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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1950 p4p, 236 weight class) and TopOf FoodChain (ranked 1762 p4p, 213 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Salvatore might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Reich mir die Hand. Enzo Salvatore has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enzo Salvatore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, TopOf FoodChain!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvatore misses with a straight right.
Salvatore cracks FoodChain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
FoodChain ducks under a wild hook from Salvatore.
FoodChain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
FoodChain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like FoodChain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Salvatore slips under a jab.
FoodChain misses with an uppercut.
Salvatore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. FoodChain catches Salvatore right on the button with a cross.
FoodChain misses with a body punch
and Salvatore counters with a straight right hand.
Salvatore takes a swing at FoodChain's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for FoodChain.
FoodChain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Salvatore to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Salvatore closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Salvatore tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
FoodChain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Salvatore wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, FoodChain rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Salvatore's guard! Nice work there by FoodChain!
FoodChain tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvatore is retaining full guard.
FoodChain passes Salvatore's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Salvatore gets back to full guard.
FoodChain trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
FoodChain won't allow Salvatore to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain advances position into side control!
FoodChain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no FoodChain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Salvatore is looking for a sweep.
FoodChain is staying tight to Salvatore's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Salvatore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
FoodChain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Salvatore has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore prevents FoodChain from improving position.
FoodChain goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Salvatore has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for FoodChain but great work by Salvatore.
Salvatore in side control, throwing shots but FoodChain defends.
Salvatore tries for a kimura but FoodChain is defending well.
FoodChain manages to work his way to half guard, despite Salvatore's best efforts.
Salvatore looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Salvatore is looking to take a break and control but FoodChain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain trying to hold on to Salvatore's head to control him but Salvatore postures up.
Salvatore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and FoodChain defends it well.
Salvatore prevents FoodChain from improving his position.
FoodChain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salvatore pulls his head out easily.
Salvatore is looking to advance position but FoodChain won't allow it.
Salvatore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but FoodChain sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Salvatore dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Salvatore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
FoodChain throws a body punch but Salvatore moves out of range.
Salvatore throws a poor cross that misses
and FoodChain counters with a straight right hand.
Salvatore throws an overhand right that lands on FoodChain's shoulder, as FoodChain tries to avoid the shot.
Enzo Salvatore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
FoodChain misses with an uppercut. Salvatore saw that one coming.
Salvatore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Salvatore moves out of range of the strikes.
Salvatore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from FoodChain.
Salvatore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Salvatore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
FoodChain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by FoodChain.
FoodChain swings for the body but Salvatore moves out of range.
FoodChain tries to bum rush Salvatore with a series of wild strikes but Salvatore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Salvatore misses.
FoodChain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Salvatore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FoodChain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Salvatore under the eye.
Salvatore is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Salvatore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Enzo Salvatore is winning the standup battle so far.
FoodChain lands a head shot.
FoodChain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
FoodChain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salvatore.
FoodChain throws a shot to the body.
FoodChain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salvatore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from FoodChain.
TopOf FoodChain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salvatore swings for the body but FoodChain moves out of range.
FoodChain tries to move into range but Salvatore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Salvatore slips a jab from FoodChain.
Salvatore misses with a lunging right hand
and FoodChain counters with a straight right hand.
Salvatore misses with an uppercut
and FoodChain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Salvatore misses.
FoodChain has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
FoodChain walks into a stiff left hand from Salvatore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Salvatore misses with a looping left.
FoodChain let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Salvatore misses with an uppercut.
FoodChain moves away from the strike by Salvatore.
FoodChain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Salvatore throws an overhand right that lands on FoodChain's shoulder, as FoodChain tries to avoid the shot.
Salvatore avoids the body shot from FoodChain.
Salvatore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but FoodChain was well out of range. Poor timing from Salvatore.
FoodChain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Salvatore slips under a jab from FoodChain.
Salvatore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. FoodChain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
FoodChain moves out of range of the strikes.
Salvatore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
FoodChain throws a counter combo.
FoodChain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from FoodChain. Salvatore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salvatore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
FoodChain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salvatore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
FoodChain throws a poor cross that misses
and FoodChain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for FoodChain.
FoodChain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
FoodChain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salvatore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
FoodChain has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Salvatore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and FoodChain counters with a nice uppercut.
Salvatore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract FoodChain.
It seemed like FoodChain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Salvatore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
FoodChain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salvatore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No joy there for FoodChain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
FoodChain takes a swing at Salvatore's ribcage but misses.
FoodChain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salvatore throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from FoodChain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Salvatore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from FoodChain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for FoodChain.
Salvatore throws a jab when FoodChain was well out of range.
Salvatore throws a lazy right hand but FoodChain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salvatore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from FoodChain.
FoodChain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Salvatore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salvatore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and FoodChain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
FoodChain throws a lazy uppercut
letting Salvatore counter with a right hand.
Salvatore with a hook.
FoodChain misses with a lunging right hand
and Salvatore counters with a straight right hand.
Salvatore misses the jab.
FoodChain misses with an uppercut
letting Salvatore counter with a right hand.
FoodChain is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but TopOf FoodChain 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!
Salvatore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salvatore is defended easily by FoodChain.
Salvatore looks to land a right hand but FoodChain moved out of range.
FoodChain defending well as Salvatore loads up on a big left hand.
FoodChain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
FoodChain throws a jab but it's blocked by Salvatore.
Salvatore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
FoodChain moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from FoodChain! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Salvatore.
FoodChain goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Salvatore throws a body punch but FoodChain moves out of range.
FoodChain throws a jab but it's blocked by Salvatore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FoodChain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
FoodChain is still on wobbly legs! Can Salvatore finish him?
FoodChain takes a swing at Salvatore's ribcage but misses.
Salvatore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
FoodChain seems to have recovered his senses.
Salvatore throws a right hand that misses
and FoodChain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salvatore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
FoodChain swings away with a body shot that misses
and FoodChain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
FoodChain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salvatore moves away.
Salvatore gets a takedown into half guard.
FoodChain looking for submissions off his back.
Enzo Salvatore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salvatore wants to pass the guard but FoodChain is defending well.
FoodChain with the active half guard here but Salvatore passes nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
FoodChain is trying to get back to half guard.
FoodChain sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
FoodChain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salvatore pulls his head out easily.
FoodChain actively working from the bottom here.
FoodChain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
FoodChain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
FoodChain makes his way to full guard. A much better position for FoodChain.
FoodChain looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Salvatore passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain is in trouble now - Salvatore has advanced to mount!
FoodChain is looking to get to half guard.
Salvatore jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… FoodChain is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by FoodChain and Salvatore has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Salvatore is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, FoodChain has escaped the position, nice work there.
FoodChain sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Salvatore 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.
FoodChain looking for subs from the bottom but Salvatore mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvatore lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain is desperately trying to improve his position but Salvatore has a good base and remains in mount.
Salvatore connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
FoodChain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
FoodChain keeps trying to improve his position.
Salvatore trying to control but FoodChain is having none of it.
FoodChain squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Salvatore looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salvatore looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
FoodChain is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Salvatore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salvatore has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Salvatore!
Enzo Salvatore very nearly forgot to thank BuriedAlive// Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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