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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamad Salem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Christavsen Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hamad Salem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Christavsen Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salem slaps away a takedown attempt from Christavsen Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Christavsen Jr is defended easily by Salem.
Christavsen Jr shoots in for a double leg but Salem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hamad Salem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Christavsen Jr.
Salem slips under a jab from Christavsen Jr.
Salem changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Christavsen Jr tries to avoid it but Salem manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Christavsen Jr to the ground. Christavsen Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salem keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Salem.
Christavsen Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Salem was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salem slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hamad Salem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salem shoots in but Christavsen Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Christavsen Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christavsen Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Salem avoids it really well and circles away.
Christavsen Jr has managed to clinch.
Christavsen Jr is trying to pull guard but Salem turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Christavsen Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A bit of stalling here from Salem.
Salem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salem looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salem really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Salem finds it's target.
Salem feints a jab promting Christavsen Jr to slip. Salem then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Christavsen Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Christavsen Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Salem goes for a double leg but Christavsen Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Christavsen Jr continues to drive forward.
Christavsen Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Salem, pushing him back against the cage.
Christavsen Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salem clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salem gets control of Christavsen Jr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Salem will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Salem trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christavsen Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salem keeping moving, preventing Christavsen Jr from controlling successfully.
Salem wants to sweep but no luck.
Christavsen Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Salem is proving hard to escape from.
Christavsen Jr passes into half guard.
Salem is controlling Christavsen Jr's trapped leg to prevent Christavsen Jr from advancing to side control.
Salem avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Christavsen Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Christavsen Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Salem's head.
Christavsen Jr slips a nice elbow through Salem's hands, connecting with Salem's forehead.
Christavsen Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salem is desperately trying to improve his position but Christavsen Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Christavsen Jr goes for an armbar but Salem turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Salem.
Salem is fighting to break Christavsen Jr's control of his arms but Christavsen Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christavsen Jr has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Salem has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hamad Salem will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Christavsen Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Salem was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Salem tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Christavsen Jr defends well and Salem ends up having to push Christavsen Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hamad Salem is winning the standup battle so far.
Salem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hamad Salem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salem avoids the head kick by Christavsen Jr.
It looked like Salem was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Salem wants to clinch up but Christavsen Jr keeps it at a distance.
Christavsen Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Christavsen Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christavsen Jr moves into the clinch.
Christavsen Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Salem walks away with a smile on his face. Christavsen Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Christavsen Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Salem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Salem. No joy for Christavsen Jr on that attempt.
Salem is trying hard to land a takedown here. Christavsen Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamad Salem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christavsen Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Christavsen Jr tries for a takedown but Salem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Salem is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salem fails with the takedown.
Christavsen Jr moves forwards but Salem connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Christavsen Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Salem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Christavsen Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Christavsen Jr is breathing heavily.
Salem feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Christavsen Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Christavsen Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Salem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Christavsen Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Christavsen Jr instigates a clinch.
Christavsen Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salem misses with a low kick as Christavsen Jr jumps back.
Salem looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Christavsen Jr has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christavsen Jr is trying to pull guard but Salem turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Salem is trying to pull guard but Christavsen Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Christavsen Jr stalling in the clinch but Salem improves position.
Christavsen Jr decides to pull guard.
Salem drops back, looking for a kneebar! Christavsen Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Christavsen Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Christavsen Jr!
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!
Christavsen Jr tries to advance to mount but Salem denies him.
Christavsen Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salem can't do much from the bottom here.
Christavsen Jr stands up.
Salem is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Salem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Salem prevents a takedown attempt there.
Christavsen Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Salem smiles and moves away.
Salem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Christavsen Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salem.
Salem fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Christavsen Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Salem counters with a two punch combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salem is defended easily by Christavsen Jr.
Christavsen Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Christavsen Jr is looking to clinch but Salem is avoiding it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salem connects with a looping right hand.
Christavsen Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salem drives through and clinches with Christavsen Jr against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Christavsen Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
No joy there for Salem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Christavsen Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salem moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Christavsen Jr blocks a jab.
Salem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Christavsen Jr has managed to clinch.
Salem jumps guard but Christavsen Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salem jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Christavsen Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Salem gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Christavsen Jr moves into the clinch.
Christavsen Jr breaks from the clinch.
Salem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Christavsen Jr as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamad Salem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christavsen Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christavsen Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Christavsen Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Christavsen Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Christavsen Jr 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.
Christavsen Jr wants to control from the top but Salem keeps moving.
Christavsen Jr 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christavsen Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Christavsen Jr as Salem shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Christavsen Jr.
Christavsen Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salem circles away.
Salem shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Christavsen Jr pinned against the cage. Christavsen Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salem works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salem takes the fight into the clinch.
Christavsen Jr manages to pull guard.
Salem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Christavsen Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
Christavsen Jr is trying to control the position but Salem postures up.
Salem throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Salem wants to control from the top but Christavsen Jr keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Christavsen Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Christavsen Jr controls Salem momentarily but Salem frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Christavsen Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Salem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Christavsen Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Salem moves into the clinch successfully.
Salem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christavsen Jr.
Christavsen Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Salem defends it well.
Salem lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Christavsen Jr backs up against the cage.
Salem scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamad Salem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Salem 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Hamad Salem!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Hamad Salem!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jack Christavsen Jr!
Hamad Salem wins by split decision!
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