QFC Tournament 128 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ric Landeverde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guillermo Morales has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Morales
vs
Landeverde

190 cm
22
147 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guillermo Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ric Landeverde!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales defending well as Landeverde loads up on a big left hand.
Morales has a takedown stuffed.
Landeverde tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morales paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Landeverde looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Morales!
Landeverde tries to control but Morales wriggling away.
BOOM! Landeverde connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Morales is in a horrible position here. Landeverde smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Landeverde lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Landeverde cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Landeverde wants to control the pace but Morales is squirming around nicely.
Morales really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Landeverde lands a nice shot to the head.
Landeverde scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Morales?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeverde landing strikes, looking to finish!
Landeverde unloading with bombs!
Landeverde with a couple of short strikes.
Landeverde looking to control and managing it successfully.
Landeverde landing punches.
BOOM! Landeverde connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Landeverde is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Morales can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Morales bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Morales pushes down on Landeverde's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Landeverde wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Landeverde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Landeverde trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Landeverde looking for a guillotine here but Morales defends easily.

Landeverde is looking for a triangle but Morales pushes his legs off easily.
Morales slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morales wants to control but Landeverde is keeping him busy.
Landeverde struggling a bit here.
Landeverde stops Morales from passing to mount.
Landeverde has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Landeverde misses with a strike from the bottom.
Landeverde wants to control but Morales postures up.
Landeverde might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Morales kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde manages to get back to half guard.
Landeverde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Landeverde looking for submissions off his back.
Landeverde desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morales wants to take a breather but Landeverde is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ric Landeverde 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.

Morales lands with a kick to the temple. Landeverde shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Landeverde keeps the fight on the outside.

Landeverde scores with a takedown into Morales's guard.
Morales looking to control.
Landeverde throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morales throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ric Landeverde has got the better of the ground game so far.

Landeverde stands up from Morales's guard - Landeverde perhaps looking for a knockout.
Landeverde shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morales but Morales pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morales shoots in for a double leg but Landeverde sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeverde keeps the fight on the outside.
Landeverde throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morales throws a sloppy head kick and Landeverde moves out of range easily.
Landeverde is looking to clinch but Morales is avoiding it.
Landeverde is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Landeverde fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morales is looking to clinch but Landeverde is avoiding it.
Morales shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Landeverde defends it nicely.

Landeverde shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Landeverde stands up out of the half guard.
Landeverde wants to clinch but Morales slips to the side
and Morales counters with a head kick. That will keep Landeverde thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Morales fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guillermo Morales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Morales has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landeverde is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Morales gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Landeverde is trying to drag Morales to the mat but Morales just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Landeverde drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morales pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morales moves into the clinch successfully.

Morales pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morales shoots in looking for a takedown. Landeverde tries to sprawl out of it but Morales keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Landeverde manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Landeverde as Morales shoots in.
Morales swats away the attempt to clinch by Landeverde.

Landeverde has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Landeverde has clasped his hands together around Morales's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Morales sneaks back into half guard.
Morales tries to roll over but Landeverde keeps him under control.
Landeverde drops an elbow to the side of Morales's head.
Landeverde thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Landeverde 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 crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landeverde throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Landeverde is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Landeverde misses with a head shot. Morales uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ric Landeverde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Landeverde looks for a takedown but Morales sprawls well.
Morales keeps the fight on the outside.
Morales tries to clinch up.
Morales shoots in but no luck this time.
Landeverde shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morales but Morales pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morales tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Landeverde swivels and escapes.
Morales swats away the attempt to clinch by Landeverde.
Morales stuffs the takedown.
Guillermo Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ric Landeverde.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Landeverde is defended easily by Morales.
Landeverde takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morales fails in his attempt to clinch.

Morales has closed the distance and engaged Landeverde in a clinch.
Landeverde tries to land a knee to the head but Morales blocks with his arms.

Morales breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Landeverde stuffs the takedown.

Landeverde closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morales to the mat! Morales manages to get full guard.
Landeverde postures up in Morales's guard and throws a big left but Morales blocks it.
Landeverde wants to stand and escape but instead Morales has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Landeverde looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Landeverde keeping moving, preventing Morales from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Landeverde can do anything to dispel that myth.
Morales tries to stand but Landeverde is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landeverde pulls Morales in close to his closed guard and prevents Morales from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Landeverde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Landeverde looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Morales passes into side control.
Ric Landeverde is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Morales stands up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Morales.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Landeverde closes the distance and clinches.
Morales jumps guard but Landeverde stands there with Morales around his waist. Morales gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Landeverde goes for a takedown attempt but Morales pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morales tries to clinch but Landeverde is having none of it.
Morales gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Landeverde moves into the clinch.
Guillermo Morales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Landeverde has picked Morales up - he's going for a ride! Landeverde dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Landeverde is just content to waste time from the top position. Morales takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ric Landeverde.
I've got Landeverde 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight for Ric Landeverde!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Ric Landeverde!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Ric Landeverde!

Ric Landeverde wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Tarver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleks Alyenova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alyenova is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eric Prydz - Call On Me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tarver
vs
Alyenova

185 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
174 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Tarver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleks Alyenova!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alyenova tests Tarver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tarver checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Tarver shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tarver was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Tarver looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Tarver quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Tarver but it's paid off an Alyenova is forced to tap! Nice work by Tarver.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Tarver!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toshi Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Gatner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ortiz
vs
Gatner

178 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
138 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toshi Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Gatner!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ortiz circles away.
Gatner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ortiz connects with a looping right hand.
Ortiz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gatner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gatner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ortiz defends it nicely.
Toshi Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Gatner.
Gatner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ortiz jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Gatner instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gatner is trying to trip Ortiz. He has hold of a leg but Ortiz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gatner persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ortiz wants to stand but Gatner is controlling the position.
Gatner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortiz is keeping the position for now.
Ortiz wants to sweep here but Gatner controlling him for the moment.
Ortiz keeping full guard, as Gatner tries to pass.
Ortiz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ortiz tries to get out of the position.
Gatner throws a big right hand that misses.

Ortiz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatner tries to stand but Ortiz is controlling from the bottom.
Gatner looking to sit in guard and control but Ortiz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gatner trying to keep a closed guard but Ortiz is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ortiz with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatner controls Ortiz momentarily but Ortiz frees himself.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Gatner keeps moving.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mike Gatner hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gatner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ortiz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gatner tries to clinch up
and Ortiz counters with a nice uppercut.
Ortiz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gatner tries for a takedown but Ortiz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz cracks a nice hook into Gatner's ribs.
Gatner wants to clinch.

Gatner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ortiz is trying to pull guard but Gatner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Gatner has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ortiz is trying to keep an underhook but Gatner manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gatner is looking to take a break and control but Ortiz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ortiz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Gatner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gatner throws a low kick, looking for Ortiz's leg but Ortiz calmly moves out of range.
Mike Gatner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortiz clobbers Gatner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ortiz swats away the attempt to clinch by Gatner.
Gatner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ortiz defends it nicely.
Gatner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Ortiz gets tackled into the cage by Gatner. Gatner maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ortiz tries to circle away but Gatner has him pinned against the cage.

Gatner works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ortiz pulls Gatner in close to his closed guard and prevents Gatner from doing any damage or advancing position.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ortiz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gatner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ortiz keeping moving, preventing Gatner from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ortiz 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.
Gatner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Gatner.
Gatner misses with a takedown
and Ortiz counters with a nice uppercut.
Toshi Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Gatner.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ortiz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gatner is trying to buck Ortiz off.
Gatner is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz working the ground and pound.
Gatner is trying to get back to half guard.
Gatner struggling a bit here.
Ortiz trying to control the action but Gatner is working from the bottom.
Ortiz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ortiz wants to control but Gatner is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatner is pushing Ortiz's head away, looking to escape. Ortiz manages to hold on to the position though.
Ortiz trying to control the action but Gatner is working from the bottom.
Gatner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ortiz working the head and body with strikes.
Ortiz scores with punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortiz trying to control the position but Gatner is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gatner is trying to buck Ortiz off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Ortiz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ortiz scores with a takedown into Gatner's guard.
Gatner has control of Ortiz's left arm, preventing Ortiz from doing any damage.
Ortiz with a nice head shot there.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatner pulls Ortiz in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ortiz is stalling in the full guard.
Toshi Ortiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Gatner wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gatner scores with a body shot.
Gatner fails with a takedown attempt.
Ortiz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gatner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ortiz swivels and escapes.
Gatner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gatner fails with the takedown
and Ortiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toshi Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Gatner.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatner shoots in looking for a takedown but Ortiz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gatner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gatner leaves Ortiz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ortiz shoots for a takedown but Gatner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Gatner gets a takedown into half guard.
Ortiz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gatner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gatner's back!
Ortiz throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gatner could be in trouble here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Gatner tries to escape but Ortiz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ortiz connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Gatner to escape the position.
Gatner is covering up but some of the strikes from Ortiz are getting through and doing damage.

Ortiz looking for the choke from the back.
Ortiz connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Gatner to escape the position.
Ortiz scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Gatner is looking for a way out.
Ortiz lands strikes to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ortiz looking for the choke but no joy.
Ortiz lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Ortiz. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Ortiz has good solid back control here.
Ortiz lands strikes to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ortiz is persistently looking for the submission but Gatner is defending it well.
Gatner staying busy and making it hard for Ortiz to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Ortiz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ortiz 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Toshi Ortiz!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Toshi Ortiz!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Toshi Ortiz!

Toshi Ortiz wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Toshi Ortiz 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jet Salsbury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Cesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jet Salsbury has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Salsbury
vs
Cesar

165 cm
22
172 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jet Salsbury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Cesar!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cesar has managed to clinch.

Cesar breaks the clinch.

Salsbury shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Salsbury showed some decent athleticism there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Salsbury throwing shots but Cesar is blocking nicely.
Cesar wants to get back to full guard.
Salsbury performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cesar tries to roll over but Salsbury keeps him under control.
Cesar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cesar.
Salsbury postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Cesar is trying to keep Salsbury in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Salsbury is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cesar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Salsbury is controlling him.
Salsbury in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salsbury stops Cesar from standing up.
Salsbury slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Cesar enables Salsbury to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cesar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Salsbury's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Cesar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salsbury can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salsbury pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cesar is keeping the position for now.
Salsbury scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Salsbury lands a couple of elbows.
Cesar keeping moving, preventing Salsbury from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salsbury distracts Cesar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Salsbury showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cesar wants to get back to his feet but Salsbury is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Salsbury chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salsbury advances position into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cesar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cesar tries to bench press Salsbury off him but Salsbury keeps the position.
Cesar looks winded!
Cesar is not content to let Salsbury control the position.
Cesar seems a little lost for a moment, as Salsbury dominates the positioning.
Salsbury is chipping away with strikes.
Salsbury 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 Cesar's shoulder. That is not cool.
Salsbury grinds an elbow into Cesar's temple.
Salsbury lands a decent elbow from side control.
Salsbury connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cesar some visible discomfort.
Salsbury creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salsbury is looking to take a break and control but Cesar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salsbury is putting a hurting on Cesar here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salsbury lands some shots froms side control.
Salsbury takes a little break here. Cesar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Salsbury trying to control the action but Cesar is working from the bottom.
Salsbury controlling from side mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salsbury working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Salsbury dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Salsbury.
Cesar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Salsbury's best efforts.
Cesar trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salsbury seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Salsbury trying to pass the guard but Cesar defending well.
Salsbury not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cesar tries to kick Salsbury off but Salsbury keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Salsbury wants to control but Cesar is keeping him busy.
Salsbury prevents Cesar from standing back up.
Salsbury could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Salsbury blocks the strikes from Cesar.
Cesar is looking to control Salsbury's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cesar avoid being mounted?
Salsbury trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cesar is breathing heavily.
Salsbury is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Salsbury working the ground and pound effectively.
Salsbury tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Salsbury has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cesar's face.
Salsbury working the ground and pound effectively.
Salsbury with a couple of short strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salsbury scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Salsbury putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Salsbury scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cesar?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salsbury lands with some strikes.
Salsbury trying to control but Cesar is having none of it.
Cesar is bucking up trying to escape but Salsbury cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Salsbury working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jet Salsbury overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cesar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salsbury lands a big shot there that rocks Cesar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Salsbury lands a heavy elbow.
Salsbury is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cesar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salsbury cracks Cesar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Salsbury working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Salsbury is landing with some decent strikes but Cesar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Salsbury punishing his opponent with strikes.
Salsbury with shots to the head and body - Cesar looks very uncomfortable down there.
Salsbury lands a nice shot to the head.
Salsbury pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Salsbury lands with some strikes.
Cesar is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Cesar is bucking up trying to escape but Salsbury cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salsbury scoring with strikes but Cesar is staying in there.
Salsbury takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Salsbury is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cesar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Salsbury controlling his opponent.
Salsbury in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Salsbury lands with some strikes.
Cesar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Salsbury lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salsbury controlling his opponent.
Salsbury with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Salsbury dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Salsbury shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Salsbury showed some decent athleticism there.
Salsbury thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cesar's head.
Cesar trying to control but Salsbury postures up.
Cesar is looking to escape.
Salsbury trying to control the pace.
Salsbury trying to control from half guard but Cesar is working away.
Salsbury prevents Cesar from standing back up.
Cesar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Salsbury lands a nice short elbow.
Salsbury lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar has hold of Salsbury's hands but Salsbury slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Salsbury throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Salsbury throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Salsbury.
Salsbury is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
BOOM! Salsbury connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cesar wants to control but Salsbury is having none of it.
Salsbury lands a heavy elbow.
Salsbury breaks from Cesar's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Salsbury can't control as he wanted to and Cesar manages to get the fight back to his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salsbury looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salsbury scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Salsbury thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Salsbury is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Salsbury seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cesar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Salsbury is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Salsbury content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Salsbury is nestled in close to Cesar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Salsbury.
Salsbury content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cesar tries to get to full guard but Salsbury has control of the leg.
Salsbury content to control rather than advance.
Salsbury throwing shots but Cesar is blocking nicely.
Salsbury controlling the action here.
Salsbury landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jet Salsbury is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salsbury stalling.
Salsbury wants to free his trapped foot but Cesar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Salsbury perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Salsbury is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cesar can do to turn this around?

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jet Salsbury wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Salsbury dives in and grabs Cesar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cesar pushes down on Salsbury's head and hops out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Salsbury closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Salsbury lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salsbury's corner is telling him to maintain position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jet Salsbury showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salsbury, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Jet Salsbury!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Jet Salsbury!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Jet Salsbury!

Jet Salsbury wins by unanimous decision!