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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Santana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salahaddin as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Salahaddin dives in and scores a takedown into Santana's guard.#SUB2#
Salahaddin drops back looking for a leg! Santana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santana manages to kick Salahaddin off! Salahaddin jumps back into Santana's guard. #SUB2#
Salahaddin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Salahaddin drops back looking for a leg! Santana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santana manages to kick Salahaddin off! Salahaddin jumps back into Santana's guard. #SUB2#
Salahaddin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Santana dives on top into guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Santana throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Santana throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Salahaddin to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Salahaddin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santana postures up.
#SUB2#
Salahaddin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Santana wants to stand but Salahaddin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Santana trying to control the position from guard on top but Salahaddin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salahaddin has control of Santana's left arm, preventing Santana from doing any damage.
Santana wants to control from the top but Salahaddin keeps moving.
Salahaddin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Santana pushes down on Salahaddin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Santana tries to stand but can't do so whilst Salahaddin controls his leg.
Salahaddin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Santana. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santana engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Santana trying to move into half guard but instead Salahaddin has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB2#
Salahaddin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Salahaddin drops back looking for a leg! Santana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santana manages to kick Salahaddin off! Salahaddin jumps back into Santana's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Salahaddin drops back looking for a leg! Santana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santana manages to kick Salahaddin off! Salahaddin jumps back into Santana's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Immanuel Salahaddin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Salahaddin checks a leg kick.
Salahaddin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salahaddin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santana shoots in but Salahaddin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Immanuel Salahaddin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Salahaddin with that takedown attempt.
Lucas Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immanuel Salahaddin.
Salahaddin goes for a double leg but Santana avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Santana continues to drive forward.
Santana shoots for a takedown but Salahaddin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salahaddin darts in looking for a takedown but Santana gets double underhooks and turns Salahaddin into the cage.
Santana tries to counter with a takedown but Salahaddin is quick to defend against it.
Santana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salahaddin as he avoids it easily.
Salahaddin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Santana defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salahaddin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salahaddin is breathing heavily.
Santana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salahaddin.
Santana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salahaddin but Salahaddin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salahaddin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santana tries to avoid it but Salahaddin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santana to the ground. Santana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Santana slaps away a takedown attempt from Salahaddin, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Santana instigates a clinch.
Salahaddin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santana fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Santana scores with a three punch combo!
Santana tries for a takedown but Salahaddin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Salahaddin darts in looking for a takedown but Santana gets double underhooks and turns Salahaddin into the cage. #CL#
Santana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Santana is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Santana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Salahaddin prevents it.
Salahaddin is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2##TD#
Santana ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Santana no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Santana looking for a sweep. Not yet Santana, not yet. #SUB2#
Salahaddin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Santana wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Salahaddin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Santana looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Santana looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Santana! #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salahaddin struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Santana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Salahaddin has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Salahaddin can't do much from the bottom here.
Santana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salahaddin on the ground.
Santana slows the pace down.
Salahaddin is not content to let Santana control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Santana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Salahaddin, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Santana decides to stand back up. Santana steps back and let's Salahaddin get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Santana dominated that second round.
That's time! Santana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Salahaddin fails to land the takedown.
Salahaddin fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Salahaddin gets a double leg takedown into Santana's guard.#SUB2#
Salahaddin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Santana is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Salahaddin, into his guard. #REVR#
Santana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salahaddin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salahaddin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santana trying to control but Salahaddin is working from the bottom. #T1#
Santana is looking to pass into half guard but Salahaddin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Salahaddin is in guard.#REVB#
Santana throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Salahaddin has gone for a leg lock! Santana slips out almost immediately though and dives into Salahaddin's guard.#REVR##SU#
Salahaddin is working an open guard so Santana takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Salahaddin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Salahaddin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Salahaddin drops back looking for a leg! Santana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santana manages to kick Salahaddin off! Salahaddin jumps back into Santana's guard. #SUB#
Santana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB2#
Salahaddin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Santana manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Salahaddin has Santana in his guard.#REVR#
Santana has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santana trying to control but Salahaddin is working from the bottom. #T3#
Santana wants to pass the guard but Salahaddin is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Santana wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Salahaddin's closed guard. He's half up but Salahaddin has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Salahaddin pivots and extends the arm, Santana falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Salahaddin! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Immanuel Salahaddin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Santana darts in looking for a takedown but Salahaddin gets double underhooks and turns Santana into the cage.
Salahaddin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salahaddin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santana sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salahaddin somewhat.
Salahaddin shoots in for a double leg but Santana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Santana was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salahaddin.
Lucas Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immanuel Salahaddin.#CL#
Santana forces Salahaddin back against the cage and clinches.
Salahaddin is trying to drag Santana to the mat but Santana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Salahaddin has Santana pressed against the cage, preventing Santana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Salahaddin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Salahaddin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Salahaddin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santana has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Santana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santana is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Salahaddin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Salahaddin's back!
Salahaddin rolls, trying to escape but Santana keeps control of the position.
What can Salahaddin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Salahaddin wants to control his opponent's hands but Santana gets his hands free.
Santana has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Salahaddin's body.
Santana punches the canvas rather than the man. #T2##SUB#
Salahaddin fending off the submission attempt from Santana.
You can see the frustration on Salahaddin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Santana has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Santana tightening his grip on Salahaddin, looking for the choke. #T3#
Santana really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Salahaddin.
Salahaddin trying to control but not successfully.
Santana trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Salahaddin doesn't escape. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Santana looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Salahaddin is controlling Santana 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Santana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salahaddin on the ground.#SUB2#
Salahaddin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Santana manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Salahaddin has Santana in his guard.#REVR#
Santana trying to control but Salahaddin is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santana wants to pass the guard but Salahaddin is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Santana dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salahaddin.
Salahaddin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salahaddin wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Santana moves into the clinch.
Santana misses with an elbow strike.
Santana tries to pull guard but Salahaddin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Santana stops a takedown attempt from Salahaddin.
Salahaddin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santana prevents it.
Lucas Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immanuel Salahaddin.
Santana stops a takedown attempt from Salahaddin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salahaddin is trying to drag Santana to the mat but Santana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Santana successfully pulls guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Salahaddin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Salahaddin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Santana manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Salahaddin has Santana in his guard.#REVR#
Santana wants to stand but Salahaddin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Santana has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Salahaddin keeping moving, preventing Santana from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Santana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santana looking to sit in guard and control but Salahaddin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Santana is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Salahaddin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salahaddin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Salahaddin 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Salahaddin 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.
Santana working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Santana looking for a sweep. Not yet Santana, not yet. #SUB2#
Salahaddin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Santana dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Salahaddin controls Santana momentarily but Santana frees himself.
Santana tries to free his leg and advance position but Salahaddin is retaining full guard.
Salahaddin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santana trying to control but Salahaddin is working from the bottom. #T4#
Santana sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Santana is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Salahaddin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Salahaddin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB2#
Salahaddin drops back looking for a leg! Santana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santana manages to kick Salahaddin off! Salahaddin jumps back into Santana's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Salahaddin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Santana manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Salahaddin has Santana in his guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Santana dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Salahaddin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santana shoots for a takedown but Salahaddin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salahaddin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Santana leaves Salahaddin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Santana swinging wildly here.
Santana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Santana as Salahaddin shoots in.
Lucas Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immanuel Salahaddin.
Santana throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Salahaddin shoots in for a double leg but Santana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Salahaddin dives in for a single leg takedown but Santana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Santana dives in and grabs Salahaddin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salahaddin pushes down on Santana's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salahaddin.
Salahaddin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santana closes the distance and clinches up with Salahaddin, looking for a takedown. Santana pushes Salahaddin against the cage but Salahaddin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Salahaddin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salahaddin tries to avoid it but Santana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salahaddin to the ground. Salahaddin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Salahaddin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santana as he avoids it easily.
Santana lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Santana has closed the distance and engaged Salahaddin in a clinch.
Santana can't get the takedown.
Salahaddin is trying to drag Santana to the mat but Santana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Santana wants to break free but Salahaddin has control.
Santana stops a takedown attempt from Salahaddin.
Salahaddin looking for a takedown. #TD#
Santana pulls guard. #SUB2#
Salahaddin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Salahaddin stopping the sweep attempt from Santana.#T2##SUB#
Salahaddin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Salahaddin has gone for a leg lock! Santana slips out almost immediately though and dives into Salahaddin's guard.#REVR#
Santana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Salahaddin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santana wants to control from the top but Salahaddin keeps moving. #T3#
Salahaddin 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#
Salahaddin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Salahaddin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santana is just riding it out for now. Salahaddin eventually gives up the hold.
Santana is in trouble now - Salahaddin has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Salahaddin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Santana turns into him and now he's in Salahaddin's guard.
#T4#
Salahaddin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santana is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Santana decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Santana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santana 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Santana!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Salahaddin misses with a takedown attempt - Santana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Santana misses with a body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Santana or perhaps it was just good defense by Salahaddin, which made it look bad. #TD#
Salahaddin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Santana quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Santana is defending against the submission attempts here by Salahaddin.
#SUB#
Salahaddin seems to be working for a kimura but Santana defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Salahaddin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santana sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salahaddin works his way into side control. #SUB#
Salahaddin is trying to get an arm triangle but Santana is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Salahaddin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Santana is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Salahaddin has hold of Santana's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Santana seems comfortable defending it but Salahaddin has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Santana is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Santana is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Salahaddin couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Immanuel Salahaddin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Salahaddin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Montgomery is trying to defend but Salahaddin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Salahaddin is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Salahaddin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Montgomery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salahaddin on the ground.#SUB2#
Salahaddin 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.
Montgomery keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Salahaddin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Salahaddin 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.
#T1#
Montgomery controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Salahaddin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Montgomery doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salahaddin.
Montgomery trying to control here.
Montgomery is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Salahaddin is looking for a kimura but Montgomery is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salahaddin to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Salahaddin seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Salahaddin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Montgomery has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Salahaddin is working for a submission of some sort.
Montgomery wants to improve his position but Salahaddin is controlling well.
Montgomery is trying to stand up here but Salahaddin is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Salahaddin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Montgomery sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Salahaddin 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.
Montgomery could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
Montgomery is trying to stand back up but Salahaddin is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montgomery tries to roll over but Salahaddin keeps him under control.
Montgomery is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Salahaddin wants to work for an arm triangle but Montgomery is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Salahaddin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Montgomery sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Salahaddin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Montgomery sees it coming and defends easily.
Salahaddin looks winded!
Montgomery tries to kick Salahaddin off but Salahaddin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Salahaddin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Salahaddin is trying to work for a kimura but Montgomery is defending well.
#SUB2#
Salahaddin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Montgomery is trying to get back to full guard.
Montgomery is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Salahaddin is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Montgomery to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montgomery is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Salahaddin is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Immanuel Salahaddin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Salahaddin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Montgomery!#ES#
Montgomery bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Salahaddin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Montgomery is trying to defend but Salahaddin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES#
Montgomery kicks Salahaddin off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Salahaddin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Montgomery quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Salahaddin is working for an americana but Montgomery has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Salahaddin was thinking about the submission.
Montgomery is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Salahaddin is breathing heavily.
Salahaddin keeping control of the position. #T1#
Salahaddin trying to control from the bottom.
Montgomery slips a nice elbow through Salahaddin's hands, connecting with Salahaddin's forehead.
Montgomery thows a huge punch but Salahaddin dodges it nicely.
Montgomery winds up and cracks Salahaddin with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Salahaddin looking for submissions off his back.
Salahaddin is looking to improve his position.
Montgomery scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Montgomery working the head and body with strikes.
Salahaddin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Montgomery missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Montgomery winds up and cracks Salahaddin with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Montgomery is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Montgomery missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Montgomery misses with a head shot. Salahaddin uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3#
Salahaddin has momentary wrist control but Montgomery slips an elbow through the middle.
Montgomery postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Montgomery throws a big right hand that misses.
Montgomery is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SU#
Montgomery stands and steps away. Salahaddin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Salahaddin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Montgomery napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Salahaddin is trying to get an arm triangle but Montgomery is defending well. #SUB2#
Salahaddin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4##SUB2#
Salahaddin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rolando Montgomery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Salahaddin swings around for an armbar but Montgomery sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Salahaddin's guard.
Montgomery postures up and lands a big shot to Salahaddin's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Montgomery's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Montgomery scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Montgomery postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montgomery in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Montgomery 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Salahaddin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Salahaddin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Montgomery quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Salahaddin is working for a kimura but Montgomery is defending it quite comfortably.
Montgomery is looking for a sweep. Salahaddin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Montgomery has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Salahaddin is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Montgomery is defending against the submission attempts here by Salahaddin.
#SUB2#
Salahaddin is trying to work for a kimura but Montgomery is defending well.
Salahaddin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Salahaddin is looking for a kimura here.
#T1##SUB2#
Salahaddin seems to be working for a kimura but Montgomery defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Salahaddin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Montgomery sees it coming and defends easily.
Montgomery trying to hold on to Salahaddin's head to control him but Salahaddin postures up.
#SUB2#
Salahaddin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Salahaddin 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.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Montgomery wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Salahaddin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Montgomery has managed to free his arm - good work.
Montgomery is controlling Salahaddin's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Salahaddin seems to be working for a kimura but Montgomery defends the submission attempt.
Montgomery controlling the position for now.#T3##SUB2#
Salahaddin is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Montgomery still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Montgomery has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SUB#
Montgomery goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Salahaddin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Montgomery's guard! Nice work there by Salahaddin!
Montgomery wants to stand and escape but Salahaddin is having none of it.
Montgomery controlling the position.#SUB2#
Salahaddin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Montgomery looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Montgomery looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Montgomery! #REVR##SUB#
Montgomery swings around for an armbar but Salahaddin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Montgomery's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Salahaddin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Montgomery is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Montgomery has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Montgomery postures up in Salahaddin's guard and throws a big left but Salahaddin blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salahaddin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salahaddin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Montgomery with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Montgomery landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rolando Montgomery.
Well Montgomery 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rolando Montgomery!
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