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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike McLaughlin (ranked 384 p4p, 202 weight class) and Enzo Salvatore (ranked 52 p4p, 25 weight class). Salvatore has chosen Reich mir die Hand as his entrance music. Enzo Salvatore has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 27 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike McLaughlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvatore tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McLaughlin counters with a low kick, right behind Salvatore 's knee.
McLaughlin catches Salvatore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Salvatore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a body shot.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salvatore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McLaughlin's head backwards.
McLaughlin lands with a shot to the body.
Salvatore throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McLaughlin was covering up waiting for the punch and Salvatore finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McLaughlin pushes Salvatore off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin dips to his left and cracks Salvatore with an uppercut!
McLaughlin swings for the body but Salvatore moves out of range.
Salvatore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McLaughlin's head backwards.
McLaughlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Salvatore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Salvatore rushes McLaughlin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLaughlin lands with a short shot to the head.
McLaughlin lands an uppercut.
Salvatore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Salvatore.
McLaughlin blocking some punches.
Salvatore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Salvatore struggles to land a body shot inside as McLaughlin controls his hands.
McLaughlin works on Salvatore's body with a couple of short punches.
McLaughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Salvatore throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
Salvatore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards.
Salvatore blocking some punches.
McLaughlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salvatore blocks an uppercut.
McLaughlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salvatore misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin blocking some punches.
Salvatore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLaughlin lands a left hand.
McLaughlin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McLaughlin blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salvatore pulls guard effortlessly.
Salvatore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Salvatore isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McLaughlin stacks Salvatore on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McLaughlin!
Salvatore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salvatore sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Salvatore actively working from the bottom here.
McLaughlin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to control but McLaughlin postures up.
Salvatore tries to roll over but McLaughlin keeps him under control.
McLaughlin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McLaughlin continues to stall.
Salvatore tries to roll over but McLaughlin keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvatore gets back to full guard.
McLaughlin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Salvatore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salvatore actively working from the bottom here.
Salvatore is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, McLaughlin seems content to control.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep. McLaughlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McLaughlin 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 looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
Salvatore takes the fight into the clinch.
Salvatore takes a shot to the head.
McLaughlin cracks Salvatore with a nice body shot.
Salvatore misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards.
Salvatore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McLaughlin walks away with a smile on his face. Salvatore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Salvatore.
McLaughlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvatore can do to turn this around?
McLaughlin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Salvatore moved out of range.
McLaughlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salvatore.
McLaughlin cracks a nice hook into Salvatore's ribs.
Salvatore changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McLaughlin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaughlin is looking to regain half guard here but Salvatore keeps moving and retains side control.
Mike McLaughlin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McLaughlin is trying to control Salvatore's posture but Salvatore avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLaughlin stops Salvatore from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore advances to mount.
McLaughlin stops Salvatore from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Salvatore trying to control but McLaughlin is having none of it.
Salvatore controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McLaughlin is squirming around, avoiding Salvatore's attempts to control the action.
McLaughlin has given up his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore controls the position.
Salvatore patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Will Salvatore go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Salvatore is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McLaughlin is defending well though. Salvatore let's go of the attempt for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Salvatore controlling the positon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin showing good submission defense here.
McLaughlin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Salvatore.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Salvatore 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!
Salvatore ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
Salvatore is looking to score with low kicks.
Mike McLaughlin is winning the standup battle so far.
Salvatore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McLaughlin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Salvatore tries to clinch but McLaughlin is having none of it.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Salvatore's head but Salvatore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McLaughlin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Salvatore in his tracks.
McLaughlin is looking to wear down Salvatore with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Salvatore moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
A cross from McLaughlin lands.
McLaughlin lands a nice looking body shot.
McLaughlin slips a jab from Salvatore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin stuffs the takedown attempt from Salvatore. Salvatore gets slowly back to his feet.
Salvatore shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Salvatore was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salvatore trying to control the action but McLaughlin is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore tries to advance position but instead McLaughlin slips a leg back in to half guard.
Salvatore is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Salvatore is pressing down on McLaughlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. McLaughlin is holding on for now.
Salvatore trying to advance position but McLaughlin counters by regaining guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Salvatore slips nicely into half guard.
Salvatore wants to control but McLaughlin is keeping him busy.
Salvatore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Salvatore is taking a breather. McLaughlin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Salvatore seems to be working for a kimura but McLaughlin defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
McLaughlin pulls Salvatore in to control the position.
Salvatore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McLaughlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McLaughlin keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McLaughlin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Salvatore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by McLaughlin's head coaches at Fairtex MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Salvatore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McLaughlin checks the leg kick.
Salvatore shoots for a takedown but McLaughlin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mike McLaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
McLaughlin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Salvatore does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Salvatore's shoulder, as Salvatore tries to avoid the shot.
Salvatore shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Salvatore showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salvatore wants to control but McLaughlin is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McLaughlin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McLaughlin 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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hype
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