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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Foley gets tackled into the cage by Ironguard. Ironguard maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Ironguard pulls Foley into guard.
#SUB2#
Ironguard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Foley escapes and throws Ironguard's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ironguard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Foley in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Ironguard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironguard taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ironguard trying his best to control but Foley has mounted him.
Foley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Foley lands a big elbow. #T1#
Ironguard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Foley is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ironguard can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Foley lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Foley working the ground and pound effectively.
Foley lands a nice shot to the head.
Ironguard tries to hold on but Foley postures up.#SUB#
Foley is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ironguard has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ironguard!
Foley throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
#T2#
Ironguard wants to control from the top but Foley keeps moving.
Foley pulls Ironguard in close to his closed guard and prevents Ironguard from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ironguard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Foley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Foley controls Ironguard momentarily but Ironguard frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Foley trying to strike off his back.
#T3#
Foley has his hands on Ironguard's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Foley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ironguard defends well.
Foley is trying to control the position but Ironguard postures up.
Foley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ironguard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Foley manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ironguard trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Foley is trying to control the position but Ironguard postures up.
Ironguard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Foley throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Foley has Ironguard pulled in close to control his posture.
Ironguard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Foley controls Ironguard momentarily but Ironguard frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ironguard is looking to stand up but Foley won't let him.
Ironguard passes Foley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Foley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ironguard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Foley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ironguard can do to turn this around?#TD#
Foley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ironguard's half guard.#ES2#
Ironguard manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Foley tries to sprawl but Ironguard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foley trying to control but Ironguard postures up.
Foley is concentrating on defense, preventing Ironguard from advancing position.
Ironguard trying to control the action but Foley is working from the bottom.
Foley trying to control but Ironguard postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Foley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ironguard.
Ironguard trying to control the action but Foley is working from the bottom.
Foley is trying to stand.
Ironguard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ironguard wants to pass to mount but Foley is defending the position.
Foley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ironguard won't allow Foley to sweep him here. #SU2#
Ironguard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Ironguard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Foley was covering up waiting for the punch and Ironguard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ironguard wanted to stand there but Foley had control of the position. #T2#
Ironguard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ironguard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kim Foley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Foley is trying to keep Ironguard in close.
#SUB#
Foley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ironguard content to stall in guard here.
Foley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Ironguard passes Foley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Foley is not content to let Ironguard control the position.
Ironguard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Foley is trying to stand back up but Ironguard is controlling him
Foley wants to control but Ironguard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ironguard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Foley defending well though.
Ironguard is trying to control. Foley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ironguard trying to mount his opponent but Foley defends it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Foley tries to get to full guard but Ironguard has control of the leg.
Foley wants to control but Ironguard is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ironguard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Foley sneaks out the side door and pushes Ironguard away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Ironguard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Foley's half guard.
Ironguard is breathing heavily.
Ironguard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Foley flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ironguard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ironguard is thwarting Foley's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jindok Ironguard 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##TD2#
Ironguard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Foley is trying to stand.
It looks like Ironguard is going to stand back up.
Foley is looking for a sweep. Ironguard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ironguard controlling the pace.
Ironguard trying to pass the guard but Foley defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Foley kicks Ironguard off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Ironguard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ironguard blocks the strikes from Foley.
#T1#
Foley is trying to maintain the position but Ironguard is very close to passing his half guard.
Ironguard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Foley defending well though.
Foley flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Foley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ironguard. #SUB2#
Ironguard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Foley sees it coming and defends easily.
Foley trying to hold on to Ironguard's head to control him but Ironguard postures up.
Ironguard is looking to advance position but Foley won't allow it.
Ironguard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ironguard is thwarting Foley's attempts to control the position.
Foley has his hands clasped together around Ironguard's back. He's all about the action.
Foley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ironguard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Ironguard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Foley is trying to control Ironguard's posture but Ironguard avoids it. #SU2#
Ironguard decides to stand back up. Ironguard steps back and let's Foley get back to his feet.#CL#
Ironguard tries to keep at a distance but Foley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Foley is trying to stall.
Foley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ironguard smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Ironguard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Foley sprawls well initially but Ironguard persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T4#
Foley is pressing down on Ironguard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ironguard wants to control from the top but Foley keeps moving.
Ironguard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Ironguard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ironguard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Foley trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Foley controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ironguard won't allow Foley to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ironguard is fighting to break Foley's control of his arms but Foley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Ironguard gets tackled into the cage by Foley. Foley maintains the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jindok Ironguard.
I think Ironguard 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jindok Ironguard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Nemorcid tries to clinch up.
Nemorcid tries to clinch up
and Carter counters with a body kick that stops Nemorcid in his tracks momentarily.
Nemorcid misses with a hook
#TD#
and Carter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nemorcid blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter wants to get back to his feet.
Carter prevents Nemorcid from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemorcid tries to roll over but Carter keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Carter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nemorcid defends it well. #SUB2#
Nemorcid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carter pulls his head out easily.
Nemorcid is trying to control but can't.
Carter wants to stand but Nemorcid has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Carter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#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.
Nemorcid wants to improve his position but Carter is controlling well.
Carter throwing shots but Nemorcid is blocking nicely.
Nemorcid works his way to full guard. Good work.#ES2#
Nemorcid wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Nemorcid closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Carter tries to kick Nemorcid off in order to stand up. Nemorcid Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Nemorcid taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Nemorcid is trying to get an arm triangle but Carter is defending well.
Carter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nemorcid on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Nemorcid is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Carter looks calm but he's in trouble here. Nemorcid gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Carter is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Nemorcid lets go of the hold and Carter can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cepth Nemorcid!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Armstrong forces Kiegurth back against the cage and clinches.
Armstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Armstrong tries to break the clinch but Kiegurth is controlling the position.
Armstrong letting Kiegurth take a breather here.#BC#
Armstrong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kiegurth misses with the combination.
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Kiegurth has Armstrong up against the cage in a clinch.
Armstrong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kiegurth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kiegurth forces Armstrong back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Kiegurth pulls guard successfully.
Kiegurth trying to control the position here. #T1#
Kiegurth working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kiegurth can do anything to dispel that myth.
Armstrong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Armstrong postures up and lands a big shot to Kiegurth's brow.
Armstrong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kiegurth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Armstrong is looking to work some ground and pound but Kiegurth has wrist control.
Kiegurth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kiegurth looking for a sweep. Not yet Kiegurth, not yet.
Armstrong is working Kiegurth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kiegurth is trying to control the position but Armstrong postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kiegurth is controlling Armstrong's posture.
Armstrong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kiegurth has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle.
Armstrong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Armstrong is in close to Kiegurth's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kiegurth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Armstrong.
Armstrong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Armstrong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kiegurth wants to sweep here but Armstrong controlling him for the moment.
Armstrong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kiegurth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Armstrong postures up.
Kiegurth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Kiegurth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Armstrong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Armstrong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Armstrong 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.
Armstrong throws a big right hand that misses.
Armstrong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Armstrong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Armstrong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kiegurth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kiegurth looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Armstrong puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Armstrong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Armstrong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kiegurth is looking for a sweep. Armstrong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Armstrong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Kiegurth wants to improve his position but Armstrong is controlling well.
Kiegurth taking some punishment here, with Armstrong in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Armstrong.
Kiegurth tries to get to full guard but Armstrong has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiegurth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Armstrong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Armstrong 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##TD2#
Kiegurth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Armstrong's half guard.
Kiegurth slows the pace down in half guard.
Armstrong is trying to stand up here but Kiegurth is controlling him well. #ES#
Armstrong has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kiegurth is on him like a limpet, forcing Armstrong back against the cage.
Kiegurth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kiegurth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kiegurth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Kiegurth looks to move away, Armstrong throws a big counter combo but Kiegurth just gets out of the way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Armstrong enables Kiegurth to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Armstrong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong wants to stand up but Kiegurth is controlling him. #T1##ES#
Armstrong scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Kiegurth scores with a takedown into Armstrong's guard.
Kiegurth looking to sit in guard and control but Armstrong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kiegurth is trying to keep Armstrong in close.
Armstrong chips away with some ground and pound.
Kiegurth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Kiegurth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Armstrong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kiegurth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Armstrong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kiegurth wants to control the position but Armstrong says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Armstrong winds up and cracks Kiegurth with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiegurth can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armstrong lands with a punch from half guard.
Kiegurth tries to roll over but Armstrong keeps him under control.
Kiegurth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Armstrong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Armstrong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kiegurth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Armstrong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kiegurth defends it well.
Nice strikes from Armstrong there.
Armstrong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Armstrong.
Armstrong thows a huge punch but Kiegurth dodges it nicely.
Armstrong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Nice strikes from Armstrong there.
Kiegurth taking some punishment here, with Armstrong in his half guard.
Kiegurth has hold of Armstrong's hands but Armstrong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kiegurth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Santiago Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Kiegurth looking for submissions off his back.
Kiegurth wants to control but Armstrong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiegurth is breathing heavily.
Armstrong slips a nice elbow through Kiegurth's hands, connecting with Kiegurth's forehead.#SUB#
Armstrong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Armstrong thows a huge punch but Kiegurth dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Armstrong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kiegurth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Armstrong is not content to let Kiegurth control the position.
Armstrong gets back to half guard.
Armstrong has hold of Kiegurth's hands but Kiegurth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiegurth is looking to stall here but Armstrong recovers full guard.
Kiegurth with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Kiegurth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Armstrong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Armstrong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Armstrong is in close to Kiegurth's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Armstrong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Armstrong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kiegurth's head.
Kiegurth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kiegurth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Kiegurth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Armstrong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kiegurth's guard.
Kiegurth is striking off his back. Armstrong thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Armstrong lands with a punch from half guard.
Armstrong winds up and cracks Kiegurth with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong 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.
Kiegurth is trying to control but Armstrong passes into side control!
Kiegurth tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Armstrong presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T3#
Armstrong landing strikes, looking to finish!
Armstrong postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kiegurth looks a forlorn figure.
Kiegurth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Armstrong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Armstrong fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kiegurth sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kiegurth trying to control but Armstrong postures up.
Kiegurth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Armstrong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kiegurth trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Armstrong working Kiegurth over with strikes.
Kiegurth tries to roll over but Armstrong keeps him under control.
Armstrong drops an elbow to the side of Kiegurth's head.
Armstrong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kiegurth connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Kiegurth wants to control but Armstrong is keeping busy.
Armstrong working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiegurth trying to control but Armstrong postures up.
Armstrong lands with a punch from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Armstrong, 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 Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Armstrong!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Salgado shoots in and gets a takedown into Herring's guard.
Salgado would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Salgado keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Herring's head.
Herring looking for a sweep. Not yet Herring, not yet.
Salgado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Herring works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Herring preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Herring trying to keep a closed guard but Salgado is proving a slippery customer.
Herring tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Salgado gets to his feet - Herring follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salgado shoots in looking for a takedown. Herring tries to sprawl out of it but Salgado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Herring manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Herring tries to clinch there but Salgado circles away.
#T1#
Herring dives in for a single leg takedown but Salgado sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And Salgado tries to counter it with a takedown but Herring pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salgado is defended easily by Herring.#TD2#
Salgado shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Salgado tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salgado is trying to control the action in half guard but Herring is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Salgado content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Herring is refusing to be controlled, as Salgado sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Herring manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Salgado trying to control the position from guard on top but Herring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herring really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Herring wants to stand up but Salgado is controlling him.
Herring is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Salgado looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Herring has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Salgado has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3#
Salgado is trying to force a seperation but Herring has the dominant position.
Salgado is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Herring is defending well.
Pasquale Herring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odimure Salgado.
Good body shot from Salgado.
Salgado gets underhooks to prevent Herring's takedown attempt.
Herring gets underhooks to prevent Salgado's takedown attempt.
Herring looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Herring's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Herring drops down looking for an ankle pick but Salgado pulls his leg out and moves away.
Salgado stuffs the takedown attempt from Herring. Herring gets slowly back to his feet. #T4##CL2#
Salgado has managed to clinch.
Salgado is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Salgado has Herring pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Herring manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Salgado jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Salgado has his foot on Herring's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Herring works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salgado pulls Herring in close to prevent any damage.
Salgado looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odimure Salgado dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Salgado moves in looking to clinch but Herring pushes him off.
Salgado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Herring moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salgado is defended easily by Herring.
Herring fails with a takedown attempt.
As Herring backs off Salgado throws a huge counter combo but Herring manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Salgado gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Salgado looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Salgado pulls Herring into guard.
Salgado is trying to keep Herring in close.
Herring stands up over Salgado, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Herring throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herring working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Herring throwing strikes from guard but Salgado blocks nicely.
Salgado wants to stand and escape but Herring is having none of it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Herring scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Salgado has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Herring is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Salgado.
Salgado controls the position for a moment.
Salgado is trying to get back to half guard.
Herring throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Salgado tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Herring stands up and beckons Salgado to his feet.
Herring misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Salgado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Herring counters with a straight right hand.
Herring leaves Salgado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pasquale Herring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odimure Salgado.#CL2#
Salgado clinches. #T4#
Herring looking for a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Salgado takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Herring is trying to break free.
Salgado tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Herring avoids it.
Salgado lands a hook that snaps the head of Herring backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Pasquale Herring has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salgado is struggling to control the position.
Herring struggles to land a body shot inside as Salgado controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Odimure Salgado will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pasquale Herring's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Salgado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Herring.
Nice sprawl there from Herring as Salgado shoots in.
Herring shoots for a takedown but Salgado saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salgado is looking to clinch but Herring is avoiding it.
Herring shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasquale Herring. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Salgado closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Salgado lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Herring manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salgado with a lazy takedown attempt
and Herring counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Salgado stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Salgado misses with a takedown attempt
and Herring counters with a one-two to the body.
Salgado misses with a combination
and Herring makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Salgado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Herring counters with a straight right hand.
Salgado stuffs the takedown.
Salgado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Salgado tries to clinch up but Herring circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Herring was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Herring shoots in for a takedown but Salgado shows good takedown defense. #T2##CL2#
Salgado clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Salgado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Salgado gets a clinch.
Salgado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Herrings head. #BC2#
Salgado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salgado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pasquale Herring is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salgado doesn't manage to clinch there - Herring circles away.
Herring seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Salgado misses with a takedown
and Herring counters with a three punch combo that has Salgado backing up. Salgado nods at Herring to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Herring shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salgado has a takedown stuffed.
Odimure Salgado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salgado fails with the takedown.
Salgado shoots for a double leg takedown but Herring sprawls well. He's pushed Salgado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pasquale Herring is winning the standup battle so far.
Herring swats away the attempt to clinch by Salgado.
Herring half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Salgado or perhaps it was just good defense by Herring, which made it look bad. #T4#
Herring shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salgado but Salgado pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salgado feints the counter takedown.
Herring defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salgado.
Herring shoots in for a takedown but Salgado shows good takedown defense.
Salgado wants to counter the offense by Herring and move into the clinch position.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salgado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Salgado drives through with a takedown into Herring's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pasquale Herring has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Odimure Salgado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Herring is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Pasquale Herring.
I think Salgado 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odimure Salgado!
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