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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Salazar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rockman but Rockman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salazar lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Rockman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Salazar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Rockman takes the fight into the clinch.
Rockman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Salazar manages to break the clinch.
Rockman shoots in for a takedown but Salazar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rockman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salazar tries to avoid it but Rockman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salazar to the ground. Salazar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salazar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rockman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clinton Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mack Rockman.#T1#
Rockman dives in and grabs Salazar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salazar pushes down on Rockman's head and hops out.
Rockman looks winded!
Salazar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rockman swivels and escapes.
Salazar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rockman checks the leg kick.#CL#
Salazar drives through and clinches with Rockman against the cage.
Rockman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Salazar's efforts to push away.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Salazar as Rockman tries to tie him up.
Rockman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salazar avoids it.
Salazar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rockman's efforts to push away.#BC#
Salazar breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rockman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Salazar - the referee stops the clock and Rockman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Salazar. Rockman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rockman shoots in for a takedown but Salazar shows good takedown defense.
Rockman 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.#CL2#
Rockman clinches up against the cage.
Rockman misses with a body punch.
Salazar has had enough of the clinch but Rockman keeps him there for the moment.
Salazar blocks the elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Salazar as Rockman tries to tie him up.
Rockman jumps guard but Salazar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rockman struggles to land a body shot inside as Salazar controls his hands.
#T3#
Rockman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salazar avoids it.#BC#
Salazar breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Salazar darts in and clinches Rockman up against the cage.#BC#
Salazar breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Salazar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Salazar has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Salazar closes the distance and pushes Rockman back into the cage.
Salazar has had enough of the clinch but Rockman keeps him there for the moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rockman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salazar's brow.
Rockman misses with a knee strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rockman.#T4#
Rockman pushes off an throws an elbow but Salazar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rockman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salazar is trying to force a seperation but Rockman has the dominant position.
Salazar prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Salazar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salazar has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Salazar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Rockman drives through and clinches with Salazar against the cage.
#BC2#
Rockman breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Rockman closes the distance and clinches.
Rockman stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Rockman fails to land.
Rockman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Salazar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rockman is looking to break free of the clinch but Salazar has double underhooks.
Rockman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Salazar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Rockman instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rockman throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Rockman tries to pull guard but Salazar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rockman is breathing heavily.
Rockman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salazar avoids it.#BC#
Salazar breaks from the clinch.
Salazar fails to land the takedown.
Mack Rockman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Rockman gets a clinch. #BC2#
Rockman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clinton Salazar is winning the standup battle so far.
Rockman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salazar but Salazar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clinton Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mack Rockman.
Rockman shoots in looking for a takedown but Salazar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rockman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Salazar blocks a head kick by Rockman.
Clinton Salazar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Rockman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Salazar avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Salazar closes the distance and clinches.
Salazar is trying to break free.#BC#
Salazar manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Rockman moves into the clinch.
Rockman tries for a takedown but Salazar manages to get underhooks.
Mack Rockman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rockman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Salazar prevents it.
Salazar leaning against his opponent.
#T3#
Rockman has Salazar pressed against the cage, preventing Salazar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Salazar is trying to break free.
Rockman is working for takedown but Salazar is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Salazar manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Salazar rushes Rockman and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Salazar breaks the clinch.
Salazar throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Salazar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4##CL#
Salazar has Rockman up against the cage in a clinch.
Salazar is trying to force a seperation but Rockman has the dominant position.
Rockman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rockman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Salazar walks away with a smile on his face. Rockman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Salazar takes the fight into the clinch.
Rockman tries to break free but Salazar pushes him back against the cage.
Rockman has Salazar pressed against the cage, preventing Salazar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Salazar walks away with a smile on his face. Rockman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good leg kick by Salazar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Salazar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Salazar dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rockman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salazar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rockman somewhat.#CL2#
Rockman clinches. #TD2#
Rockman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Salazar regains guard immediately.
Salazar is trying to control the position but Rockman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Salazar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rockman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rockman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rockman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Salazar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rockman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rockman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Salazar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Rockman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rockman with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockman tries to free his leg and advance position but Salazar is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Rockman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Salazar trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Salazar looking for a guillotine here but Rockman defends easily.
Rockman trying to control the position from guard on top but Salazar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockman is looking to work some ground and pound but Salazar has wrist control.
Rockman throws a big elbow that misses.
Salazar trying to keep a closed guard but Rockman is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Salazar throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rockman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rockman doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Salazar counters by clinching up.
Clinton Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mack Rockman.#BC#
Salazar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salazar is looking to chop away at Rockman's legs. #TD#
Salazar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rockman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Salazar trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Salazar stands up out of the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salazar slaps away a takedown attempt from Rockman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mack Rockman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clinton Salazar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rockman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clinton Salazar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salazar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clinton Salazar!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Shell throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
so Salazar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Shell is working an open guard so Salazar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shell swats away the attempt to clinch by Salazar.
Salazar moves away from the strike by Shell.
Shell scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#
It looks like Clinton Salazar has been cut.
Shell throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Salazar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shell wants a takedown.
Shell has had enough of the clinch but Salazar keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Shell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shell misses with a two punch combination.
Salazar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Salazar throws a wild hook but Shell just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Salazar gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Shell raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucky Shell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fisk is defended easily by Salazar.
Fisk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salazar pinned against the cage. Salazar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fisk tries for a takedown but Salazar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clinton Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Fisk.
Salazar misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisk closes the distance and clinches up with Salazar, looking for a takedown. Fisk pushes Salazar against the cage but Salazar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Salazar is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fisk.
Some bone on bone action there as Fisk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fisk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salazar counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Fisk fails with the takedown.
Salazar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fisk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salazar as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Fisk clinches with his opponent.
Fisk is trying to force a seperation but Salazar has the dominant position.
Salazar stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Fisk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Fisk forces Salazar back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Salazar breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Fisk throws a sloppy head kick and Salazar moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Salazar gets tackled into the cage by Fisk. Fisk maintains the clinch.
Fisk is trying to pull guard but Salazar has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Fisk manages to break the clinch.
Fisk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salazar as he avoids it easily.
Salazar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Fisk takes the fight into the clinch.
Fisk tries to throw a body punch but Salazar avoids it by throwing Fisk back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Salazar as Fisk tries to tie him up.
Fisk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Salazar to keep the fight standing.#T3##BC#
Salazar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fisk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salazar misses with a head kick.
Fisk dives in and grabs Salazar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salazar pushes down on Fisk's head and hops out.
Fisk looks winded!
Salazar throws a head kick that misses.
Salazar misses with a low kick as Fisk jumps back.
Salazar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Fisk forces Salazar back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Salazar breaks the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Fisk clinches with his opponent.
Salazar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fisk up against the cage.#BC#
Salazar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salazar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salazar misses with a kick to the body.
Fisk misses with a head kick.
Fisk shoots for a takedown but Salazar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Salazar dominated that 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.
#R2##TD#
Salazar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Salazar controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Salazar is controlling him.
Fisk has a closed guard, preventing Salazar from standing up.
Fisk controls Salazar momentarily but Salazar frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar is stalling in the full guard.
Salazar wanted to stand there but Fisk had control of the position. #T1#
Fisk is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Salazar.
Fisk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Salazar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fisk can do to turn this around?
Fisk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salazar circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Fisk has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Fisk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Salazar or perhaps it was just good defense by Fisk, which made it look bad.
Fisk wants to counter with a clinch but Salazar pushes him away.#T2#
Fisk misses with a takedown attempt - Salazar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fisk throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Salazar counters by clinching up.
Fisk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fisk is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Salazar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Fisk has closed the distance and engaged Salazar in a clinch.
Salazar 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##BC2#
Fisk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salazar throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Salazar gets tackled into the cage by Fisk. Fisk maintains the clinch.
Salazar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fisk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Salazar's efforts to push away.
Salazar wants to get back to striking at distance but Fisk won't allow it.
#BC2#
Fisk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fisk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T4#
Fisk misses with a head kick.
Salazar throws a big counter combination but Fisk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Salazar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Salazar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fisk manages to circle out of the way.
Clinton Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Fisk.
Fisk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Salazar counters by clinching up.
Fisk jumps guard but Salazar stands there with Fisk around his waist. Fisk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fisk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Salazar to keep the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fisk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Salazar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fisk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Salazar to keep the fight standing.
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 Clinton Salazar will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Fisk shoots in but no luck this time.
Fisk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salazar tries to avoid it but Fisk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salazar to the ground. Salazar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Fisk moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Fisk breaks the clinch.
Fisk closes the distance and clinches up with Salazar, looking for a takedown. Fisk pushes Salazar against the cage but Salazar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clinton Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Fisk.
Fisk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Salazar counters with a single leg into guard. Fisk didn't expect that.
Salazar wants to get up but he can't break Fisk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Salazar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fisk's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisk controlling Salazar's posture.
Salazar wants to stand but Fisk is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fisk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Salazar 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.
Salazar wanted to stand there but Fisk had control of the position. #SU#
Salazar gets to his feet - Fisk follows without any prompting.
Jonny Fisk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#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.#TD#
Salazar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fisk!
A lull in the action here.#SU#
Salazar stands up. #CL#
Salazar clinches up against the cage.
Fisk jumps guard but Salazar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fisk has Salazar pressed against the cage, preventing Salazar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Salazar is pressed up against the cage. Fisk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Salazar down to the mat. Salazar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Salazar. #CL2#
Fisk gets a clinch.
Salazar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Salazar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Salazar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fisk's half guard.#ES2#
Fisk has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Salazar is on him like a limpet, forcing Fisk back against the cage.#BC2#
Fisk manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Fisk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Salazar is fending him off so far but Fisk persists. Nope, Salazar circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Salazar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salazar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Salazar stands and steps away. Fisk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Salazar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fisk throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Salazar counters with a shoot takedown. Fisk fights it but they end up in guard.
Fisk wants to stand up but Salazar is controlling him.
Salazar stays in close to Fisk's body and controls the position.
Jonny Fisk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clinton Salazar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Salazar stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight!
Clinton Salazar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salazar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clinton Salazar!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Salazar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bell.
Salazar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Bell takes the fight into the clinch.
Bell is looking for a takedown.
Bell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Salazar to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Salazar breaks the clinch.
Bell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salazar pinned against the cage. Salazar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salazar tries to counter with a takedown but Bell is quick to defend against it.
Clinton Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Bell.#T1#
Salazar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bell misses with a body kick.
Salazar slips under a jab from Bell.
Bell misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Bell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Salazar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Salazar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bell is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Salazar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Salazar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bell trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Salazar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Salazar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bell wants to sweep here but Salazar controlling him for the moment.
Salazar content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Bell has a closed guard, preventing Salazar from standing up. #SU#
Bell is working an open guard so Salazar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Salazar has managed to clinch.
Salazar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Salazar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bell tries to keep at a distance but Salazar has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Bell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Salazar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Salazar moves into range and clinches up with Bell.
Bell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Salazar up against the cage.
Salazar stalls.
A frustrated look appears on Salazar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salazar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Salazar dominated that 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.
#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Salazar scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Salazar gets tackled into the cage by Bell. Bell maintains the clinch.
Salazar wants to break free but Bell has control.
#BC#
Salazar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bell fails with the takedown
and Salazar counters with a three punch combo that has Bell backing up. Bell nods at Salazar to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bell closes the distance and clinches.
Bell is trying to pull guard but Salazar has him pressed against the cage.
Bell wants a takedown but no success here.
Clinton Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Bell.#T1#
Salazar tries to break the clinch but Bell is controlling the position.
Salazar takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Bell jumps guard.
#SU#
Salazar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Bell gets the takedown into side control.
Salazar sneaks back into half guard.
Bell is thwarting Salazar's attempts to control the position.
Salazar throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Salazar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Salazar.#T2#
Salazar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bell's guard. #REVR#
Bell wants to control but Salazar passes easily into half guard.
#SU#
Salazar decides to stand up.
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!
Bell looks to land a combination but Salazar avoids it well.
Salazar is looking for a counter combo.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Bell looks for a takedown but Salazar sprawls well.
As Bell looks to move away, Salazar throws a big counter combo but Bell just gets out of the way.
Bell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salazar counters with a nice body shot.
A combination from Salazar does no damage. #T3##CL#
Salazar rushes Bell and presses him up against the cage.
Salazar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bell.
Salazar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bell has him pressed against the cage.
Salazar is looking to break free of the clinch but Bell has double underhooks.
Bell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Salazar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Salazar is trying to break free.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bell tries for a takedown but Salazar manages to get underhooks.
Bell jumps guard but Salazar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bell is trying to force a seperation but Salazar has the dominant position.
Salazar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bell up against the cage.
Salazar has had enough of the clinch but Bell keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Salazar to keep the fight standing.
Bell wants to break free but Salazar has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Salazar dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bell has his takedown stuffed
and Salazar counters with a one-two to the body.
Bell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clinton Salazar is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick by Bell misses #TD#
and Salazar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bell! #SU#
Salazar decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Salazar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bell.
Salazar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Clinton Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Bell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Bell misses.
Salazar lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bell will feel that in the morning.#CL2#
Bell clinches with his opponent.
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!
Salazar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Bell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Salazar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salazar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Salazar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crunch! Salazar slams his shin into Bell's torso.
Bell dives in for a single leg takedown but Salazar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Salazar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Clinton Salazar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Salazar. Bell shrugs it off though.
A head kick from Salazar lands but Bell takes it in his stride. #CL#
Salazar has managed to clinch.
#T2##BC#
Salazar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bell misses with a takedown #CL#
and Salazar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Salazar's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Salazar manages to break the clinch.
Bell falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Salazar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Salazar stands up and waves to Bell to follow him.
Salazar tries to clinch there but Bell circles away.
#T3#
Bell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salazar tries to avoid it but Bell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salazar to the ground. Salazar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salazar connects with a high kick.
Salazar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Bell moves into range and clinches up with Salazar.
Bell has Salazar pressed against the cage, preventing Salazar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Salazar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Salazar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bell quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Salazar stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL2#
Bell clinches with his opponent.
#T4##BC#
Salazar breaks the clinch.
Salazar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bell can do to turn this around?
Bell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Bell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Salazar actively working from the bottom here.
Salazar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bell wants to stand up but Salazar is controlling the position.
Salazar manages to get to full guard.
Matthew Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clinton Salazar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salazar managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clinton Salazar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salazar 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clinton Salazar!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones shoots and misses #CL#
and Salazar moves into the clinch.
Salazar tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Salazar keeps him there for the moment.
Salazar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Salazar uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Salazar stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Salazar sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clinton Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Jones.#CL2#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Salazar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salazar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Salazar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU#
Salazar gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Salazar.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Salazar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Salazar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Salazar attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Salazar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones stalling.
#BC#
Salazar manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Salazar forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Salazar gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Salazar gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Salazar breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Jones drives through and clinches with Salazar against the cage.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Salazar prevents it.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Salazar blocks it.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#BC#
Salazar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Jones rushes Salazar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Salazar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Salazar to the mat! Salazar manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Salazar looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
#SUB#
Salazar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.#SUB#
Salazar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 Clinton Salazar will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salazar pinned against the cage. Salazar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salazar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salazar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones taking a breather.
Salazar is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Salazar is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Salazar prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salazar backwards.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Salazar is controlling him.#BC#
Salazar manages to break the clinch.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salazar was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Salazar is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL#
Salazar has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones looking to stall.
#BC#
Salazar manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Jones blocks a head kick by Salazar.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salazar as he avoids it easily.
As Jones tries to get set, Salazar tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones manages to avoid the attempt.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Salazar leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clinton Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Jones.
Salazar throws a nice head kick!
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Salazar gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage. #CL2#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Jones tries to pull guard but Salazar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Salazar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Salazar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Salazar has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Salazar to keep the fight standing.
Jones is trying to break free.#T4##BC#
Salazar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Salazar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Salazar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Salazar controlling from side mount. #SU#
Salazar stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Clinton Salazar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Salazar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Salazar dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones with a poor takedown
and Salazar counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Frank Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Salazar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Salazar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Salazar tries to strike from the bottom.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Salazar throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Salazar.
Salazar thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Salazar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Salazar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Salazar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones is pushing down on Salazar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salazar is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Frank Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones is thwarting Salazar's attempts to control the position.
Jones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Salazar! #SUB2#
Jones swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Salazar is now in Jones's guard. A big mistake from Jones there, giving up the dominant position! #SU#
Salazar gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
Jones tries for a takedown but Salazar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Salazar moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. #BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Salazar leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Salazar is looking to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch.
Clinton Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Jones.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Salazar sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Salazar counters with a quick kick to the body but Jones blocks it.
Salazar motions for Jones to come forward. Salazar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Jones trying to stall but Salazar improves his position.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Salazar breaks from the clinch.
Salazar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Salazar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones misses with a takedown #CL#
and Salazar counters by clinching up. #BC#
Salazar breaks the clinch.
Salazar throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.#T4##TD#
Salazar gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Salazar is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Jones looks calm but he's in trouble here. Salazar gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Jones is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Salazar lets go of the hold and Jones can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Clinton Salazar!
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Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Salazar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in West Jr's guard.
West Jr wants to stand up but Salazar is controlling him.
Salazar wants to stand but West Jr is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if West Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
West Jr is trying to control the position but Salazar postures up.
Salazar controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West Jr pulls Salazar in close to his closed guard and prevents Salazar from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
West Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
West Jr pulls Salazar in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
West Jr gets the takedown into side control.
Salazar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on West Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Salazar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Salazar.
Salazar keeping moving, preventing West Jr from controlling successfully. #T2#
Salazar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
West Jr tries to stand but Salazar is controlling from the bottom.
West Jr trying to control but Salazar is working from the bottom.
Salazar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Salazar is trying to control the position but West Jr postures up.
Salazar throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Salazar trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Joe West Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Salazar as West Jr shoots in.#T3#
West Jr shoots and misses
and Salazar counters with a three punch combo that has West Jr backing up. West Jr nods at Salazar to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
West Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Salazar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
West Jr wants to control but Salazar is keeping him busy.
Salazar is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from West Jr there.
Salazar manages to get to full guard.
#T4##SUB#
Salazar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Salazar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but West Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salazar throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salazar has momentary wrist control but West Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe West Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
West Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Salazar is fending him off so far but West Jr persists. Nope, Salazar circles away and we're back to standing.
West Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
West Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
West Jr jumps guard but Salazar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
West Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Salazar walks away with a smile on his face. West Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Clinton Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe West Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
West Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Joe West Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salazar tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1#
Salazar tries to get to full guard but West Jr has control of the leg.
West Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salazar trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but West Jr manages to pass to mount!
West Jr controlling the pace for now.
Salazar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salazar has given up his back here.
#SUB2#
West Jr has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Salazar has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
West Jr wants to control but Salazar manages to buck him off and is now in West Jr's guard! Nice work there by Salazar! #T2##SUB2#
West Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Salazar wants to stand but West Jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
West Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Salazar trying to control but West Jr is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
West Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salazar content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salazar wanted to stand there but West Jr had control of the position.
West Jr has control of Salazar's left arm, preventing Salazar from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
An inside leg kick from Salazar misses. #CL2#
West Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
West Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Salazar smiles and moves away.
Clinton Salazar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
West Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
West Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Salazar regains guard immediately.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe West Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
No luck for West Jr with that takedown attempt.
Salazar has a takedown stuffed.
West Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salazar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Salazar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to West Jr's calf.
Salazar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
West Jr rushes Salazar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Salazar breaks the clinch.
West Jr misses with a body kick. #T1##CL2#
West Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
West Jr tries to pull guard but Salazar won't allow it.
West Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
West Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Salazar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Clinton Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe West Jr.
West Jr slows down the pace here.
West Jr prevents Salazar from breaking the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
West Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Salazar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
West Jr jumps guard but Salazar stands there with West Jr around his waist. West Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
West Jr jumps guard but Salazar stands there with West Jr around his waist. West Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
West Jr breaks from the clinch.
Salazar misses with a body kick.#TD#
West Jr gets caught napping as Salazar dives in and scores a takedown. West Jr manages to retain guard.
Salazar trying to control but West Jr is working from the bottom. #T3#
West Jr has a closed guard, preventing Salazar from standing up.
Salazar wants to control from the top but West Jr keeps moving.
Salazar trying to stand up but can't free himself from West Jr's guard.
Salazar is looking to work some ground and pound but West Jr has wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salazar wanted to stand there but West Jr had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
West Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Salazar slaps away a takedown attempt from West Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Salazar appears to be looking for a big counter.
West Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salazar counters with a nice body shot.
West Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salazar is looking to counter the offense by West Jr and move into the clinch.#CL2#
West Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Clinton Salazar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe West Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
West Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Salazar to keep the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Clinton Salazar.
I think West Jr 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe West Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Parker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Parker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Parker blocks a head kick by Salazar.
Parker with the counter takedown but Salazar avoids it easily.
Salazar thows a leg kick but Parker checks it
and Parker counters with a one-two to the body. #CUT2#
It looks like Clinton Salazar has been cut.
Salazar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Parker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Parker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar goes for a double leg but Parker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Parker continues to drive forward.
Sloppy strikes from Salazar. Those never looked like landing. #T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Salazar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salazar explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Parker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Salazar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Parker unleashes a big counter combination but Salazar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2##CL#
Salazar clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salazar dives in for a single leg takedown but Parker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinton Salazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salazar misses with a body kick.
Parker is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Salazar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Parker was covering up waiting for the punch and Salazar finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3#
Salazar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #ES2#
Parker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Salazar.
Parker feints the counter takedown.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Salazar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Parker has knocked Salazar down with a huge combo! Parker steps away and waves a wobbly Salazar back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Salazar is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salazar shoots and misses
and Parker counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Salazar to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Parker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Richard Parker!
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