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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sigmund Salazar (ranked 3040 p4p, 4727 weight class) and Rigoberto Ricardo (ranked 326 p4p, 437 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sigmund Salazar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rigoberto Ricardo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salazar gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Salazar is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ricardo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ricardo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salazar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ricardo keeping full guard, as Salazar tries to pass.
Ricardo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Salazar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ricardo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salazar has managed to get both his arms back between Ricardo's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricardo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salazar is one step ahead there.
Salazar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salazar won't allow Ricardo to sweep him here.
Ricardo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salazar uses his free foot to push down on Ricardo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ricardo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salazar looking for a guillotine from mount but Ricardo is having none of it.
Ricardo wants to control but Salazar is having none of it.
Ricardo is trying desperately to improve position.
Salazar has control of Ricardo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ricardo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ricardo is looking to improve his position but Salazar isn't that keen on the idea.
Salazar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Salazar looking to secure an arm triangle but Ricardo defends it well.
Ricardo is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ricardo prevents Salazar from taking his back.
Salazar working for a guillotine from mount but Ricardo is in no mood to give up.
Ricardo is looking to get to half guard.
Ricardo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ricardo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ricardo keeping full guard, as Salazar tries to pass.
Salazar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Salazar preventing the sweep.
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!
Ricardo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ricardo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ricardo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Salazar tries to free his leg and advance position but Ricardo is retaining full guard.
Salazar is pushing down on Ricardo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ricardo is fighting to maintain full guard but Salazar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ricardo is looking for a sweep. Salazar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salazar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ricardo wants to improve his position but Salazar is controlling well.
Ricardo is still trying to improve position.
Salazar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ricardo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salazar.
Ricardo wants to control but Salazar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Salazar is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar is working for a kimura but Ricardo is defending it quite comfortably.
Ricardo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Salazar is pushing down on Ricardo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ricardo is fighting to maintain full guard but Salazar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ricardo trying to hold on to Salazar's head to control him but Salazar postures up.
Salazar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ricardo is controlling an arm, preventing Salazar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Salazar is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Ricardo is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sigmund Salazar!
An out of breath Sigmund Salazar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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