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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Salter JR (ranked 2720 p4p, 2286 weight class) and Rory Devaney (ranked 263 p4p, 235 weight class). Rory Devaney has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Salter JR!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Rory Devaney!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as JR blocks the leg kick.
JR drives through with a takedown into guard.
Devaney keeping moving, preventing JR from controlling successfully.
JR in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
JR really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
JR missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
JR working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
JR with a nice head shot there.
JR working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
JR thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
JR trying to control the position from guard on top but Devaney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
JR in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
JR with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JR landing with the ground and pound.
JR distracts Devaney with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
JR stops Devaney from standing up.
JR throwing strikes from guard but Devaney blocks nicely.
JR in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
JR lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
JR is pushing down on Devaney's leg trying to pass to half guard. Devaney is fighting to maintain full guard but JR has managed to sneak the leg through.
JR winds up and cracks Devaney with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
JR missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
JR not landing any meaningful shots this time.
JR lands strikes from half guard.
JR winds up and cracks Devaney with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devaney trying to hold on to JR's head to control him but JR postures up.
JR slips a nice elbow through Devaney's hands, connecting with Devaney's forehead.
JR is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
JR takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
JR 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.
Devaney is looking to get back to full guard here but JR has managed to pass to side control instead.
Devaney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
JR trying to control the action but Devaney is working from the bottom.
JR cracks Devaney with a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
JR working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
JR trying to control the position but Devaney is working away.
JR works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
JR working the ground and pound.
JR scoring with punches from side control.
JR scores with punches from side control.
JR landing strikes.
JR scoring with punches from side control.
Devaney taking punishment in the form of punches.
JR lands a nice forearm strike.
JR lands a few punches from side control.
JR in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
JR works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
JR landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
JR lands an elbow.
JR scores with a couple of short elbows.
JR lands some shots froms side control.
Devaney on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
JR works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Devaney takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
JR wants to control but Devaney is keeping him busy.
Devaney on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
JR cracks Devaney with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Devaney on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Devaney takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salter JR dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
JR shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Devaney napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Devaney sneaks out the side door and pushes JR away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Devaney gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Devaney has momentary wrist control but JR slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Devaney has momentary wrist control but JR slips an elbow through the middle.
Devaney can't keep his opponent in guard - JR advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. JR connects with a nice short shot to Devaney's temple.
Devaney is defending against the submission attempts here by JR.
JR landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from JR.
JR missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
JR seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
JR seems to be looking for submissions.
JR is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Devaney can do to turn this around?
JR working Devaney over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. JR lands a nice short elbow.
JR working over Devaney with some ground and pound. Devaney looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
JR throwing shots but Devaney is blocking nicely.
Devaney on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
JR lands with a punch from half guard.
JR is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from JR there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devaney is looking to escape.
JR is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Devaney is trying to stand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
JR lands strikes from half guard.
JR looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Devaney with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
JR wants to lay and pray for a moment but Devaney keeps working.
JR is looking for a kimura but Devaney is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for JR to get the leverage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. JR connects with a nice short shot to Devaney's temple.
Salter JR overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
JR is pressing down on Devaney's thigh, looking to free his foot. Devaney is holding on for now.
JR working Devaney over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
JR has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
JR has control of Devaney's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Devaney regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, JR cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
JR putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
JR dominating with strikes here.
JR with shots to the head and body - Devaney looks very uncomfortable down there.
JR lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
JR with good strikes from the mount here!
JR lands a big elbow.
JR avoids the attempt from Devaney to control.
Devaney takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
JR landing strikes, looking to finish!
JR working away from the top, dropping strikes.
JR lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
JR working the ground and pound effectively.
Devaney is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, JR cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
JR is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Devaney can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
JR unloading with bombs!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salter JR dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Devaney enables JR to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Devaney manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
JR with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
JR stands up over Devaney, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells JR's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
JR cracks Devaney with a solid left hand.
JR might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
JR postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
JR stands up over Devaney, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Devaney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Devaney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with JR. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
JR pushes down on Devaney's leg and manages to get into half guard.
JR is trying to work for a kimura but Devaney is defending well.
Devaney has hold of JR's hands but JR slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JR scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
JR looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Devaney is defending against the submission attempts here by JR.
Devaney is not content to let JR control the position.
JR seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Devaney is trying to defend against the ground and pound but JR scores with a couple of nice shots.
JR moves nicely into side control.
Devaney taking a bit of punishment here - JR scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
JR lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
JR in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Devaney is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Salter JR!
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energy
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