Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFC 374: Barathian vs Bed III
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Salgado cracks a nice hook into Bedlaminov's ribs.#KD#
Salgado waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Bedlaminov. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Bedlaminov to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #CUT#
It looks like Yuri Bedlaminov has been cut.
Bedlaminov wants to sweep here but Salgado controlling him for the moment.
Salgado in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salgado in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salgado throws a big right hand that misses.
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!
Bedlaminov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Salgado working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bedlaminov's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bedlaminov is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bedlaminov advances to half guard.
Salgado moves into full guard.
Bedlaminov stops Salgado from standing up.
Bedlaminov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bedlaminov wants to free his trapped foot but Salgado is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Salgado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bedlaminov tries to free his leg and advance position but Salgado is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bedlaminov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salgado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bedlaminov has managed to get both his arms back between Salgado's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Salgado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bedlaminov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bedlaminov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Salgado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bedlaminov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Bedlaminov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Salgado dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Bedlaminov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Salgado manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Salgado has a closed guard, preventing Bedlaminov from standing up.
Bedlaminov wants to control from the top but Salgado keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bedlaminov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Salgado looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Salgado looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Salgado! #REVR##T2##SUB#
Salgado tries for a kimura but Bedlaminov is defending well. #SUB#
Salgado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Salgado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Salgado is trying to get an arm triangle but Bedlaminov is defending well. #SUB#
Salgado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bedlaminov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Salgado.
Bedlaminov tries to buck Salgado off but Salgado is having none of it.
Bedlaminov is trying to control Salgado's posture but Salgado avoids it.
Bedlaminov tries to buck Salgado off but Salgado is having none of it.#T3#
Salgado lands a few punches from side control.#CUT#
That has opened up Yuri Bedlaminov's cut even more.#SUB#
Salgado is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bedlaminov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bedlaminov struggling a bit here.#SU#
Salgado has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A cross from Salgado lands.#CUT#
Yuri Bedlaminov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bedlaminov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salgado.
Salgado moves away from the strike by Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov is looking to land body kicks.
Salgado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yuri Bedlaminov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salgado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bedlaminov lands a really nice looking cross but Salgado seems unphased.
Salgado looks for a takedown but Bedlaminov sprawls well.#T4#
Salgado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bedlaminov is fending him off so far but Salgado persists. Nope, Bedlaminov circles away and we're back to standing.
Bedlaminov misses with a hook.
Bedlaminov throws a right and a left that Salgado avoids nicely.
Bedlaminov with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salgado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bedlaminov works Salgado's body with a nice hook.
Salgado fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Salgado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bedlaminov connects with the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bedlaminov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bedlaminov circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Salgado to the canvas! Salgado doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bedlaminov keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Bedlaminov!
Yuri Bedlaminov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMMA 88 Powell vs King
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1#
Diddlybottom lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Salgado misses the target.
Salgado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Milktoast Diddlybottom has been cut.
Diddlybottom staying out of range there.#TD2#
Salgado shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diddlybottom's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Salgado working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Diddlybottom has control of Salgado's left arm, preventing Salgado from doing any damage.
Diddlybottom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Salgado scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diddlybottom pulls Salgado in close to prevent any damage.
Salgado trying to control but Diddlybottom is working from the bottom.
Salgado with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diddlybottom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Diddlybottom is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diddlybottom has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diddlybottom moves into full mount! Salgado won't be happy about that! #T1#
Diddlybottom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salgado is looking to escape.
Diddlybottom is looking to work his way around to Salgado's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Diddlybottom swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Salgado is now in Diddlybottom's guard. A big mistake from Diddlybottom there, giving up the dominant position!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salgado accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Salgado landing with the ground and pound.
Salgado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diddlybottom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Salgado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diddlybottom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salgado controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diddlybottom 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.#T2##SUB2#
Salgado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Salgado trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diddlybottom wants to sweep but no luck.
Salgado is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diddlybottom is trying to control the position but Salgado postures up.
Diddlybottom managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Salgado 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.
Salgado slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diddlybottom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Salgado throwing strikes from guard but Diddlybottom blocks nicely.
Diddlybottom trying to control the position here.
Diddlybottom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Salgado looks to land a left hand but Diddlybottom moved out of range nicely.
Salgado closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Diddlybottom counters with a nice double leg into side control. Salgado won't be happy with that.
Salgado is looking for a sweep.
Salgado manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Diddlybottom is positioning himself well to prevent Salgado advancing to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Salgado is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diddlybottom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salgado.
Diddlybottom tries to get to full guard but Salgado has control of the leg.
Diddlybottom taking some punishment here, with Salgado in his half guard. #SUB2#
Salgado seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salgado scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT2#
Milktoast Diddlybottom's cut is getting worse.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diddlybottom wants to control but Salgado is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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!#SUB2#
Diddlybottom is defending against the submission attempts here by Salgado.
Diddlybottom 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.

Francisco Salgado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milktoast Diddlybottom's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Salgado takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Salgado lands a head shot.
Diddlybottom tries to land a leg kick but Salgado saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Salgado has managed to clinch.
Salgado is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diddlybottom is keeping busy.#TD#
Diddlybottom manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Diddlybottom keeping moving, preventing Salgado from controlling successfully.
Diddlybottom controlling the position.#SUB#
Salgado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salgado is looking to work some ground and pound but Diddlybottom has wrist control.
Diddlybottom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salgado is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Salgado drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diddlybottom dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1#
Diddlybottom wants to pass the guard but Salgado is keeping the position.
Diddlybottom advances to half guard.
Salgado gets full guard.
Diddlybottom controls from within his opponent's guard.
Salgado keeping full guard, as Diddlybottom tries to pass.
Diddlybottom slips nicely into half guard.
Salgado wants to control but Diddlybottom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diddlybottom has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diddlybottom 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. #T2#
Diddlybottom tries to control but Salgado wriggling away.
Salgado is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Diddlybottom jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Salgado manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Diddlybottom is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Salgado is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diddlybottom is looking to take a break and control but Salgado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Diddlybottom tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diddlybottom has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Diddlybottom swings around for an armbar but Salgado sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Diddlybottom's guard.#T3#
Diddlybottom keeping full guard, as Salgado tries to pass.
Diddlybottom wants to sweep here but Salgado controlling him for the moment.
Salgado with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diddlybottom pulls Salgado in to control the position.
Diddlybottom'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.
Salgado throws a big elbow that misses.
Salgado works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diddlybottom manages to get to full guard.
Salgado in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salgado postures up in Diddlybottom's guard and throws a big left but Diddlybottom blocks it. #T4#
Diddlybottom keeping moving, preventing Salgado from controlling successfully.
Diddlybottom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salgado is one step ahead there.
Diddlybottom looking to control.
Salgado throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Salgado is in close to Diddlybottom's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Salgado with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Diddlybottom is looking for a triangle but Salgado pushes his legs off easily.
Diddlybottom looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diddlybottom 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.
Diddlybottom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Milktoast Diddlybottom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Milktoast Diddlybottom's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Salgado checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Salgado rushes Diddlybottom and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Diddlybottom has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Salgado regains guard immediately.
Diddlybottom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salgado keeping moving, preventing Diddlybottom from controlling successfully.
Diddlybottom tries to free his leg and advance position but Salgado is retaining full guard.
Salgado has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diddlybottom pushing down on Salgado's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salgado moves into full guard.
Salgado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diddlybottom manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Salgado with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Diddlybottom trying to keep a closed guard but Salgado is proving a slippery customer.
Salgado is pushing down on Diddlybottom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diddlybottom is fighting to maintain full guard but Salgado has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diddlybottom is staying active underneath Salgado, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Salgado is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Diddlybottom trying to hold on to Salgado's head to control him but Salgado postures up.
Diddlybottom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diddlybottom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Salgado trying to control but Diddlybottom is working from the bottom.
Salgado tries to free his leg and advance position but Diddlybottom is retaining full guard.
Diddlybottom managing to control the position.
Further stalling from Diddlybottom.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diddlybottom keeping moving, preventing Salgado from controlling successfully.
Salgado won't allow Diddlybottom to sweep him here.
Salgado throwing strikes from guard but Diddlybottom blocks nicely.
Diddlybottom trying to control the position.
Salgado throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Salgado connects with a couple of short punches.
Diddlybottom trying to control the position.
Salgado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diddlybottom works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Diddlybottom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salgado defends well.#T3##SUB#
Diddlybottom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Salgado throwing strikes from guard but Diddlybottom blocks nicely.
Diddlybottom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salgado is one step ahead there.
Salgado keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diddlybottom's head.
Salgado in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diddlybottom controls Salgado momentarily but Salgado frees himself.
Salgado is working Diddlybottom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diddlybottom trying to control the position here. #T4##SUB2#
Salgado drops back looking for a leg! Diddlybottom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diddlybottom manages to kick Salgado off! Salgado jumps back into Diddlybottom's guard. #SUB2#
Salgado 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.
Diddlybottom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Salgado trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Salgado wants to control from the top but Diddlybottom keeps moving.
Salgado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Diddlybottom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Salgado trying to control but Diddlybottom is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Salgado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Salgado has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Salgado!
Francisco Salgado decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Milktoast Diddlybottom stepped up to the mic, saying 'First I like too make good show for fans. I hope you like it, even though fight did not go my way. I am mad about the result, but I am also so happy to entertain all of you. Thank you. PDB4Life'.

Event: OFC: Blood Night LII
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Vale lands a glancing blow to the side of Salgado's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salgado.
Salgado shoots in for a double leg but Vale sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vale.
Salgado jabs Vale right on the nose. Vale blinks but takes it well.
Vale misses with a two punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Salgado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salgado scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Simon Vale has been cut.
Salgado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vale has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#KD#
Salgado moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Vale goes down! Can Salgado finish him!?#ROC#
Vale is rocked!
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!
Salgado postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Vale's head off the mat! Vale is out! He's out! Salgado jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Francisco Salgado!
Francisco Salgado decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: OFC 357: BK vs Gray
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Fakiiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fakiiri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Salgado misses. #CL2#
Salgado clinches.
Salgado throws a punch but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
A hook to the body from Salgado.
Salgado scores with a shoulder strike.
Salgado has a couple of punches blocked by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri tries a body shot but Salgado blocks it.
Salgado blocks an uppercut.
Salgado swings wildly with an uppercut but Fakiiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salgado is trying to push Fakiiri away but Fakiiri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fakiiri has a couple of punches blocked by Salgado. #BC2#
Salgado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salgado needs to keep his hands up - Fakiiri had a free shot at his head there.
Salgado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salgado slips a straight right by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri jabs Salgado right on the nose. Salgado blinks but takes it well.
Fakiiri misses with a looping right.
A solid body kick from Fakiiri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salgado lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Salgado throws the left hand but Fakiiri avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Fakiiri pushes Salgado up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Salgado throws a head punch that misses.
Salgado avoiding damage as Fakiiri throws knees to the body.
Fakiiri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salgado backwards.
Salgado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fakiiri pushes off an throws an elbow but Salgado leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fakiiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fakiiri scores with a shot to the side of Salgado's head.
Salgado lands a nice uppercut.
Fakiiri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fakiiri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Salgado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fakiiri's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fakiiri tries a body shot but Salgado blocks it.
Salgado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Salgado.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
Fakiiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salgado lands a right hand. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Salgado.
Fakiiri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Salgado's efforts to push away.
Salgado working hard to break the clinch.
Salgado lands a nice uppercut.
Fakiiri blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Salgado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fakiiri is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Salgado like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Salgado from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakki Fakiiri!
A victorious Nakki Fakiiri thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFC 352: Jones vs Wyatt II
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Jab, jab by Peukalo - just one landing.
We've been told by Salgado's head coaches at LOD: BAD BOY MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Salgado looks to land a combination but Peukalo avoids it well.
Salgado throws a head kick but Peukalo moves out of range.
Salgado jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#
It looks like Poro Peukalo has been cut.
Salgado dodges the punch combination from Peukalo. #CL2#
Peukalo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Salgado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Salgado.
Peukalo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peukalo blocking some punches.
Peukalo has a couple of punches blocked by Salgado.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Salgado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Peukalo. Beautiful body shot.
Peukalo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #KD2#
Peukalo lands a big right hand that sends Salgado crashing to the mat! Peukalo stays standing though and waves Salgado back to his feet!#ROC2#
Salgado is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Francisco Salgado has been cut.
Francisco Salgado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OH! Salgado has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Peukalo smells blood and charges in for the finish! Peukalo unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Salgado sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Poro Peukalo!

Event: OFC 347: Camacho vs Barathian
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Salgado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Salgado.
Salgado scores with a jab. Boone acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Robert Boone has been cut.
Francisco Salgado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Salgado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Salgado gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Boone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salgado wants to clinch up but Boone keeps it at a distance.
Boone throws a big counter head kick but Salgado avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Boone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Salgado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good standup being displayed there by Salgado as he connects with a hook.
Salgado lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Boone.
A jab from Salgado misses. #CL#
Salgado has managed to clinch.
Salgado has Boone pressed against the cage, preventing Boone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boone wants to get back to striking at distance but Salgado won't allow it.
Boone avoids the elbow strike from Salgado, against the cage. #BC2#
Boone breaks the clinch.
Salgado scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Salgado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boone misses with a double jab.
Salgado lands with a hook. Boone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#
Boone is rocked!
Boone is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Salgado doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Boone crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Boone's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francisco Salgado!
Francisco Salgado tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XLIX
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Black. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Black.
Black comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Salgado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salgado misses the jab.
Black throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Salgado stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Salgado moves into the clinch.
Black lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salgado backwards.
Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salgado's elbow.
Black scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Salgado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Black looking to score a takedown here. Salgado is defending well but Black drives through and ends up in Salgado's guard.
Black loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Salgado is retaining full guard.
Salgado keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Salgado has momentary wrist control but Black slips an elbow through the middle.
Salgado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salgado wants to stand up but Black is controlling him.
Salgado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Black postures up and lands a big shot to Salgado's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Black throws an elbow that misses. Salgado uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Black's guard. Nice move by Salgado!#REVR#
Black has a closed guard, preventing Salgado from standing up. #T2#
Salgado 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.
Salgado looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Black has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salgado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Black is working an open guard so Salgado takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Black blocks a jab.
Black misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Salgado misses with a hook.
Salgado stalks Black and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Black's face. Black staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Matt Black has been cut.
Salgado doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
Black appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Salgado with a jab.
Salgado tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Black on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Salgado rushes Black and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Salgado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Salgado moves into range and clinches up with Black.
Black tries to throw a body punch but Salgado avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage.
Black lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salgado backwards.
Salgado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blacks head. #BC2#
Black escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salgado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Salgado looks to land a combination. Black sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Salgado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salgado.#CL#
Salgado moves into range and clinches up with Black.
Black lands with a left to the head.
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salgado lands a shoulder strike.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salgado has had enough of the clinch but Black keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Salgado lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Matt Black's cut even more.#BC#
Salgado breaks from the clinch.
Black throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salgado throws a right hand that Black ducks under and follows up with a left that Black also avoids with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Black checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Salgado moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD2#
Black throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Salgado tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#
Salgado is rocked!
Black has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Black arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Salgado's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matt Black!
An out of breath Matt Black thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFC 341: Wyatt vs Palmer III
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Salgado lands with a shot to the body.
Salgado has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jah is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Salgado.
Salgado looks to score with a jab to the body but Jah is just out of range.
Salgado misses with a lunging right hand
and Jah counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Salgado misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jah! But no joy.
Salgado throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Salgado misses its intended target.
As Salgado backs off Jah throws a huge counter combo but Salgado manages to avoid it all.
Salgado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jah slips a jab and a cross from Salgado.
Salgado lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salgado connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jah's hands.#T1#
Salgado throws a right and a left that Jah avoids nicely.
It seemed like Jah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jah checks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Jah's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Salgado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jah is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Salgado lands a glancing blow to the side of Jah's head.
Salgado throws a big shot that misses.
Salgado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Salgado misses with a two punch combination.
Salgado cracks Jah with a good jab.
A shot to the liver by Salgado. Beautiful body shot.
Salgado lands with a hook. Jah tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A cross from Salgado lands.#T2#
Salgado throws a jab but it's blocked by Jah.
Jah only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jah chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Salgado can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salgado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Salgado is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Salgado fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jah on the side of the head.
Salgado throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Jah counters with a crisp one two that drops Salgado! Jah thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Salgado to his feet! Salgado is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Salgado is rocked!
Salgado misses with a hook
and Jah counters with a huge right that knocks Salgado out cold! Jah is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Soul Jah!
Our winner, Soul Jah, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFC 339: Wyatt vs Salgado
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Wyatt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Salgado has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Salgado tries to clinch but Wyatt moves away
and Wyatt counters with a nice uppercut.
Salgado misses with a takedown attempt
and Wyatt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wyatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salgado throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wyatt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Salgado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wyatt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salgado scores with a head kick.
Salgado throws a combination that misses
and Wyatt counters with a left to the body.
Wyatt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!#KD#
Wyatt cracks Salgado with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wyatt has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Salgado to stand back up!#ROC#
Salgado is rocked!
Wyatt weaves into range and cracks Salgado right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Salgado goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Wyatt is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koba Wyatt!
Koba Wyatt retains his heavyweight title!
Koba Wyatt bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: OFC 334: Lafayette vs Makaki 2
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Scouser takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Micky Scouser has been cut.
Salgado loads up on a big right hand but Scouser slips the punch.
Salgado with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Scouser to score with a decent uppercut.
Salgado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scouser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salgado misses with a straight left.
Salgado throws a hook but Scouser blocks it.
Scouser throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Salgado is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Scouser throws a body punch but Salgado moves out of range.
Salgado lands a nice looking body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scouser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scouser misses with a wild body shot.
Francisco Salgado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scouser throws a push kick but Salgado slaps the foot to one side.
Salgado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scouser.
Scouser throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salgado avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scouser has his takedown stuffed
and Salgado counters with a nice body shot.
Scouser is breathing heavily.
Scouser tried to score with a low kick but Salgado checks it.
Salgado unleashes a big counter combination but Scouser bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Salgado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scouser moves forwards but Salgado connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scouser swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Salgado counters with a right hand that sends Scouser tumbling to the canvas! Can Salgado finish him? He dives into Scouser's guard looking to do just that!#ROC2#
Scouser is rocked!#T1#
Salgado gets to his feet and stands over Scouser, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Scouser felt that one! Salgado unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Scouser from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco Salgado!
After the fight, Francisco Salgado was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CEFC 269
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Good shot there by Viscount.
Francisco Salgado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salgado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Salgado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Viscount moves into range and connects with a jab.
Viscount jabs Salgado to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Viscount avoids the body shot from Salgado. #TD#
Viscount manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Salgado on his heels. He'll look to pass Salgado's guard now, I'm sure.
Viscount has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Viscount controlling from the top position.
Viscount stops Salgado from standing up.
Viscount connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viscount trying to control the position from guard on top but Salgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viscount stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salgado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viscount throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Viscount trying to control but Salgado is working from the bottom.
Salgado is looking to stand up but Viscount isn't so interested in that idea.
Viscount won't allow Salgado to sweep him here.
Viscount advances to half guard. #SUB#
Viscount is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Salgado felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Salgado is defending against the submission attempts here by Viscount.
Viscount not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Viscount seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Viscount 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. #T2##SUB#
Viscount seems to be looking for submissions.
Salgado is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salgado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Salgado is adopting a defensive guard.
Viscount is looking to advance position but Salgado has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Salgado controlling from the full mount.
Salgado tries to control but Viscount wriggling away. #T3#
Viscount is trying to escape the mount.
Salgado sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Salgado looking to control but Viscount is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Salgado prevents Viscount from getting the reversal.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Viscount wants to control but Salgado is having none of it.
Salgado looking to control but Viscount is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Viscount slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Well, if Salgado is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Viscount tries to get to full guard but Salgado has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dementri Viscount dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Viscount uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salgado.
Viscount changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Viscount looks to score with a jab to the body but Salgado is just out of range.
Viscount connects with a nice looking jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Viscount lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Salgado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Salgado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Salgado avoids the body shot from Viscount.
Salgado looks to score with a jab to the body but Viscount is just out of range.
Viscount tries to land a front kick but Salgado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Viscount scores with a sloppy right hand. Salgado should have avoided that one.
Viscount misses the jab.
Salgado misses with an uppercut. Viscount saw that one coming.
Viscount swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Salgado rushes Viscount and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viscount.
Salgado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viscount backwards.
Salgado lands with a right to the head.
Salgado misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Salgado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salgado throws a head kick but Viscount moves out of range.
Salgado's corner calls for a 1-2. Salgado obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Dementri Viscount has been cut.
Salgado throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Salgado tries to clinch but Viscount is having none of it.
Salgado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD#
Viscount shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Viscount 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. #SUB#
Viscount is looking for a kimura but Salgado is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Viscount to get the leverage. #SUB#
Viscount is looking for a kimura here. #ES2#
Salgado makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2#
Viscount moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
OH! Viscount has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Salgado smells blood and charges in for the finish! Salgado unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Viscount sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francisco Salgado!
Francisco Salgado decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Dementri Viscount had this to say: 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

Event: CEFC 267
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Salgado misses with an uppercut. Breneman saw that one coming.
Salgado tries a head kick but it misses.
Breneman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salgado moves away.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Salgado throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Breneman is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Francisco Salgado!
In his post fight interview, Francisco Salgado started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CEFC 264
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Salgado slips a jab and a cross from Hug.
Salgado's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hug under the eye.
Hug misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salgado connects with the punch.
No joy there for Salgado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hug is looking for the big counter here.
Salgado scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Salgado shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hug napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Salgado is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hug knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Salgado swings around for an armbar but Hug sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Salgado's guard.
Salgado keeping moving, preventing Hug from controlling successfully.
Hug stopping the sweep attempt from Salgado.
Hug trying to control but Salgado is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hug stopping the sweep attempt from Salgado.
Salgado working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Salgado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hug is aware though and is defending well.
Hug wanted to stand there but Salgado had control of the position. #SUB#
Hug wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Salgado's closed guard. He's half up but Salgado has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Salgado pivots and extends the arm, Hug falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Salgado! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francisco Salgado!
After the fight, Francisco Salgado was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CEFC 185 tourney semi finals
Date: Nov 02, 2017

#R1#
Salgado connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Jer Bear has been cut.
Bear throws a big shot that misses.
Salgado connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Salgado throws a jab when Bear was well out of range.#CL2#
Bear clinches up with Salgado and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Bear pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salgado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Bear has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bear taking a breather.
Bear blocks an elbow strike from Salgado. #TD2#
Bear has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Salgado is trying to keep an underhook but Bear manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salgado controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Salgado tries to roll over but Bear keeps him under control.
Salgado is staying active underneath Bear, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Salgado looking for submissions off his back.
Bear throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Salgado is looking to improve his position.
Bear stops Salgado from getting back to his feet.
Bear drops an elbow to the side of Salgado's head.
Salgado moves into full guard.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Salgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear cracks Salgado with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear stands up over Salgado, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Salgado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bear is aware though and is defending well.
Salgado wants to stand and escape but Bear is having none of it.
Bear throwing strikes but missing. #T2##SUB#
Bear avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bear working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bear trying to control but Salgado is working from the bottom.
Bear passes into half guard. #SUB#
Salgado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salgado trying to control from the bottom.
Bear 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.
Bear slips a nice elbow through Salgado's hands, connecting with Salgado's forehead.
Bear throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Bear drops an elbow to the side of Salgado's head. #ROC2#
Salgado is rocked!
Salgado pushes Bear off looking to stand but Bear dives back in and keeps control.
Salgado misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Salgado is positioning himself well to prevent Bear advancing to mount.
Bear scores with a big shot! Salgado's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Salgado! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jer Bear!
A very excited looking Jer Bear made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEFC Live 42
Date: Oct 05, 2017

#R1#
Salgado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Salgado.
Salgado drops Hoi with a huge uppercut! Hoi drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Salgado is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco Salgado!
Francisco Salgado bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Akamai Hoi had this to say: 'This is the last fight you guys will ever see me in, Thank you.'.

Event: CEFC 253
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Wallace moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wallace lands a nice looking body kick.
Salgado misses with a two punch combination.
Salgado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Salgado has Wallace up against the cage in a clinch.
Salgado lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Wallace lands a takedown into guard.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Salgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salgado wants to sweep here but Wallace controlling him for the moment.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Salgado keeps moving.
Wallace is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Salgado wants to sweep here but Wallace controlling him for the moment.
Wallace scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Salgado has his foot on Wallace's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wallace works his way back into a safe position though.
Wallace trying to control but Salgado is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace passes Salgado's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wallace tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salgado knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wallace takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Salgado trying to control but Wallace postures up.
Wallace controlling the pace. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Salgado is looking to improve his position.
Wallace tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salgado knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
My spies in Spar Bros inform me that Wallace has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Salgado looking for submissions off his back.
Wallace slows the pace down in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Salgado manages to get to full guard.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Salgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Salgado looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salgado shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wallace defends it nicely.
Wallace takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Salgado moves out of range as Wallace throws a body kick.
Salgado went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Wallace moves into the clinch successfully.
Wallace has Salgado pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Salgado manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wallace's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Salgado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Wallace drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wallace lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Salgado throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace.
A head punch on the inside from Salgado fails to land. #BC#
Salgado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Salgado gets a clinch. #BC#
Salgado breaks the clinch.
Wallace is looking to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace lands a head kick!
Wallace lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Wallace shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wallace was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wallace trying to control the position but Salgado is working away.
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 Francisco Salgado will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Salgado throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace doesn't manage to clinch there - Salgado circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wallace lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Salgado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Salgado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Salgado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Wallace closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Salgado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wallace's brow. #BC#
Salgado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wallace tries to work over Salgado's front leg with a kick but Salgado checks it.
Wallace tries to clinch but Salgado moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Salgado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Salgado scores with a jab to the head.
Wallace slips under a jab from Salgado.#CL2#
Wallace rushes Salgado and presses him up against the cage.
Wallace looking for a takedown.
Wallace is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Salgado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Salgado closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wallace's guard.
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!
Salgado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Salgado is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wallace is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wallace has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Salgado throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wallace uses it to pass to side control. #T1#
Salgado gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Wallace is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Salgado is surviving well by controlling Wallace's body position as best he can.
Wallace can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salgado is looking to escape.
Wallace controlling his opponent. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salgado is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wallace wants to control the pace but Salgado is squirming around nicely.
Wallace tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wallace avoids the attempt from Salgado to control.#T3#
Salgado tries to buck Wallace off but he can't manage it.
Wallace trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Salgado tries to hold on but Wallace pushes him away.
Salgado is looking to improve his position but Wallace isn't that keen on the idea.
Wallace putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Salgado tries to hold on but Wallace postures up.
Wallace wants to control the pace but Salgado is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Wallace with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Salgado is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Salgado is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Wallace can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salgado is looking to escape.
Salgado tries to hold on but Wallace pushes him away.
Salgado is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wallace trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salgado tries to lock up and control but Wallace gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Salgado checks a leg kick.
Salgado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Salgado fails with the takedown.
Wallace is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salgado.
Salgado checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Wallace drives through and clinches with Salgado against the cage. #TD2#
Wallace wants the takedown. Salgado is fighting it off but Wallace persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Salgado's guard against the cage.
Wallace is standing up over Salgado. Salgado looks to escape but Wallace dives into side control. #REVR#
Salgado tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
The referee asks Wallace politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wallace prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Wallace is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Salgado has escaped the position, nice work there.
Salgado is trying to work for a sweep but Wallace has mounted him!#T1#
Wallace trying to control but Salgado is having none of it.
Salgado wants to control but Wallace is having none of it.
Salgado throwing hammer fists to the chest of Wallace. What's that going to do exactly?
Salgado really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Wallace looking for a guillotine from mount but Salgado is having none of it.
Salgado tries to hold on but Wallace postures up.
Wallace looking to finish Salgado with some ground and pound. This is bad for Salgado!#T2#
Wallace tries to control but Salgado wriggling away.
Salgado regains half guard.
Wallace is trying to control the action in half guard but Salgado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wallace wants to advance to full mount but Salgado doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wallace won't allow Salgado to sweep him here.
Salgado wants to stand but Wallace is controlling the position.
Salgado tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Salgado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wallace is stalling in the full guard.
Salgado looking for a sweep. Not yet Salgado, not yet.
Wallace with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wallace loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wallace is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Salgado misses with a wild body shot.
Wallace tries to clinch up.#CL#
Salgado takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Salgado successfully pulls guard. #T4##SUB#
Salgado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wallace is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wallace passes Salgado's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Salgado looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Salgado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Wallace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wallace has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Wallace!
Russell Wallace decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: LAW006: The Elimination
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1##TD#
Salgado shoots in and bounces Lashley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lashley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salgado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lashley looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Salgado sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salgado lands a couple of digs.
Salgado in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salgado lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Salgado 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. #SUB#
Salgado drops back looking for a leg! Lashley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lashley manages to kick Salgado off! Salgado jumps back into Lashley's guard.
Salgado content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Salgado lands a couple of elbows.#T1##SUB#
Salgado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salgado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Salgado controls from within his opponent's guard.
Salgado postures up and lands a big shot to Lashley's brow. #ROC#
Lashley is rocked!
Salgado gets to his feet and stands over Lashley, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Lashley felt that one! Salgado unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Lashley from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco Salgado!
In his post fight interview, Francisco Salgado started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Bobby Lashley had this to say: 'I Don't Know Man, I Could Just Focus On Pro Wrestling And Retire MMA Or I Could Train Harder Than Ever And Win My Next Fight '.

Event: LAW005: The Awakening
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Salgado shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Salgado showed some decent athleticism there.
Salgado working over Manning with some ground and pound. Manning looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Salgado has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Salgado not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Salgado in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Manning tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Salgado!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Francisco Salgado!
Francisco Salgado was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: LAW003: Championship Crowning
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Salgado needs to keep his hands up - Manning had a free shot at his head there.
Manning misses the shot to the body.
Manning circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manning thuds a left hand into Salgado's body.
Manning throws a hook but Salgado avoids it easily.
Salgado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manning as he avoids it easily.
Manning scores with a jab to the body.
Salgado tries to clinch up.
Manning was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Manning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salgado.
Manning scores with a shot to the body.
Manning thuds a left hand into Salgado's body.
Salgado is looking to clinch but Manning is avoiding it.
Salgado moves out of range of the leg kick from Manning.
Manning really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salgado was well out of range. Poor timing from Manning.
Manning lands with a good body shot.
Manning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salgado manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Salgado pushes Manning up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Salgado manages to break the clinch.
Manning moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Salgado misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Manning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salgado looks for a takedown but Manning sprawls well.
Manning takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salgado shoots in but no luck this time.
Troy Manning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Salgado.
Manning scores with a nice right hand.
Salgado has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD2#
Salgado drives through with a takedown into Manning's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Salgado drops back looking for a leg! Manning is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manning manages to kick Salgado off! Salgado jumps back into Manning's guard.
Salgado trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom. #T2#
Salgado is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Salgado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Salgado wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving.
Manning knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salgado on the ground.#SUB2#
Salgado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salgado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Salgado trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning looking to control. #SUB2#
Salgado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salgado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Manning is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salgado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salgado lands with a kick to the ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manning. Salgado does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Salgado has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Salgado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salgado has his takedown stuffed
and Manning counters with a right hand to the body.
Salgado shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manning defends it nicely.#CL2#
Salgado has Manning up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Salgado breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Manning tries to work over Salgado's front leg with a kick but Salgado checks it.
Salgado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Salgado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Francisco Salgado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salgado throws a wild body kick that Manning sees coming a mile off.
Salgado tries to clinch but Manning moves away
letting Manning counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salgado is defended easily by Manning.
Manning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manning lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salgado at a distance.
Manning swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manning. Salgado does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Salgado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salgado. Manning does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manning. Salgado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Troy Manning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salgado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Salgado is looking to clinch but Manning is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Manning dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Manning looks to score with a jab to the body but Salgado is just out of range.
Manning checks a leg kick nicely.
Salgado shoots and misses
enabling Manning to counter with a crisp jab.
Manning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salgado.
Salgado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Manning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manning avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manning misses the shot to the body.
Manning connects with a body shot that sends Salgado's belly button to the back.#KD2#
Salgado drops Manning with a beautiful combination! Manning stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Salgado is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Troy Manning has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salgado moves forwards but Manning connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Salgado shoots in and gets a takedown into Manning's guard.#SUB2#
Salgado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salgado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Salgado 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.
Manning on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manning tries to get out of the position.
Salgado throws a big right hand that misses. #T1##SUB2#
Salgado 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. #SUB2#
Salgado drops back looking for a leg! Manning is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manning manages to kick Salgado off! Salgado jumps back into Manning's guard.
Salgado passes Manning's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Salgado is working for a kimura but Manning is defending it quite comfortably.
Salgado missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Salgado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manning keeps working. #SUB2#
Salgado 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.
Manning is refusing to be controlled, as Salgado sits in half guard. #T3#
Manning tries to get to full guard but Salgado has control of the leg.
Manning wants to control but Salgado is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Salgado is working for a kimura but Manning is defending it quite comfortably.
Salgado is looking to pass Manning's guard but actually Manning recovers to full guard. #SUB2#
Salgado drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Manning dives on top into guard.#REVR##T4##SUB2#
Salgado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Salgado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manning's guard. #REVB#
Salgado throws a big right hand that misses.
Salgado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salgado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Salgado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salgado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Salgado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Salgado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Troy Manning's cut.
That's time! Manning's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Manning misses with the combination.
Salgado throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Salgado clinches up with Manning and pushes him back against the cage.
Manning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salgado scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Salgado ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Salgado no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Salgado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manning manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Salgado is looking to work some ground and pound but Manning has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning is trying to control the position but Salgado postures up. #SUB2#
Salgado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Salgado from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Salgado postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Manning is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Salgado, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Manning got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salgado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manning has managed to get both his arms back between Salgado's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Salgado has an active guard here but Manning has managed to pass into half guard.
Salgado trying to control but Manning postures up. #T2#
Salgado wants to get back to full guard.
Salgado is trying to stand up here but Manning is controlling him well.
Salgado gets full guard.
Salgado will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB2#
Salgado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manning gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salgado trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Salgado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manning defends it easily.#SUB2#
Salgado looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Manning passes into side control. #T3#
Salgado is trying to control Manning's posture but Manning avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salgado is looking to reverse the position.
Salgado is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Manning has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Salgado tries to buck Manning off but Manning is having none of it.
Manning is looking to take a break and control but Salgado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Salgado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Salgado manages to work his way to half guard, despite Manning's best efforts.
Salgado looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salgado works his way to full guard. Good work.
Salgado lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Salgado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Salgado has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Salgado!
Francisco Salgado was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: LAW001: IT Begins here
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1##CL#
Southbrook rushes Salgado and presses him up against the cage.
Salgado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Saiyan Southbrook has been cut.
Southbrook wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Salgado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Southbrook backwards.
Southbrook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Salgado presses Southbrook against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Southbrook taking a breather.
Salgado swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Salgado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Salgado clinches up with Southbrook and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Southbrook breaks the clinch.
Salgado scores with a sloppy right hand. Southbrook should have avoided that one.
Salgado tries to bum rush Southbrook with a series of wild strikes but Southbrook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Southbrook looks up at the clock. Bad move! Salgado lands a right hand from hell, dropping Southbrook. Salgado pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco Salgado!
Francisco Salgado decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: VFA 12
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Salgado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Salgado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salgado throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dog makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Salgado shoots for a takedown but Dog saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Francisco Salgado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salgado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dog.
A nice side step and Dog releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Salgado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dog.
Salgado wants to clinch.
Nice cross by Dog.#CL#
Salgado clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salgado working hard to break the clinch.
Dog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dog lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salgado backwards.
Dog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salgado's elbow.
Dog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salgado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dog lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Dog prevents Salgado from breaking the clinch.
Dog misses with the head strike.
Salgado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salgado's elbow.
Dog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salgado's elbow.
Dog tries to throw a body punch but Salgado avoids it by throwing Dog back against the cage.
Salgado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dog has him pressed against the cage.
Dog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Dog. #ROC2#
Salgado is rocked!#BC2#
Dog manages to break the clinch.
Oh Salgado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A decent looking cross lands there for Salgado.#CUT#
It looks like Big Dog has been cut.
Salgado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Salgado darts in trying to clinch
and Dog counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Dog.
Salgado seems to have got his legs back now.
Salgado is breathing heavily.
Dog lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salgado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Salgado gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Dog gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Salgado is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Dog!

Event: VFA 8
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Salgado tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vitalli counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been informed that Salgado has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vitalli digs a good hook to Salgado's body.
Salgado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salgado throws a big counter head kick but Vitalli avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Vitalli misses.
Salgado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vitalli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Salgado throws an off balance right hand
and Vitalli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salgado thinking.
Vitalli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salgado.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vitalli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vitalli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Salgado.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vitalli.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salgado lands with a slapping head kick.
Vitalli explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vitalli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Salgado's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Vitalli swats away the attempt to clinch by Salgado.
Salgado is looking to clinch but Vitalli is avoiding it.
Salgado misses with a body kick.
Vitalli throwing a counter right hand but Salgado manages to avoid it.
Vitalli keeps the fight on the outside.
Salgado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salgado throws out a counter right but Vitalli avoids it with no problem.
Salgado throws a right hand that misses
and Salgado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salgado shoots in for a double leg but Vitalli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vitalli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casino in the buildup to the fight.
Salgado takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vitalli misses with an uppercut. Salgado saw that one coming.
Salgado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vitalli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salgado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Salgado shoots in for a takedown but Vitalli shows good takedown defense.
A quick step to the side and Vitalli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vincenzo Vitalli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vitalli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salgado throws a poor cross that misses
and Vitalli counters with a thumping low kick.
Salgado jabs Vitalli right on the nose. Vitalli blinks but takes it well.
Vitalli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salgado.
Salgado misses with a hook #KD#
and Vitalli counters with a crisp right hand that drops Salgado! Vitalli lets Salgado back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Salgado is rocked!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salgado loses concentration momentarily and Vitalli pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Salgado crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Vitalli finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vincenzo Vitalli!
After winning the bout, Vincenzo Vitalli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: VFA 4 - Hayes vs. Officer
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Lynn jabs at Salgado's body.
Salgado throws a hook but Lynn blocks it.
Salgado doesn't manage to clinch there - Lynn circles away.
Lynn throws a wild body kick that Salgado sees coming a mile off.
Lynn looks to land a left hand but Salgado moved out of range nicely.
Salgado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lynn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salgado moves away.
Salgado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lynn swings for the body but Salgado moves out of range.
Lynn scores with a body shot.
Lynn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lynn looks to land a left hand but Salgado moved out of range nicely.
Salgado catches Lynn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#
It looks like Kieko Lynn has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Lynn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Francisco Salgado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lynn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Salgado gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Salgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salgado managing to control the position. #T1#
Lynn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Salgado wants to stand up but Lynn is controlling him.
Salgado keeping moving, preventing Lynn from controlling successfully.
Salgado managing to control the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lynn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynn wants to pass the guard but Salgado is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Salgado moves to clinch but Lynn breaks away #TD#
and Lynn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Salgado won't be happy with that.
Lynn trying to control the position but Salgado is working away.
Salgado prevents Lynn from moving into mount. #T3#
Lynn wants to control but Salgado is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Lynn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Salgado is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Lynn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Salgado rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lynn's guard! Nice work there by Salgado! #SU2#
Salgado gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Salgado throws a nice looking combination but Lynn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Lynn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salgado.
Lynn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lynn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lynn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Salgado tries to clinch up.
Lynn goes for a double leg but Salgado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salgado continues to drive forward.
Salgado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lynn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salgado scores with a hook.#KD2#
Salgado feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lynn sprawling to the canvas! Lynn rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Salgado finish him?! #ROC2#
Lynn is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salgado drops Lynn with a big left hand! Lynn is injured, injured bad! Salgado jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco Salgado!
After the fight, Francisco Salgado was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CFC 407
Date: Nov 11, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Salgado gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Salgado.#CUT2#
It looks like Hunter Gatherer has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Salgado.
Salgado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Salgado tries to pull guard but Gatherer won't allow it.
Gatherer misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Salgado throws an elbow but misses.
Gatherer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gatherer fails to land. #BC#
Gatherer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gatherer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salgado.
Gatherer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Salgado just manages to avoid it.
Salgado slips a straight right by Gatherer.
Salgado shoots in and drives through. Gatherer sprawls well.
Gatherer staying out of range there.
Salgado throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gatherer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Gatherer throws the kick towards the body but Salgado avoids it.
Salgado connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Salgado tries to clinch up but Gatherer circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Gatherer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salgado takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gatherer leaves Salgado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hunter Gatherer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Salgado.
Gatherer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gatherer. #CL2#
Salgado instigates a clinch.
Come on Gatherer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Salgado looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gatherer pushes off an throws an elbow but Salgado leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Gatherer.
Gatherer misses with a punch on the inside.
Salgado looking to stall.
Gatherer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Salgado can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Gatherer. #TD2#
Salgado ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Salgado no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Salgado working for a triangle but Gatherer defends it easily.
Gatherer wants to control from the top but Salgado keeps moving.
Gatherer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gatherer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Salgado wants to stand up but Gatherer is controlling him. #T3#
Gatherer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Salgado looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gatherer has picked Salgado up and slammed him! Salgado can't keep hold of the triangle and Gatherer manages to pass to side control!
Salgado is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Salgado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Gatherer decides to stand back up.
We've been informed that Salgado has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gatherer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gatherer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salgado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salgado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gatherer is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Salgado.
Salgado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gatherer as he jumps to the side. #T4##CL2#
Salgado closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Salgado is trying to pull guard but Gatherer has him pressed against the cage.
Salgado takes an elbow to the temple.
Gatherer lands a body punch.
Gatherer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Salgado looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Salgado lands with a short shot to the head.
Gatherer has Salgado pressed against the cage, preventing Salgado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Salgado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gatherer has him pressed against the cage.
Gatherer blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Salgado manages to break the clinch.
Salgado throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Gatherer counters with a crisp one two that drops Salgado! Gatherer thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Salgado to his feet! Salgado is in big trouble!#ROC#
Salgado is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Gatherer engages and cracks Salgado with a massive lead left hook - Salgado tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Gatherer is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hunter Gatherer!
After winning the bout, Hunter Gatherer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Kilo 17 Pencil V Robinson 3
Date: Oct 23, 2016

#R1##CL#
Salgado closes the distance and clinches.
Stephensson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stephensson.
Stephensson can't find room to land a body shot as Salgado controls the action.
Salgado blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Stephensson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salgado tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stephensson is able to avoid easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Salgado. That snapped Stephensson's head back. #CL#
Salgado has Stephensson up against the cage in a clinch.
Stephensson misses with a punch on the inside.
Stephensson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Stephensson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Salgado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stephensson throws a low kick but Salgado moves out of range easily.
Salgado feinted with a counter takedown.
Salgado misses with the body kick
and Stephensson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salgado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stephensson. Stephensson obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salgado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stephensson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stephensson flicks out a counter leg kick but Salgado steps away.#T1#
Salgado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Stephensson clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Stephensson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephensson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Salgado's calf.
Salgado wants to clinch up but Stephensson keeps it at a distance.
Stephensson lands a big head kick that sends Salgado to the canvas! Stephensson follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marty Stephensson!
A relieved looking Marty Stephensson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: kilo 14 ???
Date: Oct 09, 2016

#R1#
Pitakaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Salgado looks to land a left hand but Pitakaka moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Salgado feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pitakakas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Salgado lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pitakaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pitakaka throws a body punch but Salgado moves out of range. #KD#
Salgado sends Pitakaka crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Salgado is motioning to the referee to let Pitakaka up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitakaka throws a head kick that half lands.
Salgado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salgado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Salgado throws out a loose jab but Pitakaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pitakaka moves forwards but Salgado connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It appears Salgado was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Salgado lands a body shot.
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pitakaka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salgado connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pitakaka scrambles back to his feet.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Salgado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Pitakaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salgado avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Salgado cracks Pitakaka with a hook to the temple - Pitakaka is on wobbly legs here! Salgado swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Pitakaka falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Salgado wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Francisco Salgado!
Francisco Salgado retains his heavyweight title!

Event: kilo 11 Barca V Nudd
Date: Sep 18, 2016

#R1#
Aristotelis tries to close the distance and clinch but Salgado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salgado throws a series of punches but Aristotelis avoids them all with ease.
Aristotelis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Salgado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aristotelis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aristotelis slips a straight right by Salgado.
Aristotelis ducks under a wild hook from Salgado.
Salgado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aristotelis circles away quickly and effectively.
Salgado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Salgado gets tackled into the cage by Aristotelis. Aristotelis maintains the clinch.
Aristotelis misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Salgado breaks from the clinch.
Aristotelis is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salgado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aristotelis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salgado moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAristotelis.
Aristotelis ducks under a wild hook from Salgado.
Salgado sets himself, and Aristotelis steps forward looking for the clinch! Salgado avoids it this time.
A jab from Salgado misses.
Aristotelis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Salgado swings widly with a right hand
and Aristotelis counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Aristotelis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salgado.
Salgado takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aristotelis tries to clinch up.
Salgado keeps the fight on the outside.
Aristotelis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Salgado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aristotelis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Salgado keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Aristotelis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Salgado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salgado throws a nice looking combination but Aristotelis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Salgado is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Aristotelis's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Aristotelis wants to clinch up but Salgado keeps it at a distance.
We've been informed that Aristotelis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Aristotelis is looking to clinch but Salgado is avoiding it.
Salgado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aristotelis moves away.
Sofoklis Aristotelis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aristotelis tries to clinch but Salgado is having none of it.
Aristotelis slips under a jab from Salgado.
Salgado misses with a looping left.#T2#
Aristotelis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Salgado if he has to take too many more of those.
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!
Salgado scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aristotelis in his tracks.
Aristotelis stuffs the takedown attempt from Salgado. Salgado gets slowly back to his feet.
Aristotelis walks into a stiff left hand from Salgado.
Salgado scores with a jab.
Aristotelis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salgado.#CL2#
Aristotelis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Salgado, pushing him back against the cage.
Salgado tries to break free but Aristotelis pushes him back against the cage.
Salgado tries to break free but Aristotelis pushes him back against the cage.
Salgado lands with a short shot to the head.
Aristotelis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salgado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Salgado dodges an elbow strike from Aristotelis.
Aristotelis doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Aristotelis throws an elbow but misses.
Salgado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Salgado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Aristotelis has Salgado up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aristotelis.
Aristotelis keeps control of Salgado as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Salgado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aristotelis. #BC#
Salgado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salgado misses with a kick to the body.
Salgado throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aristotelis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salgado.
Salgado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aristotelis connects with a high kick.
Salgado has a takedown stuffed.
Aristotelis shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Salgado. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Salgado lands a glancing blow to the side of Aristotelis's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aristotelis moves out of range as Salgado strikes.
Aristotelis wants to clinch.
Aristotelis slips a straight right by Salgado.#CL2#
Aristotelis closes the distance and clinches.
Aristotelis pushes off an throws an elbow but Salgado leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aristotelis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salgado backwards. #BC#
Salgado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aristotelis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Aristotelis pushes Salgado up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aristotelis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salgado's brow.
Salgado is trying to push Aristotelis away but Aristotelis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Salgado wants to break free but Aristotelis has control.
Aristotelis blocks an uppercut.
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 Francisco Salgado will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Salgado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Francisco Salgado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salgado throws a wild body kick that Aristotelis sees coming a mile off.
Salgado dips to his left and cracks Aristotelis with an uppercut!
Aristotelis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salgado.
Aristotelis defending well as Salgado loads up on a big left hand.
Salgado keeps the fight on the outside.
Salgado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sofoklis Aristotelis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Aristotelis.
Salgado avoids a wild elbow strike from Aristotelis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aristotelis tries to work over Salgado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salgado blocks an elbow strike from Aristotelis.
Salgado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aristotelis backwards.
Aristotelis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Salgado breaks the clinch.
Aristotelis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salgado.#T1##KD#
Salgado cracks Aristotelis with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Salgado has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Aristotelis to stand back up!#ROC#
Aristotelis is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Sofoklis Aristotelis has been cut.
Salgado fakes the body blow, causing Aristotelis to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Aristotelis goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francisco Salgado!
Francisco Salgado retains his heavyweight title!
The defeated Sofoklis Aristotelis had this to say: 'He's a good fighter, I need to go back to the gym and work on some things. My fans can expect a win next time!'.

Event: kilo 7???
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Salgado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Francisco Salgado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Salgado to score with a decent uppercut.
Salgado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Salgado scores with a leg kick. #TD#
Brandon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Salgado tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brandon is in Salgado's guard.
Salgado being controlled here, momentarily.
Brandon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Brandon trying to control but Salgado is working from the bottom.
Brandon pushes down on Salgado's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brandon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salgado keeps working.
Salgado pushes Brandon off looking to stand but Brandon dives back in and keeps control.
Brandon trying to pass the guard but Salgado defending well. #T1#
Brandon trying to control from Salgado's half guard. Salgado has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Salgado keeping full guard, as Brandon tries to pass.
Salgado wants to stand but Brandon is controlling the position.
Brandon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salgado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brandon trying to control but Salgado is working from the bottom.
Salgado keeping full guard, as Brandon tries to pass. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salgado wants to get back to his feet but Brandon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Salgado has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Brandon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Brandon looks to throw the jab but Salgado is out of range.
Brandon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brandon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brandon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Salgado finds it's way round the side to connect with Brandon's head.
Brandon tries to clinch up.
Brandon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salgado's waist but Salgado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brandon off to one side. #KD2#
Salgado lands a big head kick that sends Brandon tumbling to the mat! Salgado takes a step backwards and waves Brandon back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Brandon is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Junior Brandon has been cut.
No joy there for Salgado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oh Brandon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salgado misses with a right hand #TD#
and Brandon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Well, if Brandon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3##ES2#
Salgado makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Brandon seems to have got his legs back now.
Brandon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salgado.
Salgado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandon tried to counter with a leg kick but Salgado avoided it.
Salgado displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Salgado wobbles Brandon with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Salgado dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Brandon to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francisco Salgado! Francisco Salgado retains his heavyweight title!

Event: Kilo 6 Dekkers V McLAren
Date: Aug 21, 2016

#R1#
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Salgado misses with a head kick.
Pitakaka throws a lazy head kick
and Salgado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pitakaka thinking.
Salgado throws a leg kick but Pitakaka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Salgado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pitakaka throws a wild body kick that Salgado sees coming a mile off.
Salgado has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Purpose Training Center™ in the buildup to the fight.
Salgado misses with a looping left.
Pitakaka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pitakaka. Salgado shrugs it off though.
Pitakaka scores with a head kick.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Salgado moves out of range easily.
Salgado misses with a hook.
No joy there for Salgado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pitakaka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Salgado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pitakaka as he avoids it easily.
Salgado backing away here, and Pitakaka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pitakaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Pitakaka tenderised Salgado's leg. Salgado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salgado checks a leg kick.
Salgado jabs Pitakaka right on the nose. Pitakaka blinks but takes it well.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pitakaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Salgado takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salgado tries to clinch but Pitakaka moves out of range.
Salgado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salgado cracks Pitakaka with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Salgado scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salgado shoots in but Pitakaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salgado avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Salgado shoots and misses
and Pitakaka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Salgado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Salgado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#KD#
Salgado lands a big head kick that sends Pitakaka tumbling to the mat! Salgado takes a step backwards and waves Pitakaka back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Pitakaka is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Salgado moves out of range.
Pitakaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Salgado finish him?
Salgado darts in looking for a takedown but Pitakaka gets double underhooks and turns Salgado into the cage.
Pitakaka seems to have recovered his senses.
Pitakaka misses with a body kick.#T2#
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Salgado moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka connects with a solid leg kick.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pitakaka is looking to land body kicks.
Pitakaka throws out a loose jab but Salgado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salgado tries a head kick but it misses. #KD#
Salgado lands a big head kick that sends Pitakaka tumbling to the mat! Salgado takes a step backwards and waves Pitakaka back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A swing and a miss from Pitakaka.
Salgado loads up on a big right hand but Pitakaka slips the punch.
Salgado throws a solid leg kick but Pitakaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Salgado.
Pitakaka tries to work over Salgado's front leg with a kick but Salgado checks it.
Pitakaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Salgado's sensitive parts.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salgado avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Pitakaka throws a low kick but Salgado avoids it.
Salgado blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Salgado throws a big shot that misses.
Pitakaka scoring well with a low kick there.
Salgado misses with a straight right.
Pitakaka throws a fast counter high kick but Salgado manages to duck under it in time.
Salgado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pitakaka wants to land a leg kick but Salgado is out of range.
Salgado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Salgado closes the distance and pushes Pitakaka back into the cage.
Salgado swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Salgado breaks from the clinch.
Pitakaka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Salgado throws a leg kick
and Pitakaka counters with a left and a right that stings Salgado.
Pitakaka slips under a jab from Salgado.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salgado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pitakaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Salgado's head.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD#
Salgado drops Pitakaka with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pitakaka looks back up at him and smiles so Salgado waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Pitakaka walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Salgado! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francisco Salgado!
Francisco Salgado is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: VCL Champions: 16
Date: May 04, 2016

#R1#
Salgado shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boromir eats them both and turns towards Salgado to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Salgado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salgado blocks a jab.
Salgado feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boromirs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boromir throws out a loose jab but Salgado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salgado throws a quick counter head kick but Boromir was just out of range.
Salgado shoots for a takedown but Boromir saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boromir gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Salgado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Salgado lands a jab.
Boromir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boromir misses the jab.
Salgado misses with a body kick.
Salgado misses with a takedown
and Boromir counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Boromir has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boromir slips under a jab from Salgado.
Boromir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salgado throws a sloppy head kick and Boromir moves out of range easily. #T1#
Boromir lands an overhand right.
Boromir throws a hook but Salgado avoids it easily.
Boromir fails in his attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boromir.#CL2#
Boromir gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boromir blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Boromir breaks the clinch.
Boromir's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salgado connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boromir scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Salgado misses the target.
The fighters circling - Boromir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salgado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boromir throws out a counter right but Salgado avoids it with no problem.
Salgado with a poor takedown
and Salgado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Salgado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salgado throws a sloppy head kick and Boromir moves out of range easily.
Boromir misses with an uppercut. Salgado saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salgado throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Salgado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Boromir throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Salgado on the side of the head.
Boromir tries to clinch but Salgado is having none of it.
Salgado tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Boromir counters with a nice right hand that sends Salgado toppling to the canvas! Salgado scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Boromir finish him?!#ROC2#
Salgado is rocked!
Boromir sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Salgado's defenses. It connects perfectly with Salgado's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Captain Boromir!
A victorious Captain Boromir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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