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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Salli drives through with a takedown into Falwell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Falwell looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Falwell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Salli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Salli 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. #SUB2#
Salli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Salli 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. #SUB2#
Salli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Falwell being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Salli 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. #T1#
Salli passes Falwell's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Salli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Falwell defends it well. #SUB2#
Salli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Salli works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Salli looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Salli is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Falwell is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Falwell flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Salli anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Falwell and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Salli slips an arm under Falwell chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Salli has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Salli is squeezing on Falwell like an anaconda would it's prey. Falwell fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hurjempi Salli!
In defeat, Yahweh Falwell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hasa diga eebowai. I guess I didn't pray hard enough, or maybe prayed too much. I bet if I trained more instead praying, I might have avoided getting KO'd. I guess it's God's will. But to quote George Carlin: "If it's God's will and he's going to do what he wants to anyway, why'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 915 Round 4
Date: May 17, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Romanus gets a double leg takedown into Salli's guard.
Salli keeping moving, preventing Romanus from controlling successfully.
Romanus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Romanus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salli is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Romanus drops back looking for a leg! Salli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salli manages to kick Romanus off! Romanus jumps back into Salli's guard. #SUB#
Romanus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Salli is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Salli has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Romanus's head.#T1##SUB#
Romanus looking for a guillotine here but Salli defends easily.
Romanus working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Romanus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salli is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Romanus throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Salli escapes and throws Romanus's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Salli just content to control the position.
Romanus is looking to reverse the position.
Romanus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Salli's best efforts.
Salli takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Salli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Salli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Salli wants to stand up but Romanus is controlling the position.
Well, if Salli is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Romanus tries to get to full guard but Salli has control of the leg.
Salli is keen to just control but Romanus is a slippery customer.
Salli passes into side control, despite Romanus's attempt to control the position.
Salli tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Salli landing strikes. #T3#
Romanus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Romanus tries to pass to full mount but Salli defends it.
Salli trying to control but Romanus postures up.
Salli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Romanus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Salli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Romanus.
Romanus prevents Salli from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Romanus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Salli trying to control but Romanus postures up.
#SUB#
Salli is defending against the submission attempts here by Romanus.
#SUB#
Romanus seems to be working for a kimura but Salli defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Romanus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Salli sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romanus trying to mount his opponent but Salli defends it.
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 Gladiatorus Romanus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Salli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Salli moves into the clinch successfully.
Romanus slows down the pace here.
#TD#
Romanus tightens his grip and picks Salli up, before dumping him to the ground. Salli manages to land in guard.
Salli trying to control the position.
Romanus trying to control the position from guard on top but Salli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Salli has his foot on Romanus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Romanus works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salli keeping full guard, as Romanus tries to pass. #T1#
Salli wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Romanus has gone for a leg lock! Salli slips out almost immediately though and dives into Romanus's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Romanus throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Salli escapes and throws Romanus's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Salli misses with the ground and pound.
Salli staying calm.
Romanus is looking to regain half guard here but Salli keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Romanus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Romanus is trying to maintain the position but Salli is very close to passing his half guard.
Gladiatorus Romanus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Romanus gets full guard.
Salli throwing strikes from guard but Romanus blocks nicely.
Romanus controls Salli momentarily but Salli frees himself.
Salli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Romanus keeping moving, preventing Salli from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Romanus is looking for a triangle here but Salli uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T3#
Romanus regains half guard.#SUB#
Romanus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salli pulls his head out easily.
Salli is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Romanus looking for subs from the bottom but Salli mounts him!
Romanus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Romanus tries to lock up and control but Salli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Salli controlling from mount. #T4#
Romanus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Salli missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Romanus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salli pulls his head out easily.
Salli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Romanus's head.
Salli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Romanus tries to roll over but Salli keeps him under control.
Salli trying to mount his opponent but Romanus defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salli is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hurjempi Salli 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Romanus avoids the body shot from Salli.
Romanus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salli manages to avoid it.
Romanus fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Salli shoots in and gets a takedown into Romanus's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salli controls from within his opponent's guard.
Salli wants to get up but he can't break Romanus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Romanus working a defensive guard here.
Salli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salli trying to control but Romanus is working from the bottom.
Salli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Romanus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Romanus has his foot on Salli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salli works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Romanus is looking for a triangle but Salli pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Romanus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Salli passes into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Romanus trying his best to control but Salli has mounted him.#T2#
Salli looking to finish with strikes here!
#SUB2#
Salli has hold of Romanus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Romanus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Salli prevents Romanus from getting the reversal.
Romanus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Romanus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Salli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Salli's back!#SUB#
Romanus is looking for the choke from the back position but Salli is controlling his hands well.
Salli turns into Romanus and is now in his guard.
#T3#
Salli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Salli tries to free his leg and advance position but Romanus is retaining full guard.
Salli throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Salli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Romanus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salli has managed to get both his arms back between Romanus's legs - danger averted.
Salli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Romanus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Salli passes into half guard.
Romanus tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Salli has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T4#
Salli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Romanus holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Salli tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Salli looking to control but Romanus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Salli is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romanus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gladiatorus Romanus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hurjempi Salli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Romanus is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hurjempi Salli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Salli 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 Nard Betker scores the fight for Hurjempi Salli!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Hurjempi Salli!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Hurjempi Salli!
Hurjempi Salli wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 915 Round 3
Date: May 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Escobar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Salli wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Salli wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
Salli looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Escobar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Salli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Escobar wants to control but Salli is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salli wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Escobar seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Salli is holding on to half guard well.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but Salli defending well.
Salli is controlling Escobar's trapped leg to prevent Escobar from advancing to side control.
Escobar wants to free his trapped foot but Salli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Escobar prevents Salli from improving his position.
Salli moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Escobar 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. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Salli throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Salli is pulling down on Escobar's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Salli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salli as he jumps to the side.
Salli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salli misses with a head kick.
Salli misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
A combination from Salli does no damage.
Salli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Escobar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salli tries to counter with a clinch but Escobar shakes him off and moves away.
Luiz Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Escobar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Salli to the mat! Salli manages to get full guard.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Salli keeps moving.
Salli trying to keep a closed guard but Escobar is proving a slippery customer.
Salli is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Escobar is controlling him.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Salli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar stopping the sweep attempt from Salli.#T4#
Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salli wants to sweep here but Escobar controlling him for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Salli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Salli stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Escobar dives in and scores a takedown into Salli's guard.#SUB#
Escobar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Escobar is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Salli is looking for a triangle but Escobar pushes his legs off easily.
Salli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Escobar dominated that round.
That's time! Escobar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt - Salli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Escobar fails to land the takedown.
Salli looks for a takedown but Escobar sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Salli or perhaps it was just good defense by Escobar, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Salli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Escobar sprawls well initially but Salli persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Escobar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Escobar tries to roll over but Salli keeps him under control.#T1#
Salli throwing shots but Escobar is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Salli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Escobar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salli trying to control from half guard but Escobar is working away.
Salli prevents Escobar from improving his position.
Escobar trying to control but Salli postures up.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Salli stalling away here and it's allowed Escobar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Luiz Escobar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salli controlling from the top position.
Salli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Salli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salli has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Escobar wants to improve his position but instead Salli has moved into half guard.
Escobar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salli on the ground.#T3#
Escobar wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Escobar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Escobar wants to improve his position but Salli is controlling well.
Salli uses his free foot to push down on Escobar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Escobar.
Escobar avoids a series of strikes thrown by Salli.
Salli trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Escobar tries to improve his position but Salli has taken his back! Salli has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Escobar tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Salli pushes Escobar away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hurjempi Salli!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 915 Round 2
Date: May 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Salli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mikey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salli.
Mikey with the counter takedown but Salli avoids it easily.
Salli shoots for a double leg takedown but Mikey sprawls well. He's pushed Salli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Salli forces Mikey back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Mikey gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Salli is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikey wants to pass the guard but Salli is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Salli actively working from the bottom here.
Mikey is pressing down on Salli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salli is holding on for now. #T1#
Mikey is still trying to improve position.
Salli pushes Mikey off looking to stand but Mikey dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Mikey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Salli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mikey is pressing down on Salli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salli is holding on for now.
Mikey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Mikey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Salli makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Salli.
Mikey won't allow Salli to sweep him here.
Mikey wants to pass the guard but Salli is keeping the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mikey looks winded!
Salli wants to sweep but no luck.
Mikey won't allow Salli to get back to his feet.
Salli pulls Mikey in close to prevent any damage.
Salli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mikey manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Salli tries to stand but Mikey is controlling from the bottom.
Salli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Salli wants to pass the guard but Mikey is keeping the position.
Salli 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.
Salli is looking to stand up but Mikey won't let him.
Salli slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salli seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mikey for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salli shoots in for a double leg but Mikey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mikey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hurjempi Salli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salli misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Mikey counters with a single leg into guard. Salli didn't expect that.
Salli wants to sweep here but Mikey controlling him for the moment.
Salli throwing short punches from the bottom.
Salli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Salli is looking for a triangle but Mikey pushes his legs off easily.
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 Hurjempi Salli will probably get the nod.
That's time! Salli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Salli.
Salli tries for a takedown but Mikey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mikey with the counter takedown but Salli avoids it easily.
Salli tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Mikey counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Salli!
Salli sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mikey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikey passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Salli!
Salli manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T1#
Salli is trying to stand back up but Mikey is controlling him
Mikey trying to mount his opponent but Salli defends it.
Salli gets full guard.
Salli has his hands on Mikey's head, controlling the position.
Salli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mikey is pushing down on Salli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salli is fighting to maintain full guard but Mikey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mikey is breathing heavily.
Salli misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mikey passes the guard and advances to mount!
Salli can't escape the position.
Salli is controlling an arm, preventing Mikey from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T2#
Mikey avoids the attempt from Salli to control.#SUB2#
Mikey swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Salli is now in Mikey's guard. A big mistake from Mikey there, giving up the dominant position!
Salli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Salli is pushing down on Mikey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mikey is fighting to maintain full guard but Salli has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Salli seems to be working for a kimura but Mikey defends the submission attempt.
Salli lands strikes from half guard.#T3##SUB#
Salli is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mikey is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hurjempi Salli!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 915 Round 1
Date: May 14, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Lion shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Salli is trying to defend but Lion finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Salli moves into full guard.
Lion throws a big right hand that misses.
Salli 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.
Salli trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salli continues to stall.
Lion trying to control the position from guard on top but Salli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Salli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lion's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lion wants to stand and escape but Salli is having none of it.
Salli trying to control the position from guard on top but Lion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lion controls Salli momentarily but Salli frees himself.
Lion keeping full guard, as Salli tries to pass. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Salli postures up.
Salli wanted to stand there but Lion had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Salli throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Lion shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lion showed some decent athleticism there.
Salli wants to improve his position but Lion is controlling well.
Lion wants to stand up but Salli is controlling the position.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Salli trying to hold on to Lion's head to control him but Lion postures up.
Lion is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Salli tries to roll over but Lion keeps him under control.
Salli won't allow Lion to pass to mount.
Salli wants to control but Lion is keeping busy.
Salli is trying to stand up here but Lion is controlling him well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Salli is positioning himself well to prevent Lion advancing to mount.
Salli is trying to stand back up but Lion is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Lion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lion looks winded!
Lion looking to control but instead Salli has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lion wants to advance to full mount but Salli doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salli is pulling down on Lion's head. It's preventing any offense from Lion, at least for the moment.
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 Hurjempi Salli will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Lion has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Lion pulls guard effortlessly.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Salli's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Salli is looking to stand up but Lion won't let him.
Lion is looking to stand up but Salli isn't so interested in that idea.
Lion keeping full guard, as Salli tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salli stands and throws Lion's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Salli is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lion has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Salli remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lion tries to control but Salli manages to take his back.
Salli scores with strikes from the back.
Lion can't escape the position.
#T2#
Lion is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lion is breathing heavily.
Salli slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Salli lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Lion hold on?!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Salli controlling the positon.
Lion takes a big shot to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lion is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Salli.
Lion is in bad spot here.
Salli trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lion doesn't escape. #SUB#
Salli is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lion is defending well though. Salli let's go of the attempt for now.
Lion takes a big shot to the side of the head.
I would not like to be Lion right now.
#T4#
Lion tries to roll but Salli sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Salli is looking for the choke from the back position but Lion is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hurjempi Salli dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Salli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lion swivels and escapes.
Some bone on bone action there as Salli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD#
Lion tries to sprawl but Salli drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Salli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Salli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lion tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lion keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Salli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lion can do to turn this around?
Lion is trying to stand up here but Salli is controlling him well.
Salli is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Salli controlling the action here.
Salli tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lion controls his leg. #SU#
Salli decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lion tries to close the distance and clinch but Salli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Salli decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lion trying to control here.
#T2#
Still in half guard, Salli seems content to control.
Salli working Lion over with strikes.
Salli tries to pass to full mount but Lion defends it.
Salli takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Salli controlling the action here. #SUB#
Salli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lion sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Salli trying to pass the guard but Lion defending well.
Salli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Salli seems to be working for a kimura but Lion defends the submission attempt.
Salli slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Salli works his way into full mount!
Salli lands with some strikes.
Jaguar Lion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hurjempi Salli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salli looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hurjempi Salli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salli, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Hurjempi Salli!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Hurjempi Salli!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Hurjempi Salli!
Hurjempi Salli wins by unanimous decision!
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