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Event:
CWC 311 - Prelims
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 18 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 20 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Salvatore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salvatore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Esteves swivels and escapes.
Esteves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Salvatore shoots for a takedown but Esteves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Esteves tries to counter with a takedown but Salvatore is quick to defend against it.
Vartan Esteves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.#TD2#
Salvatore is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Esteves's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esteves (0) vs (2) Salvatore
Salvatore wants to take a breather but Esteves is having none of it.
Esteves is concentrating on defense, preventing Salvatore from advancing position.
Salvatore is thwarting Esteves's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore passes into side control, despite Esteves's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (0) vs (5) Salvatore
Esteves is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Salvatore's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1##SUB2#
Salvatore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Esteves defends it well.
Salvatore is thwarting Esteves's attempts to control the position.
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
Esteves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Salvatore is working away from the top position though.
Esteves tries to roll over but Salvatore keeps him under control.
Esteves is working hard here to advance position.
Esteves manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Esteves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (5) Salvatore
Salvatore is looking to control Esteves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salvatore avoid being mounted?
Esteves content to control rather than advance.
Salvatore moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Salvatore trying to control the position.
#T3#
Esteves passes Salvatore's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Salvatore tries to get to full guard but Esteves has control of the leg.
Esteves looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Salvatore wants to improve his position but Esteves is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Salvatore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salvatore is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esteves performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Salvatore is looking for a sweep. Esteves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Esteves trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Esteves is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Salvatore sees it coming and defends easily.
Esteves takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Salvatore is trying to get back to full guard.
Esteves seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Salvatore gets full guard.
Salvatore is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (7) Salvatore
Esteves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Salvatore works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Salvatore is looking to stall here but Esteves recovers full guard.
My spies in PWNAGE Elite Dojo inform me that Salvatore has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Esteves looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Esteves keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
Esteves has control of Salvatore's left arm, preventing Salvatore from doing any damage.
Esteves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Esteves keeping full guard, as Salvatore tries to pass.
Esteves is pulling down on Salvatore's head to control his posture.
Salvatore trying to control but Esteves is working from the bottom.
Esteves is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T7#
Esteves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salvatore is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Esteves keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
Salvatore tries to free his leg and advance position but Esteves is retaining full guard.
Salvatore is stalling in the full guard.
Esteves is trying to keep Salvatore in close.
Salvatore slips nicely into half guard.#T8#
Esteves won't allow Salvatore to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Salvatore is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Esteves trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Salvatore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Salvatore wants to take a breather but Esteves is having none of it. #SUB2#
Salvatore seems to be working for a kimura but Esteves defends the submission attempt.
Salvatore takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
Salvatore is trying to control. Esteves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Salvatore moves into full mount! Esteves won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (2) vs (10) Salvatore
Salvatore controlling from mount.
Salvatore tries to control but Esteves wriggling away.
Esteves is desperately trying to improve his position but Salvatore has a good base and remains in mount.
Salvatore can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Esteves is looking to escape.
Salvatore is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T10#
Salvatore wants to control but instead Esteves manages to regain half guard.
Esteves wants to improve his position but Salvatore is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Esteves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Salvatore is pushing down on Esteves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Esteves is fighting to maintain full guard but Salvatore has managed to sneak the leg through.
Salvatore prevents Esteves from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salvatore in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Salvatore in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Esteves tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Salvatore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Enzo Salvatore!
A victorious Enzo Salvatore thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 310 - Prelims
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 19 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jimmy Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Salvatore shoots in but no luck this time.
Burroughs slaps away a takedown attempt from Salvatore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burroughs with the counter takedown but Salvatore avoids it easily.
Burroughs tries to clinch there but Salvatore circles away.
#CL2#
Burroughs moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Salvatore is fighting off a takedown attempt but Burroughs is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Salvatore to the mat. Salvatore regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Salvatore (0) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs controlling from the top position.
Salvatore looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Salvatore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burroughs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salvatore pulls Burroughs in to control the position. #T1#
Burroughs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (0) vs (5) Burroughs
Burroughs controlling from side mount.
Burroughs wants to control but Salvatore is keeping him busy.
Burroughs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Salvatore haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Salvatore keeps Burroughs under control for a moment.
Burroughs staying calm.
Salvatore tries to improve position but can't.
Burroughs is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Salvatore's face as Burroughs controls the position.
Salvatore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burroughs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Salvatore is not content to let Burroughs control the position.
Salvatore looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Salvatore stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Burroughs takes a little break here. Salvatore wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burroughs wants to control but Salvatore is keeping him busy.
Salvatore wants to control but Burroughs postures up.
Salvatore is not content to let Burroughs control the position.
Salvatore is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
The referee asks Burroughs politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Burroughs prefers to stall for the moment though.
Salvatore is not content to let Burroughs control the position.
Salvatore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burroughs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Burroughs working away.
Burroughs controlling the position from side mount.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Salvatore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burroughs controls the position.
Salvatore struggling a bit here.
Burroughs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T7#
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Salvatore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Salvatore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Salvatore sneaks back into half guard.#T8#
Salvatore is trying to control but can't.
Burroughs content to control rather than advance.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salvatore trying to control but Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Salvatore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Burroughs content to control rather than advance.
Salvatore controlling the position well.
Salvatore trying to control from the bottom.
#T10##SUB2#
Burroughs seems to be looking for submissions.
Salvatore controlling the position well.
Salvatore is refusing to be controlled, as Burroughs sits in half guard.
Salvatore wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Salvatore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11#
Burroughs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Salvatore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Salvatore tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Burroughs is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Salvatore! Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (0) vs (8) Burroughs
Burroughs wants to control but Salvatore has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Salvatore is refusing to be controlled, as Burroughs sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Burroughs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Salvatore sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Burroughs is looking for a kimura but Salvatore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burroughs to get the leverage. #T13#
Salvatore trying to control here.
Burroughs content to control rather than advance.
Burroughs is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Salvatore reverses the position - he's now on top in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (2) vs (8) Burroughs
Salvatore wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving. #T14#
Burroughs wants to control but Salvatore passes easily into half guard.
Salvatore is looking to advance position but Burroughs won't allow it. #SUB2#
Burroughs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Salvatore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvatore perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs wins on points by 8 to 2.
After the fight, Jimmy Burroughs was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 305
Date: May 22, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Salvatore throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Burroughs tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Salvatore is in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (0) vs (2) Salvatore
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs seems keen to control Salvatore's posture.
My spies in PWNAGE Elite Dojo inform me that Salvatore has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Burroughs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salvatore controls the pace.
Burroughs looking to control.
Salvatore preventing the sweep.
Burroughs is trying to keep Salvatore in close.
Burroughs controlling Salvatore's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burroughs is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Burroughs controls Salvatore momentarily but Salvatore frees himself.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Salvatore tries to pass.
Salvatore trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salvatore is one step ahead there.
Burroughs is pulling down on Salvatore's head. It's preventing any offense from Salvatore, at least for the moment.
Salvatore looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Burroughs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Salvatore looking to sit in guard and control but Burroughs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (2) Salvatore
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvatore is retaining full guard.
Burroughs is fighting to break Salvatore's control of his arms but Salvatore is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvatore keeping full guard, as Burroughs tries to pass. #SUB2#
Salvatore is looking for a triangle but Burroughs pushes his legs off easily.
Burroughs trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom. #T3#
Salvatore keeping full guard, as Burroughs tries to pass.
Burroughs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Salvatore is keeping the position.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burroughs controls the pace.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Burroughs has gone for a leg lock! Salvatore slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (4) Salvatore
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burroughs is adopting a defensive guard.#T5#
Burroughs trying to control the position.
Salvatore slips nicely into half guard.
Salvatore is looking to take a break and control but Burroughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burroughs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Burroughs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (4) vs (4) Salvatore
Salvatore wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Salvatore is positioning himself well to prevent Burroughs advancing to mount.
Burroughs stalling.
Burroughs is looking to stall here but Salvatore recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Salvatore is looking for a triangle here but Burroughs uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (7) vs (4) Salvatore#T7#
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Salvatore's face as Burroughs controls the position.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep.
Salvatore is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Salvatore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salvatore trying to control from the bottom.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Salvatore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Burroughs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Salvatore trying to control but Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs moves into full mount! Salvatore won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (10) vs (4) Salvatore
Burroughs controlling from the full mount.
Burroughs avoids the attempt from Salvatore to control.
Burroughs controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Salvatore wants to control but Burroughs is having none of it.
Salvatore is looking to get to half guard.
Burroughs controlling his opponent.
Salvatore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs tries to control but Salvatore wriggling away.
Salvatore wants to control but Burroughs is having none of it.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Salvatore is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
Burroughs's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Salvatore working to try and regain half guard.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Salvatore keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Burroughs controlling his opponent.
Burroughs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Burroughs.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burroughs avoids the attempt from Salvatore to control.#T12#
Salvatore is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Salvatore is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
Burroughs avoids the attempt from Salvatore to control.#T13#
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Salvatore tries to hold on but Burroughs postures up.
Salvatore is looking to get to half guard.
Salvatore tries to hold on but Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Salvatore is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
Salvatore wants to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.
Salvatore is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Burroughs is staying active.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Salvatore wants to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
After winning the bout, Joshua Burroughs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 304 - Pavlov vs Halli
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Salvatore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramirez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salvatore somewhat.#TD2#
Salvatore is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ramirez's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Salvatore
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Salvatore has control of the leg.
Ramirez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salvatore in particular looking to stall.
Ramirez is doing well to control the position and prevent Salvatore from advancing to side control.#T1#
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Salvatore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ramirez sees it coming and defends easily.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Salvatore keeps him under control.
Ramirez wants to control but Salvatore is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Ramirez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ramirez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Salvatore controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvatore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez seems keen to control Salvatore's posture.
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Salvatore is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Salvatore controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Salvatore stands and throws Ramirez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (5) Salvatore
Ramirez tries to buck Salvatore off but Salvatore is having none of it.
Salvatore moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ramirez is trying to improve his position.
Ramirez is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom here.
Ramirez is looking to regain half guard here but Salvatore keeps moving and retains side control.
Ramirez holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Ramirez is looking to reverse the position.
Ramirez struggling a bit here.
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Salvatore's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Salvatore trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away.
Ramirez trying to control but Salvatore postures up.
Salvatore is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Salvatore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Salvatore is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Salvatore wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramirez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Salvatore keeps him under control.#T7#
Ramirez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Ramirez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salvatore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ramirez is tightening it up a little... Salvatore has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Salvatore reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Salvatore taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ramirez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jackson Ramirez!
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 302 - Simone vs Ottke
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Walters. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Walters (4) vs (0) Salvatore#SUB#
Walters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Walters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Salvatore has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here.
Walters taking a break here but Salvatore is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore tries to get to full guard but Walters has control of the leg. #T1##SUB#
Walters is working for a submission of some sort.
Walters tries to pass to full mount but Salvatore defends it.
Salvatore tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.
Salvatore is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Walters is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep. Walters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salvatore trying to control but Walters postures up.
Walters is looking to stall here but Salvatore recovers full guard.
Walters is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at NY Savages that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Walters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now.
Walters postures up.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walters trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Salvatore has his foot on Walters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walters works his way back into a safe position though.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Walters sitting in guard here, content to control.
Walters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Salvatore's guard.
Salvatore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walters is working away from the top position though.
Salvatore is not content to let Walters control the position.
Salvatore wants to control but Walters is keeping busy.
#T5#
Walters is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (7) vs (0) Salvatore
Salvatore gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvatore is looking to control Walters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salvatore avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Walters is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Salvatore is just riding it out for now. Walters eventually gives up the hold.
Walters is looking to advance position but Salvatore won't allow it. #T6#
Walters is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Salvatore is refusing to be controlled, as Walters sits in half guard. #SUB#
Walters is looking for a kimura but Salvatore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walters to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB#
Walters has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Salvatore defend it? Walters steps over the head and cranks it - Salvatore is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Walters!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Walters!
After the big win, Kevin Walters made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CWC 301 - Prelims
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Marc Read! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Read swats away the attempt to clinch by Salvatore.#CL2#
Salvatore gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Salvatore lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Read (0) vs (2) Salvatore
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvatore prevents Read from improving his position.
My spies in PWNAGE Elite Dojo inform me that Salvatore has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Salvatore is thwarting Read's attempts to control the position.
Salvatore prevents Read from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read trying to control here.
Salvatore tries to pass to full mount but Read defends it. #T1#
Read moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Salvatore is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Salvatore wants to control from the top but Read keeps moving.
Read trying to keep a closed guard but Salvatore is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Read working for a triangle but Salvatore defends it easily.
Salvatore wants to control from the top but Read keeps moving. #T2#
Read being controlled here, momentarily.
Read manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Salvatore manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (2) vs (2) Salvatore
Read looking to pass the guard.
Read controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Salvatore working a defensive guard but Read manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Read (5) vs (2) Salvatore
Salvatore struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Read is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Salvatore is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Read tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Read has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Read wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Salvatore, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Salvatore is looking for a sweep.
Read controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Read goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Salvatore rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Read's guard! Nice work there by Salvatore! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (5) vs (4) Salvatore
Read keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Read working for a triangle but Salvatore defends it easily.
#T5#
Read looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salvatore is one step ahead there.
Read is trying to keep Salvatore in close.
Salvatore looking to pass the guard.
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but Read is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6##SUB#
Read looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Read has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salvatore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salvatore is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Salvatore trying to control but Read is working from the bottom. #T7#
Salvatore content to stall in guard here.
Salvatore wants to control from the top but Read keeps moving.
Salvatore stands and throws Read's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Read (5) vs (7) Salvatore
Read is not content to let Salvatore control the position. #T8#
Read tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Salvatore wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Read is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Salvatore's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Read trying to hold on to Salvatore's head to control him but Salvatore postures up.
Read wants to get back to full guard.
Salvatore wants to control but Read is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Read looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9##SUB2#
Salvatore looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Salvatore is trying to control. Read wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Salvatore is trying to work for a kimura but Read is defending well.
Salvatore controlling the action here.#T10##SUB#
Read looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Read is looking to improve his position.
Read keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Read actively working from the bottom here.#T11#
Read wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Salvatore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Read sees it coming and defends easily.
Salvatore trying to control the action but Read is working from the bottom.
Read tries to get to full guard but Salvatore has control of the leg.
Read is trying to control but Salvatore manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Read (5) vs (10) Salvatore#SUB2#
Salvatore has hold of Read's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Read manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T12#
Salvatore can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Read is looking to escape.
Salvatore avoids the attempt from Read to control.
Read is looking to get to half guard.
Salvatore sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Read gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Salvatore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Read makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Read.
Read is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Read is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T14#
Salvatore 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Read throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Salvatore escapes and throws Read's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Read (5) vs (13) Salvatore
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvatore trying to control the action but Read is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salvatore wins on points by 13 to 5.
Our winner, Enzo Salvatore, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - SUPERNOVA Prelims
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 16 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 24 losses; Arm Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Breaker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Breaker lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Salvatore (0) vs (2) Breaker
Breaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Salvatore working for a triangle but Breaker defends it easily.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Breaker from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Salvatore's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Salvatore seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Breaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breaker is looking to advance position but Salvatore has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Salvatore (4) vs (2) Breaker
Breaker is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Salvatore controlling his opponent.
Salvatore moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Salvatore (7) vs (2) Breaker
Breaker can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Breaker showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Salvatore is persistently looking for the submission but Breaker is defending it well.
#SUB#
Salvatore has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3#
Breaker tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Salvatore controlling from mount.
Breaker has given up his back. Will we see Salvatore going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Salvatore (10) vs (2) Breaker
Salvatore controlling the position well here. Breaker rolled but Salvatore kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Breaker tries to roll but Salvatore sticks to his back.
#T4##SUB#
Salvatore 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, Breaker has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Salvatore looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Breaker is controlling Salvatore 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (10) vs (4) Breaker
Breaker forces his way into half guard.#T5#
Salvatore gets full guard.
Breaker wants to pass the guard but Salvatore is keeping the position.
Salvatore pulls Breaker in to control the position.
Breaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breaker looking to pass the guard.
Salvatore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Breaker stands and throws Salvatore's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (10) vs (7) Breaker#T6#
Salvatore is trying to get back to half guard.
Salvatore gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Salvatore (10) vs (9) Breaker
Breaker tries to control but Salvatore wriggling away.
Salvatore tries to hold on but Breaker postures up.
Salvatore is looking to improve his position but Breaker isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Breaker is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Salvatore has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Salvatore! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (12) vs (9) Breaker#T7#
Salvatore engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Breaker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salvatore defends well.#SUB2#
Breaker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Salvatore defends it easily.#SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Salvatore is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Breaker pulls Salvatore in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Salvatore drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Salvatore seems to have locked his on tight now - Breaker screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Salvatore, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Enzo Salvatore!
A very excited looking Enzo Salvatore made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 299 - Ottke vs Savkov
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Salvatore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Salvatore has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miyagi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Miyagi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (0) Salvatore
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now.
Salvatore can't keep his opponent in guard - Miyagi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miyagi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvatore gets back to full guard.
Miyagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore controlling Miyagi's posture. #T1#
Miyagi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Salvatore wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Salvatore trying to control the position.
Miyagi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3##SUB2#
Salvatore has his foot on Miyagi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miyagi works his way back into a safe position though.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salvatore pulls Miyagi in to control the position.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvatore is retaining full guard.
Miyagi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully. #T4#
Miyagi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Salvatore pulls Miyagi in close to his closed guard and prevents Miyagi from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Salvatore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miyagi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miyagi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Salvatore controlling the position.#T5#
Miyagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Salvatore seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miyagi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T6##SUB2#
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Salvatore keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
Salvatore is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miyagi content to stall in guard here. #T7##SUB2#
Salvatore throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Miyagi escapes and throws Salvatore's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (0) Salvatore
Salvatore seems a little lost for a moment, as Miyagi dominates the positioning.
Miyagi working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Miyagi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Salvatore wants to control but Miyagi postures up.
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Miyagi wants to control but Salvatore is keeping him busy.
Salvatore is letting Miyagi control him for a moment. #T9#
Salvatore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom here.
Salvatore is not content to let Miyagi control the position.
Miyagi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T10#
Salvatore wants to control but Miyagi postures up.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep.
Salvatore prevents Miyagi from improving position.
Salvatore is looking to regain half guard here but Miyagi keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Salvatore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Miyagi tries to move to mount but Salvatore blocks the move with his legs.
Salvatore is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Salvatore prevents Miyagi from moving into mount.
Miyagi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Miyagi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Salvatore's legs.
Salvatore tries to bench press Miyagi off him but Miyagi keeps the position. #T13#
Miyagi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Salvatore's shoulder. That is not cool.
Miyagi trying to control the action but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Miyagi is staying tight to Salvatore's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T14#
Salvatore struggling a bit here.
Miyagi staying calm.
Miyagi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Salvatore! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (7) vs (0) Salvatore
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Salvatore to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
A victorious Koryu Miyagi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Steel vs Lee
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 19 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Salvatore looks to clinch #TD#
and Brown counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (4) vs (0) Salvatore
Salvatore tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
Brown trying to control the position but Salvatore is working away.
Salvatore is looking to reverse the position.
Salvatore struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Salvatore trying to control but Brown postures up.
Salvatore wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Salvatore actively working from the bottom here.
Salvatore tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg. #T2#
Salvatore keeping control of the position.
Brown controlling the action here.
Salvatore is trying to control but can't.
Salvatore is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Salvatore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Brown stands and throws Salvatore's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (7) vs (0) Salvatore#SUB#
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Salvatore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Salvatore is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Salvatore regains half guard there - taking advantage of Brown's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB2#
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Salvatore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Salvatore wants to control but Brown passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (10) vs (0) Salvatore
Brown slows the pace down.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Brown wants to control but Salvatore is keeping him busy.
Brown controls the position.
Salvatore tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Salvatore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown trying to control the position but Salvatore is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvatore tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
Salvatore wants to control but Brown postures up.
Brown wants to control but Salvatore is keeping him busy.
Salvatore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Salvatore wants to control but Brown postures up.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Salvatore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salvatore keeps working.
Brown happy to just control the position for now. #T8#
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salvatore keeps working. #SUB#
Brown goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Salvatore has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brown but great work by Salvatore. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (10) vs (4) Salvatore
Salvatore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working. #SUB2#
Salvatore is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T9##SUB2#
Salvatore thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Salvatore laying and praying for a moment but Brown takes advantage and regains half guard.
Salvatore is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Salvatore trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Salvatore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Salvatore tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Salvatore is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Salvatore tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard. #T11#
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salvatore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Salvatore is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brown is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brown has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (12) vs (4) Salvatore
Brown wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving. #T12#
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Salvatore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Salvatore working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brown has passed into half guard!
Salvatore wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
#T13#
Salvatore is trying is best to control the position here.
Salvatore is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Salvatore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #T14#
Salvatore tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Salvatore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Salvatore being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (15) vs (4) Salvatore
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvatore is letting Brown control him for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
A relieved looking Joshua Brown thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 297 - El Toro vs Silva Jr
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Salvatore closes the distance and pushes Merlin back into the cage.
Merlin wants to take the fight to the mat but Salvatore manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Merlin can't get the takedown.
Salvatore wants a takedown but no success here.
Salvatore wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Salvatore is trying to trip Merlin. He has hold of a leg but Merlin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Salvatore persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (0) vs (2) Salvatore
Salvatore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Merlin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin is trying to control the position but Salvatore postures up.
Salvatore not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Merlin controlling Salvatore's posture. #T1##SUB2#
Salvatore drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Merlin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Salvatore has Merlin in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (2) Salvatore
Merlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Salvatore is looking for a triangle but Merlin pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Merlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salvatore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merlin has managed to get both his arms back between Salvatore's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Salvatore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salvatore has his hands on Merlin's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Merlin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving. #SUB2#
Salvatore is looking for a triangle but Merlin pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Salvatore is trying to keep Merlin in close.
Merlin stands and throws Salvatore's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (2) Salvatore
Salvatore being controlled for a moment.
Salvatore manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Merlin is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Merlin prevents Salvatore from improving his position.#SUB2#
Salvatore actively working from the bottom here.
Merlin is keen to just control but Salvatore is a slippery customer.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but Salvatore defending well.
Salvatore is looking to improve his position.
Merlin is trying to control. Salvatore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Merlin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Salvatore! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (8) vs (2) Salvatore
Salvatore working to try and regain half guard.
Merlin trying to control but Salvatore is having none of it.
Salvatore is looking to improve his position but Merlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Merlin tries to control but Salvatore wriggling away.
Salvatore slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Merlin is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Salvatore as he works his way to full guard.
Merlin trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom. #T6#
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvatore is retaining full guard.
Merlin postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Salvatore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Merlin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (11) vs (2) Salvatore
Merlin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Salvatore! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (13) vs (2) Salvatore
Salvatore is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Salvatore wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin wants to control the pace but Salvatore is squirming around nicely.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Salvatore is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Salvatore wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.#T8#
Merlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Salvatore tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount.
Merlin tries to control but Salvatore wriggling away.
Salvatore tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
Salvatore is trying to escape the mount.
Merlin looking to control but Salvatore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount.
Merlin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salvatore is looking to escape.
Merlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Salvatore can't escape the position.
#T10#
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Salvatore wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin looking to control but Salvatore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
Salvatore is looking to get to half guard.
Merlin controlling his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Merlin.
Salvatore is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
Salvatore is still trying to improve position.
Merlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Salvatore tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin controlling the pace for now.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salvatore is looking to escape.
Salvatore is working to get back to half guard.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salvatore is looking to escape.
Salvatore regains half guard.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salvatore keeps working.
Merlin controlling the action here.
Salvatore is looking to control Merlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salvatore avoid being mounted?#T13#
Merlin slows the pace down in half guard.
Merlin wants to take a breather but Salvatore is having none of it.
Salvatore is trying is best to control the position here.
Salvatore is trying to control but can't.
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Salvatore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Merlin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Salvatore! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (16) vs (2) Salvatore
Merlin controlling from mount. #T14#
Salvatore is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Salvatore wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Salvatore is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Salvatore tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Salvatore tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
Our winner, Xavier Merlin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Jackson vs Priest
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Salvatore gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Magomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Salvatore is defending well.
Salvatore tries to score a body lock takedown but Magomedov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Salvatore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magomedov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Salvatore has Magomedov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Magomedov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Khalid Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.#TD#
Magomedov has Salvatore pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Magomedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Salvatore tumbling to the mat - Magomedov dives into Salvatore's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Salvatore
Salvatore pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Salvatore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.#T1#
Salvatore working a defensive guard here.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov pushing down on Salvatore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Magomedov is pressing down on Salvatore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salvatore is holding on for now.
Magomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Salvatore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Salvatore wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Salvatore for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Salvatore has his hands clasped together around Magomedov's back. He's all about the action.
Magomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Salvatore trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
#T3#
Magomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Salvatore is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Salvatore is a slippery customer.
Magomedov not doing much here.
Salvatore won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
Magomedov is controlling the pace.
Magomedov wants to take a breather but Salvatore is having none of it. #T4#
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Salvatore defends it.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (0) Salvatore
Magomedov wants to take Salvatore's back but he can't do it this time.
Salvatore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salvatore is looking to escape.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Salvatore wants to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Salvatore bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (5) vs (2) Salvatore
Salvatore postures up.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salvatore is one step ahead there. #T6#
Magomedov is controlling Salvatore's posture.
Salvatore slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Salvatore postures up.
Salvatore preventing the sweep.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Salvatore defends easily.
Salvatore controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Salvatore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salvatore 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. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Salvatore defends easily.
Magomedov looking to control.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Salvatore tries to pass. #T8#
Magomedov controls Salvatore momentarily but Salvatore frees himself.
Salvatore advances to half guard.
Magomedov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Salvatore manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (5) Salvatore#SUB2#
Salvatore is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Magomedov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Magomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salvatore controlling the position easily from mount.
Salvatore tries to control but Magomedov wriggling away. #T9#
Magomedov tries to reverse the position but Salvatore maintains control.#SUB2#
Salvatore looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
My spies in PWNAGE Elite Dojo inform me that Salvatore has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Salvatore trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedov tries to hold on but Salvatore postures up.
Salvatore moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (5) vs (8) Salvatore#SUB2#
Salvatore is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Magomedov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T10#
Salvatore not allowing Magomedov to control his hands. #SUB2#
Salvatore is persistently looking for the submission but Magomedov is defending it well.
Magomedov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Salvatore looking for the choke from the back.
Magomedov is really stuck here.
Salvatore avoiding Magomedov 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Salvatore looking for the choke but no joy. #T11#
Salvatore controlling well, preventing Magomedov from escaping the position.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Salvatore has locked on a rear naked choke here! Magomedov is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enzo Salvatore!
After winning the bout, Enzo Salvatore thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - Brown vs Morrison
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 19 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Conforto takes the fight into the clinch.
Salvatore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Conforto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Salvatore gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Conforto.
Conforto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Salvatore.
Salvatore is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Conforto lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Salvatore (0) vs (2) Conforto
Salvatore is trying to maintain the position but Conforto is very close to passing his half guard.
Conforto is taking a breather. Salvatore says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Salvatore is refusing to be controlled, as Conforto sits in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Conforto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conforto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Salvatore controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
Conforto is taking a breather. Salvatore says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Conforto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Conforto prevents Salvatore from improving his position.#SUB2#
Conforto is trying to work for a kimura but Salvatore is defending well.
#T3##SUB2#
Conforto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Salvatore is just riding it out for now. Conforto eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Conforto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Salvatore trying to hold on to Conforto's head to control him but Conforto postures up.
#T4##SUB2#
Conforto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Salvatore has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Conforto is working for an americana but Salvatore has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Conforto was thinking about the submission.
Conforto is looking to advance position but Salvatore has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Salvatore (4) vs (2) Conforto
Salvatore seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Conforto is holding on tight.
#T5#
Conforto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Salvatore's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Salvatore wants to control the pace but Conforto is squirming around nicely.
Conforto has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Salvatore (7) vs (2) Conforto#T6##SUB#
Salvatore has the hooks in. Conforto is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Salvatore passes his arm under Conforto's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Conforto taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enzo Salvatore!
After winning the bout, Enzo Salvatore thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 291
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 17 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Salvatore changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Conforto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Conforto (0) vs (4) Salvatore
Conforto is looking to regain half guard here but Salvatore keeps moving and retains side control.
Conforto is working hard here to advance position.
Conforto gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Conforto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Salvatore is thwarting Conforto's attempts to control the position.
Salvatore trying to pass the guard but Conforto defending well.
Salvatore wants to take a breather but Conforto is having none of it.
Conforto tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Salvatore has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (0) vs (7) Salvatore
Conforto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Salvatore with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Conforto tries to hold on but Salvatore postures up.
Conforto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Conforto tries to hold on but Salvatore postures up.
Salvatore wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T3#
Salvatore can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conforto is looking to escape.
Conforto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (7) Salvatore
Conforto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Salvatore manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (9) Salvatore
Salvatore passes Conforto's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Conforto actively working from the bottom here.
Conforto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Salvatore moves into full mount! Conforto won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (2) vs (12) Salvatore
Conforto tries to lock up and control but Salvatore gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Salvatore tries to control but Conforto wriggling away. #SUB2#
Conforto is trying to control the position here but Salvatore swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Salvatore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enzo Salvatore!
Our winner, Enzo Salvatore, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 289
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Marc Read! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Salvatore looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Read (0) vs (2) Salvatore
Read preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Salvatore is trying to control. Read wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Salvatore tries to pass to full mount but Read defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read is controlling Salvatore's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Read is looking for a sweep. Salvatore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Read slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but Read is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvatore content to stall in guard here.
Salvatore trying to control but Read is working from the bottom. #T2#
Salvatore might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Read haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Read is pulling down on Salvatore's head to control his posture.
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but Read is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvatore content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Read keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
Salvatore's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Salvatore preventing the sweep.
Salvatore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Read swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB#
Read throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Read managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvatore is pushing down on Read's leg trying to pass to half guard. Read is fighting to maintain full guard but Salvatore has managed to sneak the leg through.#T5#
Read keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Salvatore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Read wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Salvatore tries to pass the half guard into mount. Read knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Read manages to get to full guard.
Read keeping full guard, as Salvatore tries to pass.
Read wants to control but Salvatore passes easily into half guard.
#T7#
Salvatore tries to pass to full mount but Read defends it. #SUB2#
Salvatore is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Read still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Read has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Read (4) vs (2) Salvatore
Read moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T8#
Read has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Read.
Read continues to hold on tight.#T9#
Read wants to control but Salvatore is keeping him busy.
Read slows the pace down. #T10##SUB#
Read tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Read is staying tight to Salvatore's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Read is looking to take a break and control but Salvatore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Read gets to mount! Salvatore was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Read (6) vs (2) Salvatore
Salvatore is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Read controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Read avoids the attempt from Salvatore to control.
Read tries to control but Salvatore wriggling away.
Read looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Read trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Read controlling his opponent.
Read can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salvatore is looking to escape. #T14#
Read content just to control the position here.
Read can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salvatore is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Read takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
An out of breath Marc Read thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 287 - Amsterdam
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Salvatore misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Merlin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Salvatore
Merlin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Merlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Merlin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Salvatore is working away.
Merlin controlling the action here.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Salvatore is working away. #T1#
Salvatore tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
Merlin wants to pass to mount but Salvatore is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin controlling the action here.
Salvatore wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salvatore keeps working. #T2#
Merlin is stalling here. Salvatore is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Merlin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Salvatore has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (2) vs (4) Salvatore
Merlin sneaks back into half guard.
Merlin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Merlin wants to control but Salvatore passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (2) vs (7) Salvatore
Salvatore trying to control the action but Merlin is working from the bottom. #T3#
Merlin sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salvatore wants to pass the guard but Merlin is defending well.
Merlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Merlin is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Salvatore has latched onto it... Big trouble! Salvatore pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Merlin is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Salvatore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enzo Salvatore!
Our winner, Enzo Salvatore, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C54: Magnus vs. Cook
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Salvatore misses with a double jab
and Darwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salvatore lands a high kick!
Darwin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Darwin throws a head kick that Salvatore semi-blocks.
Darwin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Heart of the BloodBath in the buildup to the fight.
Darwin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Salvatore thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Darwin if he has to take too many more of those.
Salvatore throws a nice outside leg kick.
Salvatore tries to clinch there but Darwin circles away.
Salvatore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Salvatore tries to clinch there but Darwin circles away.
#TD2#
Salvatore closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Darwin to the mat! Darwin manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salvatore has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Darwin is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Darwin is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Darwin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Salvatore wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Darwin stands and steps away. Salvatore gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Salvatore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Salvatore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Salvatore scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Darwin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salvatore throws a shot to the body.
Salvatore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Salvatore ducks under a wild hook from Darwin.
Darwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salvatore moves away.
Salvatore doesn't manage to clinch there - Darwin circles away.
Salvatore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Darwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Darwin misses with a hook
and Salvatore counters with a three punch combo that has Darwin backing up. Darwin nods at Salvatore to acknowledge the strikes.
Darwin throws a looping overhand right but Salvatore ducks down to avoid it.
Darwin throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2#
Salvatore drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Darwin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Salvatore.
Darwin looks to move to half guard but instead Salvatore has passed into mount! Damn!
Darwin tries to reverse the position but Salvatore maintains control.
Salvatore landing punches.
Salvatore trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Salvatore misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Salvatore is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T4#
Salvatore landing strikes from the mount.
Salvatore sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Salvatore pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darwin working to try and regain half guard.
Salvatore can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Darwin is looking to escape.
Salvatore punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enzo Salvatore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Darwin.
Salvatore shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Darwin but Darwin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salvatore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Darwin circles away.
Salvatore throws a head kick that misses
and Darwin counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick lands for Darwin.
Darwin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Salvatore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Charlie Darwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
Salvatore shoots for a takedown but Darwin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Salvatore fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Darwin to the ground. Salvatore is now in Darwin's guard.#T1#
Salvatore looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Salvatore wanted to stand there but Darwin had control of the position.
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but Darwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darwin trying to control the position.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Darwin looking for a sweep. Not yet Darwin, not yet.
Darwin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salvatore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salvatore doesn't manage to clinch there - Darwin circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darwin.
Salvatore shoots in but Darwin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salvatore wants to clinch
and Darwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Salvatore connects with a high kick.
Enzo Salvatore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darwin digs a good body shot into Salvatore's ribs.
Salvatore shoots in looking for a takedown but Darwin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salvatore's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Darwin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Darwin.
Darwin lands with a straight right. Salvatore didn't see that one coming.
Darwin missing with a left hand there. Salvatore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darwin throws a hook but Salvatore avoids it easily.
Salvatore throws a head kick that misses.
Salvatore has his takedown stuffed
and Darwin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salvatore thinking. #T4#
Darwin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salvatore. Salvatore obviously looking to wear him down.
Darwin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Darwin moves out of range as Salvatore throws a body kick.
#CL2#
Salvatore has Darwin up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Darwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salvatore fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Darwin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salvatore.
Nice takedown defense from Darwin. No joy for Salvatore on that attempt.
It looked like Darwin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salvatore tries to clinch up
and Darwin counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Darwin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Darwin blocks a head kick by Salvatore.
Darwin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Salvatore misses with a hook to the body
and Darwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Enzo Salvatore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salvatore tries to clinch but Darwin is having none of it.
Salvatore is looking to clinch.
Darwin is looking to counter punch.
Darwin lands with a hook. Salvatore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Darwin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Salvatore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darwin keeps the fight on the outside.
Salvatore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darwin throws out the jab. #CL2#
Salvatore moves into range and clinches up with Darwin.
Salvatore avoids the elbow strike from Darwin, against the cage.
#T1#
Salvatore blocking some punches.
Darwin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darwin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salvatore's elbow.
Darwin trying to control the position but instead, Salvatore has worked for underhooks and has pushed Darwin into the cage.
Darwin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salvatore tries to pull guard but Darwin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Darwin breaks the clinch.
Salvatore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darwin throws a shot from downtown. Salvatore moves away and avoids it.
Charlie Darwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salvatore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Darwin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salvatore somewhat.#T2#
Salvatore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salvatore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both fighters circling a little - Salvatore finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Darwin misses with a lunging right hand
and Salvatore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darwin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Salvatore in his tracks.
Salvatore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Darwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Charlie Darwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
Salvatore moves out of range of the strikes.
Salvatore fails to land the takedown.
Charlie Darwin is winning the standup battle so far.#T3##CL2#
Salvatore has closed the distance and engaged Darwin in a clinch.
Darwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Salvatore.
A short right from Darwin on the inside.
Darwin lands a hook that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards. #ROC#Salvatore is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darwin.
Salvatore is still on wobbly legs! Can Darwin finish him?
Darwin lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Darwin breaks the clinch.
Darwin drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Salvatore's head, knocking him out cold! Darwin is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Darwin!
Post fight, an emotional Charlie Darwin said 'I WANT ANOTHER SHOT AT THE TITLE! IT'S MY TIME'. |
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Event:
C45: Umm vs. Kuwabara
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Salvatore lands a slapping body shot.
Curtis misses the jab.
Salvatore throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick from Curtis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Salvatore avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Curtis sets himself, and Salvatore steps forward looking for the clinch! Curtis avoids it this time.
A big right from Curtis misses.
Curtis sizes up Salvatore with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Salvatore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Curtis scores with the left hand. Salvatore knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Salvatore takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
Salvatore blocking some punches.
Salvatore jumps guard but Curtis stands there with Salvatore around his waist. Salvatore gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Salvatore blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curtis.
Our sources have told us that Curtis has been working on his elbows in the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Salvatore avoiding damage as Curtis throws knees to the body.
Salvatore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Salvatore.
Curtis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Salvatore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Salvatore is pushing Curtis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice left hand lands by Curtis.
#BC#
Curtis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salvatore tries to land a body kick
and Curtis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Salvatore darts in and clinches Curtis up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Curtis.
#T2##BC#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salvatore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curtis throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Salvatore counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Salvatore.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Salvatore drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Curtis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Salvatore has Curtis in his guard.#REVR#
Salvatore controls Curtis momentarily but Curtis frees himself.
Salvatore is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Salvatore scores with a short punch from the bottom.#SUB2#
Salvatore looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Curtis has picked Salvatore up and slammed him! Salvatore can't keep hold of the triangle and Curtis manages to pass to side control!
Salvatore struggling a bit here.
Salvatore is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curtis is trying to control the action in half guard but Salvatore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Salvatore wants to improve his position but Curtis is controlling well.
Salvatore is not content to let Curtis control the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salvatore tries to kick Curtis off but Curtis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Salvatore keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Curtis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salvatore on the ground.
Salvatore is trying to stand up here but Curtis is controlling him well.
Curtis stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Curtis wants to control but Salvatore is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darry Curtis dominated that round.
That's time! Curtis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Curtis leaves Salvatore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Salvatore is just out of range.
Curtis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvatore can do to turn this around?
Salvatore goes for a double leg but Curtis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Curtis continues to drive forward.
Curtis throws a body punch but Salvatore moves out of range.
Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salvatore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salvatore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Curtis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salvatore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Salvatore dives in for a single leg takedown but Curtis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Darry Curtis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Salvatore moved out of range.
Salvatore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.#T1##CL2#
Salvatore rushes Curtis and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Salvatore manages to pull guard.
Curtis stops Salvatore from standing up.
Salvatore lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Salvatore is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Curtis wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving.
Salvatore looking to control.
Curtis trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SU#
Curtis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Salvatore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Curtis scores with a hook to the body. Salvatore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Curtis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Salvatore on the side of the head.
Darry Curtis is winning the standup battle so far.
Curtis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salvatore counters with a one-two to the body.
Salvatore throws a lazy head kick
and Curtis counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salvatore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis keeps the fight on the outside.
Curtis throwing a counter right hand but Salvatore manages to avoid it.#CL#
Curtis clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
Curtis tries to work over Salvatore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Salvatore.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Curtis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Salvatore tries for a takedown. No joy.
Salvatore wants a takedown but no success here.
Darry Curtis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Salvatore fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Curtis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
Curtis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Salvatore up against the cage.
Curtis throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Salvatore manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Curtis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Salvatore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Curtis.
Salvatore shoots in but Curtis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Curtis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Salvatore tries for a takedown but Curtis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Salvatore throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis tests Salvatore's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Curtis enables Salvatore to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Curtis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salvatore is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Curtis has control of Salvatore's left arm, preventing Salvatore from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darry Curtis 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Salvatore moves forwards but Curtis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Curtis throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC#Salvatore is rocked!
Curtis sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Salvatore's defenses. It connects perfectly with Salvatore's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darry Curtis!
Darry Curtis looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Give me a shot at the belt! It's my time to take over this division! '. |
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Event:
SYN Netti vs Warror
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Axius lands a leg kick that knocks Salvatore off balance momentarily.
Salvatore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Axius sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Axius feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Axius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Axius connects with a body shot that sends Salvatore's belly button to the back.
Salvatore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Axius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Salvatore 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.
Axius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salvatore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salvatore wants to counter the offense by Axius and move into the clinch position.
Salvatore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axius.
Axius is looking to counter the offense by Salvatore and move into the clinch.
Axius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salvatore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Axius.
Salvatore misses with a lunging right hand
and Axius counters with a thumping low kick.
A big left from Salvatore misses.
Salvatore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Axius.#T1#
Axius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Salvatore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Axius momentarily.
Salvatore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Axius throws out the jab.
Axius throws an overhand right that lands on Salvatore's shoulder, as Salvatore tries to avoid the shot.
Gemellus Axius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Axius has Salvatore up against the cage in a clinch.
Salvatore blocking some punches.
Salvatore throws a punch but it's blocked by Axius.
Axius has Salvatore pressed against the cage, preventing Salvatore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Axius swings wildly with an uppercut but Salvatore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salvatore is trying to pull guard but Axius turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Salvatore blocks an uppercut.
Salvatore misses with some punches.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Salvatore controls the action.
Axius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards. #T2#
Salvatore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salvatore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axius misses with a body punch.
Axius prevents the takedown attempt.
Gemellus Axius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
Axius scores with a shot to the side of Salvatore's head.
Axius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salvatore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Salvatore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axius connects with a body shot.
Axius scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Axius misses with a low kick.
Axius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Axius lands a leg kick that knocks Salvatore off balance momentarily.
Axius misses with a hook. Salvatore ducked under it nicely.
Salvatore tries to counter by closing the distance.
Salvatore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axius was well out of range. Poor timing from Salvatore.#T3#
Axius cracks Salvatore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Axius's corner calls for a 1-2. Axius obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Axius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Axius tries to land a front kick but Salvatore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Salvatore.#CL2#
Salvatore closes the distance and clinches.
Salvatore is trying to pull guard but Axius turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Salvatore's coach down at King's Cross MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Salvatore's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Salvatore blocks a body shot from Axius.
Salvatore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Salvatore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Salvatore misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Axius.
Salvatore can't get the takedown.
Salvatore tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Axius smiles and moves away.
Axius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Salvatore.#T4#
Salvatore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axius.
Axius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Salvatore gets tackled into the cage by Axius. Axius maintains the clinch.
Axius works on Salvatore's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axius.
Axius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salvatore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Axius fails to land.
Salvatore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as Salvatore controls his hands.
Axius misses with the head strike.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salvatore's elbow.
Axius misses with a punch to the body.
Axius blocks an uppercut.
Axius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axius throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Salvatore is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Axius can't fight it off and eventually Salvatore manages to take the fight to the floor. Axius looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gemellus Axius dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A solid body kick from Axius. #CL#
Axius closes the distance and pushes Salvatore back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Axius.
Salvatore lands a left hand.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salvatore's elbow.
Salvatore jumps guard but Axius stands there with Salvatore around his waist. Salvatore gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Salvatore prevents a body shot from Axius.
Salvatore misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salvatore tries to pull guard but Axius forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Salvatore controls the action.
Axius lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Axius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Axius gets underhooks to prevent Salvatore's takedown attempt.
Gemellus Axius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
Axius throws a punch but it's blocked by Salvatore.
Salvatore swings wildly with an uppercut but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axius lands with a short shot to the head.
Salvatore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Axius avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Salvatore is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Axius to keep the fight standing.
Axius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salvatore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Axius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salvatore tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Axius just stands there and leans against the cage.
Salvatore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Salvatore has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Axius is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Axius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salvatore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvatore can do to turn this around?
Axius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Salvatore takes a shot to the head.
Axius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axius lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axius.
Salvatore's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Salvatore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salvatore cracks Axius with a nice body shot.
Gemellus Axius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Axius.
Salvatore drops down looking for an ankle pick but Axius pulls his leg out and moves away.
Axius fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Salvatore checks it well. #CL#
Axius moves into the clinch.
Axius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axius.
Axius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Axius tries a body shot but Salvatore blocks it.
Axius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salvatore or not.
Axius misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Axius fails to land. #TD2#
Salvatore successfully pulls guard.
Axius wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving.
Axius wants to pass the guard but Salvatore is keeping the position.#T3#
Axius advances position into side control!
Axius is looking to take a break and control but Salvatore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Axius tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Salvatore is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salvatore seems a little lost for a moment, as Axius dominates the positioning.
Salvatore is trying to get back to half guard.
Salvatore manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Salvatore looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Axius is looking for a sweep. Salvatore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Salvatore is trying to work for a kimura but Axius is defending well.
Salvatore is stalling here. Axius is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Salvatore seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Axius has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gemellus Axius dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Axius sizes up Salvatore with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Salvatore misses its intended target.
It looked like Axius was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Salvatore tries to keep at a distance but Axius has taken the fight into the clinch.
Axius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salvatore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Axius pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Salvatore jumps guard.
Axius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now.
Axius is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Axius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salvatore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Axius has managed to get both his arms back between Salvatore's legs - danger averted.
Axius looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Axius wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving.
Axius pushing down on Salvatore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Axius is looking for a kimura but Salvatore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Axius to get the leverage.
Enzo Salvatore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Salvatore trying to control but Axius postures up.
Salvatore desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Axius is looking for a kimura here.
Gemellus Axius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salvatore trying to hold on to Axius's head to control him but Axius postures up.
Axius trying to control from half guard but Salvatore is working away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Well, if Axius is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Axius moves out of range as Salvatore strikes.
Salvatore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Axius has closed the distance and engaged Salvatore in a clinch.
Axius throws a head punch that misses.
Axius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards. #BC2#
Salvatore manages to break the clinch.
Axius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salvatore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salvatore tries to counter by closing the distance.
Salvatore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axius.#T4#
Axius with the inside leg kick.
Axius swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Salvatore steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Axius.
Axius misses with a body kick.
Axius throws a looping overhand right but Salvatore ducks down to avoid it.
Salvatore gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Axius throws a leg kick but Salvatore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Axius.
Axius changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Axius throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Axius.
A lazy left from Axius finds it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gemellus Axius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Axius, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gemellus Axius!
During a confident post fight interview, Gemellus Axius thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Syn Gusmao vs Barbosa
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Salvatore slips under a jab from Azumah.
Salvatore tries to counter with a takedown but Azumah is quick to defend against it.
Azumah throws an overhand right that lands on Salvatore's shoulder, as Salvatore tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Azumah.
Salvatore feinted with a counter takedown.
Azumah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Salvatore attempts a counter takedown but Azumah avoids it well and moves away.
Azumah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Azumah gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Salvatore looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azumah being controlled here, momentarily.
Azumah keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully. #T1#
Salvatore passes Azumah's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Salvatore wants to pass to mount but Azumah is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvatore is trying to control the action in half guard but Azumah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Salvatore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Azumah is looking for a sweep. Salvatore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Salvatore wants to free his trapped foot but Azumah is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Azumah controlling the position well. #SUB#
Salvatore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Azumah sees it coming and defends easily.
Salvatore is pressing down on Azumah's thigh, looking to free his foot. Azumah is holding on for now. #SUB#
Salvatore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Salvatore wants to work for an arm triangle but Azumah is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Azumah is looking to improve his position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Salvatore is keen to just control but Azumah is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Azumah as Salvatore shoots in.
Azumah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Salvatore counters with a single leg into guard. Azumah didn't expect that.
Salvatore is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Azumah trying to control the position here.
Azumah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salvatore not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvatore slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Azumah is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Salvatore dominated that round.
That's time! Salvatore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Salvatore scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Salvatore goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Azumah has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Salvatore but great work by Azumah.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep.
Azumah tries to move into full mount but can't pass Salvatore's legs.
Azumah wants to control but Salvatore is keeping him busy.
Salvatore wants to control but Azumah postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep.
Salvatore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azumah can do to turn this around?
Azumah wants to control for a moment but Salvatore uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Salvatore is refusing to be controlled, as Azumah sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Salvatore looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Azumah pushes past his half guard into mount!
Azumah controlling his opponent.
Salvatore wants to control but Azumah is having none of it.
Salvatore is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Salvatore is working hard here to advance position.
Salvatore reaches up to try and control the position but Azumah seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Salvatore rolls and tries to escape and now Azumah has his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Azumah is trying to stick to Salvatore's back but Salvatore is turning into Azumah. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Azumah's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Salvatore.#SUB#
Salvatore drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Azumah dives on top into guard.#REVB##T3##SUB#
Salvatore is looking for a triangle but Azumah pushes his legs off easily.
Azumah 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. #SUB#
Salvatore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Azumah is aware though and is defending well.
Azumah postures up.
#SUB#
Salvatore looking for a guillotine here but Azumah defends easily.
Salvatore trying to control the position.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Azumah slips nicely into half guard.
Azumah moves nicely into side control.
Salvatore trying his best to control but Azumah has mounted him.
Salvatore wants to control but Azumah is having none of it.
Salvatore is looking to improve his position but Azumah isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Azumah 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#
Salvatore slips a straight right by Azumah.
Salvatore half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Azumah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good standup being displayed there by Azumah as he connects with a hook.
No joy there for Azumah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salvatore drops down looking for a counter takedown but Azumah sprawls and moves away.
Azumah walks into a jab.
Azumah throws the left hand but Salvatore avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore shoots in for a double leg but Azumah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Azumah feints a counter leg kick.
Salvatore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck for Salvatore with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Salvatore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Azumah.
Salvatore shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Salvatore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvatore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Azumah swivels and escapes.#TD#
Salvatore looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Salvatore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azumah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salvatore preventing the sweep. #T2#
Salvatore looking to sit in guard and control but Azumah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Salvatore has his foot on Azumah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Azumah works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Salvatore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Salvatore looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Azumah has picked Salvatore up and slammed him! Salvatore can't keep hold of the triangle and Azumah manages to pass to side control!
Salvatore is trying to improve his position.
Salvatore seems a little lost for a moment, as Azumah dominates the positioning.#T3#
Salvatore is trying to get back to half guard.
Azumah working away.
Azumah is staying tight to Salvatore's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Salvatore tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvatore sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Salvatore trying to control but Azumah postures up.
Azumah is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Salvatore moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azumah tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvatore is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Azumah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Azumah 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Azumah! |
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Event:
Syn Kurosaki vs Puno
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Experiment Il throws a shot from downtown. Salvatore moves away and avoids it.
Salvatore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salvatore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Salvatore clinches up against the cage.
Salvatore letting Experiment Il take a breather here.
Salvatore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Experiment Il lands a right hand. #TD2#
Salvatore pulls guard effortlessly.
Experiment Il showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Salvatore is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Experiment Il looking to pass the guard.
Experiment Il showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Experiment Il trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Experiment Il avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvatore trying to control the position.
Salvatore manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Experiment Il manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Salvatore is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Experiment Il is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Experiment Il has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Salvatore has Experiment Il pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Salvatore looking for a guillotine here but Experiment Il defends easily.
#SUB2#
Salvatore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Experiment Il gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB2#
Experiment Il got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salvatore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Experiment Il has managed to get both his arms back between Salvatore's legs - danger averted.
Experiment Il wants to pass the guard but Salvatore is keeping the position.
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Experiment Il controls the pace.
Salvatore has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Experiment Il has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Salvatore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Experiment Il trying to control the action but Salvatore is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Experiment Il working away.
Salvatore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Experiment Il wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Experiment Il in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvatore is looking to regain half guard here but Experiment Il keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Experiment Il throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salvatore misses with a left hand
and Experiment Il counters with a nice leg kick.
Salvatore goes for a double leg but Experiment Il avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Experiment Il continues to drive forward.
Experiment Il throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Salvatore counters with a nice double leg into side control. Experiment Il won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Salvatore thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Experiment Il wants to control but Salvatore postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Salvatore is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Experiment Il is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Salvatore takes a little break here. Experiment Il wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Experiment Il can't do much from the bottom here.
Salvatore is looking to take a break and control but Experiment Il is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Salvatore tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Salvatore has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Salvatore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Experiment Il keeps working.
Salvatore is staying tight to Experiment Il's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Experiment Il is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Salvatore is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Experiment Il has escaped the position, nice work there.
Experiment Il is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Experiment Il is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Salvatore has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Experiment Il tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Salvatore tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Salvatore is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Experiment Il knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Salvatore is trying to get an arm triangle but Experiment Il is defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Experiment Il is looking to reverse the position.
Enzo Salvatore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salvatore slows the pace down. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salvatore's coach down at King's Cross MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Salvatore's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Experiment Il misses with a head kick.
Experiment Il sets himself, and Salvatore steps forward looking for the clinch! Experiment Il avoids it this time.
Salvatore shoots in looking for a takedown. Experiment Il tries to sprawl out of it but Salvatore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Experiment Il manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Experiment Il misses its target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Experiment Il clobbers Salvatore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Salvatore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Salvatore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Experiment Il's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salvatore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Experiment Il scrambles back to his feet.
Salvatore misses the shot to the body.
Experiment Il looks to score with a jab to the body but Salvatore is just out of range.
A slow jab from Experiment Il misses its intended target.
Experiment Il misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il walks into a stiff left hand from Salvatore.
Salvatore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Experiment Il misses the target.
Experiment Il ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Experiment Il moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Experiment Il moves out of range of the strikes.
Experiment Il looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Salvatore tries to clinch up but Experiment Il circles away and keeps his distance.
Salvatore shoots for a takedown but Experiment Il saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Experiment Il closes the distance and clinches.
Experiment Il throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Salvatore blocks it with crossed arms.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Experiment Il lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Salvatore is trying to pull guard but Experiment Il turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Finnish Experiment Il has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
Experiment Il crunches a lovely knee into Salvatore's ribcage.
Salvatore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Experiment Il landing knees to the head.
Experiment Il lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Experiment Il lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Experiment Il escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Experiment Il tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Experiment Il's head coaches at The Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Salvatore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Experiment Il's head backwards.
Experiment Il misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Experiment Il throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Salvatore is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Finnish Experiment Il!
A pretty intense looking Finnish Experiment Il took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Syn 779 Toivonen vs Girard
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Salvatore bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Salvatore is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diego has escaped the position, nice work there.
Salvatore is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Diego will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Salvatore wants to control but Diego is keeping him busy.
Salvatore has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Salvatore thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego is looking to regain half guard here but Salvatore keeps moving and retains side control.
Salvatore trying to control the position but Diego is working away. #T1#
Salvatore is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diego is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Salvatore moves into full mount!
Salvatore can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diego is looking to escape. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Salvatore goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Diego is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Salvatore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diego defends well.#SUB#
Diego got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salvatore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diego has managed to get both his arms back between Salvatore's legs - danger averted.
Diego tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvatore is retaining full guard.
Diego showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Salvatore has his feet on Diego's thighs here. He's pushed Diego off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Diego screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enzo Salvatore!
Our winner, Enzo Salvatore, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SYN 774 Zulu vs Maluga
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by McLaughlin. Beautiful body shot.
Salvatore ducks right into an uppercut from McLaughlin.
Salvatore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Salvatore.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
McLaughlin closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Salvatore successfully pulls guard.
McLaughlin stopping the sweep attempt from Salvatore.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Salvatore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Salvatore throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McLaughlin escapes and throws Salvatore's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Salvatore is looking for a sweep.
Salvatore is trying to control McLaughlin's posture but McLaughlin avoids it.
McLaughlin trying to control the action but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salvatore is working hard here to advance position.
McLaughlin gets to mount! Salvatore was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
McLaughlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McLaughlin content just to control the position here.
Salvatore can't escape the position.
#T3#
Salvatore tries to hold on but McLaughlin pushes him away.
Salvatore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McLaughlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McLaughlin avoids the attempt from Salvatore to control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Salvatore is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salvatore slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Salvatore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep. McLaughlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Salvatore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvatore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McLaughlin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Salvatore thows a leg kick but McLaughlin checks it
and McLaughlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salvatore moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
McLaughlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salvatore tries to counter with a takedown but McLaughlin is quick to defend against it.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
McLaughlin clinches up with Salvatore and pushes him back against the cage.
McLaughlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salvatore's elbow.
Salvatore blocks an uppercut.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Salvatore uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salvatore is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McLaughlin to keep the fight standing.
McLaughlin scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Salvatore pulls McLaughlin into guard.
McLaughlin passes into half guard. #T1#
Well, if McLaughlin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Salvatore gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Salvatore looking for subs off his back but McLaughlin has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Salvatore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLaughlin pulls his head out easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Salvatore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Salvatore is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McLaughlin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McLaughlin's back!
McLaughlin staying busy and making it hard for Salvatore to control.
Enzo Salvatore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McLaughlin tries to break free.
McLaughlin keeps trying to improve his position.
Salvatore struggling to land strikes to the head as McLaughlin covers up. #SUB#
Salvatore has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
McLaughlin is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Salvatore off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T3#
McLaughlin wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Salvatore patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Salvatore avoiding McLaughlin 's attempts to control his hands.
Salvatore wants to control but McLaughlin is keeping busy.#SUB#
McLaughlin has hold of Salvatore's leg, trying to break free but it's let Salvatore lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! McLaughlin is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Salvatore throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enzo Salvatore!
A very excited looking Enzo Salvatore made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Syn 768
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Salvatore has Neckbreaker up against the cage in a clinch.
Neckbreaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards.
Salvatore lands a right hand.
Neckbreaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Neckbreaker fails to land.
Neckbreaker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Salvatore struggles to land a body shot inside as Neckbreaker controls his hands.
Salvatore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Salvatore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Salvatore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neckbreaker tries to work over Salvatore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neckbreaker throws a head punch that misses.
Neckbreaker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Salvatore jumps guard but Neckbreaker stands there with Salvatore around his waist. Salvatore gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Neckbreaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Salvatore lands a nice shot to the body.
Salvatore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neckbreaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salvatore's elbow.
Neckbreaker lands with a short shot to the head.
Salvatore tries to pull guard but Neckbreaker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slammy Neckbreaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.#BC#
Neckbreaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Neckbreaker lands a body shot.
Neckbreaker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Salvatore's head backwards.#TD2#
Salvatore scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Salvatore wants to control but Neckbreaker is keeping him busy.
Neckbreaker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Salvatore's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Neckbreaker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Salvatore is trying to control. Neckbreaker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neckbreaker trying to control from the bottom.
Neckbreaker won't allow Salvatore to pass to mount.
Salvatore trying to advance position but Neckbreaker counters by regaining guard.
Salvatore wants to control from the top but Neckbreaker keeps moving. #SUB2#
Salvatore drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Neckbreaker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Salvatore has Neckbreaker in his guard.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neckbreaker stopping the sweep attempt from Salvatore.#T3##SUB2#
Salvatore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Neckbreaker preventing the sweep.
Neckbreaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neckbreaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now.
Salvatore is trying to control the position but Neckbreaker postures up. #SUB2#
Salvatore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Neckbreaker wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neckbreaker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Salvatore looking for a sweep. Not yet Salvatore, not yet. #SUB2#
Salvatore isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Neckbreaker stacks Salvatore 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 Neckbreaker!
Salvatore gets back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Neckbreaker has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Neckbreaker lands with a punch from half guard.
Salvatore is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Neckbreaker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Salvatore is just riding it out for now. Neckbreaker eventually gives up the hold.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep. Neckbreaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neckbreaker trying to pass the guard but Salvatore defending well.
Neckbreaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salvatore keeps working.
Neckbreaker working over Salvatore with some ground and pound. Salvatore looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slammy Neckbreaker dominated that round.
That's time! Neckbreaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Neckbreaker takes a swing at Salvatore's ribcage but misses.
Neckbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salvatore moves away.
Slammy Neckbreaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neckbreaker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Salvatore momentarily.
Salvatore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Salvatore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Neckbreaker is fending him off so far but Salvatore persists. Nope, Neckbreaker circles away and we're back to standing.
Neckbreaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salvatore.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salvatore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salvatore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neckbreaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neckbreaker misses with a body shot.
And Salvatore tries to counter it with a takedown but Neckbreaker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Neckbreaker missing with a left hand there. Salvatore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salvatore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Neckbreaker defends well and Salvatore ends up having to push Neckbreaker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Neckbreaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvatore can do to turn this around?
Salvatore shoots in looking for a takedown but Neckbreaker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salvatore's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slammy Neckbreaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.#T1#
The fighters circling - Neckbreaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slammy Neckbreaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neckbreaker scores with a jab to the body.
Salvatore slips a jab and a cross from Neckbreaker.
Salvatore changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Neckbreaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neckbreaker throws a shot from downtown. Salvatore moves away and avoids it.
Neckbreaker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Neckbreaker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Salvatore shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Neckbreaker but Neckbreaker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salvatore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Salvatore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Neckbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salvatore moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Neckbreaker as he connects with a hook.
Neckbreaker misses with a body shot.
Salvatore drops his hands momentarily and Neckbreaker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neckbreaker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Salvatore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neckbreaker.
Salvatore blocks a jab.
Salvatore drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Neckbreaker defends it well.
Neckbreaker jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Salvatore looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Neckbreaker moves into full guard.
Salvatore postures up.
#T3#
Neckbreaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neckbreaker keeping full guard, as Salvatore tries to pass.
Salvatore slips nicely into half guard.
Salvatore wants to control but Neckbreaker is keeping him busy.
Neckbreaker is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Salvatore is trying to work for a kimura but Neckbreaker is defending well.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Salvatore is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Salvatore trying to pass the guard but Neckbreaker defending well.
Salvatore wants to take a breather but Neckbreaker is having none of it.
Neckbreaker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Salvatore is working away from the top position though.
Neckbreaker moves into full guard.
Neckbreaker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slammy Neckbreaker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Salvatore or perhaps it was just good defense by Neckbreaker, which made it look bad.
Neckbreaker slips a jab from Salvatore.
A little feinted left hand from Neckbreaker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Neckbreaker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salvatore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker is looking for a counter combo.
Neckbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Salvatore is just out of range.
Slammy Neckbreaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Neckbreaker looks to land a right hand but Salvatore moved out of range.#TD2#
Salvatore 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.
Salvatore wants to control from the top but Neckbreaker keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neckbreaker wants to sweep but no luck.
Neckbreaker keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully. #T1#
Neckbreaker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salvatore is one step ahead there.
Salvatore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Neckbreaker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neckbreaker trying to control the position.
Neckbreaker keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
Salvatore might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Neckbreaker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Neckbreaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neckbreaker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Neckbreaker swings for the body but Salvatore moves out of range.
Neckbreaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neckbreaker lands a jab to the head.
Salvatore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neckbreaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salvatore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salvatore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salvatore throws a body punch but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Salvatore misses the shot to the body.
Salvatore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Salvatore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neckbreaker throws out the jab.
Enzo Salvatore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neckbreaker works Salvatore's body with a nice hook.
Salvatore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salvatore fails with the takedown
and Neckbreaker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slammy Neckbreaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
Salvatore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neckbreaker lands an overhand right.
Neckbreaker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Salvatore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Neckbreaker to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#Salvatore is rocked!
Salvatore misses with a takedown attempt
and Neckbreaker counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Slammy Neckbreaker!
Our winner, Slammy Neckbreaker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Syn 764
Date: Dec 06, 2020 |
#R1#
A lazy body kick from Ekaku
and Salvatore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salvatore moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
It seemed like Salvatore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Salvatore.
A low kick from Ekaku misses
and Salvatore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ekaku thinking.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Salvatore.
Ekaku stuffs the takedown.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Salvatore moved out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ekaku. Salvatore shrugs it off though.
Salvatore 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.
Ekaku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salvatore circles away quickly and effectively.
Ekaku has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Salvatore takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Salvatore decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ekaku tries to roll over but Salvatore keeps him under control.#T1##SUB2#
Salvatore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ekaku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Salvatore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ekaku has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salvatore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ekaku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ekaku is controlling Salvatore's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ekaku trying to control here.
Salvatore wants to pass to mount but Ekaku is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salvatore in particular looking to stall.
Salvatore is looking to advance position but Ekaku won't allow it.
Ekaku wants to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ekaku is trying to maintain the position but Salvatore is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Salvatore ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salvatore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ekaku throws an off balance right hand
and Salvatore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ekaku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Salvatore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekaku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hiroshi Ekaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salvatore.
Ekaku uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Salvatore has time to react.
Ekaku misses with a double jab
letting Salvatore counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Salvatore.
Salvatore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Salvatore throws out a counter right but Ekaku avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Salvatore with the counter takedown but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Salvatore moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
Ekaku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Salvatore is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ekaku with a body shot.#TD2#
Salvatore is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ekaku's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salvatore works his way into side control.
Salvatore trying to control the position but Ekaku is working away.
Ekaku is trying to control Salvatore's posture but Salvatore avoids it.
Ekaku gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hiroshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Salvatore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Salvatore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ekaku scores with a kick to the body.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Salvatore ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Salvatore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Salvatore takes a jab right on the kisser.
Salvatore scores with a jab. Ekaku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ekaku throws a jab when Salvatore was well out of range.
Ekaku jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Salvatore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ekaku momentarily.
#KD#
Ekaku feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Salvatore sprawling to the canvas! Salvatore rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ekaku finish him?!
#ROC#Salvatore is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Salvatore up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Ekaku from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Salvatore's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hiroshi Ekaku!
Hiroshi Ekaku decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Syn Turner vs Mumu
Date: Nov 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Quin. Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Salvatore.
Quin misses with a straight left.
Salvatore is looking to counter punch.
Salvatore tries to move into range but Quin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Salvatore drives through with a takedown into Quin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Quin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salvatore is aware though and is defending well.
Quin keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
Salvatore is really struggling to control Quin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Quin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Salvatore trying to control but Quin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Salvatore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Salvatore is pushing down on Quin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Quin is fighting to maintain full guard but Salvatore has managed to sneak the leg through.
Quin is concentrating on defense, preventing Salvatore from advancing position.
Salvatore passes the guard and advances to mount!
Quin is trying to escape the mount but Salvatore keeps good control and instead manages to take Quin's back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Salvatore's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Quin trying to control the hands but Salvatore won't let him.
Quin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Salvatore wants to control but Quin is keeping busy.#T2#
I would not like to be Quin right now.
Quin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Salvatore avoids the attempt from Quin to control.
Quin can't escape the position.
Salvatore wants to control the pace but Quin is squirming around nicely.
Quin is looking to improve his position but Salvatore isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Salvatore wants to control the pace but Quin is squirming around nicely.
Quin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Salvatore moves to back control.
Quin tries to break free.
#SUB#
Salvatore is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Quin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Quin for a finish. #SUB#
Quin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Salvatore gets his way!
#T4##SUB#
Salvatore looking to break Quin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Quin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Salvatore will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Quin trying to control the action but Salvatore just sinks the hooks in.
Salvatore has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Quin's body.
#SUB#
Quin fending off the submission attempt from Salvatore.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salvatore is trying to stick to Quin's back but Quin is turning into Salvatore. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Salvatore's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Quin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Salvatore 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#
Salvatore drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Quin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Salvatore off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quin is looking to control Salvatore but Salvatore is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Salvatore trying to control the position but Quin manages to sink in the hooks.
Salvatore tries to escape the position.
Enzo Salvatore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Quin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Quin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Salvatore knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Salvatore for a finish.
Salvatore rolls, trying to escape but Quin keeps control of the position.
#T1#
Salvatore is working hard here to advance position.
Quin is trying to stick to Salvatore's back but Salvatore is turning into Quin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Quin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Salvatore.
Salvatore slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Salvatore stands and throws Quin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Quin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Salvatore makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Salvatore.
Salvatore wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Salvatore looking for a triangle here. Quin is fighting it but it looks tight! Salvatore pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Quin is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Enzo Salvatore!
In his post fight interview, Enzo Salvatore started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Syn TBD
Date: Oct 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvatore tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McLaughlin counters with a low kick, right behind Salvatore 's knee.
McLaughlin catches Salvatore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Salvatore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a body shot.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salvatore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McLaughlin's head backwards.
McLaughlin lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Salvatore throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McLaughlin was covering up waiting for the punch and Salvatore finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
McLaughlin pushes Salvatore off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin dips to his left and cracks Salvatore with an uppercut!
McLaughlin swings for the body but Salvatore moves out of range.
Salvatore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McLaughlin's head backwards.
McLaughlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Salvatore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Salvatore rushes McLaughlin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLaughlin lands with a short shot to the head.
McLaughlin lands an uppercut.
Salvatore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Salvatore.
McLaughlin blocking some punches.
Salvatore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Salvatore struggles to land a body shot inside as McLaughlin controls his hands.
McLaughlin works on Salvatore's body with a couple of short punches.
McLaughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Salvatore throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
Salvatore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards.
Salvatore blocking some punches.
McLaughlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salvatore blocks an uppercut.
McLaughlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salvatore misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
McLaughlin blocking some punches.
Salvatore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLaughlin lands a left hand.
McLaughlin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McLaughlin blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Salvatore pulls guard effortlessly.
Salvatore tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Salvatore isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McLaughlin stacks Salvatore 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 McLaughlin!
Salvatore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salvatore sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Salvatore actively working from the bottom here.
McLaughlin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Salvatore trying to control but McLaughlin postures up.
Salvatore tries to roll over but McLaughlin keeps him under control.
McLaughlin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McLaughlin continues to stall.
Salvatore tries to roll over but McLaughlin keeps him under control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvatore gets back to full guard.
McLaughlin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Salvatore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Salvatore actively working from the bottom here.
Salvatore is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, McLaughlin seems content to control.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep. McLaughlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McLaughlin 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#
Salvatore looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range. #CL2#
Salvatore takes the fight into the clinch.
Salvatore takes a shot to the head.
McLaughlin cracks Salvatore with a nice body shot.
Salvatore misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards.
Salvatore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McLaughlin walks away with a smile on his face. Salvatore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Salvatore.
McLaughlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvatore can do to turn this around?
McLaughlin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Salvatore moved out of range.
McLaughlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salvatore.
McLaughlin cracks a nice hook into Salvatore's ribs.#TD2#
Salvatore changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McLaughlin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaughlin is looking to regain half guard here but Salvatore keeps moving and retains side control.
Mike McLaughlin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McLaughlin is trying to control Salvatore's posture but Salvatore avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLaughlin stops Salvatore from passing to mount. #T1#
Salvatore advances to mount.
McLaughlin stops Salvatore from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Salvatore trying to control but McLaughlin is having none of it.
Salvatore controlling from the full mount. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McLaughlin is squirming around, avoiding Salvatore's attempts to control the action.
McLaughlin has given up his back.
#T3#
Salvatore controls the position.#SUB2#
Salvatore patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Will Salvatore go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Salvatore is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McLaughlin is defending well though. Salvatore let's go of the attempt for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Salvatore controlling the positon.#T4##SUB2#
McLaughlin showing good submission defense here.
McLaughlin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Salvatore.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Salvatore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Salvatore ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
Salvatore is looking to score with low kicks.
Mike McLaughlin is winning the standup battle so far.
Salvatore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McLaughlin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Salvatore tries to clinch but McLaughlin is having none of it.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Salvatore's head but Salvatore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McLaughlin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Salvatore in his tracks.
McLaughlin is looking to wear down Salvatore with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Salvatore moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
A cross from McLaughlin lands.
McLaughlin lands a nice looking body shot.
McLaughlin slips a jab from Salvatore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin stuffs the takedown attempt from Salvatore. Salvatore gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Salvatore shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Salvatore was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salvatore trying to control the action but McLaughlin is working from the bottom. #T1#
Salvatore tries to advance position but instead McLaughlin slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB2#
Salvatore is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Salvatore is pressing down on McLaughlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. McLaughlin is holding on for now.
Salvatore trying to advance position but McLaughlin counters by regaining guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Salvatore slips nicely into half guard.
Salvatore wants to control but McLaughlin is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Salvatore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Salvatore is taking a breather. McLaughlin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Salvatore seems to be working for a kimura but McLaughlin defends the submission attempt.#T3#
McLaughlin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
McLaughlin pulls Salvatore in to control the position.
Salvatore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McLaughlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McLaughlin keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McLaughlin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Salvatore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by McLaughlin's head coaches at Fairtex MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Salvatore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McLaughlin checks the leg kick.
Salvatore shoots for a takedown but McLaughlin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mike McLaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
McLaughlin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Salvatore does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Salvatore's shoulder, as Salvatore tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Salvatore shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Salvatore showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salvatore wants to control but McLaughlin is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McLaughlin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McLaughlin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
TC 4: Sitsongrit vs Salvatore
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvatore wants to clinch.
Salvatore throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.#CL2#
Salvatore rushes Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salvatore blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Salvatore misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Salvatore avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
I was talking to Sitsongrit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Sitsongrit gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Salvatore defends it well.
Salvatore wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore won't allow Sitsongrit to pass to mount.
Sitsongrit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Salvatore slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Salvatore is keeping the position.#T1#
Sitsongrit stands up over Salvatore, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sitsongrit 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.#SUB2#
Salvatore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Salvatore has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sitsongrit should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Salvatore has tightened it up now! Sitsongrit should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Enzo Salvatore!
Enzo Salvatore is the new featherweight champion!
A less than humble Enzo Salvatore misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Galaxy 4: Harmony
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirigushi misses with a series of wild punches.
Salvatore takes one to the chin there.
Hirigushi tries to bum rush Salvatore with a series of wild strikes but Salvatore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salvatore throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Hirigushi gets tackled into the cage by Salvatore. Salvatore maintains the clinch.
Salvatore drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hirigushi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hirigushi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hirigushi takes a swing at Salvatore's ribcage but misses.
Salvatore takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hirigushi walks into a jab.
Salvatore lands a nice hook to Hirigushi's body. Hirigushi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hirigushi throws a hook but Salvatore blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Hirigushi gets tackled into the cage by Salvatore. Salvatore maintains the clinch.
Hirigushi is looking to break free of the clinch but Salvatore has double underhooks.
Hirigushi misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Salvatore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hirigushi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Salvatore blocking some punches.
Salvatore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hirigushi's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hirigushi.
Salvatore lands a shoulder strike.
Hirigushi working aggressively here.
Salvatore lands with a right to the head.
Salvatore misses with the head strike.
Salvatore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hirigushi's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salvatore.
Hirigushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hirigushi gets through Salvatore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Hirigushi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut. Salvatore saw that one coming.
Hirigushi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Salvatore fails with the takedown
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirigushi throws a shot to the body.
Salvatore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hirigushi.#T2##TD#
Hirigushi tries to sprawl but Salvatore drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Salvatore is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hirigushi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salvatore.
Salvatore stalling.
Hirigushi won't allow Salvatore to pass to mount. #ES2#
Hirigushi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Salvatore keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hirigushi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Salvatore has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Hirigushi as the two fighters clinch.
Salvatore tries to work over Hirigushi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hirigushi tries a body shot but Salvatore blocks it.
I was talking to Salvatore's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Salvatore is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hirigushi to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Salvatore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvatore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hirigushi backwards.
Salvatore is trying to pull guard but Hirigushi has him pressed against the cage.
Hirigushi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Salvatore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hirigushi is trying to break the clinch but Salvatore has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hirigushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Hirigushi breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Salvatore has Hirigushi up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Hirigushi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Salvatore gets a double leg takedown into Hirigushi's guard.
Salvatore won't allow Hirigushi to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Hirigushi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Salvatore presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Salvatore tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Hirigushi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salvatore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hirigushi throws out a counter right but Salvatore avoids it with no problem.
Salvatore avoids the body shot from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi takes one on the button.
Salvatore tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Salvatore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hirigushi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Salvatore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #KD2#
Hirigushi lands a left and a right that send Salvatore crashing to the mat, dazed. Hirigushi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Salvatore is rocked!
Hirigushi is stalking Salvatore. Salvatore circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Hirigushi, and it's lights out! Salvatore really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kendo Hirigushi!
Kendo Hirigushi is the new featherweight champion!
Kendo Hirigushi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
PL MMA 42
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvatore throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sitsongrit's waist but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salvatore off to one side. #TD2#
Salvatore closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sitsongrit to the mat! Sitsongrit manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Salvatore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sitsongrit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salvatore has managed to get both his arms back between Sitsongrit's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Sitsongrit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salvatore defends well.
Salvatore sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Sitsongrit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Salvatore defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit pulls Salvatore in close to his closed guard and prevents Salvatore from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvatore looking to sit in guard and control but Sitsongrit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Salvatore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salvatore manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sitsongrit manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Sitsongrit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Salvatore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
Salvatore looking to sit in guard and control but Sitsongrit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sitsongrit pushes down on Salvatore's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Salvatore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salvatore is holding on for now.
Salvatore is pressing down on Sitsongrit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salvatore swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Salvatore has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Salvatore is staying active underneath Sitsongrit, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Salvatore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Sitsongrit passes to side control.
Salvatore tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom here.
Sitsongrit laying and praying for a moment but Salvatore takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura here.
Salvatore is trying to control but can't.
Salvatore tries to get to full guard but Sitsongrit has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is working for a kimura but Salvatore is defending it quite comfortably.
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 Marcinho Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Salvatore's head but Salvatore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Salvatore. Salvatore gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Salvatore is just out of range.#TD2#
Salvatore shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sitsongrit is trying to defend but Salvatore finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sitsongrit gets full guard.
Salvatore advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Salvatore postures up.#T1#
Salvatore is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Salvatore is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sitsongrit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sitsongrit tries to bench press Salvatore off him but Salvatore keeps the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Salvatore controlling from side mount.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard.
Salvatore trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
Sitsongrit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Salvatore performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sitsongrit moves into full guard.
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvatore won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
Salvatore is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big right from Salvatore misses.
Sitsongrit attempts a counter takedown but Salvatore avoids it well and moves away.
Salvatore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Salvatore.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Salvatore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit attempts a counter takedown but Salvatore avoids it well and moves away.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Salvatore keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Salvatore throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Salvatore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salvatore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sitsongrit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marcinho Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good standup being displayed there by Salvatore as he connects with a hook.
Salvatore moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
Salvatore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Salvatore moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Salvatore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Salvatore cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Salvatore closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sitsongrit did well to prevent Salvatore getting side control.
Salvatore trying to pass the guard but Sitsongrit defending well.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salvatore wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Salvatore keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is doing well to control the position and prevent Salvatore from advancing to side control.
Salvatore looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Salvatore is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit trying to hold on to Salvatore's head to control him but Salvatore postures up.
Sitsongrit is staying active underneath Salvatore, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salvatore with a hook.
Salvatore dives in for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Salvatore manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Salvatore is predictable there #TD#
so Sitsongrit counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Salvatore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsongrit defends it easily.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully. #T2#
Salvatore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Salvatore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sitsongrit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Salvatore working for a triangle but Sitsongrit defends it easily.
Sitsongrit looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3##SUB2#
Salvatore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sitsongrit stays in close to Salvatore's body and controls the position.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving.
Sitsongrit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Salvatore's guard. #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.#SUB2#
Salvatore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sitsongrit pulls his head out easily.
Salvatore is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sitsongrit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sitsongrit's back!#SUB2#
Salvatore is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sitsongrit is defending well though. Salvatore let's go of the attempt for now.
Sitsongrit rolls, trying to escape but Salvatore keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Sitsongrit defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Salvatore really 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.#R4#
Salvatore throws a body shot but no joy.
Salvatore has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salvatore moves away.#TD2#
Salvatore shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Salvatore was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Salvatore looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Salvatore just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
Sitsongrit is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Salvatore is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sitsongrit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sitsongrit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Salvatore is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
Salvatore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sitsongrit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Salvatore works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sitsongrit bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Marcinho Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard.
Sitsongrit sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3##SUB2#
Salvatore is looking for a triangle but Sitsongrit pushes his legs off easily.
Sitsongrit is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Salvatore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sitsongrit looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Salvatore looking for subs off his back but Sitsongrit has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sitsongrit is controlling the pace.
Salvatore slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvatore is trying to keep Sitsongrit in close.
#SUB2#
Salvatore has his feet on Sitsongrit's thighs here. He's pushed Sitsongrit off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sitsongrit screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enzo Salvatore!
Enzo Salvatore is the new featherweight champion!
Enzo Salvatore spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
PL MMA 39,5 Marciano vs White
Date: May 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Ewe misses with a body shot
and Salvatore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ewe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salvatore wants to clinch up but Ewe keeps it at a distance.
Salvatore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Salvatore takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore pushes Ewe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ewe leaning against his opponent.
Salvatore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Salvatore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ewe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Salvatore swings wildly with an uppercut but Ewe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salvatore misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ewe.
Ewe has Salvatore pressed against the cage, preventing Salvatore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ewe misses with a body punch.
Salvatore is looking to break free of the clinch but Ewe has double underhooks.
Salvatore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ewe's elbow.
Salvatore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salvatore swings wildly with an uppercut but Ewe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salvatore wants to get back to striking at distance but Ewe won't allow it.
#T2#
Salvatore tries to work over Ewe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ewe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ewe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Salvatore letting Ewe take a breather here.
A body shot lands from Salvatore.
Ewe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salvatore's elbow.
Salvatore throws a head punch that misses.
Salvatore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Salvatore jumps guard.
Ewe wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ewe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salvatore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ewe has managed to get both his arms back between Salvatore's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Ewe wanted to stand there but Salvatore had control of the position.
Salvatore wants to hit a sweep here but Ewe passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Salvatore there!
Ewe prevents Salvatore from getting the reversal.
Salvatore slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Salvatore actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Salvatore actively working from the bottom here.
Salvatore trying to hold on to Ewe's head to control him but Ewe postures up.
#T4#
Salvatore is looking for a sweep. Ewe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ewe wants to free his trapped foot but Salvatore is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ewe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep. Ewe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ewe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salvatore wants to improve his position but Ewe is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Salvatore manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Salvatore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Salvatore dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Salvatore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salvatore tries to clinch
and Ewe counters with a nice body shot.
Salvatore slips a jab and a cross from Ewe.
Salvatore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A combination from Ewe does no damage.
Salvatore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ewe.
A little jabbing left from Salvatore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ewe throws a jab when Salvatore was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salvatore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ewe cracks Salvatore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Salvatore blocks a jab.
Salvatore doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ewe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salvatore doesn't seem bothered though.
Salvatore doesn't manage to clinch there - Ewe circles away.
#TD2#
Salvatore closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Salvatore tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ewe is trying to control Salvatore's posture but Salvatore avoids it.
Ewe tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T2#
Will Salvatore go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Salvatore has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ewe is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Salvatore working for a choke but Ewe is defending well. #T3#
Ewe wants to get back to his feet.
Salvatore trying to control.#SUB2#
Salvatore is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Ewe is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enzo Salvatore!
A less than humble Enzo Salvatore misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
ICS 23
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Salvatore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salvatore moves forwards but Tektas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No joy there for Tektas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tektas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salvatore.
Salvatore fails to land with a series of punches.
Tektas feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Salvatore misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Salvatore misses its intended target.
Salvatore loads up on a big right hand but Tektas slips the punch.
Tektas scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Tektas dodges the punch combination from Salvatore.
A shot to the liver by Tektas. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Tektas feints and as Salvatore raises his hands in defense, Tektas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Salvatore is trying to keep Tektas in close.
Salvatore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tektas.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Tektas from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Salvatore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tektas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tektas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Salvatore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tektas is one step ahead there. #T2#
Tektas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Salvatore is looking for a triangle but Tektas pushes his legs off easily.
Tektas wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving. #SUB#
Salvatore is looking for a triangle but Tektas pushes his legs off easily.
Tektas trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Tektas lands a couple of elbows.
Tektas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Salvatore wants to control but Tektas passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvatore gets full guard.#SUB#
Tektas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salvatore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tektas has managed to get both his arms back between Salvatore's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Salvatore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tektas controls the pace.
Tektas trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Salvatore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tektas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Salvatore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tektas is aware though and is defending well.
Salvatore wants to hit a sweep here but Tektas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Salvatore there!
Salvatore is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tektas landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tektas lands a big elbow.
Salvatore tries to reverse the position but Tektas maintains control.#SUB2#
Tektas throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Salvatore has his hands clasped together but Tektas breaks the hold and Salvatore is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Tektas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Demetrius Tektas!
After winning the bout, Demetrius Tektas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
CWC FULL CONTACT SPECIAL 3
Date: Mar 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Savitaipale throws a body punch but Salvatore moves out of range.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salvatore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Savitaipale swinging wildly here.
Salvatore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savitaipale tries to avoid it but Salvatore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savitaipale to the ground. Savitaipale escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Savitaipale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Salvatore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Savitaipale cracks Salvatore with a right hand to the side of the head.
Salvatore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Salvatore throws a jab when Savitaipale was well out of range.
Salvatore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
Salvatore throws the left hand but Savitaipale avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Salvatore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Savitaipale to score with a decent uppercut.
Savitaipale throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salvatore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savitaipale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Savitaipale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Savitaipale misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salvatore! But no joy.#T1#
Savitaipale throws a poor cross that misses
and Savitaipale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savitaipale throws a poor cross that misses
letting Salvatore counter with a right hand.
Savitaipale bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Savitaipale takes one to the side of the head.
Savitaipale misses with a wild body shot.
Savitaipale misses with a hook
and Salvatore counters with a straight right hand.
Salvatore throws a series of punches but Savitaipale avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Savitaipale on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Salvatore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salvatore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savitaipale pushing down on Salvatore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Savitaipale is trying to control. Salvatore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savitaipale thows a huge punch but Salvatore dodges it nicely.
Salvatore wants to get back to full guard.
Salvatore has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
Savitaipale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Salvatore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savitaipale is trying to control the action in half guard but Salvatore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savitaipale throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Salvatore to regain full guard.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Salvatore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savitaipale looking to pass the guard.
Salvatore looking for a sweep. Not yet Salvatore, not yet.
Savitaipale postures up in Salvatore's guard and throws a big left but Salvatore blocks it. #T3##SUB2#
Salvatore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savitaipale defends well.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvatore working a defensive guard here.
Savitaipale throwing strikes but missing.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Salvatore.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Salvatore.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut.
Salvatore looks to land a left hand but Savitaipale moved out of range nicely.
Savitaipale moves to clinch but Salvatore breaks away
and Salvatore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Salvatore.
Savitaipale throws an off balance right hand
and Salvatore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Savitaipale scores with a crisp jab that stopped Salvatore in his tracks.
Savitaipale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Salvatore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salvatore misses with an uppercut. Savitaipale saw that one coming.
Savitaipale lands a slapping body shot.
Savitaipale dips to his left and cracks Salvatore with an uppercut!
Salvatore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Savitaipale doesn't seem bothered though.
Salvatore might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salvatore misses with a looping right.
A combination from Salvatore does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Savitaipale on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Savitaipale. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Savitaipale closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Salvatore pulls guard effortlessly.
Salvatore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Atte Savitaipale will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Savitaipale throws a shot from downtown. Salvatore moves away and avoids it.
Salvatore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Salvatore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salvatore throws a looping overhand right but Savitaipale ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Savitaipale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Savitaipale connects with a jab.
Salvatore moves out of range as Savitaipale strikes.
Salvatore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savitaipale throws a lazy uppercut
and Salvatore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Salvatore shoots in looking for a takedown. Savitaipale tries to sprawl out of it but Salvatore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Savitaipale manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Savitaipale thuds his right hand into Salvatore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale lands with a nice combination. Salvatore backs away looking to recover.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the side of Salvatore's head but Salvatore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Atte Savitaipale is winning the standup battle so far.
Savitaipale's corner calls for a 1-2. Savitaipale obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Salvatore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Savitaipale scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Savitaipale wants to clinch.
Savitaipale scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Salvatore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salvatore drops his hands momentarily and Savitaipale takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Salvatore misses.
Savitaipale walks into a left hand.
Salvatore defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
Salvatore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Salvatore avoids it easily.#T2#
Savitaipale swings widly with a right hand
and Salvatore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savitaipale fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitaipale lands a right hook to the body.
Savitaipale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvatore can do to turn this around?
Good standup being displayed there by Salvatore as he connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Savitaipale. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Savitaipale.
Savitaipale connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Salvatore misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the body from Savitaipale misses
and Savitaipale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salvatore moves forwards but Savitaipale connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salvatore misses with a hook
and Savitaipale counters with a stiff right hand.
Savitaipale misses the body punch #TD2#
and Salvatore counters with a shoot takedown. Savitaipale fights it but they end up in guard.
Salvatore trying to control but Savitaipale is working from the bottom.
Salvatore lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Salvatore trying to control but Savitaipale is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Savitaipale has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Salvatore doesn't defend quickly enough and Savitaipale has managed to lock this one up! Can Salvatore escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Savitaipale on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CACC 60
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Enzo Salvatore (ranked 954 p4p, 115 weight class) and Raymond Donde (ranked 728 p4p, 86 weight class). Salvatore comes to the ring accompanied by Reich mir die Hand. Raymond Donde told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Raymond Donde!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Salvatore gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Salvatore has hold of one of Donde's legs. Donde is fighting the takedown attempt but Salvatore gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Salvatore (2) vs (0) Donde
Salvatore trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Navy Street MMA inform us that Donde has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Salvatore wants to pass the guard but Donde is keeping the position.
Salvatore wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
Salvatore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Donde working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore wants to pass the guard but Donde is keeping the position.
Donde looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Salvatore looking to pass the guard.
Donde controls Salvatore momentarily but Salvatore frees himself.
Salvatore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is looking to pass into half guard but Donde pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Donde is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (2) vs (2) Donde
Donde trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Donde sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Salvatore's guard.
Salvatore gets full guard.
Salvatore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is working hard here to advance position.
Salvatore has his hands on Donde's head, controlling the position.
Donde wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving.
Donde stopping the sweep attempt from Salvatore.
Donde trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Salvatore looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Donde trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvatore looking for a sweep. Not yet Salvatore, not yet.
Donde trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Salvatore is looking for a triangle but Donde pushes his legs off easily.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Donde from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Donde slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Salvatore keeping full guard, as Donde tries to pass.
Salvatore has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Donde 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 Salvatore. Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (2) vs (5) Donde
Salvatore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Donde wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Donde is staying tight to Salvatore's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Salvatore wants to control but Donde postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Donde advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Salvatore (2) vs (7) Donde
Donde wants to take Salvatore's back but he can't do it this time.
Salvatore tries to hold on but Donde postures up.
Donde controlling from mount.
Donde trying to control but Salvatore is having none of it.
Donde takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Donde avoids the attempt from Salvatore to control.
Donde looking to control but Salvatore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Salvatore is working to get back to half guard.
Donde controlling his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore tries to lock up and control but Donde gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Salvatore is squirming around, avoiding Donde's attempts to control the action.
Donde looking to control and managing it successfully.
Salvatore working to try and regain half guard.
Salvatore is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rio Fight Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Donde tries to control but Salvatore wriggling away.
Salvatore is working to get back to half guard.
Donde can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salvatore is looking to escape.
Salvatore is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore wants to control but Donde is having none of it.
Donde trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Salvatore working to try and regain half guard.
Donde tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Salvatore working to try and regain half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Donde wants to control the pace but Salvatore is squirming around nicely.
Salvatore is controlling an arm, preventing Donde from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Donde can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salvatore is looking to escape.
Salvatore working to try and regain half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Donde trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Salvatore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Donde prevents Salvatore from getting the reversal.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Donde wants to control the pace but Salvatore is squirming around nicely.
Salvatore is looking to get to half guard.
Donde content just to control the position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore working to try and regain half guard.
Salvatore sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Donde not doing much here.
Salvatore is trying to control but can't.
Donde wants to control but Salvatore is keeping him busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore actively working from the bottom here.
Salvatore tries to get to full guard but Donde has control of the leg.
Donde seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Salvatore trying to get back to full guard but Donde takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (2) vs (10) Donde
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donde tries to control but Salvatore wriggling away.
Salvatore is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donde wins on points by 10 to 2.
Raymond Donde tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
ICS 8
Date: Feb 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Intruder looks to land a body kick but Salvatore moved away.
It looked like Salvatore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, jab by Salvatore - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like Bed Intruder has been cut.
Intruder slips a jab and a cross from Salvatore.
Salvatore throws an overhand right that lands on Intruder's shoulder, as Intruder tries to avoid the shot.
Intruder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Salvatore with a body shot.
Intruder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Salvatore.
Salvatore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Intruder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Salvatore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salvatore misses with an uppercut
and Intruder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Intruder punishes Salvatore's body with a nice straight punch.
Intruder fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Salvatore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Intruder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Enzo Salvatore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salvatore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Intruder manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Intruder, right into the meat.
#T1#
Intruder tries to move into range but Salvatore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Salvatore fails with the takedown.
Intruder misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Intruder misses.
Intruder slips a jab from Salvatore.
Salvatore scores with a decent looking hook.
Salvatore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Intruder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salvatore throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Intruder to counter with a crisp jab.
Salvatore misses with a left hand
letting Intruder counter with a right hand.
Salvatore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Intruder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Intruder wants to counter the offense by Salvatore and move into the clinch position.
Salvatore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Salvatore takes a swing at Intruder's ribcage but misses.
Intruder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Salvatore with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Intruder moves into the clinch.
Intruder misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Intruder.
Salvatore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Intruder throws a head punch that misses.
Intruder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Salvatore's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Intruder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards.
Intruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salvatore wants a takedown but no success here.
Intruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salvatore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Intruder avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Salvatore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Intruder pushes Salvatore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Intruder misses with the head strike.
Intruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Salvatore has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Intruder is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Intruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Salvatore. #TD#
Salvatore has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Intruder clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Salvatore is trying to control but Intruder is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Intruder tries to improve his position but instead Salvatore has taken his back!
Salvatore has the hooks in. Intruder is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Intruder is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Intruder preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Salvatore. #T4##SUB#
Salvatore tightening his grip on Intruder, looking for the choke.
Intruder looking very determined here, making life difficult for Salvatore.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Salvatore tightening his grip on Intruder, looking for the choke.
Intruder can't escape the position.
Intruder keeps trying to improve his position.
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 Enzo Salvatore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bed Intruder's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Salvatore misses with a looping left.
Intruder works Salvatore's body with a nice hook.
Intruder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salvatore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Intruder throws out a leg kick but Salvatore moves out of range and Intruder only half commits.
Intruder scores with a shot to the body.
Salvatore closes the distance and clinches up with Intruder, looking for a takedown. Salvatore pushes Intruder against the cage but Intruder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Salvatore loads up on a big right hand but Intruder slips the punch.
Bed Intruder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A cross from Intruder lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Intruder.
Intruder needs to keep his hands up - Salvatore had a free shot at his head there.
Salvatore blocks a jab.#CL2#
Intruder takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Salvatore blocks a body shot from Intruder.
Salvatore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Intruder can't find room to land a body shot as Salvatore controls the action.
Intruder struggles to land a body shot inside as Salvatore controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Intruder.
Intruder prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Intruder fails to land.
Intruder presses Salvatore against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Intruder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Intruder working aggressively here.
Intruder misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Salvatore is working for takedown but Intruder is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Salvatore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Intruder pushes Salvatore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salvatore looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Intruder.
Intruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Intruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Salvatore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Intruder tries to throw a body punch but Salvatore avoids it by throwing Intruder back against the cage.
Intruder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salvatore's elbow.
Intruder tries to work over Salvatore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Intruder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Intruder misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Intruder misses with a punch to the body.
Intruder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Intruder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Intruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Salvatore.
Bed Intruder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Intruder tries a body shot but Salvatore blocks it.
Intruder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Intruder lands a body punch in the clinch.
Intruder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Salvatore.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Intruder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Intruder stops a takedown attempt from Salvatore.
Intruder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards.
Intruder has a couple of punches blocked by Salvatore.
Intruder gets through Salvatore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Intruder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Intruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder works on Salvatore's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Salvatore wants the takedown. Intruder is fighting it off but Salvatore persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Intruder's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Intruder controls Salvatore momentarily but Salvatore frees himself.
Salvatore won't allow Intruder to sweep him here.
Salvatore trying to control but Intruder is working from the bottom.
Intruder wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bed Intruder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bed Intruder's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Salvatore avoids a punch combination nicely.
That kick from Intruder tenderised Salvatore's leg. Salvatore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Salvatore misses with a hook.
Intruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salvatore was well out of range. Poor timing from Intruder.
Salvatore is looking to counter punch.
Intruder is looking to clinch but Salvatore is avoiding it.
A big right from Intruder misses.
Salvatore looks to throw the jab but Intruder is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore fails with the takedown
and Intruder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salvatore thinking.
Salvatore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Intruder.
Salvatore is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Salvatore fails with the takedown
and Intruder counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Intruder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Salvatore lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD#
Salvatore feints and as Intruder raises his hands in defense, Salvatore changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Intruder is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Intruder 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.
Salvatore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Intruder is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Salvatore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Intruder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Intruder trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Intruder slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Intruder chips away with some ground and pound.
Intruder lands a couple of digs.
Enzo Salvatore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salvatore wants to control but Intruder passes easily into half guard.
Salvatore moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Intruder connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Intruder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Intruder working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Intruder is stalling in the full guard.
Intruder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salvatore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Intruder preventing the sweep.
Intruder trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvatore is trying to control the position but Intruder postures up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Intruder trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvatore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Intruder trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Salvatore fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Salvatore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvatore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Intruder.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salvatore.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bed Intruder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Intruder 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bed Intruder!
Bed Intruder thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CACC 48
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Enzo Salvatore (ranked 713 p4p, 89 weight class) and Arturo Caldeira (ranked 4183 p4p, 411 weight class). Salvatore comes to the ring accompanied by Reich mir die Hand. On his way into the ring it seems that Enzo Salvatore has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Enzo Salvatore seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Arturo Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Caldeira is looking to clinch but Salvatore is avoiding it.
Salvatore gets tackled into the ropes by Caldeira. Caldeira maintains the clinch.
Caldeira manages to pull guard.
Salvatore wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is keeping the position.
Salvatore trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Salvatore tries to free his leg and advance position but Caldeira is retaining full guard.
Salvatore drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Salvatore seems to have locked his on tight now - Caldeira screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Salvatore, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Enzo Salvatore!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Enzo Salvatore waved his t-shirt featuring RESISTANCE's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CACC 43
Date: Jan 12, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Enzo Salvatore (ranked 687 p4p, 89 weight class) and Arod Doyea (ranked 1116 p4p, 140 weight class). Salvatore kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Reich mir die Hand. The crowd seem to be enjoying Doyea's choice of entrance music: Doc Holiday - Volbeat. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Arod Doyea!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Doyea clinches up with Salvatore and pushes him back against the ropes.
Doyea drags the fight down to the ground.
Doyea lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (0) vs (2) Doyea
Doyea wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving.
Salvatore seems keen to control Doyea's posture.
Salvatore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doyea is fighting to break Salvatore's control of his arms but Salvatore is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Doyea trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Doyea trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salvatore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Salvatore keeping full guard, as Doyea tries to pass.
Salvatore trying to control the position.
Doyea trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvatore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doyea is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyea tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvatore is retaining full guard.
Doyea drops back looking for a leg! Salvatore is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salvatore manages to kick Doyea off! Doyea jumps back into Salvatore's guard.
Doyea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doyea is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Salvatore is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Salvatore has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (2) vs (2) Doyea
Salvatore trying to control but Doyea is working from the bottom.
Salvatore is really struggling to control Doyea but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyea has his foot on Salvatore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salvatore works his way back into a safe position though.
Doyea has his foot on Salvatore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salvatore works his way back into a safe position though.
Doyea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Doyea has his foot on Salvatore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salvatore works his way back into a safe position though.
Salvatore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doyea has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salvatore has managed to get both his arms back between Doyea's legs - danger averted.
Salvatore trying to control but Doyea is working from the bottom.
Doyea has his foot on Salvatore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salvatore works his way back into a safe position though.
Doyea keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyea keeping full guard, as Salvatore tries to pass.
Salvatore preventing the sweep.
Doyea throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Doyea working for a triangle but Salvatore defends it easily.
Salvatore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Doyea looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore pushing down on Doyea's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Doyea is staying active underneath Salvatore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Doyea has a hand on Salvatore's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Salvatore takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (5) vs (2) Doyea
Salvatore wants to control the pace but Doyea is squirming around nicely.
Salvatore wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Doyea working to try and regain half guard.
Doyea wants to hold on but Salvatore pushes him away.
Salvatore wants to control the pace but Doyea is squirming around nicely.
Doyea reaches up to try and control the position but Salvatore seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Doyea rolls and tries to escape and now Salvatore has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Salvatore (8) vs (2) Doyea
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to control.
Salvatore is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Doyea rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Doyea is trying to get back to full guard.
Salvatore is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Doyea is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to control the action but Doyea is working from the bottom.
Salvatore wants to pass to mount but Doyea is defending the position.
Salvatore stalling.
Doyea looking for submissions off his back.
Doyea makes his way to full guard, as Salvatore worked for a kimura.
Doyea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore passes Doyea's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Doyea wants to control but Salvatore is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Salvatore passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Doyea! Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (11) vs (2) Doyea
Salvatore looking for a guillotine from mount but Doyea is having none of it.
Salvatore wants to control the pace but Doyea is squirming around nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Doyea is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Salvatore avoids the attempt from Doyea to control.
Salvatore is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Doyea has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Doyea! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (11) vs (4) Doyea
Doyea wants to pass the guard but Salvatore is keeping the position.
Doyea drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Salvatore manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Doyea has Salvatore in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (13) vs (4) Doyea
Doyea has his feet on Salvatore's thighs here. He's pushed Salvatore off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Salvatore screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arod Doyea!
Arod Doyea spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
King of the Mountain Rd1 Part1
Date: Jan 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh digs a good body shot into Salvatore's ribs.#CL#
Ozolinsh has closed the distance and engaged Salvatore in a clinch.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Salvatore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salvatore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ozolinsh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ozolinsh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salvatore tries for a takedown but Ozolinsh manages to get underhooks.
Salvatore tries to score a body lock takedown but Ozolinsh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salvatore's elbow.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
#T1#
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Salvatore wants to take the fight to the mat but Ozolinsh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Salvatore blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Salvatore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Salvatore avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Salvatore has Ozolinsh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ozolinsh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Salvatore works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Salvatore trying to control but Ozolinsh is working from the bottom.
Ozolinsh looking for a sweep. Not yet Ozolinsh, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvatore looking to sit in guard and control but Ozolinsh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Ozolinsh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Salvatore wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Salvatore is continuing to stall.
Ozolinsh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Salvatore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ozolinsh defends well.
Ozolinsh won't allow Salvatore to sweep him here.
Ozolinsh content to stall in guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Salvatore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Salvatore has an active guard here but Ozolinsh has managed to pass into half guard.
Ozolinsh trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ozolinsh throwing shots but Salvatore is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teodors Ozolinsh dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Salvatore throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
Ozolinsh lands with a shot to the body.
Salvatore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Salvatore keeps the fight on the outside.
Salvatore doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ozolinsh connects with a looping right hand.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Salvatore's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh looks to throw the jab but Salvatore is out of range.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh is looking to wear down Salvatore with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ozolinsh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ozolinsh.
A big right from Salvatore misses.
Salvatore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lets loose with a powerful body kick. Salvatore will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Salvatore's head.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Ozolinsh there.
Ozolinsh looks to land a body kick but Salvatore moved away.#TD2#
Salvatore closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ozolinsh did well to prevent Salvatore getting side control.
Ozolinsh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvatore can do to turn this around?
Salvatore trying to control from half guard but Ozolinsh is working away.
Ozolinsh controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ozolinsh wants to improve his position but Salvatore is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Salvatore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ozolinsh is just riding it out for now. Salvatore eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Salvatore wants to work for an arm triangle but Ozolinsh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2##SUB2#
Salvatore seems to be working for a kimura but Ozolinsh defends the submission attempt.
Salvatore is trying to control the action in half guard but Ozolinsh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ozolinsh tries to roll over but Salvatore keeps him under control.
Salvatore controlling the pace. #T3#
Ozolinsh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salvatore seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Salvatore misses.
Ozolinsh lands the left hand.
Salvatore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ozolinsh sprawls well. Ozolinsh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salvatore gets slowly back to his feet.
Salvatore scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Ozolinsh lands a nice looking body shot.
Salvatore throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ozolinsh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Salvatore takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Salvatore loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
Ozolinsh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salvatore.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Salvatore misses.
Ozolinsh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Salvatore's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Salvatore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh lands a jab to Salvatore's midsection.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Salvatore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ozolinsh throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teodors Ozolinsh 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#
Ozolinsh tries to clinch there but Salvatore circles away.
Salvatore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ozolinsh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salvatore somewhat.
Ozolinsh leaves Salvatore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Salvatore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Horrible takedown attempt by Salvatore or perhaps it was just good defense by Ozolinsh, which made it look bad.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Salvatore moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Salvatore misses.
Salvatore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good shot there by Ozolinsh.
Salvatore has a takedown stuffed.
Salvatore throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Salvatore looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozolinsh is just out of range.
Ozolinsh jabs at Salvatore's body.
Salvatore walks into a jab.
Ozolinsh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Salvatore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ozolinsh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Salvatore under the eye.
Salvatore avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Salvatore tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Salvatore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch there but Salvatore circles away.
Salvatore needs to keep his hands up - Ozolinsh had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Salvatore drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Ozolinsh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh wants to sweep here but Salvatore controlling him for the moment.
Salvatore wants to control from the top but Ozolinsh keeps moving.
Ozolinsh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Salvatore is looking to advance position but Ozolinsh has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Ozolinsh controlling the position easily from mount.
Enzo Salvatore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Salvatore can't escape the position.
Salvatore regains half guard.
Salvatore tries to get to full guard but Ozolinsh has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salvatore is trying to control but Ozolinsh passes into side control!
Salvatore is looking to regain half guard here but Ozolinsh keeps moving and retains side control.
Ozolinsh gets to mount! Salvatore was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ozolinsh trying to control but Salvatore is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teodors Ozolinsh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ozolinsh 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Teodors Ozolinsh waved his t-shirt featuring Reaper Combatwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
CACC 30
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Enzo Salvatore (ranked 511 p4p, 63 weight class) and Gary Tonon (ranked 2216 p4p, 251 weight class). Salvatore comes to the ring accompanied by Reich mir die Hand. Tonon has chosen What About Now as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Gary Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tonon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Salvatore sprawls well initially but Tonon persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Salvatore (0) vs (2) Tonon
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salvatore keeps working.
Salvatore won't allow Tonon to pass to mount.
Tonon is trying to control. Salvatore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tonon is looking to stall here but Salvatore recovers full guard.
Salvatore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tonon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salvatore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tonon defends it easily.
My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that Tonon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tonon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving.
Salvatore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (2) vs (2) Tonon
Salvatore uses his free foot to push down on Tonon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tonon. Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (5) vs (2) Tonon
Salvatore looking to control but Tonon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Salvatore fails to take his opponent's back.
Salvatore trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon tries to reverse the position but Salvatore maintains control.
Salvatore is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tonon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tonon! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (5) vs (4) Tonon
Tonon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salvatore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tonon is aware though and is defending well.
Salvatore keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Salvatore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tonon stopping the sweep attempt from Salvatore.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to keep a closed guard but Tonon is proving a slippery customer.
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvatore is retaining full guard.
Tonon pushes down on Salvatore's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tonon wants to pass to mount but Salvatore is defending the position.
Tonon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Salvatore is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (7) vs (4) Tonon
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (10) vs (4) Tonon
Salvatore goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tonon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (10) vs (6) Tonon
Salvatore has his foot on Tonon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tonon works his way back into a safe position though.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving.
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now.
Tonon forces his way into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Salvatore wants to get back to full guard.
Tonon is trying to control. Salvatore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Salvatore trying to control here.
Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tonon is trying to control. Salvatore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Tonon trying to mount his opponent but Salvatore defends it.
Tonon controlling the action here.
Tonon wants to pass to mount but Salvatore is defending the position.
Salvatore is staying active underneath Tonon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is defending against the submission attempts here by Tonon.
Still in half guard, Tonon seems content to control.
Tonon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Salvatore! Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (10) vs (9) Tonon
Tonon wants to control the pace but Salvatore is squirming around nicely.
Salvatore is looking to improve his position but Tonon isn't that keen on the idea.
Tonon trying to control but Salvatore is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore can't escape the position.
Tonon trying to control but Salvatore is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tonon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Salvatore is now in Tonon's guard. A big mistake from Tonon there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (12) vs (9) Tonon
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore sitting in guard here, content to control.
Salvatore looking to sit in guard and control but Tonon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (12) vs (11) Tonon
Tonon trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Salvatore keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore can't keep his opponent in guard - Tonon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Salvatore is defending against the submission attempts here by Tonon.
Salvatore moves into full guard.
Salvatore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tonon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tonon forces his way into half guard.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but Salvatore defending well.
Tonon is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvatore is trying to maintain the position but Tonon is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salvatore takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
Enzo Salvatore very nearly forgot to thank RESISTANCE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Pride FC 63
Date: Nov 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Lermontov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salvatore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Lermontov.
Lermontov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've been told by Lermontov's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fiyero Lermontov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salvatore misses the body punch
and Lermontov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salvatore staying out of range there.
Salvatore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lermontov lands with an overhand left.
Salvatore misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Salvatore.
Lermontov misses with a wild body shot.
Lermontov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lermontov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Salvatore is out of range.
Lermontov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salvatore.
Lermontov misses with a low kick as Salvatore jumps back.
Lermontov misses with a hook. Salvatore ducked under it nicely.
Lermontov misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lermontov just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Salvatore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lermontov throws a hook but Salvatore blocks it.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut
and Salvatore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Lermontov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Salvatore missing with a left hand there. Lermontov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Lermontov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lermontov misses with a right hand
and Salvatore counters with a nice uppercut.
Lermontov moves out of range of the strikes.
Lermontov blocks a jab.
Lermontov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Salvatore throws a big shot that misses.
Salvatore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salvatore throws a head kick but Lermontov moves out of range.
Lermontov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lermontov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Salvatore closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lermontov quickly recovers to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Salvatore is looking to pass Lermontov's guard but actually Lermontov recovers to full guard.
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but Lermontov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Salvatore controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lermontov keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Salvatore drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lermontov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Salvatore has Lermontov in his guard.#REVR#
Lermontov is looking to stand up but Salvatore won't let him. #T3#
Salvatore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Lermontov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Salvatore to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lermontov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Salvatore pulls down on the head and he's put Lermontov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Enzo Salvatore!
After the big win, Enzo Salvatore made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors RESISTANCE and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
CACC 15
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between EA Poe (ranked 3291 p4p, 343 weight class) and Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1036 p4p, 127 weight class). Poe comes into the arena with Unleashing The Bloodthirsty by Cannibal Corpse blaring out of the sound system. Salvatore has chosen Reich mir die Hand as his entrance music. Enzo Salvatore has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; EA Poe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Salvatore rushes Poe and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Poe has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Salvatore is trying to keep an underhook but Poe manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Poe (2) vs (0) Salvatore
Poe is looking to take a break and control but Salvatore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salvatore trying to control but Poe postures up.
Poe content to control rather than advance.
Salvatore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Poe pulls his head out easily.
Poe is looking to take a break and control but Salvatore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore manages to get to full guard.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Poe from controlling successfully.
Poe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now.
Salvatore told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Poe from controlling successfully.
Poe advances to half guard.
Poe is working for a kimura but Salvatore is defending it quite comfortably.
Salvatore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salvatore is trying to get back to full guard.
Poe trying to control the action but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Salvatore wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Poe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Salvatore is just riding it out for now. Poe eventually gives up the hold.
Poe is working for a submission of some sort.
Poe wants to pass the guard but Salvatore is defending well.
Poe is trying to control. Salvatore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Poe is trying to work for a kimura but Salvatore is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poe is working for a kimura but Salvatore is defending it quite comfortably.
Poe trying to control the action but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Salvatore is looking to control Poe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salvatore avoid being mounted?
Salvatore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salvatore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Poe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Poe wants to control but Salvatore is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Salvatore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salvatore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Poe is keen to just control but Salvatore is a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Poe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Poe wants to pass to mount but Salvatore is defending the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Poe trying to pass the guard but Salvatore defending well.
Poe wants to control but Salvatore is keeping him busy.
Salvatore manages to get to full guard.
Poe looking to sit in guard and control but Salvatore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poe (2) vs (2) Salvatore
Salvatore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poe is keeping the position for now.
Salvatore won't allow Poe to sweep him here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore drops back looking for a leg! Poe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Poe manages to kick Salvatore off! Salvatore jumps back into Poe's guard.
Poe is trying to control the position but Salvatore postures up.
Salvatore passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Poe (2) vs (5) Salvatore
Salvatore trying to control the action but Poe is working from the bottom.
Salvatore is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Salvatore working away.
Poe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Salvatore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Poe sees it coming and defends easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore content to control rather than advance.
Salvatore is looking for a kimura but Poe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salvatore to get the leverage.
Salvatore is working for a kimura but Poe is defending it quite comfortably.
Poe trying to control from the bottom.
Salvatore wants to pass the guard but Poe is defending well.
Poe wants to control but Salvatore is keeping busy.
Salvatore is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Salvatore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poe keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore prevents Poe from improving his position.
Salvatore is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Poe actively working from the bottom here.
Salvatore wants to control but Poe is keeping him busy.
Salvatore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Poe trying to control from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Poe wants to get back to full guard but Salvatore has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Poe (2) vs (8) Salvatore
Poe has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Poe (2) vs (11) Salvatore
Salvatore looking for the RNC.
Salvatore working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Salvatore looking to break Poe's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Poe remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Salvatore will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Poe trying to control the action but Salvatore just sinks the hooks in.
Poe is really stuck here.
Poe is working hard here to advance position.
Poe breaks Salvatore's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poe (4) vs (11) Salvatore
Poe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Poe trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Salvatore manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poe (4) vs (13) Salvatore
Poe is trying to control the position but Salvatore postures up.
Poe being controlled here, momentarily.
Salvatore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poe is keeping the position for now.
Poe keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
Salvatore pushes down on Poe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Salvatore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Poe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Poe is staying active underneath Salvatore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Poe moves into full guard.
Salvatore stays in close to Poe's body and controls the position.
Poe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salvatore trying to control but Poe is working from the bottom.
Salvatore thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Salvatore tries to free his leg and advance position but Poe is retaining full guard.
Poe keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
Salvatore drops back, looking for a kneebar! Poe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Poe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Poe! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Poe (8) vs (13) Salvatore
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Poe tries for a kimura but Salvatore is defending well.
Poe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Salvatore knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom here.
Poe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Salvatore wants to control but Poe postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Poe advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Poe (10) vs (13) Salvatore
Salvatore working to try and regain half guard.
Salvatore wants to hold on but Poe pushes him away.
Poe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Salvatore is trying desperately to improve position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Poe looking to control but Salvatore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Salvatore defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Poe.
Poe avoids the attempt from Salvatore to control.
Salvatore 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!
Poe wants to control the pace but Salvatore is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salvatore wins on points by 13 to 10.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Enzo Salvatore made sure he mentioned RESISTANCE, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CACC 9
Date: Oct 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1036 p4p, 133 weight class) and Marcelo Aurelio (ranked 12335 p4p, 569 weight class). Salvatore comes into the arena with Reich mir die Hand blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Marcelo Aurelio!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Salvatore or perhaps it was just good defense by Aurelio, which made it look bad.
Salvatore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aurelio moves into the clinch successfully.
Aurelio has clasped his hands together around Salvatore's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Salvatore (0) vs (4) Aurelio
Salvatore is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aurelio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Salvatore is looking to control Aurelio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salvatore avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore tries to get to full guard but Aurelio has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Salvatore is trying to get back to full guard.
Salvatore looking for a kimura from the bottom but Aurelio passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (0) vs (7) Aurelio
Aurelio is looking to take a break and control but Salvatore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Salvatore is right now.
Aurelio trying to control the action but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Salvatore gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Salvatore is looking to improve his position.
Salvatore is pressing down on Aurelio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to control the position.
Salvatore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salvatore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salvatore is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Salvatore is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rio Fight Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Salvatore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Salvatore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aurelio defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salvatore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Salvatore looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aurelio passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (0) vs (10) Aurelio
Aurelio working away.
Salvatore manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (2) vs (10) Aurelio
Salvatore is working for a kimura but Aurelio is defending it quite comfortably.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore wants to free his trapped foot but Aurelio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Salvatore is working for a kimura but Aurelio is defending it quite comfortably.
Salvatore is looking to stall here but Aurelio recovers full guard.
Salvatore stopping the sweep attempt from Aurelio.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
Aurelio controlling Salvatore's posture.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Salvatore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aurelio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aurelio is trying to keep Salvatore in close.
Salvatore is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aurelio is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aurelio has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (2) vs (12) Aurelio
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio won't allow Salvatore to sweep him here.
Salvatore wants to improve his position but instead Aurelio has moved into half guard.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Salvatore wants to improve his position but Aurelio is controlling well.
Salvatore is working hard here to advance position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Salvatore gets full guard.
Salvatore wants to control but Aurelio passes easily into half guard.
Salvatore manages to get to full guard.
Salvatore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salvatore is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (4) vs (12) Aurelio
Salvatore tries to free his leg and advance position but Aurelio is retaining full guard.
Aurelio keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
Salvatore looking to sit in guard and control but Aurelio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (4) vs (14) Aurelio
Aurelio postures up.
Salvatore has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Aurelio 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 Salvatore. Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (4) vs (17) Aurelio
Salvatore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aurelio prevents Salvatore from improving his position.
Salvatore is trying to control but can't.
Salvatore controlling the position for now.
Salvatore wants to get back to full guard but Aurelio has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (4) vs (20) Aurelio
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aurelio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Salvatore is trying to control Aurelio's posture but Aurelio avoids it.
Salvatore is looking to regain half guard here but Aurelio keeps moving and retains side control.
Aurelio is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Salvatore will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep.
Aurelio is staying tight to Salvatore's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep.
Salvatore gets back to half guard.
Salvatore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aurelio is working away from the top position though.
Salvatore is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore wants to sweep but Aurelio has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (4) vs (23) Aurelio
Aurelio wants to control but Salvatore is keeping him busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is looking to reverse the position.
Salvatore struggling a bit here.
Salvatore is looking to regain half guard here but Aurelio keeps moving and retains side control.
Salvatore wants to control but Aurelio postures up.
Aurelio controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Salvatore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvatore tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aurelio wins on points by 23 to 4. |
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Event:
CACC 5
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Feihck Tiote (ranked 1956 p4p, 235 weight class) and Enzo Salvatore (ranked 996 p4p, 129 weight class). Salvatore is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Reich mir die Hand. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Feihck Tiote! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Salvatore clinches with his opponent.
Tiote gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tiote (2) vs (0) Salvatore
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Tiote from controlling successfully.
Tiote advances to half guard.
Salvatore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tiote has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Salvatore defend it? Tiote steps over the head and cranks it - Salvatore is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Tiote!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Feihck Tiote!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Feihck Tiote made sure he mentioned Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CACC 2
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Enzo Salvatore (ranked 981 p4p, 123 weight class) and Dollar Hero (ranked 3443 p4p, 361 weight class). Salvatore comes to the ring accompanied by Reich mir die Hand. Hero has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dollar Hero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hero moves into the clinch.
Salvatore has picked Hero up - he's going for a ride! Salvatore dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Salvatore (2) vs (0) Hero
Hero actively working from the bottom here.
Hero is in trouble now - Salvatore has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (5) vs (0) Hero
Hero prevents Salvatore from taking his back.
Salvatore trying to control but Hero is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Salvatore.
Salvatore can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hero is looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero wants to control but Salvatore is having none of it.
Salvatore working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Salvatore is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hero is surviving well by controlling Salvatore's body position as best he can.
Salvatore can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hero is looking to escape.
Salvatore looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Salvatore can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hero is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Salvatore fails to move to back control.
Salvatore is working hard here to advance position.
Hero bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (5) vs (2) Hero
Salvatore looking for a triangle here. Hero is fighting it but it looks tight! Salvatore pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hero is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Enzo Salvatore!
Enzo Salvatore gave a mention to RESISTANCE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
NSC 53: Campbell vs Scaletta
Date: Sep 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Choi works Salvatore's body with a nice hook.
Salvatore with a lazy takedown attempt
and Choi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck for Salvatore with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Salvatore gets the takedown into side control.
Choi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Choi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Salvatore tries for a kimura but Choi is defending well.
Choi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Salvatore tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Choi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Salvatore tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Salvatore looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Choi stops Salvatore from passing to mount.
Choi pushes Salvatore away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Salvatore gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Salvatore wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Choi, who protects the arm well.
Choi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Choi is not content to let Salvatore control the position. #SUB#
Salvatore looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Choi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Salvatore tries to move to mount but Choi blocks the move with his legs.
Choi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salvatore trying to control the position but Choi is working away.
Choi is trying to buck Salvatore off.#SUB#
Salvatore is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Choi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Salvatore 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#
Choi lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD#
Salvatore feints and as Choi raises his hands in defense, Salvatore changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Salvatore advances position into side control!
Enzo Salvatore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Choi wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Salvatore is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Choi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Choi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Salvatore is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Salvatore working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Choi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Salvatore is controlling him well.#T1#
Salvatore trying to control the action but Choi is working from the bottom.
Choi tries to escape but Salvatore is in control.
Salvatore passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Choi!
Choi really wants to buck Salvatore off and get back to his feet. #SUB#
Salvatore is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Choi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Salvatore goes for an armbar but Choi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Choi. #SUB#
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Choi wants to stand but Salvatore has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Salvatore wants to sweep here but Choi controlling him for the moment.
Choi wants to stand but Salvatore is controlling his posture from full guard.
Choi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salvatore is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Salvatore trying to control but Choi is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Salvatore dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Salvatore shoots in and drives through. Choi sprawls well.
Salvatore closes the distance and clinches up with Choi, looking for a takedown. Salvatore pushes Choi against the ropes but Choi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Choi throws a shot from downtown. Salvatore moves away and avoids it.
Salvatore feinted with a counter takedown.
A combination from Choi does no damage.
The crowd cheers as Choi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Salvatore doesn't seem phased though.
Salvatore fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Salvatore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salvatore shoots for a double leg takedown but Choi sprawls well. He's pushed Salvatore's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big right from Choi misses.
Salvatore has his takedown stuffed
and Choi counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi sizes up Salvatore with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Choi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick misses from Choi.
Salvatore with a lazy takedown attempt
and Choi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Choi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Choi.
Salvatore shoots for a takedown but Choi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Salvatore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Enzo Salvatore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Salvatore bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Choi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Salvatore thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Choi wants to get back to his feet but Salvatore drags him back down.
Choi bucks up and tries to throw Salvatore off but instead Salvatore has got his back!#SUB#
Salvatore working for a choke but Choi is defending well. #SUB#
Salvatore working for the choke. #T2#
Choi is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Salvatore working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Choi is doing well to defend. Salvatore seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Choi is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enzo Salvatore!
Enzo Salvatore really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that RESISTANCE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 1
Date: Aug 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Pawlik (ranked 6130 p4p, 493 weight class) and Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1077 p4p, 133 weight class). Salvatore has chosen Reich mir die Hand as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dick Pawlik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pawlik clinches with his opponent.
Salvatore is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Salvatore prevents a takedown attempt there.
Salvatore lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pawlik (0) vs (2) Salvatore
Pawlik looking to control.
Salvatore controlling from the top position.
Pawlik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salvatore defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pawlik is looking for a triangle but Salvatore pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore pushing down on Pawlik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pawlik is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Salvatore jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pawlik (0) vs (5) Salvatore
Salvatore working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pawlik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Salvatore wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pawlik is working hard here to advance position.
Salvatore wants to control but Pawlik is keeping him busy.
Salvatore thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Salvatore in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Pawlik is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Enzo Salvatore!
Enzo Salvatore made sure to mention his sponsor, RESISTANCE in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
NSC 45: Salvatore vs Kyle
Date: Aug 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Kyle explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kyle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kyle thuds his right hand into Salvatore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Salvatore darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Salvatore is working for a kimura but Kyle is defending it quite comfortably.
Kyle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kyle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Salvatore drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kyle looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kyle looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kyle! #REVR#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kyle tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T1#
Salvatore manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kyle keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Salvatore tries to pass to full mount but Kyle defends it.
Kyle is not content to let Salvatore control the position.
Salvatore works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2##SUB2#
Salvatore with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Salvatore fails to take his opponent's back.
Kyle has given up his back.
Kyle is trying to get back to his feet but Salvatore has full control of the position and if anything, Kyle has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Kyle defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Salvatore is trying to control the position but Kyle postures up.
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 Chrys Kyle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Kyle. No joy for Salvatore on that attempt. #TD2#
Salvatore manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kyle on his heels. He'll look to pass Kyle's guard now, I'm sure.
Enzo Salvatore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salvatore trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kyle manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kyle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Salvatore trying to keep a closed guard but Kyle is proving a slippery customer.
Kyle is looking to stand up but Salvatore won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Salvatore looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kyle passes into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Salvatore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Salvatore sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kyle wants to stand up but Salvatore has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Salvatore is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kyle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kyle's back!
Salvatore wants to control but Kyle is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Salvatore is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kyle is defending well though. Salvatore let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Salvatore is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kyle has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Salvatore wants to control but Kyle is keeping busy.#T2##SUB2#
Kyle is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Kyle is trying to defend against the choke here but Salvatore has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Salvatore Tightens the hold and Kyle taps out furiously! Salvatore displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enzo Salvatore!
Enzo Salvatore gave a mention to RESISTANCE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK5A
Date: Jul 07, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tobias Pancake (ranked 15959 p4p, 559 weight class) and Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1336 p4p, 165 weight class). Salvatore is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Reich mir die Hand. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Salvatore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pancake sprawls well. Pancake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salvatore gets slowly back to his feet.
Pancake fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Salvatore to the ground. Pancake is now in Salvatore's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Salvatore
Salvatore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pancake defends it easily.
Pancake content to stall in guard here.
Salvatore wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving.
Pancake content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore is looking for a triangle but Pancake pushes his legs off easily.
Salvatore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pancake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pancake trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Salvatore is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pancake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salvatore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for subs off his back but Pancake has passed one foot through into half guard.
Salvatore is trying to get back to full guard.
Pancake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Salvatore is looking to get back to full guard here but Pancake has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (0) Salvatore
You can see the frustration on Salvatore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Salvatore prevents Pancake from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore tries to improve position but can't.
Salvatore is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pancake is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pancake (7) vs (0) Salvatore
Pancake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Salvatore is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pancake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pancake trying to control but Salvatore is having none of it.
Salvatore is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancake controlling from mount.
Salvatore is desperately trying to improve his position but Pancake has a good base and remains in mount.
Salvatore reaches up to try and control the position but Pancake seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Salvatore rolls and tries to escape and now Pancake has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (10) vs (0) Salvatore
Pancake is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Salvatore is defending well though. Pancake let's go of the attempt for now.
Salvatore tries to escape but Pancake has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Salvatore defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (10) vs (2) Salvatore
Salvatore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salvatore looking to sit in guard and control but Pancake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (12) vs (2) Salvatore
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Salvatore looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pancake passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Salvatore manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Salvatore looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pancake puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Salvatore wants to get back to full guard.
Salvatore preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Salvatore has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pancake is looking to advance position but Salvatore won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salvatore wants to get back to full guard.
Pancake is looking for a kimura here.
Salvatore tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pancake has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (15) vs (2) Salvatore
Salvatore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake controlling his opponent.
Salvatore manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Salvatore tries to get to full guard but Pancake has control of the leg.
Salvatore trying to control but Pancake postures up.
Salvatore slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Salvatore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pancake is one step ahead there.
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pancake controls the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore wants to sweep here but Pancake controlling him for the moment.
Salvatore working for a triangle but Pancake defends it easily.
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Salvatore is keeping the position.
Salvatore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pancake looking to pass the guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Salvatore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pancake postures up.
Pancake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now.
Pancake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Salvatore is looking for a triangle here but Pancake uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (18) vs (2) Salvatore
Pancake tries to advance to mount but Salvatore denies him.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore regains half guard.
Pancake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pancake trying to control from half guard but Salvatore is working away.
Salvatore wants to get back to full guard.
Pancake is taking a breather. Salvatore says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pancake prevents Salvatore from improving his position.
Pancake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pancake is looking to take a break and control but Salvatore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pancake is trying to work for a kimura but Salvatore is defending well.
Salvatore wants to get back to full guard.
Pancake trying to control the pace.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pancake trying to mount his opponent but Salvatore defends it.
Pancake is controlling the pace.
Pancake wants to control but Salvatore is keeping him busy.
Salvatore is holding on to half guard well.
Salvatore trying to control from the bottom.
Salvatore makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Salvatore.
Salvatore is looking for a triangle but Pancake pushes his legs off easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pancake trying to move into half guard but instead Salvatore has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (18) vs (4) Salvatore
Salvatore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pancake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Salvatore manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (20) vs (4) Salvatore
Pancake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pancake has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore controls Pancake momentarily but Pancake frees himself.
Salvatore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pancake trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Pancake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancake 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pancake takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
Tobias Pancake decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK4A
Date: Jul 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alvin Aguilar (ranked 10796 p4p, 566 weight class) and Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1336 p4p, 165 weight class). Aguilar's entrance music is Drector's Cut by Kamikazee. A fine choice. Salvatore is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Reich mir die Hand. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 14 losses; Alvin Aguilar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Aguilar darts in and clinches Salvatore up against the ropes.
Aguilar is looking for a takedown.
Aguilar can't get the takedown.
Aguilar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Salvatore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aguilar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Salvatore is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Aguilar can't fight it off and eventually Salvatore manages to take the fight to the floor. Aguilar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aguilar (0) vs (2) Salvatore
Salvatore looking to sit in guard and control but Aguilar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (2) vs (2) Salvatore
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Salvatore is keeping the position.
Aguilar postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar passes Salvatore's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Salvatore works his way to full guard. Good work.
Salvatore wants to sweep but no luck.
Salvatore keeping full guard, as Aguilar tries to pass.
Salvatore wants to hit a switch here but Aguilar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Salvatore there! Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (5) vs (2) Salvatore
Salvatore is looking to improve his position but Aguilar isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore tries to hold on but Aguilar pushes him away.
Salvatore is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar controlling the pace for now.
Aguilar looking to control but Salvatore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Salvatore really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Salvatore is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore tries to improve his position but instead Aguilar has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Aguilar (8) vs (2) Salvatore
Aguilar trying to control momentarily.
Salvatore trying to control the position but Aguilar manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Salvatore right now.
Salvatore just trying to survive but Aguilar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar controlling the position well here. Salvatore rolled but Aguilar kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Salvatore is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Salvatore is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Salvatore is trying to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Salvatore right now.
I really don't envy Salvatore right now.
Aguilar struggling to keep hold of the position.
Salvatore trying to control the hands but Aguilar won't let him.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is in bad spot here.
Aguilar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Salvatore.
Aguilar is hanging on to Salvatore's back as he tries to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar keeps control of the position easily here as Salvatore tries to buck him off.
Salvatore wants to escape the position.
Aguilar trying to control momentarily.
Salvatore tries to break free.
Aguilar not allowing Salvatore to control his hands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar struggling to keep hold of the position.
Salvatore defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Aguilar controlling well, preventing Salvatore from escaping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Salvatore is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Salvatore trying to control the position but Aguilar manages to sink in the hooks.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Aguilar.
Aguilar continues to stall.
Salvatore just trying to survive but Aguilar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Aguilar is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is in bad spot here.
Salvatore trying to control the hands but Aguilar won't let him.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Aguilar not allowing Salvatore to control his hands.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Aguilar wants to control the position but Salvatore frees himself and scrambles - Aguilar manages to regain control in side control.
Aguilar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Salvatore's shoulder. That is not cool.
Salvatore has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore struggling a bit here.
Salvatore is looking to regain half guard here but Aguilar keeps moving and retains side control.
Aguilar is looking to take a break and control but Salvatore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salvatore is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Aguilar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aguilar prefers to stall for the moment though.
Salvatore is trying to control Aguilar's posture but Aguilar avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvatore is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Aguilar is staying active.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aguilar takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A victorious Alvin Aguilar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK3A
Date: Jun 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jesus St Pierre (ranked 2532 p4p, 275 weight class) and Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1337 p4p, 161 weight class). Salvatore is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Reich mir die Hand. Enzo Salvatore has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jesus St Pierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Salvatore misses with a takedown attempt - St Pierre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
St Pierre bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: St Pierre (4) vs (0) Salvatore
St Pierre goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Salvatore rolls with the submission and now he's on top in St Pierre's guard! Nice work there by Salvatore! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (4) vs (2) Salvatore
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Salvatore is looking to advance position but St Pierre has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: St Pierre (8) vs (2) Salvatore
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre avoids the attempt from Salvatore to control.
St Pierre controlling the position easily from mount.
St Pierre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salvatore is looking to escape.
St Pierre looking to control and managing it successfully.
Salvatore manages to regain half guard. Good work.
St Pierre wants to work for an arm triangle but Salvatore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and St Pierre has latched onto it... Big trouble! St Pierre pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Salvatore is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from St Pierre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesus St Pierre!
A victorious Jesus St Pierre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK2A
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bernardo De Barros (ranked 800 p4p, 101 weight class) and Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1334 p4p, 168 weight class). Salvatore has chosen Reich mir die Hand as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Bernardo De Barros! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Salvatore shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Salvatore showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Barros (0) vs (2) Salvatore
De Barros is pressing down on Salvatore's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
De Barros looking for a guillotine here but Salvatore defends easily.
My spies in Rio Fight Academy inform me that Salvatore has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
De Barros keeping full guard, as Salvatore tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from De Barros's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Salvatore is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Salvatore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Barros swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Barros keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
De Barros looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Barros has his foot on Salvatore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salvatore works his way back into a safe position though.
De Barros throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salvatore advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: De Barros (0) vs (5) Salvatore
Salvatore trying to control the position but De Barros is working away.
De Barros tries to bench press Salvatore off him but Salvatore keeps the position.
Salvatore thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Salvatore is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt De Barros will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
De Barros tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to control the position but De Barros is working away.
De Barros is looking to reverse the position.
Salvatore trying to control the action but De Barros is working from the bottom.
Salvatore is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Barros is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
De Barros is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Salvatore off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: De Barros (4) vs (5) Salvatore
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Barros seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Salvatore's chin but Salvatore turns very nicely into De Barros's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Salvatore.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Barros (4) vs (7) Salvatore
De Barros had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Salvatore defends it easily.
Salvatore is pushing down on De Barros's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Barros is fighting to maintain full guard but Salvatore has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore wants to work for an arm triangle but De Barros is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salvatore is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Barros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salvatore.
Salvatore is looking for a kimura here.
Salvatore is thwarting De Barros's attempts to control the position.
Salvatore is taking a breather. De Barros says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Salvatore is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Barros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salvatore.
De Barros looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Barros moves into full guard.
De Barros keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
De Barros is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Salvatore works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De Barros tries to get to full guard but Salvatore has control of the leg.
Salvatore seems to be looking for submissions.
De Barros slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
De Barros not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but De Barros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvatore slips nicely into half guard.
De Barros is looking for a sweep. Salvatore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salvatore looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
De Barros wants to get back to full guard.
Salvatore is working for a kimura but De Barros is defending it quite comfortably.
Salvatore is trying to control the action in half guard but De Barros is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
De Barros is looking for a sweep. Salvatore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salvatore trying to control the action but De Barros is working from the bottom.
De Barros trying to hold on to Salvatore's head to control him but Salvatore postures up.
De Barros is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salvatore pulls his head out easily.
Salvatore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Barros has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Barros wants to get back to full guard.
Salvatore is looking for a kimura here.
De Barros gets full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but De Barros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Barros looking for a guillotine here but Salvatore defends easily.
De Barros tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Barros looking for subs off his back but Salvatore has passed one foot through into half guard.
Still in half guard, Salvatore seems content to control.
De Barros wants to improve his position but Salvatore is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Barros gets full guard.
De Barros looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Salvatore passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: De Barros (4) vs (10) Salvatore
De Barros struggling a bit here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore swings around for an armbar but De Barros sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Salvatore's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Barros (6) vs (10) Salvatore
Salvatore working a defensive guard here.
De Barros trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Salvatore manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Barros (6) vs (12) Salvatore
Salvatore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Barros is keeping the position for now.
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but De Barros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Barros looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but De Barros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Barros has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salvatore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
De Barros has his foot on Salvatore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salvatore works his way back into a safe position though.
Salvatore slips nicely into half guard.
Salvatore looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Salvatore is looking for a kimura but De Barros is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salvatore to get the leverage.
De Barros looking for submissions off his back.
Salvatore wants to control but De Barros is keeping him busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
De Barros looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Barros is looking for a sweep. Salvatore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Barros is staying active underneath Salvatore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Salvatore is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Salvatore in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. De Barros tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Salvatore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Enzo Salvatore!
Enzo Salvatore took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, RESISTANCE for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
NSC 24: Glozman vs Fakiiri
Date: May 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Salvatore just misses with a punch to the body.
Enzo Salvatore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salvatore looks to land a body kick but Donde moved away.
Salvatore throws a looping overhand right but Donde ducks down to avoid it.
Donde has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Donde darts in and clinches Salvatore up against the ropes.
Donde misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Donde throws an elbow but misses.
Donde tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donde struggles to land a body shot inside as Salvatore controls his hands.
Donde goes for a takedown in the clinch but Salvatore prevents it.
Donde throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Donde - that landed with a thud.
Donde tries a body shot but Salvatore blocks it.
Donde looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Donde just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salvatore's brow. #T1#
Salvatore blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Donde just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salvatore's brow. #BC2#
Salvatore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donde takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Salvatore throws a head kick but Donde moves out of range.
Donde attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Salvatore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Salvatore sizes up Donde with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Donde tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Salvatore is able to avoid easily.
Nice sprawl there from Salvatore as Donde shoots in.
Salvatore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salvatore has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Salvatore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Enzo Salvatore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salvatore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donde defending well as Salvatore loads up on a big left hand.
Donde drops down looking for a counter takedown but Salvatore sprawls and moves away.
Salvatore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Donde moves out of range as Salvatore strikes.
Salvatore misses with a looping left.
Donde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salvatore.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donde on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Donde moves away from the strike by Salvatore.
Donde attempts a counter takedown but Salvatore avoids it well and moves away.
Salvatore looks to land a right hand but Donde moved out of range.
Donde feinted with a counter takedown.
Salvatore has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Donde.
Salvatore throws a hook but Donde blocks it.
Salvatore tries to bum rush Donde with a series of wild strikes but Donde uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salvatore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salvatore might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Salvatore misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Donde throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Salvatore tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Donde is in Salvatore's guard.
Donde has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Donde pushes down on Salvatore's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Salvatore dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Donde ducks under a wild hook from Salvatore.
Salvatore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Donde counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Salvatore throws Donde to one side and escapes!
Salvatore has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Donde.
Salvatore throws a hook but Donde blocks it.
A big left from Salvatore misses.
Salvatore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Salvatore misses with a looping left.
A big right from Salvatore misses.
Donde feinted with a counter takedown.
Donde fails to land the takedown.
Donde slips under a jab from Salvatore.
Salvatore looks to land a left hand but Donde moved out of range nicely.
Donde shoots in for a takedown but Salvatore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Salvatore throws a looping overhand right but Donde ducks down to avoid it.
Donde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salvatore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Donde. Donde circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Salvatore lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Salvatore throws a looping overhand right but Donde ducks down to avoid it.
Donde lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Salvatore throws out a loose jab but Donde uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Salvatore gets caught flat footed, as Donde shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Donde tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvatore is retaining full guard.
Donde trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Salvatore manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Salvatore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Donde is looking for a triangle but Salvatore pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Salvatore works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Salvatore tries to pass to full mount but Donde defends it.
Salvatore wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Donde uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Salvatore wants to stand but Donde is controlling his posture from full guard.
Salvatore trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom.
Donde looking for a sweep. Not yet Donde, not yet.
Salvatore wanted to stand there but Donde had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Salvatore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Salvatore throws a jab but it's blocked by Donde.
Donde half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice defenses there by Donde.
Donde shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salvatore but Salvatore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salvatore throws a hook to the side of Donde's head but Donde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salvatore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Donde.#TD#
Donde shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Salvatore tries to kick Donde off but Donde keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salvatore knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Donde is working for a kimura but Salvatore is defending it quite comfortably.
Salvatore wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Salvatore won't allow Donde to pass to mount.
Salvatore is trying to stand up here but Donde is controlling him well.
Donde tries to pass to full mount but Salvatore defends it. #SUB#
Donde wants to work for an arm triangle but Salvatore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Donde trying to mount his opponent but Salvatore defends it. #SUB#
Donde is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Donde moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Donde tries to move to mount but Salvatore blocks the move with his legs.
Salvatore tries to escape but Donde is in control.
Raymond Donde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salvatore prevents Donde from moving into mount. #SUB#
Donde goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Salvatore rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Donde's guard! Nice work there by Salvatore!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvatore wants to stand but Donde has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Donde throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Enzo Salvatore.
I've got Salvatore 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Enzo Salvatore!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Enzo Salvatore!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Enzo Salvatore!
Enzo Salvatore wins by unanimous decision!
Enzo Salvatore made sure to mention his sponsor, RESISTANCE in his post fight interview.
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Event:
NSC 16: Harris vs Munson
Date: Apr 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Baertum lands a slapping body shot.
Salvatore misses with a right hand
and Baertum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salvatore.
Baertum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salvatore.
#TD2#
Salvatore drives through with a takedown into Baertum's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Baertum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Salvatore has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but Baertum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Salvatore drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Baertum dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Salvatore looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Salvatore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baertum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baertum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Salvatore has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Baertum 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 Salvatore.#T1#
Salvatore is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baertum's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Salvatore is trying to get back to full guard.
Salvatore wants to control but Baertum is keeping busy.
Baertum prevents Salvatore from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baertum passes into side control, despite Salvatore's attempt to control the position.
Salvatore is trying to get back to half guard.
Baertum working away.
Salvatore has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Baertum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salvatore on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salvatore is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Baertum's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Salvatore manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
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 Koala Baertum will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A jab from Baertum misses.
Baertum misses with a wild body shot.
Salvatore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Salvatore misses with an uppercut
and Baertum counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Baertum. No joy for Salvatore on that attempt.
Salvatore misses with a takedown
and Baertum counters with a straight right hand.
Salvatore with a poor takedown
and Baertum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koala Baertum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
Nice sprawl there from Baertum as Salvatore shoots in.
Baertum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salvatore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baertum scrambles back to his feet.
Salvatore drops his hands momentarily and Baertum takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baertum lands an overhand right.
Baertum darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#
Salvatore is rocked!
Enzo Salvatore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baertum lands a brutal uppercut that launches Salvatore off his feet! Salvatore tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koala Baertum!
An out of breath and clearly excited Koala Baertum thanked Freebok (85% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
NSC 9: Maximus vs Torres
Date: Mar 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Salvatore scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Salvatore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salvatore shoots in but Hoyo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hoyo throws a body punch but Salvatore moves out of range.
Hoyo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salvatore misses the jab.
Salvatore throws a hook but Hoyo avoids it easily.
Salvatore cracks Hoyo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hoyo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salvatore shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoyo sprawls well. He's pushed Salvatore's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hoyo throws out a counter right but Salvatore avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hoyo misses with a looping right.
Hoyo moves away from the strike by Salvatore.
Hoyo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salvatore.
#T1#
Salvatore looks to land a right hand but Hoyo moved out of range.
Hoyo lands a nice looking body shot.
Salvatore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hoyo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salvatore was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoyo.
Hoyo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salvatore.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Salvatore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvatore misses the jab.
Hoyo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hoyo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salvatore.
Hoyo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salvatore at a distance.
Hoyo digs a good hook to Salvatore's body.
Salvatore looks for a takedown but Hoyo sprawls well.
Hoyo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Salvatore throws out a loose jab but Hoyo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoyo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Salvatore rather than just go for the knockout.
Salvatore misses with a hook. Hoyo ducked under it nicely.
Hoyo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salvatore.
A countering left hand to the body from Hoyo misses.
Hoyo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salvatore.
Salvatore misses with an uppercut
and Hoyo counters with a nice uppercut.
Salvatore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Enzo Salvatore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salvatore fails with the takedown
and Hoyo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salvatore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hoyo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Froyo Hoyo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Salvatore missing with a left hand there. Hoyo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salvatore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hoyo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salvatore.
Hoyo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Salvatore's head backwards.
Hoyo staying out of range there.
Hoyo misses with a low kick as Salvatore jumps back.
Salvatore misses the jab.
Froyo Hoyo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoyo blocks a jab.
Salvatore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyo moves out of range as Salvatore strikes.
Salvatore backing away here, and Hoyo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Salvatore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoyo.
A swing and a miss from Salvatore.
Hoyo swings for the body but Salvatore moves out of range.
Salvatore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Salvatore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoyo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Salvatore blocks it well.
A lazy left from Hoyo finds it's target.
Salvatore misses with a hook. Hoyo ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from Hoyo.
Hoyo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hoyo connects with a body shot.
Hoyo scores with a jab.
Salvatore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salvatore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salvatore misses with an uppercut. Hoyo saw that one coming.
Hoyo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Salvatore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoyo counters with a nice body shot.
Salvatore throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoyo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Froyo Hoyo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Salvatore.
Salvatore misses with a takedown attempt
and Hoyo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salvatore throws an off balance right hand
and Hoyo counters with a nice uppercut.
Salvatore lands a jab to the nose.
Hoyo slips a jab from Salvatore.
Hoyo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hoyo lands a body shot.
Hoyo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Salvatore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A good leg kick by Hoyo.
Salvatore missing with a left hand there. Hoyo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoyo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salvatore.
A telegraphed right hand from Salvatore misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Froyo Hoyo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hoyo misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Salvatore.
Hoyo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Salvatore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoyo pinned against the ropes. Hoyo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hoyo with a hook.
Froyo Hoyo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoyo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoyo.
Hoyo staying out of range there.
Hoyo walks into a straight right hand from Salvatore.
Hoyo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salvatore at a distance.
#T1#
Salvatore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoyo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Enzo Salvatore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salvatore throws out a loose jab but Hoyo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Hoyo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Salvatore is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Salvatore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoyo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salvatore.
Hoyo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Salvatore throws a shot from downtown. Hoyo moves away and avoids it.
Hoyo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Salvatore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoyo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Hoyo there.
Salvatore shoots in but Hoyo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hoyo lands a nice hook to Salvatore's body. Salvatore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Salvatore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hoyo misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Salvatore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoyo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoyo connects with a body shot.
Salvatore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hoyo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoyo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Salvatore throws an overhand right that lands on Hoyo's shoulder, as Hoyo tries to avoid the shot.
Hoyo ducks under a wild hook from Salvatore.
Salvatore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Hoyo to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Salvatore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvatore misses with a hook
and Hoyo counters with a left to the body.
Hoyo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Salvatore shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hoyo's guard.#ES2#
Hoyo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Salvatore off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that's the end of the fight!
Froyo Hoyo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hoyo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Froyo Hoyo!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Froyo Hoyo!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Froyo Hoyo!
Froyo Hoyo wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Froyo Hoyo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
NSC 3 : Joy vs Tektas
Date: Feb 19, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Soze moves into the clinch.
Soze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Salvatore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Soze.
Soze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salvatore's elbow.
Soze tries to throw a body punch but Salvatore avoids it by throwing Soze back against the ropes.
Salvatore is trying to drag Soze to the mat but Soze just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Salvatore blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soze misses with a body punch.
Soze is pressed up against the ropes. Salvatore has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soze down to the mat. Soze avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Soze keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Soze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Salvatore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvatore scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
Salvatore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Salvatore connects with a right hand. Soze shakes it off.
A jab from Salvatore misses.
Soze defending well as Salvatore loads up on a big left hand.
Salvatore throws a jab when Soze was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Soze.
Salvatore misses with a lunging right hand
and Soze counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salvatore thinking.
Soze connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Soze just misses with a punch to the body.
Soze throws a head kick that misses.
Salvatore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Soze defends well and Salvatore ends up having to push Soze into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Soze looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Soze on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2#
Salvatore throws a looping overhand right but Soze ducks down to avoid it.
Enzo Salvatore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salvatore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soze moves away.
A lazy left from Salvatore finds it's target.
Soze staying out of range there.#TD#
Salvatore manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Soze on his heels. He'll look to pass Soze's guard now, I'm sure.
Soze keeping full guard, as Salvatore tries to pass.
Salvatore is working hard here to advance position.
Salvatore trying to control but Soze is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Salvatore is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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 Enzo Salvatore will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Salvatore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soze sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salvatore somewhat.
Soze is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Salvatore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Soze.#CL2#
Soze moves into the clinch.
Soze misses with a body punch.
Salvatore wants to take the fight to the mat but Soze manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salvatore.
Soze misses with the head strike.
Soze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salvatore's elbow.
Salvatore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soze prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Salvatore. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Soze misses with some punches.
Soze softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Salvatore blocks a body shot from Soze.
Soze lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD#
Salvatore is trying to trip Soze. He has hold of a leg but Soze is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Salvatore persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Salvatore wants to pass the guard but Soze is keeping the position.
Soze wants to stand and escape but Salvatore is having none of it.
Salvatore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soze is keeping the position for now.
Soze keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully. #T2#
Salvatore 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.
Salvatore trying to control but Soze is working from the bottom.
Salvatore is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Soze is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Soze fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Salvatore shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Salvatore prevents Soze from getting back to his feet.
Salvatore forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keyser Soze 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 ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Salvatore scores with a jab. Soze acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Salvatore circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Salvatore. #SUB#
Salvatore is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Soze is trying to escape and Salvatore transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Soze is forced to tap! Nice work there by Salvatore! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enzo Salvatore!
Enzo Salvatore thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Keyser Soze was interviewed post fight and said 'Good knock. Looking forward to the rematch. '.
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Event:
Syn Europe 98
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Salvatore scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nordquist is staying active underneath Salvatore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nordquist keeping control of the position.
Nordquist wants to get back to full guard.
Nordquist is looking to escape.
My spies in Soul Supremacy Rio inform me that Salvatore has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Salvatore is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Salvatore wants to free his trapped foot but Nordquist is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordquist is looking to escape.
Salvatore wants to take a breather but Nordquist is having none of it. #T1#
Nordquist gets back to full guard.
#ES#
Nordquist manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Salvatore looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Nordquist manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Salvatore keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Salvatore blocking some punches.
Nordquist stalling the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Nordquist manages to break the clinch.
Nordquist paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Salvatore throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordquist.
Salvatore throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nordquist's waist but Nordquist gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salvatore off to one side.
No joy there for Nordquist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Salvatore closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2#
Salvatore trying to control from Nordquist's half guard. Nordquist has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nordquist looking for a sweep. Not yet Nordquist, not yet.
Salvatore tries to free his leg and advance position but Nordquist is retaining full guard.
Nordquist trying to control the position.
Salvatore slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nordquist wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Salvatore postures up in Nordquist's guard and throws a big left but Nordquist blocks it.
Salvatore prevents Nordquist from getting back to his feet.
Nordquist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Salvatore manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Nordquist wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving.
Salvatore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nordquist is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Salvatore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nordquist wants to stand and escape but instead Salvatore has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Salvatore looking to sit in guard and control but Nordquist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Salvatore looking to control.
Salvatore looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nordquist puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nordquist wants to stand up but Salvatore manages to regain full guard.
Nordquist controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Nordquist dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nordquist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salvatore moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like John Nordquist has been cut.
Salvatore lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Nordquist can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Salvatore and Nordquist drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Salvatore.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enzo Salvatore!
An out of breath Enzo Salvatore thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
DARE NYE BLAST
Date: Dec 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Salvatore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sung.
Sung has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Salvatore is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Salvatore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sung.
Salvatore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Sung clinches up against the cage.
Salvatore takes a shot to the head.
Sung with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sung tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Sung breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Sung has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Sung.
Sung struggles to land a body shot inside as Salvatore controls his hands.
Sung tries to work over Salvatore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sung fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Enzo Salvatore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jung Hoon Sung.#T1#
Salvatore working hard to break the clinch.
Sung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sung tries to work over Salvatore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sung tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sung has a couple of punches blocked by Salvatore.
#BC#
Salvatore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sung tries to clinch there but Salvatore circles away.
Salvatore tests Sung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sung tries to clinch but Salvatore moves away
and Salvatore counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Sung shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Salvatore's guard.
Salvatore looking for a sweep. Not yet Salvatore, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Salvatore is looking for a triangle but Sung pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sung trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Salvatore has his foot on Sung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sung works his way back into a safe position though.
Salvatore trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Salvatore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sung defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvatore is trying to control the position but Sung postures up. #T3#
Sung trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sung controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Salvatore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sung is fighting to break Salvatore's control of his arms but Salvatore is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Salvatore wants to sweep here but Sung controlling him for the moment.
Salvatore is working hard here to advance position.
Salvatore seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salvatore is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sung looking to control.
Sung keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
Sung pulls Salvatore in close to prevent any damage.
Sung wants to sweep here but Salvatore controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sung can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Salvatore thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Salvatore pushes down on Sung's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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 Enzo Salvatore will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sung is looking to clinch.
Salvatore is looking to counter punch.
Salvatore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sung.
Sung tries to close the distance and clinch but Salvatore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salvatore misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Sung gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sung with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sung has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Salvatore after a bit of a struggle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sung misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sung wants a takedown but no success here.
Sung misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sung. #T1#
Salvatore blocking some punches.
Salvatore is trying to push Sung away but Sung has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sung's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Salvatore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sung tries to clinch there but Salvatore circles away.
Sung takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Salvatore darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Salvatore looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ROC#
Sung is rocked!
Sung wants to improve his position but Salvatore is controlling well.
Sung won't allow Salvatore to pass to mount. #T2#
Sung trying to control from the bottom.
Salvatore is looking to stall here but Sung recovers full guard.
Sung working a defensive guard here.
Salvatore passes into half guard. #SUB#
Salvatore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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!
Salvatore blocks the strikes from Sung.
Sung is refusing to be controlled, as Salvatore sits in half guard. #T3#
Salvatore is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sung has given up his back. Will we see Salvatore going for some submissions?
#SUB#
Sung showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Sung fending off the submission attempt from Salvatore.
Sung is in bad spot here.
Sung trying to control the action but Salvatore just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Salvatore's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sung just trying to survive but Salvatore is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Salvatore is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sung is defending well though. Salvatore let's go of the attempt for now.
I really don't envy Sung right now.
Sung looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Salvatore is looking for the choke from the back position but Sung is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sung defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Salvatore's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Salvatore dominated that second round.
That's time! Salvatore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sung tries to clinch up but Salvatore circles away and keeps his distance.
Salvatore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sung tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salvatore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sung somewhat.
Salvatore's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sung under the eye.
Sung wants to clinch.
Salvatore slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sung is still on wobbly legs! Can Salvatore finish him?#TD#
Salvatore is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Sung is in big trouble! Salvatore is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Sung. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Enzo Salvatore!
Enzo Salvatore decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 18, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1563 p4p, 158 weight class) and Rickard Karstark (ranked 3968 p4p, 0 weight class). Salvatore kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Reich mir die Hand. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rickard Karstark!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Karstark shoots in and bounces Salvatore off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Salvatore (0) vs (2) Karstark
Karstark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Karstark advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (0) vs (5) Karstark
Karstark wants to control but Salvatore is keeping him busy.
Salvatore is trying to improve his position.
Salvatore might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Salvatore is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Salvatore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Karstark laying and praying for a moment but Salvatore takes advantage and regains half guard.
Karstark is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep. Karstark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karstark performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Salvatore's coaches at Woods have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Salvatore won't allow Karstark to pass to mount.
Salvatore is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karstark content to control rather than advance.
Karstark is keen to just control but Salvatore is a slippery customer.
Karstark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Karstark's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Karstark might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karstark is pressing down on Salvatore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salvatore is holding on for now.
Karstark is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore tries to get to full guard but Karstark has control of the leg.
Salvatore is trying to maintain the position but Karstark is very close to passing his half guard.
Salvatore manages to get to full guard.
Karstark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salvatore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karstark has managed to get both his arms back between Salvatore's legs - danger averted.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Karstark from controlling successfully.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Salvatore is looking for a triangle but Karstark pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karstark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salvatore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karstark has managed to get both his arms back between Salvatore's legs - danger averted.
Salvatore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karstark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karstark is pushing down on Salvatore's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salvatore is fighting to maintain full guard but Karstark has managed to sneak the leg through.
Karstark has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (0) vs (8) Karstark
Salvatore tries to hold on but Karstark pushes him away.
Salvatore working to try and regain half guard.
Karstark trying to control but Salvatore is having none of it.
Salvatore is looking to get to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Karstark controlling his opponent.
Salvatore is working to get back to half guard.
Salvatore wants to hold on but Karstark pushes him away.
Karstark tries to control but Salvatore wriggling away.
Salvatore is looking to get to half guard.
Karstark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Salvatore wants to control but Karstark is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Karstark tries to control but Salvatore wriggling away.
Karstark content just to control the position here.
Salvatore working to try and regain half guard.
Salvatore is squirming around, avoiding Karstark's attempts to control the action.
Karstark controlling the pace for now.
Salvatore is trying desperately to improve position.
Salvatore tries to hold on but Karstark postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Karstark tries to control but Salvatore wriggling away.
Karstark controlling the position easily from mount.
Karstark tries to control but Salvatore wriggling away.
Karstark prevents Salvatore from getting the reversal.
Salvatore tries to hold on but Karstark postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is squirming around, avoiding Karstark's attempts to control the action.
Karstark controlling from mount.
Salvatore working to try and regain half guard.
Karstark content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is wriggling around trying to escape.
Karstark takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Karstark wants to control but Salvatore has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Salvatore regains full guard. Nicely done.
Karstark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Salvatore controls Karstark momentarily but Karstark frees himself.
Karstark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Karstark passes Salvatore's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore actively working from the bottom here.
Salvatore gets full guard.
Salvatore keeping full guard, as Karstark tries to pass.
Salvatore being controlled here, momentarily.
Karstark trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvatore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karstark defends it easily.
Karstark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karstark stopping the sweep attempt from Salvatore.
Karstark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Salvatore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Karstark trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karstark looking to pass the guard.
Karstark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salvatore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karstark has managed to get both his arms back between Salvatore's legs - danger averted.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Karstark from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Karstark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now.
Salvatore controls Karstark momentarily but Karstark frees himself.
Karstark trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Salvatore being controlled here, momentarily.
Salvatore is looking for a triangle but Karstark pushes his legs off easily.
Karstark wants to pass the guard but Salvatore is keeping the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Karstark pushes down on Salvatore's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Karstark controlling the action here.
Salvatore is trying to control but can't.
Salvatore tries to roll over but Karstark keeps him under control.
Karstark wants to free his trapped foot but Salvatore is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Karstark is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Salvatore actively working from the bottom here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Karstark wants to pass the guard but Salvatore is defending well.
Karstark trying to control from half guard but Salvatore is working away.
Salvatore is trying to maintain the position but Karstark is very close to passing his half guard.
Karstark is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvatore tries to get to full guard but Karstark has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karstark wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shukman Gill (ranked 23416 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1560 p4p, 159 weight class). Salvatore has chosen Reich mir die Hand as his entrance music. Enzo Salvatore acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Shukman Gill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Salvatore stuffs the takedown.
Gill closes the distance and clinches.
Gill goes for a takedown in the clinch but Salvatore prevents it.
Salvatore has picked Gill up - he's going for a ride! Salvatore dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gill (0) vs (2) Salvatore
Gill is staying active underneath Salvatore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gill slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Salvatore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gill is keeping the position for now.
Gill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salvatore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salvatore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
Salvatore forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gill knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Salvatore wants to control but Gill is keeping him busy.
Gill wants to get back to full guard but Salvatore has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gill (0) vs (5) Salvatore
Salvatore tries for a kimura but Gill is defending well.
Salvatore wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gill, who protects the arm well.
Salvatore is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gill is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Salvatore is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gill (0) vs (7) Salvatore
Salvatore is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gill has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gill! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gill (2) vs (7) Salvatore
Salvatore is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gill frees his head nicely. Oh but Salvatore has switched to an armbar! Gill is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Enzo Salvatore!
Enzo Salvatore bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1545 p4p, 157 weight class) and Aidan Entity (ranked 3324 p4p, 0 weight class). Salvatore comes into the arena with Reich mir die Hand blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Aidan Entity!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Watson and Topper Green.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Salvatore shoots in but no luck this time.
And Entity tries to counter it with a takedown but Salvatore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Salvatore shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Entity napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Salvatore (4) vs (0) Entity
Salvatore is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Entity is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Entity tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salvatore trying to control the action but Entity is working from the bottom.
Salvatore thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entity tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore wants to control but Entity is keeping him busy.
Salvatore looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Salvatore looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Entity manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (4) vs (2) Entity
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Salvatore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Entity pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salvatore manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Salvatore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Entity working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Entity trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Salvatore looking to control.
Salvatore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Entity is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Entity wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving.
Entity passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (4) vs (5) Entity
Salvatore wants to control but Entity postures up.
Salvatore is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jitz MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Entity trying to control the position but Salvatore is working away.
Salvatore might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Entity working away.
Entity staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Entity is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Salvatore is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Entity trying to control the action but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom here.
Salvatore is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Entity's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Entity wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salvatore keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is looking to control Entity's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salvatore avoid being mounted?
Entity trying to work for an americana but Salvatore has managed to regain full guard.
Salvatore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Entity from controlling successfully.
Entity postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvatore looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Entity passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (4) vs (8) Entity
Salvatore wants to control but Entity postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore seems a little lost for a moment, as Entity dominates the positioning.
Salvatore gets back to half guard.
Salvatore is trying to maintain the position but Entity is very close to passing his half guard.
Salvatore is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Entity's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Entity's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Salvatore (8) vs (8) Entity
Salvatore patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Entity manages to reverse the position and now he's in Salvatore's guard. Nice work there by Entity.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (8) vs (10) Entity
Entity postures up.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Salvatore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Entity trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Entity wants to pass the guard but Salvatore is keeping the position.
Salvatore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Entity gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salvatore wants to sweep but no luck.
Entity thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Salvatore is trying to keep Entity in close.
Entity is posturing up here but Salvatore has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Entity tries to roll out but it's too tight and Entity has to tap! Slick submission there by Salvatore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enzo Salvatore!
Enzo Salvatore spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Russell Paulman (ranked 4902 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1525 p4p, 151 weight class). Paulman's entrance music is War is my Love . A fine choice. Salvatore has chosen Reich mir die Hand as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Enzo Salvatore has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Russell Paulman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ron Honeybunn and John Mangel.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paulman fails with the takedown.
Salvatore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Salvatore or perhaps it was just good defense by Paulman, which made it look bad.
Salvatore drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Paulman (0) vs (4) Salvatore
Paulman's coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
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.
Salvatore tries for a kimura but Paulman is defending well.
Salvatore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paulman keeps working.
Salvatore working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Salvatore tries for a kimura but Paulman is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Paulman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Paulman looks calm but he's in trouble here. Salvatore gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Paulman is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Salvatore lets go of the hold and Paulman can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Enzo Salvatore!
Enzo Salvatore tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
DARE 78
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Savi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Savi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Salvatore's half guard.
Salvatore works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Salvatore manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Salvatore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Salvatore misses its intended target.
Savi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salvatore throws out the jab.
Savi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Salvatore finds it's way round the side to connect with Savi's head.
Salvatore has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jitz MMA in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Savi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Salvatore tries to escape but Savi is in control.
You can see the frustration on Salvatore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Salvatore sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Salvatore wants to improve his position but Savi is controlling well.
Salvatore regains full guard. Nicely done.
Salvatore lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Salvatore gets to his feet - Savi follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Savi moves into range and clinches up with Salvatore.#BC#
Salvatore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Enzo Salvatore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Salvatore takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salvatore lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Savi is rocked!
Jab by Savi.#TD2#
Savi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Salvatore to the ground. Savi is now in Salvatore's guard.#ES#
Salvatore wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salvatore throws a hook to the side of Savi's head but Savi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Savi is still on wobbly legs! Can Salvatore finish him?
Savi tries to get into range but Salvatore steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Savi! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Salvatore scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Enzo Salvatore!
A very excited looking Enzo Salvatore rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
CCF 37
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Salvatore misses with a hook. Hirigushi ducked under it nicely.
Salvatore misses with an uppercut.
Hirigushi is looking for the big counter here.
Hirigushi misses with a double jab.
Hirigushi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hirigushi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Salvatore moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Salvatore throws a poor cross that misses
and Hirigushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salvatore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Salvatore misses with a right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a left and a right that stings Salvatore.
Salvatore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salvatore scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hirigushi takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salvatore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hirigushi 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.
Hirigushi feints a jab promting Salvatore to slip. Hirigushi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Salvatore slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Nice shot by Salvatore.
Salvatore misses with a left hand
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Hirigushi misses.
Salvatore misses with a hook. Hirigushi ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Salvatore looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Salvatore drops back looking for a leg! Hirigushi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hirigushi manages to kick Salvatore off! Salvatore jumps back into Hirigushi's guard.
Salvatore pushing down on Hirigushi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hirigushi is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Hirigushi is trying to stand.
Hirigushi is looking to improve his position.
Hirigushi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Salvatore sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hirigushi defending well though.
Salvatore throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Salvatore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hirigushi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Salvatore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hirigushi sees it coming and defends easily.
Salvatore stops Hirigushi from getting back to his feet.
#T3#
Salvatore trying to control the action but Hirigushi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Salvatore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hirigushi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Salvatore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Salvatore looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Salvatore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hirigushi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Salvatore is trying to work for a kimura but Hirigushi is defending well.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Salvatore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hirigushi is just riding it out for now. Salvatore eventually gives up the hold.
Hirigushi wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hirigushi trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hirigushi ducks right into an uppercut from Salvatore.
Hirigushi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hirigushi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hirigushi misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Salvatore dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Salvatore catches Hirigushi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Salvatore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hirigushi's head backwards.
Salvatore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a series of strikes. Salvatore will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Salvatore shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hirigushi's guard.
Hirigushi keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
Salvatore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hirigushi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salvatore wants to control from the top but Hirigushi keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirigushi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Salvatore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hirigushi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Salvatore postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hirigushi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Salvatore, into his guard. #REVB#
Hirigushi is looking to stand up but Salvatore won't let him.
Salvatore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Salvatore wants to hit a switch here but Hirigushi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Salvatore there!
Hirigushi is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Enzo Salvatore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SU2#
Hirigushi stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Salvatore throws a lazy uppercut
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salvatore is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Salvatore throws a shot from downtown. Hirigushi moves away and avoids it.
Hirigushi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Salvatore with a body shot.
Salvatore misses with a looping left.
Hirigushi throws a lazy right hand but Salvatore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salvatore throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hirigushi's waist but Hirigushi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salvatore off to one side.
Salvatore shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hirigushi but Hirigushi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Despite the aggression on Hirigushi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Salvatore throws a poor cross that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.
Enzo Salvatore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hirigushi ducks under a wild hook from Salvatore.#T3#
Salvatore misses with a straight right.
Hirigushi staying out of range there.
Hirigushi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Hirigushi misses the target.
A slow jab from Salvatore misses its intended target.
Hirigushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hirigushi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salvatore throws a right hand that misses
and Hirigushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hirigushi.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salvatore shoots in for a takedown but Hirigushi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hirigushi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Salvatore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salvatore.
Hirigushi unleashes a big counter combination but Salvatore bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Salvatore misses with a left hand
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp right that sends Salvatore to the canvas! Hirigushi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kendo Hirigushi!
Kendo Hirigushi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
CCF 34
Date: Aug 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Salvatore misses with a straight right.
Salvatore cracks FoodChain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
FoodChain ducks under a wild hook from Salvatore.
FoodChain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
FoodChain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like FoodChain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Salvatore slips under a jab.
FoodChain misses with an uppercut.
Salvatore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. FoodChain catches Salvatore right on the button with a cross.
FoodChain misses with a body punch
and Salvatore counters with a straight right hand.
Salvatore takes a swing at FoodChain's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for FoodChain.
FoodChain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Salvatore to score with a decent uppercut.
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!#TD#
Salvatore closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Salvatore tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
FoodChain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Salvatore wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB#
Salvatore goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, FoodChain rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Salvatore's guard! Nice work there by FoodChain!
FoodChain tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvatore is retaining full guard.
FoodChain passes Salvatore's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Salvatore gets back to full guard.
FoodChain trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
FoodChain won't allow Salvatore to sweep him here. #T2#
FoodChain advances position into side control!#SUB2#
FoodChain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no FoodChain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Salvatore is looking for a sweep.
FoodChain is staying tight to Salvatore's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Salvatore tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
FoodChain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Salvatore has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Salvatore prevents FoodChain from improving position. #SUB2#
FoodChain goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Salvatore has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for FoodChain but great work by Salvatore.
Salvatore in side control, throwing shots but FoodChain defends. #SUB#
Salvatore tries for a kimura but FoodChain is defending well.
FoodChain manages to work his way to half guard, despite Salvatore's best efforts.#SUB#
Salvatore looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Salvatore is looking to take a break and control but FoodChain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
FoodChain trying to hold on to Salvatore's head to control him but Salvatore postures up.
#SUB#
Salvatore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and FoodChain defends it well.
Salvatore prevents FoodChain from improving his position.#SUB2#
FoodChain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salvatore pulls his head out easily.
Salvatore is looking to advance position but FoodChain won't allow it. #SUB#
Salvatore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but FoodChain sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Salvatore dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Salvatore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
FoodChain throws a body punch but Salvatore moves out of range.
Salvatore throws a poor cross that misses
and FoodChain counters with a straight right hand.
Salvatore throws an overhand right that lands on FoodChain's shoulder, as FoodChain tries to avoid the shot.
Enzo Salvatore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
FoodChain misses with an uppercut. Salvatore saw that one coming.
Salvatore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Salvatore moves out of range of the strikes.
Salvatore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from FoodChain.
Salvatore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Salvatore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
FoodChain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by FoodChain.
FoodChain swings for the body but Salvatore moves out of range.
FoodChain tries to bum rush Salvatore with a series of wild strikes but Salvatore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Salvatore misses.
FoodChain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Salvatore.#T1#
FoodChain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Salvatore under the eye.
Salvatore is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Salvatore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Enzo Salvatore is winning the standup battle so far.
FoodChain lands a head shot.
FoodChain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
FoodChain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salvatore.
FoodChain throws a shot to the body.
FoodChain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salvatore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from FoodChain.
TopOf FoodChain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salvatore swings for the body but FoodChain moves out of range.
FoodChain tries to move into range but Salvatore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Salvatore slips a jab from FoodChain.
Salvatore misses with a lunging right hand
and FoodChain counters with a straight right hand.
Salvatore misses with an uppercut
and FoodChain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Salvatore misses.
FoodChain has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
FoodChain walks into a stiff left hand from Salvatore.#T2#
FoodChain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Salvatore misses with a looping left.
FoodChain let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Salvatore misses with an uppercut.
FoodChain moves away from the strike by Salvatore.
FoodChain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Salvatore throws an overhand right that lands on FoodChain's shoulder, as FoodChain tries to avoid the shot.
Salvatore avoids the body shot from FoodChain.
Salvatore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but FoodChain was well out of range. Poor timing from Salvatore.
FoodChain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Salvatore slips under a jab from FoodChain.
Salvatore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. FoodChain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
FoodChain moves out of range of the strikes.
Salvatore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
FoodChain throws a counter combo.
FoodChain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from FoodChain. Salvatore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salvatore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
FoodChain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salvatore.#T3#
FoodChain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
FoodChain throws a poor cross that misses
and FoodChain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for FoodChain.
FoodChain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
FoodChain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salvatore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
FoodChain has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Salvatore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and FoodChain counters with a nice uppercut.
Salvatore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract FoodChain.
It seemed like FoodChain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Salvatore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
FoodChain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salvatore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No joy there for FoodChain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
FoodChain takes a swing at Salvatore's ribcage but misses.
FoodChain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salvatore throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from FoodChain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Salvatore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from FoodChain.
#T4#
A jab lands there for FoodChain.
Salvatore throws a jab when FoodChain was well out of range.
Salvatore throws a lazy right hand but FoodChain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salvatore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from FoodChain.
FoodChain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Salvatore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salvatore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and FoodChain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
FoodChain throws a lazy uppercut
letting Salvatore counter with a right hand.
Salvatore with a hook.
FoodChain misses with a lunging right hand
and Salvatore counters with a straight right hand.
Salvatore misses the jab.
FoodChain misses with an uppercut
letting Salvatore counter with a right hand. #ROC#
FoodChain is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but TopOf FoodChain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Salvatore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salvatore is defended easily by FoodChain.
Salvatore looks to land a right hand but FoodChain moved out of range.
FoodChain defending well as Salvatore loads up on a big left hand.
FoodChain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
FoodChain throws a jab but it's blocked by Salvatore.
Salvatore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
FoodChain moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from FoodChain! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Salvatore.
FoodChain goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Salvatore throws a body punch but FoodChain moves out of range.
FoodChain throws a jab but it's blocked by Salvatore. #T1#
FoodChain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
FoodChain is still on wobbly legs! Can Salvatore finish him?
FoodChain takes a swing at Salvatore's ribcage but misses.
Salvatore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
FoodChain seems to have recovered his senses.
Salvatore throws a right hand that misses
and FoodChain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salvatore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
FoodChain swings away with a body shot that misses
and FoodChain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
FoodChain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salvatore moves away.#TD#
Salvatore gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
FoodChain looking for submissions off his back.
Enzo Salvatore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salvatore wants to pass the guard but FoodChain is defending well. #SUB2#
FoodChain with the active half guard here but Salvatore passes nicely into side control.#T2#
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!
FoodChain is trying to get back to half guard.
FoodChain sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
FoodChain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salvatore pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
FoodChain actively working from the bottom here.
FoodChain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
FoodChain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
FoodChain makes his way to full guard. A much better position for FoodChain.#SUB2#
FoodChain looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Salvatore passes into half guard.
#T3#
FoodChain is in trouble now - Salvatore has advanced to mount!
FoodChain is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Salvatore jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… FoodChain is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by FoodChain and Salvatore has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Salvatore is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, FoodChain has escaped the position, nice work there.
FoodChain sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Salvatore working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
FoodChain looking for subs from the bottom but Salvatore mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvatore lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
FoodChain is desperately trying to improve his position but Salvatore has a good base and remains in mount.
Salvatore connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
FoodChain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
FoodChain keeps trying to improve his position.
Salvatore trying to control but FoodChain is having none of it.
FoodChain squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#SUB#
Salvatore looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Salvatore looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
FoodChain is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Salvatore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salvatore 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Salvatore!
Enzo Salvatore very nearly forgot to thank BuriedAlive// Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
CCF 32
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Salvatore scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Donde regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Donde manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Donde wants to sweep here but Salvatore controlling him for the moment.
Salvatore landing with the ground and pound.
Salvatore trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Donde escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salvatore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salvatore has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Salvatore preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Donde looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salvatore working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Salvatore controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Donde throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Donde manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Salvatore manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Salvatore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Donde defends well.#SUB2#
Donde postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Salvatore is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Donde, into his guard. #REVR#
Donde tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donde can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salvatore controls the pace.
Donde can't keep his opponent in guard - Salvatore advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Donde moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Salvatore trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvatore sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Donde's guard.
Donde tries to get to full guard but Salvatore has control of the leg. #SUB#
Salvatore wants to work for an arm triangle but Donde is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salvatore is looking to take a break and control but Donde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Salvatore wants to work for an arm triangle but Donde is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Donde works his way to full guard. Good work.
Salvatore passes into half guard. #SUB#
Salvatore is working for a kimura but Donde is defending it quite comfortably.
Donde gets back to full guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Donde looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Salvatore passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Donde is defending against the submission attempts here by Salvatore.
Donde works his way to full guard. Good work.
Salvatore is looking to stand up but Donde won't let him.
Donde tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Donde is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salvatore defends well.
Salvatore preventing the sweep. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Salvatore wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
Salvatore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Salvatore postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Donde is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Salvatore, into his guard. #REVB#
Donde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Salvatore dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Donde drives through and clinches with Salvatore against the cage.
Donde is trying to drag Salvatore to the mat but Salvatore just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Donde gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Donde seems to be working for a kimura but Salvatore defends the submission attempt.
Salvatore moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Donde looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde stopping the sweep attempt from Salvatore.
Donde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donde pushing down on Salvatore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Donde is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Salvatore defends it well. #T1#
Donde works his foot free and advances to mount.
Donde fails to advance to Salvatore's back. #SUB2#
Donde goes for an armbar but Salvatore turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Salvatore.
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvatore with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salvatore forces his way into half guard.
Donde tries to roll over but Salvatore keeps him under control.#T2##SUB#
Donde is defending against the submission attempts here by Salvatore.
#SUB#
Salvatore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Donde defends it well.
Salvatore is looking to take a break and control but Donde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Donde is looking for a sweep. Salvatore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salvatore working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Donde looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Donde wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Donde moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Donde 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#
The fighters are battling for position here. Salvatore manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Salvatore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Donde is pushing down on Salvatore's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salvatore is fighting to maintain full guard but Donde has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Donde is looking for a kimura but Salvatore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Donde to get the leverage.
Donde wants to advance to full mount but Salvatore doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Donde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donde is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Donde has gone for a leg lock! Salvatore slips out almost immediately though and dives into Donde's guard.#REVR##T4#
Salvatore stopping the sweep attempt from Donde.#SUB2#
Salvatore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Donde has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salvatore has managed to get both his arms back between Donde's legs - danger averted.
Salvatore sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Donde's guard. #SUB#
Salvatore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Donde has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salvatore prevents Donde from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Salvatore wants to work for an arm triangle but Donde is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Donde taking some punishment here, with Salvatore in his half guard.
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 Enzo Salvatore will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Salvatore leaves Donde with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Donde looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Salvatore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donde forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Donde is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Salvatore wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Donde swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Salvatore is now in Donde's guard. A big mistake from Donde there, giving up the dominant position! #T1##SUB#
Salvatore is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Salvatore is working Donde over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Salvatore wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
Donde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salvatore is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Donde escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salvatore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salvatore trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom.
Salvatore wants to stand but Donde is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Salvatore stopping the sweep attempt from Donde.#SU#
Salvatore stands up and waves to Donde to follow him.
Salvatore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Donde's head backwards.
Salvatore loads up on a big right hand but Donde slips the punch.
Donde tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salvatore swivels and escapes.
Donde slips under a jab.
Donde moves in looking to clinch but Salvatore pushes him off.#TD#
Salvatore gets the takedown into side control.
Donde is looking to regain half guard here but Salvatore keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Salvatore decides to stand up, so the ref orders Donde to his feet. #TD#
Salvatore drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Donde takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Salvatore makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Enzo Salvatore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Donde escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salvatore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salvatore 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.
Donde 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##SUB2#
Donde has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Salvatore defend it? Donde steps over the head and cranks it - Salvatore is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Donde!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raymond Donde!
A relieved looking Raymond Donde thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1525 p4p, 182 weight class) and Alastair Dunn (ranked 1015 p4p, 135 weight class). Salvatore comes to the cage accompanied by Reich mir die Hand. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alastair Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Salvatore goes for a double leg but Dunn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dunn continues to drive forward.
And Dunn tries to counter it with a takedown but Salvatore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dunn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Salvatore is trying to defend but Dunn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Salvatore (0) vs (2) Dunn
Dunn trying to mount his opponent but Salvatore defends it.
Salvatore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salvatore actively working from the bottom here.
Dunn wants to pass the guard but Salvatore is defending well.
Dunn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Salvatore sees it coming and defends easily.
Dunn is trying to control. Salvatore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dunn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Salvatore defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn is pressing down on Salvatore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salvatore is holding on for now.
Salvatore actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunn works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (0) vs (5) Dunn
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom here.
Salvatore is looking to reverse the position.
Salvatore is trying to control Dunn's posture but Dunn avoids it.
Salvatore keeping his opponent close.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dunn trying to control the position but Salvatore is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore wants to control but Dunn postures up.
Dunn is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Salvatore will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dunn works to advance to full mount. Salvatore defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Salvatore (0) vs (7) Dunn
Dunn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Salvatore is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dunn trying to control but Salvatore is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dunn.
Salvatore regains half guard.
Dunn wants to pass to mount but Salvatore is defending the position.
Salvatore tries to get to full guard but Dunn has control of the leg.
Dunn is working for a submission of some sort.
Salvatore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dunn uses his free foot to push down on Salvatore's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Salvatore. Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (0) vs (10) Dunn
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Salvatore to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Salvatore shrugs it off.
Salvatore is squirming around, avoiding Dunn's attempts to control the action.
Dunn prevents Salvatore from getting the reversal.
Dunn trying to control but Salvatore is having none of it.
Dunn is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Dunn extends the arm and Salvatore is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alastair Dunn!
An out of breath Alastair Dunn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 3
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1498 p4p, 161 weight class) and Johnny DeCoco (ranked 22325 p4p, 543 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Salvatore might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Reich mir die Hand. Enzo Salvatore has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Johnny DeCoco!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Salvatore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salvatore shoots in and drives through. DeCoco sprawls well.
Salvatore drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Salvatore (2) vs (0) DeCoco
Salvatore drops back looking for a leg! DeCoco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DeCoco manages to kick Salvatore off! Salvatore jumps back into DeCoco's guard.
DeCoco looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Salvatore trying to control but DeCoco is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCoco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Salvatore defends it easily.
DeCoco keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
Salvatore forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore seems to be working for a kimura but DeCoco defends the submission attempt.
Salvatore is working for a submission of some sort.
Salvatore wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeCoco keeps working.
Salvatore wants to work for an arm triangle but DeCoco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salvatore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DeCoco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salvatore is working for a kimura but DeCoco is defending it quite comfortably.
DeCoco gets full guard.
Salvatore is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but DeCoco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeCoco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salvatore is one step ahead there.
Salvatore trying to control but DeCoco is working from the bottom.
DeCoco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but DeCoco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvatore is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeCoco is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (2) vs (2) DeCoco
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DeCoco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing DeCoco from controlling successfully.
DeCoco might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Salvatore haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Salvatore looking for a guillotine here but DeCoco defends easily.
DeCoco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Salvatore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DeCoco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Salvatore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DeCoco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now.
DeCoco controlling from the top position.
Salvatore looking for a guillotine here but DeCoco defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Salvatore is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (4) vs (2) DeCoco
Salvatore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DeCoco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salvatore wants to work for an arm triangle but DeCoco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
DeCoco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
DeCoco looking for a sweep. Not yet DeCoco, not yet.
DeCoco controls Salvatore momentarily but Salvatore frees himself.
DeCoco looking for a guillotine here but Salvatore defends easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to control but DeCoco is working from the bottom.
Salvatore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salvatore passes into half guard.
Salvatore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Salvatore looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Salvatore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DeCoco is just riding it out for now. Salvatore eventually gives up the hold.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco wants to control but Salvatore is keeping busy and won't allow it.
DeCoco makes his way to full guard, as Salvatore worked for a kimura.
DeCoco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DeCoco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salvatore's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (4) vs (4) DeCoco
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing DeCoco from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for a guillotine here but DeCoco defends easily.
DeCoco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeCoco tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvatore is retaining full guard.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing DeCoco from controlling successfully.
DeCoco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salvatore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DeCoco has managed to get both his arms back between Salvatore's legs - danger averted.
Salvatore has his foot on DeCoco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeCoco works his way back into a safe position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco is pushing down on Salvatore's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salvatore is fighting to maintain full guard but DeCoco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Salvatore actively working from the bottom here.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
DeCoco wants to take a breather but Salvatore is having none of it.
DeCoco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salvatore knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Salvatore wants to control but DeCoco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
DeCoco is stalling here. Salvatore is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! DeCoco seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Salvatore has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Salvatore (8) vs (4) DeCoco
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
DeCoco stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Salvatore swings around for an armbar but DeCoco sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Salvatore's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (8) vs (6) DeCoco
Salvatore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeCoco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeCoco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeCoco preventing the sweep.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing DeCoco from controlling successfully.
DeCoco won't allow Salvatore to sweep him here.
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as DeCoco controls the pace.
Salvatore has his foot on DeCoco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeCoco works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeCoco is aware though and is defending well.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing DeCoco from controlling successfully.
DeCoco stays in close to Salvatore's body and controls the position.
DeCoco wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving.
Salvatore has his foot on DeCoco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeCoco works his way back into a safe position though.
Salvatore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salvatore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salvatore is breathing heavily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco pushing down on Salvatore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Salvatore gets back to full guard.
DeCoco trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeCoco passes Salvatore's left leg - he's now in half guard.
DeCoco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Salvatore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeCoco wants to take a breather but Salvatore is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep. DeCoco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salvatore trying to hold on to DeCoco's head to control him but DeCoco postures up.
Salvatore actively working from the bottom here.
DeCoco trying to control from half guard but Salvatore is working away.
Salvatore is trying to maintain the position but DeCoco is very close to passing his half guard.
DeCoco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to control but DeCoco postures up.
Salvatore is not content to let DeCoco control the position.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Salvatore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DeCoco pulls his head out easily.
Salvatore actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeCoco passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (8) vs (9) DeCoco
DeCoco controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeCoco wins on points by 9 to 8. |
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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 2
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1477 p4p, 155 weight class) and Dimitri Kowalchuk (ranked 4158 p4p, 338 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Salvatore might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Reich mir die Hand. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dimitri Kowalchuk!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kowalchuk moves in looking to clinch but Salvatore pushes him off.
Salvatore rushes Kowalchuk and presses him up against the ropes.
Kowalchuk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've been hearing reports that Salvatore has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kowalchuk is fighting off a takedown attempt but Salvatore is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kowalchuk to the mat. Kowalchuk regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Salvatore (2) vs (0) Kowalchuk
Salvatore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kowalchuk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salvatore has managed to get both his arms back between Kowalchuk's legs - danger averted.
Salvatore advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (5) vs (0) Kowalchuk
Kowalchuk sneaks back into half guard.
Kowalchuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salvatore pulls his head out easily.
Salvatore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kowalchuk is just riding it out for now. Salvatore eventually gives up the hold.
Kowalchuk is defending against the submission attempts here by Salvatore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalchuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salvatore pulls his head out easily.
Kowalchuk tries to get to full guard but Salvatore has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalchuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salvatore looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Salvatore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Salvatore is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kowalchuk actively working from the bottom here.
Salvatore trying to control from half guard but Kowalchuk is working away.
Salvatore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Salvatore is trying to control. Kowalchuk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kowalchuk is defending against the submission attempts here by Salvatore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kowalchuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salvatore pulls his head out easily.
Kowalchuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salvatore pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kowalchuk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salvatore trying to pass the guard but Kowalchuk defending well.
Salvatore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kowalchuk defends it well.
Kowalchuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kowalchuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salvatore pulls his head out easily.
Salvatore is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is looking for a kimura but Kowalchuk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salvatore to get the leverage.
Salvatore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Salvatore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kowalchuk defends it well.
Salvatore is pressing down on Kowalchuk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kowalchuk is holding on for now.
Kowalchuk actively working from the bottom here.
Kowalchuk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kowalchuk actively working from the bottom here.
Salvatore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kowalchuk is just riding it out for now. Salvatore eventually gives up the hold.
Salvatore seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore wants to work for an arm triangle but Kowalchuk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salvatore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kowalchuk is just riding it out for now. Salvatore eventually gives up the hold.
Salvatore wants to free his trapped foot but Kowalchuk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kowalchuk looking for submissions off his back.
Salvatore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kowalchuk defends it well.
Kowalchuk looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore seems to be looking for submissions.
Kowalchuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salvatore works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (8) vs (0) Kowalchuk
Kowalchuk is trying desperately to improve position.
Salvatore trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Salvatore working for a submission but Kowalchuk is keeping him at bay.
Kowalchuk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Salvatore is working for a guillotine from mount but Kowalchuk frees his head quite easily.
Salvatore wants to finish this one by submission but Kowalchuk is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Salvatore.
Salvatore is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kowalchuk is surviving well by controlling Salvatore's body position as best he can.
Salvatore has hold of Kowalchuk's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kowalchuk manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Salvatore is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kowalchuk is surviving well by controlling Salvatore's body position as best he can.
Salvatore wants to finish this one by submission but Kowalchuk is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Salvatore.
Salvatore is working for a guillotine from mount but Kowalchuk frees his head quite easily.
Kowalchuk is looking to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kowalchuk is surviving well by controlling Salvatore's body position as best he can.
Salvatore working for a guillotine from mount but Kowalchuk is in no mood to give up.
Salvatore quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Salvatore but it's paid off an Kowalchuk is forced to tap! Nice work by Salvatore.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enzo Salvatore!
Enzo Salvatore gave a mention to Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
DARE SUB GP FINALE
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1456 p4p, 151 weight class) and Guilherme Mendes (ranked 22223 p4p, 511 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Salvatore might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Reich mir die Hand. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Guilherme Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Salvatore closes the distance and clinches.
Mendes stops a takedown attempt from Salvatore.
Salvatore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salvatore tries to score a body lock takedown but Mendes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Salvatore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes prevents the takedown attempt.
Mendes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Salvatore (0) vs (2) Mendes
Mendes prevents Salvatore from improving his position.
Mendes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Salvatore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mendes in particular looking to stall.
Mendes is looking to advance position but Salvatore won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore is trying to maintain the position but Mendes is very close to passing his half guard.
Mendes tries to pass to full mount but Salvatore defends it.
Salvatore moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes stays in close to Salvatore's body and controls the position.
Mendes is pushing down on Salvatore's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salvatore is fighting to maintain full guard but Mendes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mendes is taking a breather. Salvatore says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Mendes is thwarting Salvatore's attempts to control the position.
Salvatore tries to roll over but Mendes keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control the action but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Mendes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mendes is pressing down on Salvatore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salvatore is holding on for now.
Salvatore tries to get to full guard but Mendes has control of the leg.
Mendes trying to control the pace.
Mendes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Salvatore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.
Mendes trying to control the action but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Salvatore is looking to improve his position.
Salvatore is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Salvatore makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Salvatore.
Mendes controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mendes controls the pace.
Mendes postures up.
Mendes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving.
Mendes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mendes stopping the sweep attempt from Salvatore.
Mendes content to stall in guard here.
Mendes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (0) vs (5) Mendes
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom here.
Salvatore tries to buck Mendes off but Mendes is having none of it.
Mendes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep.
Mendes controlling the position.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salvatore keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore seems a little lost for a moment, as Mendes dominates the positioning.
Salvatore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mendes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mendes staying calm.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salvatore keeps working.
Salvatore is trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is trying to control Mendes's posture but Mendes avoids it.
Salvatore manages to get back to half guard.
Mendes moves into full mount! Salvatore won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (0) vs (8) Mendes
Mendes controlling his opponent.
It looks like Mendes might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Salvatore is squirming around, avoiding Mendes's attempts to control the action.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore tries to lock up and control but Mendes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Salvatore reaches up to try and control the position but Mendes seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Salvatore rolls and tries to escape and now Mendes has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Salvatore (0) vs (11) Mendes
Salvatore wants to escape the position.
Mendes just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Salvatore tries to break free.
Mendes is riding his opponent, not letting Salvatore buck him off.
Salvatore looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mendes keeps control of the position as Salvatore tries to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is riding his opponent, not letting Salvatore buck him off.
Mendes trying to control.
Salvatore preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mendes.
Salvatore tries to escape the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to control the hands but Mendes won't let him.
Mendes working for the choke.
I really don't envy Salvatore right now.
Mendes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Salvatore has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Our spies down at at Brazilian Elite Team inform us that Mendes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Salvatore tries to escape but Mendes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to control but Salvatore is keeping busy.
Mendes not allowing Salvatore to control his hands.
Mendes keeps control of the position easily here as Salvatore tries to buck him off.
Salvatore staying busy and making it hard for Mendes to control.
Mendes has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Salvatore's body.
Salvatore is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mendes gets his way!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
What can Salvatore do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Salvatore prevents Mendes from getting a body triangle.
Mendes controlling the position well here. Salvatore rolled but Mendes kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mendes keeps control of the position as Salvatore tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvatore defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (2) vs (11) Mendes
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TGC Crucible 18
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Ewe lands with an uppercut that bounces Salvatore off the cage and back into range.
Salvatore takes a swing at Ewe's ribcage but misses.
Ewe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right from Salvatore misses.
Ewe misses with the combination.
Ewe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Salvatore has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Salvatore shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ewe as he jumps to the side.
Ewe scores with a hook.
Salvatore swinging wildly here.
Ewe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've been told by Ewe's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore swings for the body but Ewe moves out of range.
It looked like Ewe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salvatore closes the distance and clinches up with Ewe, looking for a takedown. Salvatore pushes Ewe against the cage but Ewe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Salvatore throws a hook to the side of Ewe's head but Ewe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ewe swings for the body but Salvatore moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Ewe.#T1#
Salvatore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ewe.
Salvatore scores with a jab. Ewe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Salvatore digs a good body shot into Ewe's ribs.
Salvatore misses with a hook.
Salvatore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ewe lands a right hook to the body.
Salvatore with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ewe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Screw Ewe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
Ewe lands a body shot.
Ewe walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Salvatore drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Ewe swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Salvatore's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Screw Ewe!
An out of breath and clearly excited Screw Ewe thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
TGC 54: Cinco De Mayo
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Salvatore. May does a little dance to reset his feet.
May is looking to clinch but Salvatore is avoiding it.
Salvatore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
May tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salvatore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
May moves in looking to clinch but Salvatore pushes him off.#CL2#
May instigates a clinch.
Salvatore is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but May is defending well.#TD#
Salvatore is trying to trip May. He has hold of a leg but May is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Salvatore persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Salvatore trying to control but May is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Salvatore drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and May dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Salvatore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. May gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salvatore is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
May would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Salvatore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
May is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
May stopping the sweep attempt from Salvatore.
May must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Salvatore is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
May is looking to stand up but Salvatore won't let him.
Salvatore trying to keep a closed guard but May is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Salvatore is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! May rolls with it to try and escape but Salvatore cranks on the arm and May is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enzo Salvatore!
Enzo Salvatore decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
TGC 50
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Salvatore swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Bush drives through and clinches with Salvatore against the cage.
Bush working aggressively here.
Bush lands with a left to the head.
Bush stops a takedown attempt from Salvatore.
Salvatore can't get the takedown.
Bush makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Salvatore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bush gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dulles Bush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.#TD2#
Salvatore has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bush uses from the top position.
Bush is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Omerta MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush wanted to stand there but Salvatore had control of the position. #SUB2#
Salvatore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bush defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bush avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Salvatore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bush is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Salvatore throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bush escapes and throws Salvatore's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Salvatore wants to control but Bush postures up.#SU#
Bush decides to stand back up.
Bush tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Salvatore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Bush closes the distance and clinches.
Salvatore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bush prevents it.
Salvatore jumps guard but Bush turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Salvatore tries to pull guard but Bush holds him up against the cage and eventually Salvatore drops back down to his feet.
Bush has a couple of punches blocked by Salvatore.
#T2#
Bush lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards.
Salvatore fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Salvatore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Salvatore is trying to drag Bush to the mat but Bush just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Salvatore is looking to take this one to the mat.
Salvatore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bush avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Salvatore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Bush on the inside.
Bush lands a hook that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salvatore wants to take the fight to the mat but Bush manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Salvatore is working for takedown but Bush is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bush gets underhooks to prevent Salvatore's takedown attempt.
Bush scores with a nice hook to the head.
Salvatore jumps guard but Bush stands there with Salvatore around his waist. Salvatore gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Salvatore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T3#
Bush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bush lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bush lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Salvatore has hold of one of Bush's legs. Bush is fighting the takedown attempt but Salvatore gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Bush has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Salvatore is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bush.
Salvatore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salvatore drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bush pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Bush gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bush lands a shoulder strike.
Bush lands a hook that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards.
Bush lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards.
Salvatore is looking for a takedown.
Salvatore wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4#
Salvatore is working for takedown but Bush is calmly controlling the position for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Salvatore has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bush after a bit of a struggle.
Bush lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Salvatore jumps into guard, dragging Bush to the mat.
#SU#
Bush stands up from Salvatore's guard - Bush perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Bush closes the distance and pushes Salvatore back into the cage.
Salvatore looking for a takedown.
Bush misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Bush.
Bush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salvatore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bush prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salvatore.
Salvatore is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bush is defending well.
Bush is pressed up against the cage. Salvatore has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bush down to the mat. Bush avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dulles Bush dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bush looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Salvatore gets tackled into the cage by Bush. Bush maintains the clinch.
Bush prevents the takedown attempt.
Salvatore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Salvatore tries to pull guard but Bush won't allow it.
Salvatore can't get the takedown.
Dulles Bush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
Bush has a couple of punches blocked by Salvatore.
Bush is pressed up against the cage. Salvatore has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bush down to the mat. Bush avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Bush gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bush lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bush creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvatore can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bush pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Salvatore gets tackled into the cage by Bush. Bush maintains the clinch.
Bush misses with the head strike.
Salvatore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salvatore is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bush gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Bush lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bush swings wildly with an uppercut but Salvatore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salvatore blocking some punches.
Bush lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards. #ROC#
Salvatore is rocked!
Bush misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Bush.
Salvatore is still on wobbly legs! Can Bush finish him?
Salvatore blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bush.
Bush has a couple of punches blocked by Salvatore.
Dulles Bush has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bush.
Bush prevents the takedown attempt.
Bush misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bush fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salvatore.
Bush misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salvatore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salvatore seems to have recovered his senses.
Bush throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Salvatores head.
Salvatore tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bush just stands there and leans against the cage.
Salvatore jumps guard but Bush stands there with Salvatore around his waist. Salvatore gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salvatore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bush creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Salvatore with a big uppercut! Salvatore tries to clinch up but Bush pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Salvatore to the mat! Salvatore covers up and Bush unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dulles Bush!
Dulles Bush retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Dulles Bush thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TGC 46: Escobar vs Madog
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Salvatore shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pereira is trying to defend but Salvatore finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Salvatore is thwarting Pereira's attempts to control the position.
Salvatore trying to control from half guard but Pereira is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pereira is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Salvatore is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Salvatore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pereira defends it well. #SUB2#
Salvatore is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB2#
Salvatore is working for an americana but Pereira has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Salvatore was thinking about the submission.
Salvatore looking to sit in guard and control but Pereira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Salvatore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Salvatore looking for a triangle here. Pereira is fighting it but it looks tight! Salvatore pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Pereira is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Enzo Salvatore!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Enzo Salvatore made sure he mentioned Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
TGC 40: Cobb vs Bell
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Syndal slips a jab and a cross from Salvatore.
It seemed like Syndal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Syndal stuffs the takedown attempt from Salvatore. Salvatore gets slowly back to his feet.
Syndal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Salvatore drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Salvatore wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Syndal, who protects the arm well.
Syndal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Salvatore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Syndal sees it coming and defends easily.
Syndal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Salvatore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Syndal has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Salvatore takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Salvatore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Syndal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salvatore is trying to control the action in half guard but Syndal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Salvatore uses his free foot to push down on Syndal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Syndal.
Salvatore trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Salvatore is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Salvatore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Enzo Salvatore!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Enzo Salvatore made sure he mentioned Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
TGC 36 Kleinschmidt v Barnes 2
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Syndal pushes Salvatore up against the cage in a clinch.
Salvatore has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Syndal after a bit of a struggle.
Salvatore is looking for a takedown.
Salvatore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Syndal stops a takedown attempt from Salvatore.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Salvatore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvatore wants a takedown.
Syndal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Salvatore has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Syndal after a bit of a struggle.
Syndal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Syndal.
Salvatore looking for a takedown.
Syndal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Salvatore tries to pull guard but Syndal won't allow it.
Syndal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Salvatore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Syndal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Salvatore is looking to take this one to the mat.
Syndal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Salvatore can't get the takedown.
Salvatore is breathing heavily.
Syndal stalling the fight.
Syndal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Syndal lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syndal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Salvatore fails to pull guard.
#T1#
A bit of stalling here from Syndal.
Syndal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Syndal scores with a shot to the side of Salvatore's head.
Syndal is leaning against Salvatore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Syndal stalls.
Syndal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Salvatore letting Syndal take a breather here.
Syndal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Salvatore.
Syndal stalls.
Salvatore is trying to drag Syndal to the mat but Syndal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Syndal scores with a shot to the side of Salvatore's head.
Salvatore is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Syndal to keep the fight standing.
Syndal working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Syndal is struggling to control the position.
Syndal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Syndal cracks Salvatore with a nice body shot.
Syndal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Syndal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Syndal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Maverick Syndal.
Salvatore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!#CL2#
Syndal instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Syndal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Syndal lands an uppercut.
Syndal content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Syndal just leaning against Salvatore, taking a breather.
Salvatore has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Syndal after a bit of a struggle.
Salvatore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Syndal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Syndal. #ROC2#
Salvatore is rocked!
Syndal lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Salvatore to his knees! Syndal keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maverick Syndal!
Maverick Syndal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Enzo Salvatore spoke after the fight, saying 'Well hell, at least I'm gonna score tonight with some Goth Chick.'.
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Event:
TGC 30: Lang vs Tskhadaia
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Salvatore lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fidnhasieunch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salvatore as he jumps to the side.
Fidnhasieunch shoots for a double leg takedown but Salvatore sprawls well. He's pushed Fidnhasieunch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #KD2#
Salvatore drops Fidnhasieunch with a beautiful combination! Fidnhasieunch stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Salvatore is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fidnhasieunch fails with the takedown
and Salvatore counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Fidnhasieunch is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Fidnhasieunch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvatore closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Fidnhasieunch out cold! Fidnhasieunch corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Enzo Salvatore!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Enzo Salvatore waved his t-shirt featuring Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
C29: Sanada vs Gracie
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Salvatore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dos Oliviera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dos Oliviera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salvatore.
Dos Oliviera throws a counter high kick but Salvatore was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dos Oliviera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Salvatore stalks Dos Oliviera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dos Oliviera's face. Dos Oliviera staggers backwards, shaken.
Salvatore throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Dos Oliviera counters with a shoot takedown. Salvatore fights it but they end up in 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.#SUB2#
Salvatore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Salvatore is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dos Oliviera content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Dos Oliviera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Dos Oliviera fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Salvatore does no damage.
Dos Oliviera wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Salvatore misses with a body shot.
Dos Oliviera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dos Oliviera slips a jab from Salvatore.
Dos Oliviera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Salvatore sprawls and moves away.
Salvatore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dos Oliviera.
Dos Oliviera attempts a counter takedown but Salvatore avoids it well and moves away.
Salvatore has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dos Oliviera is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Salvatore misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Dos Oliviera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dos Oliviera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Salvatore's head. #T2#
Salvatore on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Salvatore is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura but Salvatore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dos Oliviera to get the leverage.
Dos Oliviera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dos Oliviera is thwarting Salvatore's attempts to control the position.
Salvatore is trying to get back to full guard.
Salvatore is trying to stand.
Salvatore is staying active underneath Dos Oliviera, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Salvatore sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Oliviera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Salvatore is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Salvatore manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Salvatore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU#
Dos Oliviera stands up and waves to Salvatore to follow him.
Salvatore misses with a series of wild punches.
Dos Oliviera goes for a double leg but Salvatore avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salvatore continues to drive forward.
Enzo Salvatore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salvatore misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Dos Oliviera counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Dos Oliviera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Salvatore has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Salvatore tries to get to full guard but Dos Oliviera has control of the leg.
Salvatore looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dos Oliviera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SU#
Dos Oliviera decides to stand and escape the position.
Dos Oliviera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dos Oliviera closes the distance and clinches up with Salvatore, looking for a takedown. Dos Oliviera pushes Salvatore against the cage but Salvatore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Dos Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvatore throws a right hand that Dos Oliviera ducks under and follows up with a left that Dos Oliviera also avoids with ease.
Dos Oliviera is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salvatore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Dos Oliviera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enzo Salvatore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dos Oliviera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Salvatore scores with a nice right hand.
Salvatore bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dos Oliviera's head.
Salvatore lands with an uppercut that bounces Dos Oliviera off the cage and back into range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera.
Dos Oliviera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Dos Oliviera counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Salvatore has his feet on Dos Oliviera's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Enzo Salvatore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salvatore scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Dos Oliviera slips a jab and a cross from Salvatore.
Nice defenses there by Dos Oliviera.
Salvatore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salvatore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Salvatore throws a nice looking combination but Dos Oliviera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Dos Oliviera misses its target.
Salvatore connects with a looping right hand.
Enzo Salvatore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Salvatore.
Salvatore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dos Oliviera feinted with a counter takedown.
Dos Oliviera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salvatore.
#T2#
Salvatore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
so Dos Oliviera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dos Oliviera 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salvatore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dos Oliviera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dos Oliviera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dos Oliviera lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Dos Oliviera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dos Oliviera trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Salvatore looking for a guillotine here but Dos Oliviera defends easily.
Dos Oliviera trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Oliviera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now.
Dos Oliviera trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dos Oliviera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dos Oliviera trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Oliviera throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Salvatore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Dos Oliviera from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Salvatore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dos Oliviera trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Salvatore is looking for a triangle but Dos Oliviera pushes his legs off easily.
Dos Oliviera trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Salvatore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salvatore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Salvatore 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Salvatore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salvatore.
Dos Oliviera fails with a takedown attempt.
Salvatore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dos Oliviera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Enzo Salvatore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salvatore misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Oliviera slips under a jab.
Salvatore falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Dos Oliviera counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dos Oliviera is standing up over Salvatore. Salvatore looks to escape but Dos Oliviera dives into side control.
#T1##REVB#
Salvatore regains half guard.
Dos Oliviera is keen to just control but Salvatore is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Dos Oliviera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Salvatore has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura but Salvatore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dos Oliviera to get the leverage. #SUB#
Salvatore is defending against the submission attempts here by Dos Oliviera.
#SUB#
Dos Oliviera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dos Oliviera thows a huge punch but Salvatore dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Dos Oliviera seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Dos Oliviera working Salvatore over with strikes.
Salvatore works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Salvatore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dos Oliviera defends it easily.
Salvatore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dos Oliviera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dos Oliviera with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Salvatore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dos Oliviera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dos Oliviera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Salvatore 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#
Salvatore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dos Oliviera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Paulo Dos Oliviera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salvatore prevents Dos Oliviera from improving his position.
Paulo Dos Oliviera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Dos Oliviera trying to control here.
Salvatore trying to control from half guard but Dos Oliviera is working away.
Dos Oliviera is trying to stand.
Salvatore trying to pass the guard but Dos Oliviera defending well.
Salvatore has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Dos Oliviera works to full guard. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dos Oliviera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dos Oliviera wants to sweep here but Salvatore controlling him for the moment.
Salvatore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Enzo Salvatore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Dos Oliviera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salvatore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salvatore engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salvatore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Salvatore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Oliviera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salvatore has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Oliviera's legs - danger averted.
Dos Oliviera looking for a sweep. Not yet Dos Oliviera, not yet.
Salvatore trying to control but Dos Oliviera is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dos Oliviera doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Enzo Salvatore.
I've got Salvatore 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Enzo Salvatore!
Enzo Salvatore very nearly forgot to thank Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
C25: Lu vs Cage
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Salvatore lands a jab to the nose.
Salvatore checks a leg kick nicely.
Lucky Luke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Salvatore.
Jab by Salvatore.
Salvatore with a jab.
Luke misses with a left hand
and Salvatore counters with a nice uppercut.
Luke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Luke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salvatore misses with a few strikes there.
Salvatore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salvatore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salvatore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salvatore tries to bum rush Luke with a series of wild strikes but Luke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salvatore throws a series of punches but Luke moves out of range.
Luke shoots in but Salvatore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salvatore misses with a few strikes there.
Luke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salvatore scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Salvatore lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T1#
Salvatore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luke.
Sloppy strikes from Salvatore. Those never looked like landing.
Salvatore cracks a nice hook into Luke's ribs.
Salvatore lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Luke backs up against the cage.
#ROC2#
Luke is rocked!
A lazy body kick from Luke
and Salvatore counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Luke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Enzo Salvatore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luke misses with a wild body shot.
Luke throws a shot from downtown. Salvatore moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luke. That's going to slow Salvatore down.
Luke seems to have got his legs back now.
Luke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salvatore circles away quickly and effectively.
Salvatore is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Luke had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Luke looks to score with a jab to the body but Salvatore is just out of range.
Luke is breathing heavily.
Luke with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Salvatore to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Salvatore.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luke throws a hook but Salvatore avoids it easily.
Luke misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Salvatore to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Salvatore misses. #T2#
Salvatore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Salvatore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salvatore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Luke somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Luke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvatore tries to bum rush Luke with a series of wild strikes but Luke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salvatore sizes up Luke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Salvatore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salvatore misses with the combination.
No joy there for Salvatore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Salvatore looks to move away, Luke throws a big counter combo but Salvatore just gets out of the way.
Nice shot by Luke.#TD#
Luke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Salvatore to the mat! Salvatore manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Salvatore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Luke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Luke trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom. #T3#
Salvatore lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Salvatore is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Luke is trying to keep Salvatore in close.
#SUB2#
Salvatore drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salvatore jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Luke is trying to keep Salvatore in close.
Salvatore sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Luke's guard. #SUB2#
Salvatore is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Luke moves into full guard.
#T4#
Salvatore pushes down on Luke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Salvatore trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Luke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Salvatore wants to work for an arm triangle but Luke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salvatore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luke keeps working.
Luke gets back to full guard.
Salvatore wants to control from the top but Luke keeps moving.
Salvatore is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Salvatore dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Salvatore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Enzo Salvatore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salvatore lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Salvatore.
Salvatore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Luke swings widly with a right hand
and Salvatore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salvatore scores with the left hand. Luke knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Luke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Luke misses with an uppercut.
Luke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Salvatore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Luke throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD2#
and Salvatore counters with a crisp one two that drops Luke! Salvatore thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Luke to his feet! Luke is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salvatore misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Luke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Salvatore tries to bum rush Luke with a series of wild strikes but Luke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Enzo Salvatore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salvatore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Luke.
Salvatore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Luke misses the target.
Salvatore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salvatore lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Luke can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Salvatore and Luke drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Salvatore.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enzo Salvatore!
In his post fight interview, Enzo Salvatore gave a big smile as he said 'I would like to thank Aspire and Kaiser Nutrition, those guys are the best!'.
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Event:
C21: Aas vs Vader
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Salvatore closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Salvatore has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Henney defend it? Salvatore steps over the head and cranks it - Henney is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Salvatore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Enzo Salvatore!
As Enzo Salvatore got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I would like to thank Aspire and Kaiser Nutrition, those guys are the best!'.
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Event:
C16: Aas vs Hyuk
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Salvatore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Salvatore.
Salvatore throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Silva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Salvatore was covering up waiting for the punch and Silva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva is in close to Salvatore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silva trying to control the action but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Silva staying calm.
My spies in Jitz MMA inform me that Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Silva moves into full mount! #T1#
Silva wants to take Salvatore's back but he can't do it this time.
Silva dominating with strikes here.
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Salvatore working to try and regain half guard.
Silva dominating with strikes here.#T2#
Silva moves to the back. #SUB2#
Silva has his arm under Salvatore's chin here. Game over son! Silva squeezes tightly and Salvatore is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Silva!
In defeat, Enzo Salvatore stepped up to the mic, saying 'Everybody gotta lose sometime, next time it will be them.'.
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Enzo Salvatore and Larry Cucumber. Salvatore comes to the cage accompanied by Reich mir die Hand. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cucumber's choice of entrance music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhRXn2NRiWI. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Larry Cucumber!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cucumber shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Salvatore napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Salvatore (0) vs (4) Cucumber
Salvatore wants to control but Cucumber postures up.
Cucumber looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep.
Cucumber looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cucumber wants to control but Salvatore is keeping him busy.
Cucumber wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Salvatore, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvatore sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salvatore is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cucumber trying to pass the guard but Salvatore defending well.
Cucumber is thwarting Salvatore's attempts to control the position.
Cucumber seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Salvatore wants to control but Cucumber is keeping busy.
Cucumber tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salvatore knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cucumber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Salvatore tries to roll over but Cucumber keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to control here.
Cucumber is trying to control the action in half guard but Salvatore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Salvatore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cucumber uses his free foot to push down on Salvatore's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Salvatore. Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (0) vs (7) Cucumber
Cucumber is trying to take his opponent's back.
Cucumber tries to control but Salvatore wriggling away.
Cucumber is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Salvatore is surviving well by controlling Cucumber's body position as best he can.
Salvatore is desperately trying to improve his position but Cucumber has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore wants to control but Cucumber is having none of it.
Salvatore is trying to escape the mount.
Cucumber controlling the position easily from mount.
Salvatore tries to reverse the position but Cucumber maintains control.
Salvatore wants to control but Cucumber is having none of it.
Cucumber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cucumber moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Salvatore (0) vs (10) Cucumber
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber gets his hands free as Salvatore looks to control.
Cucumber has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Salvatore's body.
Cucumber is working for a rear naked choke. Salvatore is not defending it well and Cucumber has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Salvatore refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Salvatore's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Larry Cucumber!
In his post fight interview, Larry Cucumber started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Enzo Salvatore spoke after the fight, saying 'Everybody gotta lose sometime, next time it will be them.'. |
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