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Event:
QFC Tournament 803 Round 4
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Salah will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Salah closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Em's guard.
Salah looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Salah is looking to stand up but Em won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Em is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Em is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Salah might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Salah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Salah seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Em for as long as he can get away with.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Em's waist but Em gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salah off to one side.
Em feints the counter takedown.#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.
Salah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Em circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Salah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Em sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salah somewhat.
Em keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Em tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Salah shoots in and bounces Em off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T3#
Salah tries to stand but Em is controlling from the bottom.
Em trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Em looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salah won't allow Em to sweep him here.
Salah is looking to pass into half guard but Em pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Em is in guard.#REVB##T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Salah holds on and takes a little breather.
Salah knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Em on the ground.
Em passes into half guard.
Em wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salah keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salah moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Em Em will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Salah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Em only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Salah is trying hard to land a takedown here. Em sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And Em tries to counter it with a takedown but Salah pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Salah changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Em tries to avoid it but Salah manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Em to the ground. Em escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Salah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salah.
Salah shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Em sprawls well. Em wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salah gets slowly back to his feet.
Em was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Salah is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Em's half guard.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Em wants to improve his position but Salah is controlling well.
Salah works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salah controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
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.
Em is working to get back to half guard.
Salah seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Em is holding on tight.
Salah moves to his opponent's back but Em bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Salah.
Em wants to control from the top but Salah keeps moving. #T3#
Em tries to free his leg and advance position but Salah is retaining full guard.
Em trying to control but Salah is working from the bottom.
Salah is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Salah'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.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Em wants to control from the top but Salah keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Salah scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Em is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Em Em will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Salah feints and as Em raises his hands in defense, Salah changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Em can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salah controls the pace.#SU#
Em is working an open guard so Salah takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Salah fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Em displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salah. #TD#
Em gets caught napping as Salah dives in and scores a takedown. Em manages to retain guard.#T1#
Salah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Salah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Em being controlled here, momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Em is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salah keeping moving, preventing Em from controlling successfully.
Salah controlling Em's posture.
Mohammed Salah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Em trying to control but Salah is working from the bottom.
Em pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salah is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Em pushing down on Salah's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Em takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salah is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Em's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Em's back!
Salah biding his time, controlling Em. #SUB#
Salah is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Salah controlling the position well here. Em rolled but Salah kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4##SUB#
Salah patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Em is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salah keeps control of the position as Em tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Salah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Em 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Mohammed Salah!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Em Em!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Mohammed Salah!
Mohammed Salah wins by split decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 803 Round 3
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Clay throws a body punch but Salah moves out of range.
Clay looks to land a combination but Salah avoids it well.
Salah dives in for a single leg takedown but Clay sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Clay closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Salah quickly recovers to half guard.
Clay throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Salah to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Salah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salah keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Salah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clay forces his way into half guard.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Salah manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clay really is a fat lump.
Salah keeping full guard, as Clay tries to pass.
Clay stopping the sweep attempt from Salah.#SUB2#
Clay sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Salah doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Clay paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Salah - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mohammed Salah!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 803 Round 2
Date: Dec 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Vattakkuzhi. That snapped Salah's head back.
Vattakkuzhi misses with a straight right.
Salah misses with a takedown
and Vattakkuzhi counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Mohammed Salah has been cut.
Salah with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vattakkuzhi counters with a nice body shot.
Salah misses with a takedown
and Vattakkuzhi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salah thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Salah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vattakkuzhi leaves Salah with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Vattakkuzhi.#TD#
Salah closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vattakkuzhi to the mat! Vattakkuzhi manages to get full guard. #T1#
Vattakkuzhi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vattakkuzhi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salah controls from within his opponent's guard.
Salah is pushing down on Vattakkuzhi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vattakkuzhi is fighting to maintain full guard but Salah has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
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.
Salah wants to free his trapped foot but Vattakkuzhi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Salah frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vattakkuzhi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Salah gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Salah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vattakkuzhi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheers as Vattakkuzhi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Salah doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Vattakkuzhi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Salah is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vattakkuzhi's half guard.
Vattakkuzhi pushes Salah off but Salah dives into side control.
#SUB#
Salah has hold of Vattakkuzhi's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Vattakkuzhi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Salah cranks the arm and Vattakkuzhi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Vattakkuzhi, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mohammed Salah!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 803 Round 1
Date: Dec 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Goncalves decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Salah tries to roll over but Goncalves keeps him under control.
Goncalves wants to stand up but Salah is controlling the position.
Goncalves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Salah trying to control but Goncalves postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salah is looking to get back to full guard here but Goncalves has managed to pass to side control instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves wants to control but Salah is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Salah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Goncalves trying to control the position but Salah is working away.
Salah tries to control but Goncalves manages to take his back.#SUB#
Goncalves tightening his grip on Salah, looking for the choke.
Salah manages to reverse the position and now he's in Goncalves's guard. Nice work there by Salah.
Salah postures up.
#T2#
Goncalves is really struggling to control Salah but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Goncalves is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Salah dives into side control.
Salah controls the position from side control.
Goncalves dodges the ground and pound from Salah.
Salah misses with the ground and pound.
Salah scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Goncalves to see if he's OK.
Salah tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Salah is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goncalves has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Goncalves is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Salah working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Salah goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Goncalves rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Salah's guard! Nice work there by Goncalves!
Goncalves wanted to stand there but Salah had control of the position.
Salah trying to control the position here. #T4#
Let's hope that Salah has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Salah wants to sweep here but Goncalves controlling him for the moment.
Goncalves postures up in Salah's guard and throws a big left but Salah blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Salah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Salah 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.
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 RIcardo Goncalves will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
No luck for Goncalves with that takedown attempt.
Salah keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Goncalves with that takedown attempt.
Salah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goncalves.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RIcardo Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Salah drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves tries to buck Salah off but Salah is having none of it.
Salah is chipping away with strikes.
Goncalves tries to buck Salah off but Salah is having none of it.#T1#
Goncalves being controlled for a moment.
Salah with the ground and pound but Goncalves regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Salah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Salah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Salah controlling the action here.
Salah passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
Salah throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Salah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goncalves is looking to escape.
Salah thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mohammed Salah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salah throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Goncalves because Salah loaded up on that one.
Goncalves regains half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goncalves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salah. #T3#
Goncalves has hold of Salah's hands but Salah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Salah is taking a breather. Goncalves 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.
Salah is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Salah is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goncalves sees it coming and defends easily.
Salah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goncalves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Salah slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salah moves nicely into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Goncalves gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Salah throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Salah wants to finish this one by submission but Goncalves is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Salah.
Salah 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Salah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Goncalves slips under a jab.#TD2#
Salah drives through with a takedown into Goncalves's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Salah controlling from the top position.
Salah postures up in Goncalves's guard and throws a big left but Goncalves blocks it.
Salah works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Salah blocks the strikes from Goncalves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves trying to hold on to Salah's head to control him but Salah postures up.
Salah wants to pass to mount but Goncalves is defending the position.
Salah works his way into full mount! #T1#
Salah throwing strikes but Goncalves recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Salah not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goncalves is looking for a sweep. Salah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salah keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salah pulls his head out easily.
Salah is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The adventures of Salah the control monster continue. Boring.
Salah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
Salah might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Goncalves haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Salah is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Salah closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Goncalves's guard.
Salah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Salah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goncalves swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Goncalves is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Salah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salah is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goncalves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Goncalves or perhaps it was just good defense by Salah, which made it look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Salah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Salah 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Mohammed Salah!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Mohammed Salah!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Mohammed Salah!
Mohammed Salah wins by unanimous decision!
RIcardo Goncalves spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm back'.
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