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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alcides Salonica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salonica comes to the cage accompanied by "Weapons of Mad Distortion" by The Crystal Method. The crowd seem to be enjoying Armstrong's choice of entrance music: We Were Soldiers - Sgt. Mackenzie. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
9 - 3 - 2 |
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275 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Alcides Salonica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong fails with the takedown.
Salonica throws a looping overhand right but Armstrong ducks down to avoid it.
Salonica with a poor takedown
and Armstrong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Armstrong.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Salonica is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong cracks Salonica with a solid left hand.
Armstrong is pushing down on Salonica's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salonica is fighting to maintain full guard but Armstrong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Salonica is not content to let Armstrong control the position.
Salonica is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Armstrong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Salonica's head.
Salonica tries to get to full guard but Armstrong has control of the leg.
Armstrong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Salonica's head.
Salonica tries to get to full guard but Armstrong has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Armstrong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Salonica controlling the position well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Armstrong throwing shots but Salonica is blocking nicely.
Armstrong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Armstrong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Armstrong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Armstrong winds up and cracks Salonica with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong winds up and cracks Salonica with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salonica is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Armstrong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Salonica defending well though.
Armstrong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salonica landing small, sideways elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Salonica is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Armstrong.
Salonica is looking to improve his position.
Armstrong 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.
Armstrong winds up and cracks Salonica with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Salonica taking some punishment here, with Armstrong in his half guard.
Armstrong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Salonica taking some punishment here, with Armstrong in his half guard.
Salonica trying to control here.
Salonica is staying active underneath Armstrong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Armstrong is nestled in close to Salonica, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Salonica is trying to stand up here but Armstrong is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Salonica!
The referee warns Salonica that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Armstrong fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Armstrong unloading with bombs!
Armstrong punishing his opponent with strikes.
Salonica is breathing heavily.
Armstrong lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salonica takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Armstrong connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Armstrong lands a heavy elbow.
Salonica tries to hold on but Armstrong pushes him away.
Salonica is in all sorts of trouble here.
Salonica is in a horrible position here. Armstrong smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Armstrong is landing with some decent strikes but Salonica is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Armstrong breaks from Salonica's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salonica working to try and regain half guard.
Salonica is working hard here to advance position.
Armstrong is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Salonica regains half guard.
Armstrong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Armstrong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Salonica does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Armstrong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Salonica wants to control but Armstrong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Armstrong working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Armstrong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salonica knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Armstrong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Salonica wants to improve his position but Armstrong is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Armstrong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Armstrong shoots in and drives through. Salonica sprawls well.
Salonica misses with a hook. Armstrong ducked under it nicely.
Salonica throws a jab when Armstrong was well out of range.
Armstrong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alcides Salonica seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salonica throws a hook but Armstrong avoids it easily.
Salonica moves in looking to clinch but Armstrong pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salonica throws out the jab.
Armstrong misses with a takedown
and Salonica counters with a three punch combo that has Armstrong backing up. Armstrong nods at Salonica to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Salonica misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salonica misses with a series of wild punches.
Armstrong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salonica waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Armstrong.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but Salonica shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alcides Salonica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Armstrong.
Salonica takes a swing at Armstrong's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Salonica misses the target.
Salonica cracks Armstrong with an open hand slap.
Armstrong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Armstrong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salonica sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Armstrong somewhat.
Salonica shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salonica circles away from the clinch attempt.
Armstrong moves out of range as Salonica strikes.
Armstrong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Salonica wants to sweep but no luck.
Armstrong postures up in Salonica's guard and throws a big left but Salonica blocks it.
Armstrong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Armstrong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Armstrong throwing strikes but missing.
Armstrong postures up and lands a big shot to Salonica's brow.
Armstrong is in close to Salonica's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Armstrong landing some decent shots from guard.
Armstrong scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salonica is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Armstrong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Salonica is working away from the top position though.
Armstrong wants to control but Salonica passes into side.
Armstrong is trying to improve his position.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Armstrong sneaks back into half guard.
Salonica not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Armstrong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Armstrong has control of Salonica's left arm, preventing Salonica from doing any damage.
Craig Armstrong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Armstrong has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Salonica off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salonica misses with a double jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Salonica darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt.
Salonica misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Armstrong misses the shot to the body.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but Salonica shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salonica digs a good body shot into Armstrong's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Craig Armstrong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Armstrong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salonica lands an overhand right.
Armstrong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Salonica connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Armstrong wants to clinch but Salonica slips to the side
and Salonica counters with a series of strikes. Armstrong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Armstrong misses with a looping right.
Armstrong with a poor takedown
and Salonica connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salonica circles away from the clinch attempt
and Salonica counters with a nice uppercut.
Armstrong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salonica is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salonica looks to throw the jab but Armstrong is out of range.
Salonica changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Armstrong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Armstrong has one of Salonica's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
An elbow from Salonica crashes against the mat.
Armstrong is looking for a sweep.
Armstrong struggling a bit here.
Armstrong managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Salonica.
I wouldn't like to be where Armstrong is right now.
Armstrong regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salonica wants to control but Armstrong is keeping him busy.
Salonica missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Armstrong is trying is best to control the position here.
Salonica missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Armstrong trying to control but Salonica postures up.
Armstrong is staying active underneath Salonica, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Salonica throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Armstrong is positioning himself well to prevent Salonica advancing to mount.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Salonica has Armstrong up against the cage in a clinch.
Salonica prevents a takedown attempt there.
Armstrong breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong doesn't manage to clinch there - Salonica circles away.
Salonica fails with the takedown
and Armstrong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Armstrong postures up.
Armstrong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armstrong postures up and lands a big shot to Salonica's brow.
Salonica wants to sweep here but Armstrong controlling him for the moment.
Armstrong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Armstrong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Armstrong prevents Salonica from getting back to his feet.
Armstrong working some strikes from top position.
Salonica controls Armstrong momentarily but Armstrong frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Armstrong works over Salonica with some ground and pound from guard.
Armstrong chips away with some ground and pound.
Armstrong passes into half guard.
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!
Salonica is looking to improve his position.
Salonica trying to control here.
Craig Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Armstrong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alcides Salonica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armstrong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Armstrong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Armstrong 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Armstrong!
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hype
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