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Event:
SFN6 St Petersburg 2
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Jansen shoots in for a double leg but Salo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jansen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salo circles away.
Salo throws a counter combo.
Jansen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Salo defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dakota Jansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salo leaves Jansen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Salo unleashes a big counter combination but Jansen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Salo throws a right and a left that Jansen avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salo stuffs the takedown.
Salo throws a head kick that misses.
Salo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jansen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Salo counters with a left and a right that stings Jansen. #T1#
No luck for Jansen with that takedown attempt.
Salo takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Jansen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jansen stalling against the cage.
Salo scores with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Salo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Salo. No joy for Jansen on that attempt.
Salo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Salo darts in looking for a takedown but Jansen gets double underhooks and turns Salo into the cage. #TD#
Jansen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Salo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Salo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jansen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Salo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salo wants to get back to his feet but Jansen drags him back down.
Salo struggling a bit here.
Salo prevents Jansen from improving position.
Sloppy strikes there by Jansen.#T3#
Jansen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jansen shoots in but no luck this time.
Salo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jansen.
Salo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jansen with a body shot.
Jansen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salo is looking to slow Jansen down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aki Salo 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#
Jansen tries to close the distance and clinch but Salo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Salo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jansen shoots in for a takedown but Salo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Salo. No joy for Jansen on that attempt.
Salo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Salo leaves Jansen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Salo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dakota Jansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salo tries to close the distance and clinch but Jansen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dakota Jansen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jansen shoots for a double leg takedown but Salo sprawls well. He's pushed Jansen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jansen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jansen lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Jansen blocks a head kick by Salo.
Salo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jansen is looking to counter the offense by Salo and move into the clinch.
Jansen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Salo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Salo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jansen avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Jansen tries to keep at a distance but Salo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jansen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Salo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Salo can't break the clinch.
Salo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jansen.
Salo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salo wants to take the fight to the mat but Jansen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jansen working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Salo breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Salo gets caught napping as Jansen dives in and scores a takedown. Salo manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Salo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Salo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Jansen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jansen somewhat.
Salo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jansen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jansen has a takedown stuffed.
Salo tries to clinch but Jansen moves out of range. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Salo misses with a head kick.
Salo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jansen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Jansen forces Salo back against the cage and clinches.
Jansen stalling.
Jansen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Salo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Jansen has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aki Salo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jansen looks for a takedown but Salo sprawls well.
Jansen has a takedown stuffed.
Salo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jansen.
Jansen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salo as he avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Salo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dakota Jansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salo wants it to stay on the feet.
Salo throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jansen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salo swivels and escapes.
Jansen throws a leg kick but Salo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salo misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
No joy there for Salo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jansen shoots in for a double leg but Salo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Salo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jansen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Salo is fending him off so far but Jansen persists. Nope, Salo circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Salo.
Salo throws a head kick that half lands.
Salo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jansen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jansen slips a jab and a cross from Salo.
Salo stuffs the takedown attempt from Jansen. Jansen gets slowly back to his feet.
Salo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Salo defending well as Jansen loads up on a big left hand.
Jansen dives in and grabs Salo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salo pushes down on Jansen's head and hops out.#CL2#
Salo moves into the clinch successfully.
Salo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jansen prevents it.
#BC2#
Salo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Jansen closes the distance and pushes Salo back into the cage.
Jansen stalling in the clinch but Salo improves position.
Salo wants to take the fight to the mat but Jansen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3#
Jansen struggles to land a body shot inside as Salo controls his hands.
Jansen tries to pull guard but Salo holds him up against the cage and eventually Jansen drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Salo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jansen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Salo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Salo, right into the meat.
#CL2#
Salo moves into the clinch.
Jansen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Salo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Salo fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Salo pulls guard successfully.
Jansen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Jansen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU#
Jansen stands and steps away. Salo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Salo shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jansen is defended easily by Salo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aki Salo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Salo 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aki Salo!
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Event:
SFN4 St Petersburg
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Leif thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salo throws a counter combo.
Leif paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Leif misses with the combination.
Salo tries to counter with a clinch but Leif shakes him off and moves away.
Salo tries to clinch up.
Leif throws a leg kick that misses.
Salo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leif defends it well.
Leif fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Salo.
Salo misses with a series of wild punches.
#KD#
Leif lands a left and a right that send Salo crashing to the mat, dazed. Leif thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Salo is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Aki Salo has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leif lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Salo out cold! Salo is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bum Leif!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Salo connects with a solid leg kick.
Morrow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Salo shoots in for a takedown but Morrow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morrow avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Salo misses #TD#
and Morrow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Salo won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Salo sneaks out the side door and pushes Morrow away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Morrow tries to clinch but Salo is having none of it. #T1##CL2#
Salo rushes Morrow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Salo breaks the clinch.
Salo closes the distance and clinches up with Morrow, looking for a takedown. Salo pushes Morrow against the cage but Morrow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Herman Morrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aki Salo.
No luck for Salo with that takedown attempt.
Morrow drops down looking for a counter takedown but Salo sprawls and moves away.
Salo scores with a push kick.#T2##TD#
Morrow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Salo wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Morrow seems content to control.
Salo is pressing down on Morrow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Salo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morrow 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.
Morrow throws a big right hand that misses.
Morrow 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.#T3#
Morrow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Morrow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morrow tries to avoid it but Salo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morrow to the ground. Morrow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Salo fails to land with a series of punches.
Salo misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Morrow was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salo.
Morrow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morrow throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morrow throws a nice looking combination but Salo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Salo unleashes a big counter combination but Morrow bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Morrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aki Salo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Morrow moves in looking to clinch but Salo pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Salo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Salo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Salo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morrow avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Morrow shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Morrow showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
Salo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morrow.
Morrow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morrow looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salo controlling the position for now.
Morrow trying to control the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Morrow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Morrow counters with a takedown into side control.
Morrow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morrow sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Salo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Morrow'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.
Morrow seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Salo for as long as he can get away with.
Salo is pushing Morrow's head away, looking to escape. Morrow manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Morrow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Morrow taking a breather here.
Salo parries the strikes from Morrow easily there. Morrow is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Salo to escape.
#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.
Morrow controls the position from side control.
Salo is looking to regain half guard here but Morrow keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrow is looking to take a break and control but Salo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morrow just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Morrow dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Morrow doesn't manage to clinch there - Salo circles away.
Salo throws a right and a left that Morrow avoids nicely.
Morrow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morrow wants it to stay on the feet.
Morrow appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Salo swings for the body but Morrow moves out of range.
Morrow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morrow tries to counter with a takedown but Salo is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salo misses with a head kick.
#T1##CL#
Morrow rushes Salo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morrow walks away with a smile on his face. Salo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Herman Morrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aki Salo.
Salo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Salo.
Morrow moves in looking to clinch but Salo pushes him off.#TD#
Salo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morrow lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Morrow sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Morrow is in close to Salo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Salo being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Further stalling from Morrow.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salo lands a high kick!
#CL2#
Salo clinches.
Salo jumps guard but Morrow stands there with Salo around his waist. Salo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Salo crunches a lovely knee into Morrow's ribcage.#T4##TD2#
Salo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Salo controls Morrow momentarily but Morrow frees himself.
Morrow working some strikes from top position.
Morrow throwing strikes but missing.
Salo being controlled here, momentarily.
Morrow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aki Salo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Salo 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aki Salo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Huber fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Salo.
As Salo tries to get set, Huber tries to push him back and clinch up but Salo manages to avoid the attempt.
Salo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salo misses with a head kick.
Huber wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huber checks a leg kick.
Salo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salo wants it to stay on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Salo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Huber gets a double leg takedown into Salo's guard.#T1#
Salo has his hands on Huber's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Salo trying to control the position here.
Salo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Huber throws a big elbow that misses.
Salo seems keen to control Huber's posture.#SUB#
Huber drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Salo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Huber has Salo in his guard.#REVB#
Salo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Huber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salo's guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Huber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Salo has his hands on Huber's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Salo wants to stand up but Huber is controlling him. #SU#
Huber decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Salo, up you get!
Salo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huber wants to clinch.
Huber sets himself, and Salo steps forward looking for the clinch! Huber avoids it this time.
Huber shoots for a double leg takedown but Salo sprawls well. He's pushed Huber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Salo feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Huber. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Salo counters with a one-two to the body.
Huber closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salo circles away.
Huber is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Huber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Huber circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aki Salo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Salo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Salo.
Huber is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Salo pushes Huber up against the cage in a clinch.
Huber is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Salo is defending well.#BC2#
Salo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huber darts in looking for a takedown but Salo gets double underhooks and turns Huber into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Huber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Huber wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Huber tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Salo counters with a big head kick but Huber shrugs it off. #ROC2#
Huber is rocked!
Salo scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Huber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salo cracks the inside of Huber's front leg.
Huber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Huber was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Salo clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Salo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Salo and Huber are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Salo throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Huber into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Salo knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aki Salo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Randall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Randall somewhat.
Salo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Salo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Randall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Salo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Randall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Salo drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Randall has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Salo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Salo throws a head kick but Randall moves out of range.
#T1#
Randall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Salo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Randall shoots in looking for a takedown but Salo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Randall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Salo blocks a head kick by Randall.
Salo throws a head kick that misses.
Salo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Randall.
Randall fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Salo avoids it really well and circles away.
Salo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Salo. No joy for Randall on that attempt. #TD2#
Salo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Randall sprawls well initially but Salo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Randall scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Salo manages to mount him!
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#
Salo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Randall can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Salo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Randall wants to hold on but Salo pushes him away.#T3#
Randall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salo controlling from the full mount.
Salo misses with a head shot.
Salo controlling the position easily from mount.
Randall is looking to improve his position but Salo isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Salo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Salo 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.
Randall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randall tries to hold on but Salo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aki Salo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A low kick from Salo is predictable there
and Randall counters with a three punch combo that has Salo backing up. Salo nods at Randall to acknowledge the strikes.
Salo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Randall dives in and grabs Salo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salo pushes down on Randall's head and hops out.
Randall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Randall shoots in for a takedown but Salo shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Randall. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Randall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Salo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Salo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salo misses with a head kick.
It looked like Randall was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Salo throws a nice looking combination but Randall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
No joy there for Randall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Randall gets caught flat footed, as Salo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Salo tries to stand but Randall is controlling from the bottom.
Randall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Randall looking to control.
#SUB#
Randall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Randall is trying to keep Salo in close.
Randall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SU2#
Salo stands up from Randall's guard - Salo perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Salo gets caught napping as Randall dives in and scores a takedown. Salo manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Salo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Allen Randall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Randall blocks a head kick by Salo.
Nice takedown defense from Salo. No joy for Randall on that attempt. #T3#
Randall lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Salo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD2#
Salo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Randall to the mat! Randall manages to get full guard.
Randall working a defensive guard here.
Salo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Salo won't allow Randall to sweep him here. #T4#
Salo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Salo wants to stand but Randall has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Salo is fighting to break Randall's control of his arms but Randall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aki Salo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Randall is trying to hold Salo in close to prevent damage but Salo has managed to pass into half guard.
Salo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aki Salo 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Randall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salo defends well and Randall ends up having to push Salo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Salo. #SUB2#
Salo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Salo happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randall can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Salo just content to control the position.
Salo working away.
Randall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Randall is working hard here to advance position.
Randall wants to control but Salo postures up.
Randall tries to bench press Salo off him but Salo keeps the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Salo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Randall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Randall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Salo is fending him off so far but Randall persists. Nope, Salo circles away and we're back to standing.
As Randall backs off Salo throws a huge counter combo but Randall manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Randall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salo misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Salo moves into the clinch.
Randall tries to pull guard but Salo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Randall looking for a takedown.
Salo prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3##TD2#
Salo pulls guard successfully.
#ES2#
Salo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Randall has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Salo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Salo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Randall is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Salo jumps into side control!
Salo is staying tight to Randall's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU2#
Salo stands up and beckons Randall to his feet. #T4##TD2#
Salo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in half guard, Salo seems content to control.
Randall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Randall is trying to maintain the position but Salo is very close to passing his half guard.
Salo passes into side control, despite Randall's attempt to control the position.
Allen Randall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aki Salo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randall is looking to regain half guard here but Salo keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aki Salo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Salo 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aki Salo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2017 |
#R1#
The Flash slaps away a takedown attempt from Salo, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
The Flash has Salo up against the cage in a clinch.
Salo missing with knees to the body.
The Flash is working for takedown but Salo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Salo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Flash has Salo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Salo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
The Flash turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Salo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from The Flash misses.
Salo keeps the fight on the outside.
Salo is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Salo.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Flash looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
The Flash takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The Flash misses with a straight left.
Salo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Salo tries to clinch up but The Flash circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Salo tries to keep at a distance but The Flash has taken the fight into the clinch.
Salo prevents the takedown attempt.
Aki Salo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santeri The Flash.
Salo tries to circle away but The Flash has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Salo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
The Flash drives through with a takedown into Salo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The Flash tries to free his leg and advance position but Salo is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Salo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Flash defends it easily.#T2#
The Flash wants to pass the guard but Salo is keeping the position.#SUB2#
The Flash is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Salo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Salo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Salo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but The Flash has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Salo is looking to defend but The Flash has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Salo! The Flash pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Salo taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Santeri The Flash!
A very excited looking Santeri The Flash 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Salo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qiang.
Salo throws a big counter combination but Qiang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Salo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salo slips a straight right by Qiang.
Salo needs to keep his hands up - Qiang had a free shot at his head there.
Salo dives in for a single leg takedown but Qiang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Qiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Qiang thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Salo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Qiang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Qiang lands a jab to Salo's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salo slips a jab and a cross from Qiang.
It looked like Salo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Salo throws a lazy head kick
and Qiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Qiang does it's job there.
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!
Qiang connects with a jab.#T1#
Salo ducks under a wild hook from Qiang.
Salo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Salo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wang Qiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Qiang misses with a looping right.
Qiang throws a hook to the side of Salo's head but Salo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salo attempts a counter takedown but Qiang avoids it well and moves away.
Qiang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Qiang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Qiang looks to land a right hand but Salo moved out of range.
Salo misses with a double jab.
Qiang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Qiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salo.
Qiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Salo.
It looked like Salo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Qiang 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.#T2#
Salo moves away from the strike by Qiang.
Salo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Salo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Qiang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Salo scrambles back to his feet.
Wang Qiang 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!
Salo throws a leg kick but Qiang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Qiang misses with a right hand
and Salo counters with a head kick.
Qiang avoids the head kick by Salo.
Qiang looks to throw the jab but Salo is out of range.
Qiang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Salo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qiang.
Salo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Qiang keeps the fight on the outside.
Qiang misses with a straight left.
Qiang throws a lazy right hand but Salo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Salo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Salo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qiang.
Salo throws a big counter combination but Qiang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Salo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Qiang lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Salo is rocked!
Salo slips a jab from Qiang.
Qiang throws a hook but Salo blocks it.
Salo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Qiang counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Salo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Qiang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Salo seems to have got his legs back now.
Qiang scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Qiang misses.
It looked like Salo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Salo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Qiang is fending him off so far but Salo persists. Nope, Qiang circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Salo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Qiang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salo looks for a takedown but Qiang sprawls well.
Salo is breathing heavily.
Qiang drops Salo with a big left hand! Salo is injured, injured bad! Qiang jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wang Qiang!
An out of breath Wang Qiang 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:
QFC Tournament 767 Round 2
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Mercier closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Salo quickly recovers to half 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.
Mercier frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mercier fails to advance to Salo's back. #SUB#
Mercier is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Salo is surviving well by controlling Mercier's body position as best he can.
Mercier tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mercier takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Mercier has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Mercier looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Salo taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Francis Mercier!
Our winner, Francis Mercier, 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:
QFC Tournament 767 Round 1
Date: Jun 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Salo lands with a kick to the temple. Zewygralem shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zewygralem fails with a takedown attempt.
Zewygralem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Salo is fending him off so far but Zewygralem persists. Nope, Salo circles away and we're back to standing.
Salo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zewygralem tries to avoid it but Salo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zewygralem to the ground. Zewygralem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Zewygralem takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Zewygralem breaks from the clinch.
Zewygralem throws a sloppy head kick and Salo moves out of range easily.
Salo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zewygralem closes the distance and clinches up with Salo, looking for a takedown. Zewygralem pushes Salo against the cage but Salo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Czuje Zewygralem. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Zewygralem gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zewygralem is looking for a takedown.
Zewygralem lands a nice knee to the body.
Zewygralem lands a body shot. #T1#
Zewygralem scores with a hook to the body.
Salo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Salo tries to pull guard but Zewygralem won't allow it.
Salo prevents the takedown attempt.
Zewygralem has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Salo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zewygralem is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Salo drags the fight down to the ground.
Salo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zewygralem is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Salo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zewygralem trying to control the position from guard on top but Salo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Zewygralem has gone for a leg lock! Salo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zewygralem's guard.#REVB#
Zewygralem is looking to stand up but Salo isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salo trying to control but Zewygralem is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Salo stands up from Zewygralem's guard - Salo perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
Salo lands a head kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salo.#CL#
Zewygralem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Salo, pushing him back against the cage.
Zewygralem tries to work over Salo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Salo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zewygralem goes for a double leg but Salo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salo continues to drive forward.#T4##CL#
Zewygralem moves into the clinch.
Zewygralem is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Zewygralem breaks the clinch.
Zewygralem wants to clinch up but Salo keeps it at a distance.
As Zewygralem backs off Salo throws a huge counter combo but Zewygralem manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salo is defended easily by Zewygralem.
Zewygralem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zewygralem moves in looking to clinch but Salo pushes him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zewygralem is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Salo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zewygralem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aki Salo 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#
Zewygralem tries to clinch but Salo moves out of range. #CL#
Zewygralem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Zewygralem successfully pulls guard.
#SU2#
Salo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Zewygralem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salo counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Zewygralem gets a clinch.
Zewygralem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Zewygralem.
Zewygralem missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Salo manages to break the clinch.
Zewygralem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salo but Salo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Zewygralem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zewygralem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salo as he avoids it easily.
Salo throws a head kick that misses.
Zewygralem darts in looking for a takedown but Salo gets double underhooks and turns Zewygralem into the cage.
Salo throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Czuje Zewygralem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Salo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zewygralem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Salo has Zewygralem up against the cage in a clinch.
Zewygralem tries to land a knee to the head but Salo blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Salo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zewygralem tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Salo connects with a high kick.
Zewygralem takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Salo keeps the fight on the outside.
Salo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salo scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salo shoots in looking for a takedown but Zewygralem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Salo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zewygralem tries to clinch there but Salo circles away.
Zewygralem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aki Salo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zewygralem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zewygralem.
A left and a right from Salo both land. Nice combination.
Salo fails with a takedown attempt.
Zewygralem tries to clinch up but Salo circles away and keeps his distance.
Zewygralem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zewygralem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salo connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Zewygralem is looking to clinch.
Salo keeps the fight on the outside.
Zewygralem sets himself, and Salo steps forward looking for the clinch! Zewygralem avoids it this time.
Zewygralem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zewygralem tries to bum rush Salo with a series of wild strikes but Salo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zewygralem but Zewygralem pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zewygralem fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Salo avoids it really well and circles away.
Salo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Salo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zewygralem but Zewygralem pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Salo looks to move away, Zewygralem throws a big counter combo but Salo just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aki Salo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Zewygralem closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salo circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zewygralem.
Salo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Salo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zewygralem.#CL2#
Salo closes the distance and pushes Zewygralem back into the cage.
Zewygralem throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Zewygralem scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Zewygralem fails to land. #BC#
Zewygralem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zewygralem misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Zewygralem misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Czuje Zewygralem. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Salo rushes Zewygralem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zewygralem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zewygralem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zewygralem throws a head punch that misses.
Zewygralem misses with a punch to the body.
Zewygralem is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Salo to keep the fight standing.
Salo taking a breather.
Salo wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2##BC2#
Salo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salo wants to counter with a clinch but Zewygralem pushes him away.
Salo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zewygralem as he jumps to the side.
Zewygralem misses with an attempted mid kick.
Salo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Czuje Zewygralem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Salo moves into the clinch.
Zewygralem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Salo just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Salo pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Zewygralem wants to stand and escape but instead Salo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SU2#
Salo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Salo throws a head kick that misses.
Zewygralem is looking for a counter combo.
Zewygralem is looking to clinch but Salo is avoiding it.
Salo shoots for a takedown but Zewygralem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zewygralem fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Zewygralem leaves Salo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Salo moves into range and clinches up with Zewygralem.#BC2#
Salo manages to break the clinch.
Zewygralem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Salo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salo keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salo misses with a few strikes there.
Zewygralem tries to clinch but Salo moves out of range.
Czuje Zewygralem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aki Salo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zewygralem throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aki Salo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Salo 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Aki Salo!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Aki Salo!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Aki Salo!
Aki Salo wins by unanimous decision!
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