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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mario Salinas (ranked 5515 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Page (ranked 25059 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Salinas had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Good kicks
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Salinas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Michael Page !
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salinas gets caught napping as Page dives in and scores a takedown. Salinas manages to retain guard.
Salinas is adopting a defensive guard.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Salinas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Salinas holds on and takes a little breather.
Salinas'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.
Salinas is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Page presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page successfully pulls guard.
Page is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salinas is aware though and is defending well.
Salinas won't allow Page to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salinas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Page looking for a sweep. Not yet Page , not yet.
Salinas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Page looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Page wants to stand up but Salinas is controlling him.
Salinas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Page trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Salinas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Page looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salinas is one step ahead there.
Salinas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Page not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Page has his foot on Salinas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salinas works his way back into a safe position though.
Salinas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salinas works over Page with some ground and pound from guard.
Salinas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Salinas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Salinas gets caught flat footed, as Page shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Page throws a big elbow that misses.
Page throws a big elbow that misses.
Salinas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salinas managing to control the position.
Salinas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Page doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Page manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Page wants to pass the guard but Salinas is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salinas working for submissions but it's allowed Page to get to half guard.
Salinas keeping control of the position.
Page trying to control from half guard but Salinas is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Salinas's head.
Page trying to mount his opponent but Salinas defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Page will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Page fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Salinas sprawls well initially but Page persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Salinas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Salinas tries to roll over but Page keeps him under control.
Salinas preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Page drops an elbow to the side of Salinas's head.
Salinas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Page 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Page 's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salinas has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Page .
Page rolls, trying to escape but Salinas keeps control of the position.
Salinas is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Page trying to control but not successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salinas looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Page tries to break free.
Salinas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Page knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Page for a finish.
Page is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Salinas cracks Page with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Page from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Salinas working for a choke but Page is defending well.
Salinas is not going to allow Page to sit and survive in this position.
Salinas softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Page actively working from the bottom here.
Salinas wants to work for an arm triangle but Page is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salinas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Salinas is trying to work for a kimura but Page is defending well.
Page actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Salinas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Page looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Page wants to control but Salinas is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salinas drops an elbow to the side of Page 's head.
Salinas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Salinas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Salinas dominated that second round.
That's time! Salinas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Page tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Salinas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Page looking for a sweep. Not yet Page , not yet.
Salinas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Page has momentary wrist control but Salinas slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salinas landing some decent shots from guard.
Salinas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Page decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Salinas makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mario Salinas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salinas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Salinas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Salinas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Page working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salinas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salinas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Page is trying to keep Salinas in close.
Page looking for a guillotine here but Salinas defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salinas stands up and waves to Page to follow him.
Salinas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Page tries to clinch up but Salinas circles away and keeps his distance.
Salinas attempts a counter takedown but Page avoids it well and moves away.
Salinas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salinas taking a breather here.
Page is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page keeps trying to improve his position.
Salinas cracks Page with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Salinas controls the position.
Page is trying to improve his position.
Salinas taking a breather here.
Salinas decides to stand back up. Salinas steps back and let's Page get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Page lands with a thumping leg kick.
Salinas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Page sprawls well. Page wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salinas gets slowly back to his feet.
Page misses with the combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salinas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Page 's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Salinas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Salinas 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 Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Salinas!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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