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Event:
WFC Tokyo 3
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Edwards tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salt is defended easily by Edwards.
Salt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwards but Edwards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edwards scores with a body shot.
#TD#
Salt drives through with a takedown into Edwards's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Salt stays in close to Edwards's body and controls the position.
Salt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Edwards for as long as he can get away with.
Salt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Salt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edwards is keeping the position for now.
Salt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Salt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Salt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salt continues to stall.
Further stalling from Salt.#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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Salt.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Edwards is trying to get back to full guard.
Salt slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Salt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Edwards defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryce Salt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwards but Edwards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edwards goes for a double leg but Salt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salt continues to drive forward.#TD#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Salt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Salt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Salt moves to back control.
Salt slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Salt dominated 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.#R2#
Salt shoots in but Edwards avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwards but Edwards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Edwards sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salt somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryce Salt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Salt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Edwards to the mat! Edwards manages to get full guard.
Salt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Edwards can't keep his opponent in guard - Salt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Salt passes to side control.
Salt works to advance to full mount. Edwards defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1#
Salt looking to control and managing it successfully.
More hug and hope from Salt.
Edwards is trying to escape the mount.
Salt controlling from the full mount. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Salt is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T3#
Salt avoids the attempt from Edwards to control.
Salt controlling from mount. #T4#
Salt continues to hold on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Salt dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Salt darts in looking for a takedown but Edwards gets double underhooks and turns Salt into the cage.
Edwards is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Salt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Edwards after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Salt is trying to trip Edwards. He has hold of a leg but Edwards is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Salt persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Salt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Salt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Salt is looking to advance position but Edwards won't allow it.
Salt passes to side control.
A lull in the action here as Salt stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?#T1##T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salt works to advance to full mount. Edwards defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Salt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Edwards tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salt controlling from mount.
Salt moves to take his opponent's back.
Salt controls the action.#T4#
Bryce Salt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edwards trying to control the hands but Salt breaks the grip.
Salt has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryce Salt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salt, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryce Salt!
Bryce Salt 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:
WFC Fight Night 5
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Salt tries for a takedown but Dickweed circles away easily#TD2#
and Dickweed counters with a takedown into side control.
Salt manages to get back to half guard.
Salt is trying is best to control the position here.
Dickweed seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Salt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dickweed is thwarting Salt's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salt is positioning himself well to prevent Dickweed advancing to mount.
Salt trying to control from the bottom.
Salt is holding on to half guard well.
Salt wants to improve his position but Dickweed is controlling well.
Salt 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salt controlling the position well.
Salt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Salt.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Salt holds on and takes a little breather.
Salt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Salt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Salt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Salt looking for a sweep. Not yet Salt, not yet.
Dickweed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salt is controlling Dickweed's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dickweed as he jumps to the side.
And Dickweed tries to counter it with a takedown but Salt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Salt shoots for a double leg takedown but Dickweed sprawls well. He's pushed Salt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryce Salt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Dickweed. No joy for Salt on that attempt. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dickweed circles away.
Salt shoots in but Dickweed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dickweed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Salt is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Dickweed closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dickweed is thwarting Salt's attempts to control the position.
Salt is trying is best to control the position here.
Salt tries to get to full guard but Dickweed has control of the leg.
Salt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Salt.
Salt has his hands on Dickweed's head, controlling the position.
Salt is trying to control the position but Dickweed postures up.
Salt pulls Dickweed in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Dickweed tries to free his leg and advance position but Salt is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Salt holds on and takes a little breather.
Further stalling from Salt.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Salt 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#
Well, if Salt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Salt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dickweed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Salt trying to control the pace.
Dickweed won't allow Salt to pass to mount.
Salt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dickweed!
Salt wants to take his opponent's back but Dickweed doesn't allow it.
Salt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Salt is stinking the place up with his stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salt takes Dickweed's back.
Salt has good solid back control here.
Dickweed is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Salt off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Professor Dickweed 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 sprawl there from Dickweed as Salt shoots in.
Salt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dickweed swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Dickweed looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Salt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Professor Dickweed has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salt trying to control but Dickweed is working from the bottom.
Salt looking to pass the guard.
Salt is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salt looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Salt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Salt controlling the pace.
Salt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dickweed for as long as he can get away with.
Salt trying to control from half guard but Dickweed is working away.
Salt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Salt controlling from mount. #T2#
Salt continues to stall.
Salt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dickweed is looking to escape.
Salt controlling from mount.
Salt wants to take Dickweed's back but he can't do it this time.
Dickweed keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Salt content just to control the position here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Salt.
Salt is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Dickweed is in real trouble.
Salt is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dickweed is really stuck here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Salt dominated that second round.
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##TD#
Salt shoots in and gets a takedown into Dickweed's guard.
Dickweed tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Dickweed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salt is aware though and is defending well.
Salt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Salt is pushing down on Dickweed's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dickweed is fighting to maintain full guard but Salt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Salt not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickweed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salt continues to hold on tight.#T1#
Salt frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Salt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Salt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dickweed can do to turn this around?
Salt takes Dickweed's back.
Salt slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
More hug and hope from Salt.#T2#
Dickweed tries to break free.
Salt controls the position.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Dickweed is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dickweed is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Salt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salt trying to control momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryce Salt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Salt 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryce Salt!
An out of breath Bryce Salt 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:
WFC Canada 2
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Salt closes the distance and clinches up with Unimanus, looking for a takedown. Salt pushes Unimanus against the cage but Unimanus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Salt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Unimanus's guard.
Salt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Unimanus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Unimanus thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Salt advances to half guard.
Salt is pressing down on Unimanus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Unimanus is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unimanus won't allow Salt to pass to mount.
Salt content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Salt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Salt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Salt wants to pass to mount but Unimanus is defending the position.
Salt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Salt works his foot free and advances to mount.
Salt controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Further stalling from Salt.
Unimanus is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Unimanus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salt moves to the back.
Unimanus is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T3#
Salt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Unimanus for as long as he can get away with.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Salt is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Unimanus is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Salt off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4#
Unimanus trying to control the action but Salt just sinks the hooks in.
Salt controlling the position well here. Unimanus rolled but Salt kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Salt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Salt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Salt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Salt.
Salt wants to pass the guard but Unimanus is keeping the position.
Unimanus looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salt is pushing down on Unimanus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Unimanus is fighting to maintain full guard but Salt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Salt controlling the action here.#T1#
Unimanus is trying to control but can't.
Salt trying to mount his opponent but Unimanus defends it.
Unimanus is trying to get back to full guard.
Salt wants to pass to mount but Unimanus is defending the position.
Salt works his way into side control.
Salt working away.
Salt happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
Salt continues to hold on tight.
Salt works to advance to full mount. Unimanus defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Salt wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Salt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Unimanus tries to hold on but Salt postures up.
Salt controlling his opponent.
Unimanus wants to control but Salt is having none of it.
Salt works his way to his opponent's back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Salt controlling the positon.
Salt continues to stall.#T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Salt dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Salt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Salt controlling the position from side mount.
Unimanus gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Unimanus wants to control but Salt is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salt controlling from mount. #T1#
Unimanus tries to reverse the position but Salt maintains control.
Salt controlling the position easily from mount.
Salt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Unimanus tries to lock up and control but Salt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Salt forces the positional change into back control.
Unimanus is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Salt.
#T2#
Salt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unimanus can do to turn this around?
Unimanus tries to escape but Salt has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T3##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Unimanus wants to control his opponent's hands but Salt gets his hands free.
Good control from Salt.
More hug and hope from Salt.
Andronicus Unimanus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryce Salt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salt, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryce Salt!
An out of breath Bryce Salt 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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