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Event:
Conquest XIV:Mentally v Cressb
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1# Salamanca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Salamanca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gentry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Gentry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salamanca. #TD# Gentry drives through with a takedown into Salamanca's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Gentry controlling from the top position. Gentry pushes down on Salamanca's leg and manages to get into half guard. Salamanca gets full guard. Gentry would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2# Salamanca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gentry is aware though and is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salamanca being controlled here, momentarily. #T1# Gentry pushes down on Salamanca's leg and manages to get into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Gentry gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD# Gentry shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Salamanca manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU# Gentry stands and steps away. Salamanca gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Gentry darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Gentry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salamanca manages to avoid it. Salamanca is looking for the big counter here. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salamanca is defended easily by Gentry.#TD# Gentry looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Salamanca!#SU# Gentry stands up and beckons Salamanca to his feet. #T2##TD# Gentry looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Salamanca! Gentry is staying tight to Salamanca's torso, preventing him from escaping. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Salamanca is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. You can see the frustration on Salamanca's face as Gentry controls the position. #SU# Gentry stands up and beckons Salamanca to his feet. #TD# Salamanca tries to sprawl but Gentry drives through with a takedown into half guard. Gentry is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3##SUB2# Salamanca looking for submissions off his back. Salamanca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Gentry not doing much here.
#SUB# Gentry is trying to work for a kimura but Salamanca is defending well.
Well, if Gentry 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.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU# Gentry stands up from half guard. #TD# Gentry closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Salamanca to the mat! Salamanca manages to get full guard. #SU# Gentry gets to his feet - Salamanca follows without any prompting. Salamanca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gentry paws at him with a jab and circles away. Gentry throws a big counter combination but Salamanca scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD# Salamanca gets caught flat footed, as Gentry shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Salamanca trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SU# Gentry gets to his feet. Salamanca looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Salamanca fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Jeshwua Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Salamanca. Salamanca looks winded! Salamanca tries to clinch but Gentry is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeshwua Gentry dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##TD# Gentry looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Salamanca! Salamanca is trying to escape the position but Gentry is controlling the position. Salamanca tries to strike from the bottom but misses. Salamanca is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU# Gentry has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. We've been told by Gentry's head coaches at Elite Underground Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Gentry throws a sloppy head kick and Salamanca moves out of range easily. Gentry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salamanca is looking for the big counter here.#TD# Gentry looking to score a takedown here. Salamanca is defending well but Gentry drives through and ends up in Salamanca's guard. Gentry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU# Salamanca is working an open guard so Gentry takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Gentry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salamanca. #T1##TD# Gentry looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Salamanca! Gentry working the head with strikes. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Gentry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salamanca can do to turn this around? Gentry has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU# Gentry stands up. Gentry keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Salamanca is breathing heavily. Salamanca fails with a takedown attempt. Jeshwua Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Salamanca.#TD# Gentry shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Salamanca manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T2# Gentry showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU# Gentry stands and steps away. Salamanca gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD# Salamanca tries to sprawl but Gentry drives through with a takedown into half guard. Gentry content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. This is a sustained period of stalling by Gentry.#T3##SU# Gentry stands up out of the half guard. Salamanca tries to close the distance and clinch but Gentry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD# Gentry closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Salamanca did well to prevent Gentry getting side control. Gentry with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SU# Gentry postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Salamanca to stand up. #TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Gentry. Salamanca striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU# Gentry stands up. #CL# Gentry rushes Salamanca and presses him up against the cage. Gentry controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD# Gentry tightens his grip and picks Salamanca up, before dumping him to the ground. Salamanca manages to land in guard. #SU# Gentry stands and steps away. Salamanca gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Gentry scores with a jab. Salamanca acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Gentry thuds a left hand into Salamanca's body. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Salamanca tries to clinch up. Salamanca misses with a takedown attempt and Gentry counters with a stiff right hand. #CL# Gentry darts in and clinches Salamanca up against the cage.#TD# Gentry has Salamanca pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gentry pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Salamanca tumbling to the mat - Gentry dives into Salamanca's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeshwua Gentry dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD# Gentry closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Gentry controlling the action here.#SUB2# Salamanca looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Salamanca looking for submissions off his back. Gentry takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salamanca throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gentry controlling the pace. #SUB2# Salamanca looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Salamanca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gentry perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1##SU# Gentry decides to stand up. Gentry feints a jab promting Salamanca to slip. Gentry then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Salamanca slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Salamanca takes a body punch but keeps moving. Gentry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD# Gentry is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Salamanca's half guard. Gentry controlling the action here. Gentry seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Salamanca for as long as he can get away with. Gentry blocks the strikes from Salamanca.
Gentry looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Salamanca with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2##SUB2# Salamanca looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU# Gentry stands up out of the half guard. Gentry scores with a jab to the head.
#TD# Gentry looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Salamanca! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gentry takes a little break here. Salamanca wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SU# Gentry has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD# Salamanca gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gentry to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU# Gentry gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3##TD# Gentry scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU# Gentry decides to take the fight back to the feet. Gentry connects with a high kick. #TD# Gentry looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU# Gentry decides to stand and escape the position. Jeshwua Gentry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD# Gentry shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Salamanca manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Gentry is pushing down on Salamanca's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salamanca is fighting to maintain full guard but Gentry has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2# Salamanca looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Gentry sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4# Jeshwua Gentry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU# Gentry stands up from half guard. #TD# Gentry closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Salamanca quickly recovers to half guard. Salamanca missing with punches from the bottom.
Gentry slows the pace down in half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hector Salamanca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gentry continues to hold on tight.
And that's the end of the fight! Jeshwua Gentry showed his dominance in that final round. Well Gentry 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeshwua Gentry! Jeshwua Gentry thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2020 |
#R1# Nice takedown defense from Blacksea. No joy for Salamanca on that attempt. An attempted straight right counter from Blacksea misses the target. Blacksea stuffs the takedown attempt from Salamanca. Salamanca gets slowly back to his feet. Blacksea swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Salamanca goes for a double leg but Blacksea avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blacksea continues to drive forward. An attempted straight right counter from Blacksea misses the target. Quellon Blacksea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Salamanca. Blacksea misses the shot to the body. The fight stays on the outside here - Salamanca looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Blacksea throwing a counter right hand but Salamanca manages to avoid it. Salamanca misses with a takedown attempt - Blacksea sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Blacksea connects with the punch.#CUT# It looks like Hector Salamanca has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salamanca shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blacksea as he avoids it easily. Blacksea throws a nice looking combination but Salamanca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Salamanca tries to clinch up. Salamanca shoots in for a takedown but Blacksea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1##KD# Blacksea cracks Salamanca with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Salamanca looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Blacksea finish him?
#ROC# Salamanca is rocked! Salamanca tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Blacksea counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Salamanca out cold! What a finish! Blacksea is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quellon Blacksea!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2020 |
#R1# Salamanca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ripper is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Salamanca.#TD# Ripper changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Salamanca looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Ripper taking a breather here. Ripper seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Salamanca for as long as he can get away with. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Ripper decides to stand up, so the ref orders Salamanca to his feet. #T1##TD2# Salamanca feints and as Ripper raises his hands in defense, Salamanca changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Salamanca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ripper is looking to stand up but Salamanca isn't so interested in that idea. Ripper has momentary wrist control but Salamanca slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2# Salamanca drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ripper looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ripper looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ripper! #REVR# Salamanca is trying to buck Ripper off. Ripper slows the pace down. #T2# Salamanca pushes Ripper away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ripper gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Ripper content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Salamanca parries the strikes from Ripper easily there. Ripper is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Salamanca to escape.
Ripper lands a nice forearm strike. Ripper controls the position from side control. Salamanca wants to get back to his feet but Ripper drags him back down.#T3# Ripper staying calm. Ripper tries to move into full mount but can't pass Salamanca's legs. Ripper in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SU# Ripper decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Salamanca doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD# and Ripper decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Salamanca's guard. Salamanca looks winded! Ripper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ripper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salamanca is keeping the position for now. Ripper controls from within his opponent's guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ripper has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ripper dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Salamanca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL# Ripper moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD# Ripper has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Salamanca regains guard immediately. Ripper controls from within his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ripper wants to pass the guard but Salamanca is keeping the position. Ripper sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1# Ripper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salamanca swivels though and keeps the full guard. Salamanca being controlled here, momentarily. Ripper continues to stall. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Ripper prevents Salamanca from getting back to his feet. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Jack Ripper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Ripper drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2# Ripper is looking to work some ground and pound but Salamanca has wrist control. Jack Ripper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ripper's corner is telling him to maintain position. Ripper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU# Ripper stands up and waves to Salamanca to follow him. A head kick by Salamanca misses #TD# and Ripper counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Salamanca is breathing heavily. Ripper perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3##SU# Ripper decides to stand up. Salamanca shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ripper defends it nicely.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Nice sprawl there from Ripper as Salamanca shoots in. As Salamanca looks to move away, Ripper throws a big counter combo but Salamanca just gets out of the way.#TD# Ripper looking to score a takedown here. Salamanca is defending well but Ripper drives through and ends up in Salamanca's guard. Ripper stays in close to Salamanca's body and controls the position. Ripper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salamanca can do to turn this around? Ripper scoring with punches to the head and body. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ripper controls from within his opponent's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ripper dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Salamanca throws a lazy head kick #TD# and Ripper counters with a nice double leg into guard. Ripper throwing strikes but missing. Ripper sitting in guard, not really doing much. Salamanca keeping full guard, as Ripper tries to pass. Ripper throws a strike but Salamanca rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ripper is on top in guard.
#REVR# Ripper trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Salamanca manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T1# Salamanca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Salamanca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2# Salamanca has gone for a leg lock! Ripper slips out almost immediately though and dives into Salamanca's guard.#REVR# Ripper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. We've been hearing that Ripper has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Ripper wants to pass the guard but Salamanca is keeping the position. Ripper is pushing down on Salamanca's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salamanca is fighting to maintain full guard but Ripper has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2##SU# Ripper gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Hector Salamanca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Salamanca throws a head kick that misses #TD# and Ripper counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Ripper content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB# Ripper seems to be looking for submissions.
Salamanca is trying to stand.
Ripper tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salamanca knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ripper is controlling the pace.
#T3# Ripper wants to free his trapped foot but Salamanca is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD# Ripper shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Salamanca is trying to defend but Ripper finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4# Ripper is taking a breather. Salamanca 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. Salamanca is trying to stand back up but Ripper is controlling him
#SU# Ripper decides to stand and escape the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD# Ripper gets a double leg takedown into Salamanca's guard. Hector Salamanca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jack Ripper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ripper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Jack Ripper showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ripper, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Ripper!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
#R1##TD# Lighting Hands drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Salamanca has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lighting Hands should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Salamanca has tightened it up now! Lighting Hands should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hector Salamanca!
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