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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Barnkvist (ranked 1916 p4p, 212 weight class) and Raul Salvatierra (ranked 1656 p4p, 189 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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183 lbs
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Barnkvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raul Salvatierra!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvatierra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Salvatierra counters with a nice leg kick.
Salvatierra slaps away a takedown attempt from Barnkvist, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salvatierra! But no joy.
Barnkvist shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Salvatierra is trying to defend but Barnkvist finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Salvatierra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnkvist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatierra keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Salvatierra kicks Barnkvist off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatierra gets caught napping as Barnkvist dives in and scores a takedown. Salvatierra manages to retain guard.
Barnkvist stops Salvatierra from standing up.
Barnkvist preventing the sweep.
Salvatierra keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Salvatierra looking to control.
Barnkvist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnkvist lands a couple of elbows.
Barnkvist has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Salvatierra keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Salvatierra is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Barnkvist presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Barnkvist has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Salvatierra clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnkvist misses with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist is punishing Salvatierra with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvatierra rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Salvatierra makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Barnkvist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salvatierra doesn't seem bothered though.
Barnkvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salvatierra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnkvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salvatierra manages to avoid it.
Barnkvist tries to clinch
and Salvatierra counters with a nice uppercut.
Salvatierra has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Barnkvist has closed the distance and engaged Salvatierra in a clinch.
Salvatierra can't find room to land a body shot as Barnkvist controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatierra is trying to break the clinch but Barnkvist has him pressed against the cage.
Barnkvist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnkvist blocks a body shot from Salvatierra.
Barnkvist has Salvatierra pressed against the cage, preventing Salvatierra from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Salvatierra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salvatierra gets underhooks to prevent Barnkvist's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnkvist is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Salvatierra scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barnkvist goes for a takedown in the clinch but Salvatierra prevents it.
Barnkvist is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Salvatierra is defending well.
Salvatierra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnkvist backwards.
Salvatierra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salvatierra stops a takedown attempt from Barnkvist.
Salvatierra stops a takedown attempt from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist tries to score a body lock takedown but Salvatierra shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Salvatierra fails to land.
Barnkvist is looking to take this one to the mat.
Salvatierra prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvatierra lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barnkvist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnkvist drops down looking for an ankle pick but Salvatierra pulls his leg out and moves away.
Raul Salvatierra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnkvist misses with a hook
and Salvatierra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.
Salvatierra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barnkvist is breathing heavily.
Salvatierra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist wants to clinch
and Salvatierra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnkvist doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Salvatierra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnkvist swings widly with a right hand
and Salvatierra counters with a head kick that drops Barnkvist to the mat! Barnkvist scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Barnkvist is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Salvatierra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Salvatierra gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Salvatierra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnkvist is working Salvatierra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barnkvist trying to control but Salvatierra is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist is in close to Salvatierra's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnkvist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Salvatierra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Salvatierra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatierra keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Peter Barnkvist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salvatierra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnkvist looking to sit in guard and control but Salvatierra gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnkvist wants to hit a switch here but Salvatierra passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barnkvist there!
Barnkvist is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Barnkvist is working to get back to half guard.
Salvatierra tries to control but Barnkvist wriggling away.
Barnkvist tries to hold on but Salvatierra postures up.
Barnkvist tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnkvist bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barnkvist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnkvist throwing strikes but missing.
Barnkvist stops Salvatierra from standing up.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatierra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvatierra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salvatierra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnkvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnkvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Salvatierra wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnkvist won't allow Salvatierra to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnkvist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnkvist won't allow Salvatierra to sweep him here.
Barnkvist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salvatierra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnkvist throws a big elbow that misses.
Salvatierra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnkvist manages to get himself to full guard.
Salvatierra advances position into side control!
Barnkvist manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Salvatierra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnkvist is working away from the top position though.
Barnkvist landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvatierra wants to get back to full guard.
Barnkvist thows a huge punch but Salvatierra dodges it nicely.
Barnkvist thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Salvatierra's head.
Barnkvist slips a nice elbow through Salvatierra's hands, connecting with Salvatierra's forehead.
Salvatierra is looking to control Barnkvist's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salvatierra avoid being mounted?
Salvatierra is trying to stand up here but Barnkvist is controlling him well.
Barnkvist scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salvatierra is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnkvist looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Salvatierra on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Barnkvist dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Barnkvist dives in for a single leg takedown but Salvatierra sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barnkvist looks to clinch
and Salvatierra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnkvist drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barnkvist working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Salvatierra's head.
Barnkvist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnkvist lands a couple of digs.
Barnkvist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnkvist content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatierra wants to sweep here but Barnkvist controlling him for the moment.
Salvatierra wants to stand up but Barnkvist is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnkvist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnkvist preventing the sweep.
Barnkvist with a nice head shot there.
Salvatierra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvatierra keeps trying to improve his position.
Salvatierra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnkvist.
Salvatierra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Salvatierra is trying to control the position but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatierra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvatierra trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Salvatierra misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Salvatierra throws a head punch that misses.
Salvatierra gets underhooks to prevent Barnkvist's takedown attempt.
Salvatierra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barnkvist has Salvatierra pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Salvatierra manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnkvist is looking to take this one to the mat.
Salvatierra lands a shoulder strike.
Salvatierra swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnkvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnkvist has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Salvatierra after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salvatierra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Salvatierra lands an uppercut.
Barnkvist is trying to maintain a safe position but Salvatierra gets an underhook and turns Barnkvist into the cage.
Salvatierra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barnkvists head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnkvist lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Salvatierra tries to roll over but Barnkvist keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatierra tries to kick Barnkvist off but Barnkvist keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Salvatierra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnkvist is working away from the top position though.
Barnkvist landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barnkvist slips a nice elbow through Salvatierra's hands, connecting with Salvatierra's forehead.
Barnkvist lands strikes from half guard.
Salvatierra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnkvist.
Salvatierra tries to kick Barnkvist off but Barnkvist keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Barnkvist landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Salvatierra manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist stopping the sweep attempt from Salvatierra.
Salvatierra is looking to stand up but Barnkvist isn't so interested in that idea.
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnkvist stopping the sweep attempt from Salvatierra.
Barnkvist postures up in Salvatierra's guard and throws a big left but Salvatierra blocks it.
Salvatierra wants to stand but Barnkvist is controlling the position.
Salvatierra wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnkvist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salvatierra looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Peter Barnkvist.
I think Barnkvist 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Peter Barnkvist!
A victorious Peter Barnkvist thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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