salieri lands a nice looking kick to the body. Snake takes a step back to recover.
Salieri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Snake blocks a head kick by Salieri.
Salieri lands a jab to the head.
Salieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snake.
A little jabbing left from Salieri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Salieri.#TD2#
Salieri shoots in and bounces Snake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Snake controlling the position.
Salieri postures up in Snake's guard and throws a big left but Snake blocks it. #T2#
Snake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Snake wants to stand up but Salieri is controlling him.
Snake is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Snake misses with a double jab.
Salieri follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Salieri throws an overhand right that lands on Snake's shoulder, as Snake tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Snake throws a combination that misses
and Salieri counters with a straight right hand.
Salieri blocks a jab.
Salieri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Salieri lands a jab to the nose.
Snake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Salieri under the eye.
Some wild striking there from Snake.
Snake misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Salieri gets caught napping as Snake dives in and scores a takedown. Salieri manages to retain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Snake's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snake trying to control but Salieri is working from the bottom.
Salieri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Salieri is fighting to break Snake's control of his arms but Snake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Salieri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salieri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Salieri is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Snake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salieri trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Snake manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snake 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Solid Snake's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Salieri slaps away a takedown attempt from Snake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Salieri tries a quick counter leg kick but Snake is wise to it.
Antonio Salieri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salieri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Salieri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Snake swinging wildly here.
Snake looks to land a combination but Salieri avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salieri! But no joy.
Salieri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Salieri needs to keep his hands up - Snake had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake closes the distance and clinches up with Salieri, looking for a takedown. Snake pushes Salieri against the cage but Salieri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Snake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salieri counters with a nice body kick.
Salieri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1#
Snake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snake misses with a left hand
and Salieri counters with a nice body kick.
Snake shoots for a takedown but Salieri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salieri tries a quick counter leg kick but Snake is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solid Snake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salieri scoring well with a low kick there.
Snake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Salieri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Salieri slips a jab from Snake.
Jab by Snake.
Snake goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Salieri lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Snake has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Snake and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Snake misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Salieri shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Snake manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Snake is looking to stand up but Salieri isn't so interested in that idea.
Salieri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salieri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Salieri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Snake controlling Salieri's posture.
Salieri distracts Snake with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Salieri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Salieri throws a big elbow that misses.
Snake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Snake pulls Salieri in close to his closed guard and prevents Salieri from doing any damage or advancing position.
Snake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Salieri throwing strikes from guard but Snake blocks nicely. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Salieri throwing strikes but missing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Salieri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salieri with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salieri moves out of range as Snake strikes.
And Salieri responds with a good body kick, but Snake manages to step out the way in time.
Snake throws a nice looking combination but Salieri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Solid Snake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snake misses with a hook
and Salieri counters with a solid body kick.
Snake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Snake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salieri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Solid Snake's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Salieri fails with a takedown attempt.
Solid Snake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salieri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snake somewhat.#TD#
Snake closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake is trying to control. Salieri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Salieri wants to improve his position but Snake is controlling well.
Salieri gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Salieri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Salieri is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Salieri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Salieri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snake wants to hit a switch here but Salieri passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Snake there!
Snake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Salieri pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Snake avoids a strike by Salieri and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Salieri's guard! Fantastic escape!
Salieri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Antonio Salieri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Snake content to stall in guard here.
Snake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Snake distracts Salieri with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Snake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Snake wants to control from the top but Salieri keeps moving.
Snake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salieri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Antonio Salieri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Salieri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Snake is in close to Salieri's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Salieri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salieri is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snake is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Snake throws an elbow that misses. Salieri uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snake's guard. Nice move by Salieri!#REVB#
Salieri trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salieri with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salieri postures up in Snake's guard and throws a big left but Snake blocks it.
Solid Snake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snake keeping moving, preventing Salieri from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Salieri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Salieri 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Salieri!
Antonio Salieri thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
FFA: Wednesday Night Delight 4
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Salieri moves away from the strike by Ball.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ball. Salieri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ball throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ball lands with a cross.
Salieri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ball connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Salieri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ball definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ball uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ball jabs at Salieri's body.
Salieri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ball digs a good hook to Salieri's body.
Salieri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ball in his tracks.
Ball misses with a looping right.
A jab from Ball misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Salieri.
#T1#
Salieri throws a push kick but Ball slaps the foot to one side.
Ball is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Salieri ducks under a wild hook from Ball.
Ball is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Ball. That snapped Salieri's head back.
Ball takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ball scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salieri doesn't seem bothered though.
Ball ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ball lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ball misses with a hook
and Salieri counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Salieri feints and then cracks Ball's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ball down.
Salieri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Left Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ball with a nice cross.
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!
Ball throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salieri takes one on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Salieri.#T2#
Ball throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Left Ball is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ball fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salieri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ball just misses with a punch to the body.
Salieri throws a body kick that misses.
Ball throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salieri throws an off balance right hand
letting Ball counter with a right hand.
Ball lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ball lands with a shot to the body.
Ball misses with an uppercut
and Salieri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ball is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Salieri misses with a looping right.
A big left from Ball misses.
Ball throws out a powerful jab.
Ball darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ball misses with a body shot
and Salieri counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Salieri moves away from the strike by Ball.
Salieri misses with an uppercut
and Ball cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ball ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ball scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salieri doesn't seem bothered though.
Ball slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Salieri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salieri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Salieri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ball lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ball connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Salieri momentarily.
#ROC#
Salieri is rocked!
Salieri throws a head kick that misses.
Salieri is still on wobbly legs! Can Ball finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salieri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ball checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Salieri seems to have recovered his senses.
Ball with a hook.#T4##KD#
Ball lands a big right hand that sends Salieri crashing to the mat! Ball stays standing though and waves Salieri back to his feet!
Ball throws an overhand right that drops Salieri like a sack of potatoes! Ball dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Left Ball!
After the big win, Left Ball made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Viral Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
FFA 12: Bishop vs Studge
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Salieri, right into the meat.
Khan tries for a takedown but Salieri circles away easily
and Salieri counters with a leg kick.
Salieri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Khan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Salieri sprawls well. Salieri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khan gets slowly back to his feet.
Khan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Salieri. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan walks into a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Temujin Khan has been cut.
Salieri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Salieri scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Khan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Salieri - the referee stops the clock and Khan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Salieri. Khan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Salieri scores with a spinning back kick!#TD#
Salieri manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Khan on his heels. He'll look to pass Khan's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Salieri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Salieri throwing strikes but missing.
Salieri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Salieri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khan is keeping the position for now.
Salieri passes into half guard.
Salieri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khan defending well though. #T2#
Salieri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Salieri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Salieri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khan defending well though.
Khan wants to get back to full guard but Salieri has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salieri throwing strikes here but Khan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Salieri with the ground and pound from mount.
Khan is looking to get to half guard.
Khan keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Salieri looking to ground and pound but Khan is blocking nicely.
Salieri throwing strikes here but Khan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Khan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Khan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Salieri throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Khan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Salieri tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Salieri landing punches.
Salieri sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Khan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan has hold of Salieri's hands but Salieri slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Khan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salieri.
Salieri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khan defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Salieri connects with a nice short shot to Khan's temple.
Khan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Salieri looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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!
Khan tries to get to full guard but Salieri has control of the leg.
Salieri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Salieri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khan defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Temujin Khan's cut.
That's time! Salieri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Salieri lands a nice looking kick to the body. Khan takes a step back to recover.
Khan tries for a takedown but Salieri circles away easily
and Salieri counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Salieri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Khan needs to keep his hands up - Salieri had a free shot at his head there.
Salieri keeps Khan at a distance using the push kick.
Khan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Salieri throws a leg kick which misses Khan's front leg but catches the back leg as Khan tries to avoid it.
Antonio Salieri is winning the standup battle so far.
Salieri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khan swivels and escapes.
Temujin Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri scores with a kick to the midsection.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Salieri.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Khan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Salieri can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salieri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Salieri. Khan shrugs it off though. #TD#
Salieri drives through with a takedown into Khan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Salieri's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Salieri postures up and lands a big shot to Khan's brow.
Antonio Salieri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salieri works over Khan with some ground and pound from guard.
Salieri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Salieri lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Salieri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salieri. #T2#
Salieri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Salieri keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Khan's head.
Khan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salieri content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Salieri throws a big right hand that misses.
Khan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salieri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salieri advances position into side control!
Khan dodges the ground and pound from Salieri.#T3#
Salieri lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Khan is looking to regain half guard here but Salieri keeps moving and retains side control.
Salieri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khan can do to turn this around?
Salieri working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Khan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Salieri is putting a hurting on Khan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Khan wants to control but Salieri postures up.
Khan taking a bit of punishment here - Salieri scoring with strikes. #T4#
Salieri lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Khan down.
Salieri lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Salieri's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Salieri misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Khan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Salieri off and has taken his back!
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!
Khan tries to get the hooks in deep but Salieri pushed the leg off.
Salieri rolls, trying to escape but Khan keeps control of the position.
Salieri tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Salieri is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Temujin Khan's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Salieri connects with a leg kick. Khan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Khan misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Salieri to counter with a crisp jab.
Salieri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Salieri counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Salieri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Salieri as Khan shoots in.
Antonio Salieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temujin Khan.
Khan 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.
Khan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khan has his takedown stuffed
and Salieri counters with a good, hard body kick but Khan shrugs it off. #T1#
Salieri thumps Khan with a low kick.
Salieri connects with an inside leg kick.
Khan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Salieri scoring well with a low kick there.
Salieri with a nice cross.
Salieri scores with a nice right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salieri.
An inside leg kick lands from Salieri.
A slapping leg kick lands for Salieri.
Khan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salieri defends well and Khan ends up having to push Salieri into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Salieri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Khan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Salieri shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khan as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Khan or perhaps it was just good defense by Salieri, which made it look bad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salieri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Salieri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid body kick from Salieri.
Khan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Salieri.
Khan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Salieri fakes the leg kick and cracks Khan in the body.
Khan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Salieri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Good leg kick by Salieri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheers as Salieri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khan doesn't seem phased though.
Salieri throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Khan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Salieri - the referee stops the clock and Khan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Salieri. Khan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Antonio Salieri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salieri counters with a slapping leg kick.
Salieri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Khan has his takedown stuffed
and Salieri counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Salieri delivers a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Salieri.
Khan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Khan has his takedown stuffed
and Salieri counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salieri thumps Khan with a low kick.
Salieri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Salieri looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Temujin Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salieri trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Salieri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salieri has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:25
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:25
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Salieri!
A relieved looking Antonio Salieri thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
FFA 8: Bishop vs Waves
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Miller tries to clinch up but Salieri circles away and keeps his distance.
Salieri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miller. That did some damage!
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Salieri circles away.
#CL#
Miller has managed to clinch.
Salieri managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
Miller lands a nice elbow.
Miller throws an elbow that misses.
Salieri is trying to force a seperation but Miller has the dominant position.
Salieri trying to control the position but instead, Miller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Salieri into the cage.
Miller blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri takes an elbow to the temple.
Salieri tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Salieri back against the cage.
Miller lands an elbow inside that Salieri shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Salieri managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
#T1#
Salieri struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Salieri.
A nice left hand lands by Salieri.
We've been hearing reports that Miller has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC2#
Salieri breaks from the clinch.
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Miller takes the fight into the clinch.
Salieri avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Salieri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Salieri with that takedown attempt.
Salieri tries to score with a low kick but Miller moves his leg out of the way.
Antonio Salieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Salieri tenderised Miller's leg. Miller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Salieri has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Miller is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T2#
Salieri misses with a wild body shot.
Salieri scores with a jab.#CL#
Miller takes the fight into the clinch.
Salieri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salieri has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.
Salieri misses with a body punch.
Miller throws an elbow but it misses.
Salieri is looking for a takedown.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Salieri breaks the clinch.
Salieri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Salieri thuds his right hand into Miller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Salieri circles away.
#T3#
Salieri throws the kick towards the body but Miller avoids it.
Salieri tried to score with a low kick but Miller checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salieri with the counter takedown but Miller avoids it easily.
Salieri scores with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Salieri.
Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Salieri can pounce on him.
Salieri scores with a kick to the midsection.
Salieri is looking to chop away at Miller's legs. #T4#
Miller 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 kick lands to the mid section there for Salieri.
Salieri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller.
Salieri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Salieri pushes him off.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Salieri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller tries to clinch but Salieri is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salieri thuds his shin into the meat of Miller's side.
Salieri misses with a low kick.
Miller tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Salieri decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Miller's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Salieri throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
Salieri scores with a leg kick.
Salieri is looking to chop away at Miller's legs. #CL#
Miller gets a clinch. #BC2#
Salieri breaks from the clinch.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Salieri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salieri paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Salieri can't get the takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Miller throws an elbow but it misses.
Randy Miller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Miller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T1#
Salieri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salieri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Salieri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Salieri misses with some punches.
Salieri blocks an elbow strike from Miller.
Miller is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Miller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salieri.
Salieri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salieri looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Miller.
Miller leaning against his opponent.
Salieri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salieri has Miller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Salieri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miller tries to clinch up but Salieri circles away and keeps his distance.
Salieri with the counter takedown but Miller avoids it easily.#T2#
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Salieri pushes him off.
Salieri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Salieri throws a leg kick that misses.
Good shot there by Salieri.
Miller tries to clinch up but Salieri circles away and keeps his distance.
Salieri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Salieri throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller 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 head kick misses from Salieri.
Salieri shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.
Randy Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Salieri.#T3#
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Salieri pushes him off.
Miller blocks a leg kick.
Miller throwing a counter right hand but Salieri manages to avoid it.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Salieri keeps the fight on the outside.
Randy Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller moves to clinch but Salieri breaks away
and Salieri counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Salieri.
Salieri throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Salieri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Salieri.
A counter left hand to the body from Miller misses its target.
Salieri throws a body kick that misses.
Miller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Salieri loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Salieri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Miller is able to avoid easily.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Salieri looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Salieri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Salieri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Salieri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Miller rushes Salieri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salieri working hard to break the clinch.
Salieri drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller lands a good knee to the midsection. Salieri won't want to take too many of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Miller.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knees in the clinch landing for Miller.
Salieri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salieri tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Salieri back against the cage.
Salieri tries to circle away but Miller has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Miller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Salieri's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Miller obliges.
Miller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salieri.
Salieri has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Miller landing knees to the body.
Salieri working aggressively here.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Salieri avoids the damage to the body.
Miller pressing his opponent against the cage.
Salieri avoids the elbow strike from Miller, against the cage.
Miller scores a nice knee to the body.
Miller working Salieri over with knees to the body.
Salieri avoids the elbow strike from Miller, against the cage.
Salieri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Miller missing with knees to the body.
Salieri avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Miller prevents a body shot from Salieri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salieri being controlled against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Salieri as Miller tries to tie him up.
Miller is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salieri.
Salieri blocks an elbow strike.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Miller throws an elbow but it misses.
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Salieri's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Salieri breaks the clinch.
#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Salieri, right into the meat.
Miller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Antonio Salieri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miller takes one on the button.
Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Salieri can pounce on him.
Salieri keeps the fight on the outside.
Antonio Salieri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller tries to clinch there but Salieri circles away.
#T4#
Salieri shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.
Miller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Randy Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Salieri.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Salieri circles away.
Miller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miller has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Salieri.
Salieri throws a body kick that misses.
That kick from Salieri tenderised Miller's leg. Miller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salieri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salieri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Randy Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Salieri.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Randy Miller.
I think Salieri has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Salieri!
Our winner, Antonio Salieri, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Radradra lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Radradra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salieri.
Radradra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Radradra scores with a leg kick.
Salieri throws a lazy right hand but Radradra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Radradra slips a jab from Salieri.
Radradra thows a leg kick but Salieri checks it #TD2#
and Salieri counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Salieri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Salieri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Salieri scoring with punches to the head and body.
Radradra is trying to control the position but Salieri postures up.
Radradra wants to control the position but Salieri says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Salieri looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Radradra with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Salieri lands a nice short elbow.
Salieri working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Salieri seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Radradra knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salieri on the ground.
Salieri passes to side control.
Radradra on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salieri scores with a couple of short elbows.
Radradra is trying to get back to half guard.
Salieri lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Radradra is looking to regain half guard here but Salieri keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Salieri working the ground and pound.
Radradra takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Salieri lands a nice forearm strike.
Salieri lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radradra taking punishment in the form of punches.
Salieri lands a decent elbow from side control.
Salieri lands a nice forearm strike.
Salieri is putting a hurting on Radradra here, landing some big shots from side control.
Salieri working the ground and pound.#ROC2#
Radradra is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Tevita Radradra has been cut.
Salieri cracks Radradra with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Salieri immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Radradra is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Salieri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Salieri!
During a confident post fight interview, Antonio Salieri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Dobzevsky misses the jab.
Dobzevsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dobzevsky is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Salieri slips under a jab.
Dobzevsky lands with a hook. Salieri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big left from Dobzevsky misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dobzevsky.
Dobzevsky throws a combination. Salieri tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Salieri misses with a takedown attempt
and Dobzevsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dobzevsky throws a combination. Salieri tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Salieri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dobzevsky tests Salieri's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Salieri is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dobzevsky's half guard.
Salieri prevents Dobzevsky from standing back up.
#T1#
Dobzevsky on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Salieri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Salieri working over Dobzevsky with some ground and pound. Dobzevsky looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Salieri winds up and cracks Dobzevsky with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Salieri lands with a punch from half guard.
Salieri working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Salieri lands a nice short elbow.
Dobzevsky punching from the bottom.
#T2#
Salieri looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Salieri is nestled in close to Dobzevsky, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Salieri working over Dobzevsky with some ground and pound. Dobzevsky looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salieri lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salieri scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dobzevsky is trying to get back to full guard.
Dobzevsky on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dobzevsky tries to get out of the position.
Dobzevsky is in trouble now - Salieri has advanced to mount!
Salieri dominating with strikes here.#T3#
Salieri lands with some strikes.
Salieri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Salieri landing strikes from the mount.
Salieri with shots to the head and body - Dobzevsky looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dobzevsky tries to buck Salieri off but he can't manage it.
Salieri raining down shots from the mount!
Salieri lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Salieri in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC2#
Dobzevsky is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salieri raining down shots from the mount!
Oh Dobzevsky is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salieri looking to finish Dobzevsky with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dobzevsky!#T4#
Dobzevsky flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Dobzevsky seems to have got his legs back now.
Salieri lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Salieri is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Salieri fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Salieri lands a big shot there that rocks Dobzevsky but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Salieri unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Dobzevsky wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Salieri celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Salieri!
An out of breath Antonio Salieri thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Salieri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roberts's sensitive parts.
Roberts shoots for a double leg takedown but Salieri sprawls well. He's pushed Roberts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Salieri is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Roberts's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salieri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Salieri lands with a punch from half guard.
Salieri 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.
Salieri throwing shots but Roberts is blocking nicely.
Salieri drops an elbow to the side of Roberts's head.
Salieri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roberts regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Salieri.
Salieri postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roberts is trying to keep Salieri in close.
Salieri throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Roberts wants to sweep here but Salieri controlling him for the moment.
Salieri throwing strikes from guard but Roberts blocks nicely.
Salieri connects with a couple of short punches.
Salieri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Salieri distracts Roberts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roberts is controlling Salieri's posture.
Salieri throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Salieri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Salieri cracks Roberts with a solid left hand.
Salieri cracks Roberts with a solid left hand.
Salieri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roberts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salieri's guard. #REVB#
Roberts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Salieri 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.
Roberts keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Salieri's head.
Roberts cracks Salieri with a solid left hand.#T3#
Roberts throws a big right hand that misses.
Roberts preventing the sweep.
Salieri 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#
Salieri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Salieri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Salieri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roberts is trying to get back to full guard.
Salieri working Roberts over with strikes. #T4#
Roberts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salieri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Roberts wants to get back to full guard.
Salieri passes to full mount!
Roberts really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Salieri lands a couple of good shots and Roberts has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salieri scores with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri 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.
#R2#
Salieri throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Roberts darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Roberts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Roberts there.
Roberts winds up and cracks Salieri with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Salieri is not content to let Roberts control the position.
Salieri works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Salieri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Salieri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roberts connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Salieri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roberts's guard. #REVR#
Roberts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salieri's guard. #REVB#
Salieri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roberts's guard. #REVR#
Roberts wants to stand but Salieri is controlling the position.
Roberts has momentary wrist control but Salieri slips an elbow through the middle.
Salieri with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roberts 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.
Roberts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salieri. #T2#
Salieri looking to pass the guard.
Salieri content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Antonio Salieri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salieri postures up and lands a big shot to Roberts's brow. #SUB2#
Roberts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salieri defends well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roberts can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Roberts throws his legs up looking for a submission but Salieri uses it to pass to side control.
Salieri scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Salieri is putting a hurting on Roberts here, landing some big shots from side control.
Roberts is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Salieri lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Roberts down.
Roberts tries to improve position but can't.
Salieri looks up at the clock and then as Roberts takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Salieri smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Roberts is trying to control Salieri's posture but Salieri avoids it.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Salieri scoring with punches from side control.
Salieri working the ground and pound.
Roberts is looking for a sweep.
Roberts is working to avoid the ground and pound but Salieri connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
Roberts tries to buck Salieri off but Salieri is having none of it.
Roberts takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salieri working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#
Roberts is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Salieri knocks Roberts out cold with a massive hammerfist! Salieri Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Antonio Salieri!
A less than humble Antonio Salieri misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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