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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Ritari is looking to clinch.
Salama throws a counter combo.
Ritari really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ritari tries to clinch but Salama moves out of range.
Ritari shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salama as he jumps to the side.
Salama lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ritari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Salama is fending him off so far but Ritari persists. Nope, Salama circles away and we're back to standing.
Salama is looking for the big counter here.
Ritari shoots for a double leg takedown but Salama sprawls well. He's pushed Ritari's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rohkea Ritari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salama is looking for the big counter here.
Ritari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ritari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Salama's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritari tries to clinch but Salama moves out of range.
Salama lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Salama's coach down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling & Boxing & MT SPARRING GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Salama's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ritari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Salama's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rohkea Ritari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salama leaves Ritari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Ritari backs off Salama throws a huge counter combo but Ritari manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Ritari misses with a takedown attempt - Salama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Salama is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ritari tries to clinch up but Salama circles away and keeps his distance.
Salama throws a counter combo.
Ritari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salama lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Ritari shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ritari was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ritari is breathing heavily.
Salama tries to escape but Ritari is in control.
Salama regains half guard, as Ritari was trying to land strikes.
Ritari sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Salama defending well though. #T2#
Ritari not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Salama has hold of Ritari's hands but Ritari slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ritari not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ritari lands strikes from half guard.
Ritari thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ritari is nestled in close to Salama, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Salama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ritari.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ritari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ritari sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Salama defending well though.
Salama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ritari. #T3#
Salama is trying to stand up here but Ritari is controlling him well.
Ritari not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ritari not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ritari not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ritari sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Salama defending well though.
Ritari has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ritari not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ritari wants to clinch.
Ritari tries to clinch but Salama is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ritari throws a body punch but Salama moves out of range.
Ritari tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salama swivels and escapes.
Ritari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ritari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Salama sprawls well. Salama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ritari gets slowly back to his feet.
Salama is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ritari looks for a takedown but Salama sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ritari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Santeri Salama will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ritari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ritari tries to clinch up but Salama circles away and keeps his distance.
Ritari closes the distance and clinches up with Salama, looking for a takedown. Ritari pushes Salama against the cage but Salama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ritari is looking to clinch but Salama is avoiding it.
As Ritari backs off Salama throws a huge counter combo but Ritari manages to avoid it all.
Ritari looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salama throws a counter combo.
Ritari goes for a double leg but Salama avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salama continues to drive forward.
Salama is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rohkea Ritari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritari moves in looking to clinch but Salama pushes him off.
Salama is looking for the big counter here.
Ritari shoots for a double leg takedown but Salama sprawls well. He's pushed Ritari's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ritari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Salama sprawls well. Salama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ritari gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Ritari tries for a takedown but Salama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ritari shoots in and drives through. Salama sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Salama's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Santeri Salama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ritari is defended easily by Salama.
Salama lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ritari just misses with a punch to the body.
Salama is looking for the big counter here.
Ritari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Salama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Salama unleashes a big counter combination but Ritari bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Ritari tries to clinch there but Salama circles away.
Despite the aggression on Salama's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ritari fails with a takedown attempt.
Salama throws a counter combo.
Ritari wants to clinch.
Ritari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ritari shoots in but Salama avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ritari tries to clinch but Salama moves out of range. #T3#
Salama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ritari.
Salama throws a counter combo.
Santeri Salama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ritari tries to clinch but Salama is having none of it.
Salama is looking for the big counter here.
Ritari swings for the body but Salama moves out of range.
Salama throws a counter combo.
Salama swats away the attempt to clinch by Ritari.
Ritari closes the distance and clinches up with Salama, looking for a takedown. Ritari pushes Salama against the cage but Salama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Ritari backs off Salama throws a huge counter combo but Ritari manages to avoid it all.
Ritari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salama but Salama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salama is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Salama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Ritari backs off Salama throws a huge counter combo but Ritari manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Salama stuffs the takedown.
Ritari shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salama as he jumps to the side.
Ritari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salama unleashes a big counter combination but Ritari bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ritari is looking to clinch but Salama is avoiding it.
Salama keeps the fight on the outside.
Salama is looking for the big counter here.
Nice takedown defense from Salama. No joy for Ritari on that attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ritari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salama is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ritari fails with the takedown.
Salama is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santeri Salama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ritari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salama is looking for the big counter here.
Salama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ritari.
Salama is looking for the big counter here.
Ritari digs a good hook to Salama's body.
Ritari shoots in but Salama avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salama throws a counter combo.
Ritari shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salama as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rohkea Ritari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ritari tries to clinch there but Salama circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ritari.
No luck for Ritari with that takedown attempt.
Salama lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ritari is looking to clinch.
Salama is looking for the big counter here.
Salama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ritari tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ritari or perhaps it was just good defense by Salama, which made it look bad.
As Ritari backs off Salama throws a huge counter combo but Ritari manages to avoid it all.
Ritari will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santeri Salama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salama keeps the fight on the outside.
Salama is looking for the big counter here.
Nice takedown defense from Salama. No joy for Ritari on that attempt.
Salama swats away the attempt to clinch by Ritari.
Salama throws a counter combo.
Ritari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salama lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Ritari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Salama sprawls well. Salama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ritari gets slowly back to his feet.
As Ritari backs off Salama throws a huge counter combo but Ritari manages to avoid it all.
Ritari fails to land the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Salama's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ritari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Ritari backs off Salama throws a huge counter combo but Ritari manages to avoid it all.
Ritari shoots for a double leg takedown but Salama sprawls well. He's pushed Ritari's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Salama slaps away a takedown attempt from Ritari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Salama is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Ritari tries to clinch but Salama is having none of it.
As Ritari backs off Salama throws a huge counter combo but Ritari manages to avoid it all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ritari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ritari tries to clinch but Salama is having none of it.
Salama throws a counter combo.
Ritari shoots in looking for a takedown but Salama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ritari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ritari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Ritari backs off Salama throws a huge counter combo but Ritari manages to avoid it all.
Ritari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salama circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ritari or perhaps it was just good defense by Salama, which made it look bad.
Salama is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ritari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salama tries to avoid it but Ritari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salama to the ground. Salama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Ritari backs off Salama throws a huge counter combo but Ritari manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Ritari fails with a takedown attempt.
Salama unleashes a big counter combination but Ritari bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ritari looks for a takedown but Salama sprawls well.
Salama is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ritari is looking to clinch.
Ritari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salama tries to avoid it but Ritari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salama to the ground. Salama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ritari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ritari fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santeri Salama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Salama winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santeri Salama!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Salama dives in and grabs Garcia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes down on Salama's head and hops out.
Garcia shapes to counter with a head kick.
Salama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice sprawl there from Garcia as Salama shoots in.#TD2#
Garcia shoots in and gets a takedown into Salama's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Salama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Garcia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Salama has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Garcia is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Salama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salama is looking for a sweep.
Salama is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Garcia landing a few strikes.
Salama tries to improve position but can't.
Salama is working to avoid the ground and pound but Garcia connects with a decent elbow.
Salama tries to buck Garcia off but Garcia is having none of it.#SU2#
Garcia has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Salama shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Salama is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Salama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia is just riding it out for now. Salama eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB#
Salama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garcia defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcia is looking to control Salama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?
Garcia is pressing down on Salama's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garcia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Salama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Salama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Garcia is keen to just control but Salama is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Salama actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Salama looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Salama looking for a kimura from the bottom but Garcia passes into side control!
Salama tries to bench press Garcia off him but Garcia keeps the position.
Garcia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Salama some visible discomfort.
Salama is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Garcia decides to stand up, so the ref orders Salama to his feet. #T4##TD#
Salama looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Garcia!
Garcia wants to control but Salama postures up.#SUB#
Salama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garcia, who protects the arm well.
Salama tries to advance position but instead Garcia slips a leg back in to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salama blocks the strikes from Garcia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mchale Garcia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Garcia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Salama was covering up waiting for the punch and Garcia finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Salama has his foot on Garcia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garcia works his way back into a safe position though.
Mchale Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garcia trying to control but Salama is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Salama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Salama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Salama looking for a triangle here. Garcia is fighting it but it looks tight! Salama pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Garcia is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Santeri Salama!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Herring shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Salama looking for subs from the bottom but Herring mounts him!
Salama is looking to improve his position but Herring isn't that keen on the idea.
Herring lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herring prevents Salama from getting the reversal.#T1#
Salama keeps trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Salama can do anything to dispel that myth.
Salama is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Herring raining down hammerfists from mount.
Salama is desperately trying to improve his position but Herring has a good base and remains in mount.
Herring will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Herring lands with some strikes.
Salama is trying to escape the mount.
Herring landing strikes from the mount.
Herring really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Salama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Salama sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Herring moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Salama.
Salama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herring. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Herring cracks Salama with a big elbow.
Salama regains half guard.#SUB2#
Salama has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Herring escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Herring!
Salama is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasquale Herring 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##TD#
Herring drives through with a takedown into guard.
Herring missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Salama working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Herring has passed into half guard!
Herring scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herring working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Salama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Salama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Herring pulls his head out easily.
Herring is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salama can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB2#
Salama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Salama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Herring pulls his head out easily.
Salama is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Salama looking for submissions off his back.
Salama is breathing heavily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Herring is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Salama is just riding it out for now. Herring eventually gives up the hold.
Salama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Salama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Herring moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Salama.
Salama is looking for a sweep.
Herring grinds an elbow into Salama's temple.
Salama looks to move to half guard but instead Herring has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB#
Herring with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T4#
Salama really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Salama regains half guard.#SUB2#
Salama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herring lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasquale Herring dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Herring drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salama on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salama is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Herring is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Salama is bucking up trying to escape but Herring cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Salama can't escape the position.
#T1#
Salama regains half guard.#SUB2#
Salama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Salama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Salama actively working from the bottom here.
Salama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Salama looking for a kimura from the bottom but Herring passes into side control!
Herring scoring with punches and elbows.
Herring landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Salama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salama takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Salama is trying to improve his position.
Pasquale Herring overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Salama taking punishment in the form of punches.
Salama is trying to get back to half guard.
Herring working the body and head with strikes.
Salama tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Herring wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Salama on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Salama tries to improve position but can't.
Herring is chipping away with strikes.
Herring creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Herring is putting a hurting on Salama here, landing some big shots from side control.
Herring has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Salama tries to buck Herring off but Herring is having none of it.
Salama looking for a sweep but Herring has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Salama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santeri Salama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pasquale Herring is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Herring looking to finish Salama with some ground and pound. This is bad for Salama!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pasquale Herring showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Herring has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pasquale Herring!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Salama gets caught napping as Morton dives in and scores a takedown. Salama manages to retain guard.
Morton throws a strike but Salama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB2#
Salama drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Morton dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Morton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Salama's head.
Salama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Salama has momentary wrist control but Morton slips an elbow through the middle.
Morton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Morton working some strikes from top position.
Morton lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Salama working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Morton has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Salama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Morton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Morton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Salama is looking for a sweep. Morton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Salama has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Morton escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Morton!
Morton is chipping away with strikes.
Salama is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Morton wants to control but Salama is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB#
Morton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Salama has escaped the position, nice work there.
Morton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Salama looking for a sweep but Morton has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Salama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morton landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salama is looking to escape.
Morton lands with some strikes.
Morton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
BOOM! Morton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Morton lands with some strikes.
Morton lands a big shot there that rocks Salama but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Morton scoring with strikes but Salama is staying in there.
Salama is looking to improve his position but Morton isn't that keen on the idea.
Morton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Salama can do anything to dispel that myth.
Salama is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Morton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Morton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Morton with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Morton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#SUB#
Morton looking for a guillotine from mount but Salama is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morton controlling from mount.
Salama is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Morton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Salama drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Salama swings around for an armbar but Morton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Salama's guard.
Morton stays in close to Salama's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Salama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morton postures up and lands a big shot to Salama's brow. #T1##SUB2#
Salama isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Morton stacks Salama on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Morton!
Salama tries to improve position but can't.
Morton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Salama down.
Morton working the head with strikes.
Salama looking for a sweep but Morton has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Morton raining down shots from the mount!#T2#
Salama tries to reverse the position but Morton maintains control.
Morton dominating with strikes here.
Morton cracks Salama with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Morton raining down hammerfists from mount.
Salama is breathing heavily.
Salama has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Morton controlling well, preventing Salama from escaping the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Morton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morton lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T3#
I really don't envy Salama right now.
Morton landing with strikes.
Morton has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Salama has hold of Morton's leg, trying to break free but it's let Morton lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Salama is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Morton throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keith Morton!
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