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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fuego Salsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Stellben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stellben is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SbUC-UaAxE. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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172 lbs
17 - 14 - 0 |
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167 cm
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170 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fuego Salsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Stellben!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stellben closes the distance but Salsa moves to the side
and Salsa counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Salsa happy to just control the position for now.
Salsa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stellben, who protects the arm well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Stellben wants to control but Salsa postures up.
Stellben prevents Salsa from moving into mount.
Stellben is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stellben is trying to improve his position.
Stellben manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Salsa trying to control the action but Stellben is working from the bottom.
Salsa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Salsa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stellben is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stellben won't allow Salsa to pass to mount.
Salsa seems to be looking for submissions.
Stellben wants to improve his position but Salsa is controlling well.
Stellben gets back to full guard.
Stellben tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salsa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stellben is looking for a sweep.
Stellben wants to get back to his feet but Salsa drags him back down.
Stellben prevents Salsa from improving position.
Salsa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stellben is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stellben sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stellben wants to get back to full guard.
Stellben looks like he's trying to stand up.
Salsa is looking for a kimura but Stellben is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salsa to get the leverage.
Salsa is trying to control. Stellben wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stellben is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salsa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salsa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stellben!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fuego Salsa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stellben lands a nice shot that snaps Salsa's head back.
Salsa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Salsa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stellben has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stellben seems a little lost for a moment, as Salsa dominates the positioning.
Stellben wants to control but Salsa postures up.
Stellben is trying to buck Salsa off.
Fuego Salsa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salsa happy to just control the position for now.
Stellben pushes Salsa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Salsa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Salsa looking to control but instead Stellben has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Salsa is looking for a kimura here.
Stellben is looking for a sweep. Salsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salsa seems to be working for a kimura but Stellben defends the submission attempt.
Stellben tries to get to full guard but Salsa has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salsa in particular looking to stall.
Salsa trying to pass the guard but Stellben defending well.
Stellben is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salsa passes to side control.
Salsa wants to control but Stellben is keeping him busy.
Salsa working away.
Salsa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stellben, who protects the arm well.
Stellben is trying to control Salsa's posture but Salsa avoids it.
Stellben is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salsa trying to control the action but Stellben is working from the bottom.
Stellben tries to bench press Salsa off him but Salsa keeps the position.
Stellben is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fuego Salsa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stellben shoots in and gets a takedown into Salsa's guard.
Stellben keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Salsa's head.
Salsa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stellben working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stellben must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stellben postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Salsa trying to keep a closed guard but Stellben is proving a slippery customer.
Stellben works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Salsa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stellben thows a huge punch but Salsa dodges it nicely.
Salsa tries to get to full guard but Stellben has control of the leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stellben missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Salsa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stellben working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stellben connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stellben in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salsa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stellben looking to sit in guard and control but Salsa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Salsa stands and throws Stellben's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Salsa trying to control the position but Stellben is working away.
Salsa controlling from side mount.
Stellben is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salsa just content to control the position.
Stellben is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Stellben is being controlled here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Salsa tries for a kimura but Stellben is defending well.
Salsa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Salsa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Salsa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stellben manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salsa is trying to work for a kimura but Stellben is defending well.
Salsa wants to free his trapped foot but Stellben is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stellben is looking for a sweep. Salsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
George Stellben has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stellben punching from the bottom.
Salsa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Salsa trying to control from Stellben's half guard. Stellben has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George Stellben.
I think Salsa 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fuego Salsa!
Fuego Salsa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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hype
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pop
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