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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Salace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trip Kenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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211 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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213 lbs
20 - 19 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Salace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Trip Kenzie!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenzie feints and as Salace raises his hands in defense, Kenzie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into 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.
Kenzie trying to control the position from guard on top but Salace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salace is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Salace is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kenzie is aware though and is defending well.
Salace utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kenzie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Salace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kenzie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kenzie trying to control the position from guard on top but Salace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenzie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenzie throwing strikes but missing.
Salace working for a triangle but Kenzie defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenzie postures up.
Salace working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kenzie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kenzie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Salace will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kenzie is looking to stand up but Salace won't let him.
Salace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salace wants to sweep here but Kenzie controlling him for the moment.
Kenzie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Salace has his foot on Kenzie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kenzie works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salace trying to keep a closed guard but Kenzie is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Salace working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kenzie has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salace is refusing to be controlled, as Kenzie sits in half guard.
Salace lands with a few short shots to the body.
Salace wants to improve his position but Kenzie is controlling well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenzie lands strikes from half guard.
Salace looking for submissions off his back.
Kenzie tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Salace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kenzie pulls his head out easily.
Salace is looking for a sweep. Kenzie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kenzie pulls his head out easily.
Salace moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Salace tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kenzie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salace is keeping the position for now.
Salace keeping moving, preventing Kenzie from controlling successfully.
Kenzie decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Salace, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Salace finds it's way through Kenzie's defenses.
Salace looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kenzie!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salace lands a heavy elbow.
Salace pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Salace lands a big elbow.
Kenzie gets back to half guard.
Salace passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kenzie!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salace lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Salace dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kenzie lands a right hook to the body.
Kenzie scores with a jab to the body.
Kenzie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Salace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kenzie!
Kenzie scores with a jab. Salace acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Salace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenzie manages to avoid it.
Kenzie misses with a two punch combination.
Kenzie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Salace sprawls well initially but Kenzie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Simon Salace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kenzie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salace is in trouble now - Kenzie has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salace is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kenzie is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Salace is trying to escape the mount.
Salace is working hard here to advance position.
Salace tries to lock up and control but Kenzie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kenzie with shots to the head and body - Salace looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kenzie wants to control the pace but Salace is squirming around nicely.
Kenzie avoids the attempt from Salace to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie tries to control but Salace wriggling away.
Kenzie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Salace slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salace wants to control but Kenzie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kenzie decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Kenzie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salace fails to land with a series of punches.
Kenzie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Trip Kenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salace throws an off balance right hand
and Kenzie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kenzie throws a series of punches but Salace moves out of range.
Kenzie scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salace is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Salace sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Salace has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kenzie is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salace is defending against the submission attempts here by Kenzie.
Kenzie is keen to just control but Salace is a slippery customer.
Salace trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenzie has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Salace's face.
Salace slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kenzie prevents Salace from improving his position.
Kenzie trying to control from half guard but Salace is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trip Kenzie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Salace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kenzie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salace counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Salace wants to pass the guard but Kenzie is keeping the position.
Kenzie has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Salace off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
No joy there for Salace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salace throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kenzie counters with a body kick.
Salace tries to sprawl but Kenzie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salace looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salace trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salace is trying to get back to full guard.
Kenzie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Salace blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kenzie.
Salace looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Salace manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kenzie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salace is keeping the position for now.
Salace working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kenzie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kenzie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kenzie is looking to work some ground and pound but Salace has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie trying to control the position from guard on top but Salace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salace working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kenzie has passed into half guard!
Salace is trying to stand.
Salace keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kenzie not doing much here.
Kenzie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie trying to control from half guard but Salace is working away.
Salace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salace is trying to control but can't.
Kenzie wants to stand up but Salace has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Salace is trying to get back to full guard.
Kenzie is thwarting Salace's attempts to control the position.
Kenzie slips a nice elbow through Salace's hands, connecting with Salace's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie wants to take a breather but Salace is having none of it.
Kenzie winds up and cracks Salace with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kenzie is looking to take a break and control but Salace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salace wants to improve his position but Kenzie is controlling well.
Salace is trying to control but can't.
Salace avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kenzie.
Salace is staying active underneath Kenzie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Salace is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salace has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kenzie. Oh but Salace has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kenzie goes limp - he's gone! Salace jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Simon Salace!
Simon Salace decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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