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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Salvatore (ranked 390 p4p, 493 weight class) and James Quin (ranked 49 p4p, 70 weight class). Salvatore kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Reich mir die Hand. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enzo Salvatore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Quin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Quin. Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Salvatore.
Quin misses with a straight left.
Salvatore is looking to counter punch.
Salvatore tries to move into range but Quin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Salvatore drives through with a takedown into Quin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Quin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salvatore is aware though and is defending well.
Quin keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
Salvatore is really struggling to control Quin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Quin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Salvatore trying to control but Quin is working from the bottom.
Salvatore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore is pushing down on Quin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Quin is fighting to maintain full guard but Salvatore has managed to sneak the leg through.
Quin is concentrating on defense, preventing Salvatore from advancing position.
Salvatore passes the guard and advances to mount!
Quin is trying to escape the mount but Salvatore keeps good control and instead manages to take Quin's back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Salvatore's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Quin trying to control the hands but Salvatore won't let him.
Quin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Salvatore wants to control but Quin is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Quin right now.
Quin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Salvatore avoids the attempt from Quin to control.
Quin can't escape the position.
Salvatore wants to control the pace but Quin is squirming around nicely.
Quin is looking to improve his position but Salvatore isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore wants to control the pace but Quin is squirming around nicely.
Quin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Salvatore moves to back control.
Quin tries to break free.
Salvatore is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Quin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Quin for a finish.
Quin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Salvatore gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking to break Quin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Quin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Salvatore will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Quin trying to control the action but Salvatore just sinks the hooks in.
Salvatore has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Quin's body.
Quin fending off the submission attempt from Salvatore.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salvatore is trying to stick to Quin's back but Quin is turning into Salvatore. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Salvatore's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Quin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Salvatore dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Salvatore drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Quin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Salvatore off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quin is looking to control Salvatore but Salvatore is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Salvatore trying to control the position but Quin manages to sink in the hooks.
Salvatore tries to escape the position.
Enzo Salvatore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Quin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Salvatore knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Salvatore for a finish.
Salvatore rolls, trying to escape but Quin keeps control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore is working hard here to advance position.
Quin is trying to stick to Salvatore's back but Salvatore is turning into Quin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Quin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Salvatore.
Salvatore slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Salvatore stands and throws Quin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Quin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Salvatore makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Salvatore.
Salvatore wants to sweep but no luck.
Salvatore looking for a triangle here. Quin is fighting it but it looks tight! Salvatore pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Quin is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Enzo Salvatore!
In his post fight interview, Enzo Salvatore started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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