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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barril Salvador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmed Ali Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
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200 lbs
5 - 27 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Brawler
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Barril Salvador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ahmed Ali Baba!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali Baba throws a head kick that misses
and Salvador counters with a shoot takedown. Ali Baba fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ali Baba can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salvador controls the pace.
Salvador's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Salvador stands and throws Ali Baba's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Salvador is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ali Baba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali Baba prevents Salvador from improving position.
Salvador takes a little break here. Ali Baba wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali Baba is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali Baba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Salvador staying calm.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Barril Salvador.
Ali Baba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salvador counters with a shoot takedown. Ali Baba fights it but they end up in guard.
Ali Baba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvador controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ali Baba controls Salvador momentarily but Salvador frees himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Salvador content to stall in guard here.
Salvador has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Barril Salvador wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ali Baba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salvador counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Salvador.
Salvador successfully pulls guard.
Salvador controlling the position.
Salvador looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ali Baba trying to control but Salvador is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvador looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Salvador looking for a sweep. Not yet Salvador, not yet.
Ali Baba throws a big elbow that misses.
Barril Salvador has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ali Baba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salvador counters by clinching up.
Barril Salvador has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed Ali Baba.
Salvador turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Salvador manages to end up in side control.
Salvador wants to stand but Ali Baba is controlling his arm.
Ali Baba is trying to escape the position but Salvador is controlling the position.
Ali Baba tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Salvador connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali Baba tries to lock up and control but Salvador gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Salvador scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ali Baba?
Salvador tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ali Baba working to try and regain half guard.
Salvador punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salvador tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ali Baba is working to get back to half guard.
Salvador lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ali Baba hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barril Salvador dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Salvador throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ali Baba tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Salvador is in Ali Baba's guard.
Barril Salvador overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salvador trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salvador seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali Baba has a closed guard, preventing Salvador from standing up.
Salvador's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Barril Salvador just wasn't active enough.
Ali Baba misses with a takedown attempt
and Salvador counters with a left to the body.
Ali Baba looks to land a combination but Salvador avoids it well.
Salvador closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ali Baba did well to prevent Salvador getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salvador with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvador wants to pass the guard but Ali Baba is defending well.
Salvador not doing much here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Barril Salvador wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Salvador fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ali Baba sprawls well initially but Salvador persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Salvador works his way into side control.
Salvador tries to stand but Ali Baba is controlling his head.
Salvador is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ali Baba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Salvador tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvador trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Salvador is working Ali Baba over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ali Baba struggling a bit here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salvador throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Salvador looks up at the clock and then as Ali Baba takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Salvador smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Salvador is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ali Baba's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvador lands an elbow.
Salvador throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Salvador in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Salvador lands an elbow.
Salvador is trying to get an arm triangle but Ali Baba is defending well.
Salvador cracks Ali Baba with a big elbow.
A lull in the action here.
Salvador postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ali Baba tries to buck Salvador off but Salvador is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali Baba keeps trying to improve his position.
Ali Baba is trying to escape the position but Salvador is controlling the position.
Ali Baba is trying to control Salvador's posture but Salvador avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salvador tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
Ali Baba managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Salvador.
Ali Baba tries to bench press Salvador off him but Salvador keeps the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ali Baba sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ali Baba is defending against the submission attempts here by Salvador.
Ali Baba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barril Salvador dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Salvador leaves Ali Baba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ali Baba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali Baba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Salvador counters by clinching up.
Salvador jumps guard.
Salvador wants to sweep but no luck.
Salvador lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ali Baba!
Ali Baba tries to hold on but Salvador pushes him away.
Salvador controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvador lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Salvador takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ali Baba taking shots to the head.
Salvador misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ali Baba is looking to improve his position but Salvador isn't that keen on the idea.
Salvador is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ali Baba can do to turn this around?
Ali Baba wants to control but Salvador is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali Baba taking shots to the head.
Salvador controlling from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salvador working the ground and pound effectively.
Ali Baba is rocked!
Ali Baba working to try and regain half guard.
Ali Baba is still in real trouble! Can Salvador finish him?
Salvador is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ali Baba to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ali Baba shrugs it off.
Ali Baba seems to have recovered his senses.
Ali Baba tries to reverse the position but Salvador maintains control.
Salvador working for a guillotine from mount but Ali Baba is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvador controlling from mount.
BOOM! Salvador connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Salvador is working for a guillotine from mount but Ali Baba frees his head quite easily.
Ali Baba tries to hold on but Salvador pushes him away.
Ali Baba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ali Baba is bucking up trying to escape but Salvador cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Salvador controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali Baba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Salvador controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salvador has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barril Salvador showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salvador, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barril Salvador!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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