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Event:
DFN 2: Leopoldo vs. Malayon
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salami smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Salami looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Salami connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodrigues momentarily.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
A bone on bone clash there as Rodrigues blocks the leg kick.
Rodrigues was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Salami throws a front kick aimed at Rodrigues's knee but Rodrigues avoids it well.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Salami blocks it.
Salami swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Salami.
Rodrigues throwing a counter right hand but Salami manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues walks into a left hand.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Salami moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Salami throws a head kick that misses.
Salami tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodrigues throwing a counter right hand but Salami manages to avoid it.
Salami misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salami takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot.
Salami getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick misses from Salami.
Steve Salami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Salami.
Salami misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodrigues.
A little feinted left hand from Rodrigues on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Salami.
Salami throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodrigues was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Salami lands a right hook to the body.
Salami just misses with a punch to the body.
Salami lands a slapping body shot.
Rodrigues takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rodrigues doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Salami ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salami scores with a jab. Rodrigues acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Jab from Salami.
Salami throws a head kick that misses
and Rodrigues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Steve Salami has been cut.
Rodrigues cracks Salami with a right hand to the side of the head.
Salami cracks Rodrigues with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Rodrigues avoids the head kick by Salami.
Rodrigues takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Salami throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodrigues on the side of the head.
Salami misses with a head kick.
Rodrigues swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodrigues avoids the head kick by Salami.
Rodrigues throwing a counter right hand but Salami manages to avoid it.
Salami lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rodrigues takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rodrigues ducks right into an uppercut from Salami.
Rodrigues blocks a head kick by Salami.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salami.
#T3#
Salami defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
Salami throws a head kick but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Salami misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodrigues.
Nice uppercut lands for Salami. That snapped Rodrigues's head back.
Rodrigues missing with a left hand there. Salami was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salami's corner calls for a 1-2. Salami obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Salami moves out of range.
Good shot there by Salami.
Rodrigues avoids the body shot from Salami.
Salami displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
Salami fakes the leg kick and cracks Rodrigues in the body.
Salami punishes Rodrigues's body with a nice straight punch.
Salami wants to land a leg kick but Rodrigues is out of range.
Salami is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rodrigues had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Salami connects with a body shot that sends Rodrigues's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Salami bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salami throws a head kick but Rodrigues moves out of range.
It looked like Rodrigues was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salami.
Salami misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rodrigues missing with a left hand there. Salami was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salami lands with a nice body punch.
Rodrigues avoids the head kick by Salami.
Salami throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues is looking to counter punch.
A left lands for Salami.
Salami pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodrigues is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Salami misses
and Rodrigues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salami throws a low kick but Rodrigues moves out of range easily.
Salami avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Salami dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Salami's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Salami just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Salami with a hook.
A jab from Salami does it's job there.
Rodrigues misses with a straight right.
Salami misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodrigues.
Salami throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Rodrigues tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salami throws a head kick that misses.
Rodrigues appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Salami lands a jab to Rodrigues's midsection.
Salami ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Rodrigues checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Rodrigues wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salami looks to throw a body kick#KD#
and Rodrigues counters with a nice right hand that sends Salami toppling to the canvas! Salami scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rodrigues finish him?!#ROC#Salami is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Salami.
Salami is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodrigues finish him?
Salami misses with a head kick.
It looked like Rodrigues wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salami misses with an uppercut. Rodrigues saw that one coming.
Rodrigues moves out of range as Salami strikes.
Salami keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
Salami connects with a body shot that sends Rodrigues's belly button to the back.
Salami has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rodrigues jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salami misses with a body shot.
Salami walks straight into a right hand from Rodrigues - that's dropped him! Rodrigues jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Salami from any more punishment! Salami complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cristiano Rodrigues! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Salami gets caught napping as Sparxx dives in and scores a takedown. Salami manages to retain guard.
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
Salami controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Salami looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Salami working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sparxx.
Salami wants to stand but Sparxx is controlling the position.
Salami looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
Sparxx postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Salami is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparxx is aware though and is defending well.
Sparxx cracks Salami with a solid left hand.
Sparxx lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sparxx has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Sparxx throwing strikes from guard but Salami blocks nicely.
Salami is trying to control the position but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sparxx throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salami works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Salami escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sparxx gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Salami is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sparxx throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Salami can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salami is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
#SUB2#
Salami looking for a guillotine here but Sparxx defends easily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sparxx postures up in Salami's guard and throws a big left but Salami blocks it.
Salami has momentary wrist control but Sparxx slips an elbow through the middle.
Salami working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Sparxx drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Salami dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Sparxx has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Salami has passed into side control.
Sparxx tries to buck Salami off but Salami is having none of it.#T3#
Salami wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom here.
Sparxx throws a few strikes from the bottom but Salami takes advantage and mounts!
Sparxx manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sparxx has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Salami is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Salami blocks the strikes from Sparxx.
Salami wants to take a breather but Sparxx is having none of it.
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Salami has control of the leg.
Salami throwing shots but Sparxx is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salami trying to pass the guard but Sparxx defending well. #SU2#
Salami decides to return to a standing position.
Salami looks to land a body kick but Sparxx moved away.
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 Bubba Sparxx will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Salami fails with the takedown.
Sparxx tries for a takedown but Salami circles away easily
and Salami counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Salami has managed to clinch.
Sparxx has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Salami after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Salami pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salami dives in and grabs Sparxx's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sparxx pushes down on Salami's head and hops out.#TD#
Sparxx scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sparxx tries to pass to full mount but Salami defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sparxx wants to work for an arm triangle but Salami is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salami is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Sparxx working the head and body with strikes.
Bubba Sparxx overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salami punching from the bottom.
Sparxx with the ground and pound but Salami uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Salami looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sparxx trying to control but Salami is working from the bottom.
Sparxx stays in close to Salami's body and controls the position.
Sparxx distracts Salami with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Salami controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
Sparxx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Sparxx scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sparxx scoring with some ground and pound.
Salami keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Sparxx postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Salami not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sparxx is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Salami trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Salami keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully. #T3#
Salami utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sparxx postures up in Salami's guard and throws a big left but Salami blocks it.
Salami preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salami swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx lands a couple of digs.
Sparxx throws a strike but Salami rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Sparxx working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salami doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salami manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salami trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sparxx is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Salami trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Salami throwing strikes but missing.
Salami wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Salami stands up and waves to Sparxx to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Sparxx dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sparxx takes a swing at Salami's ribcage but misses.
Salami with the counter takedown but Sparxx avoids it easily.#CL2#
Salami clinches.
Salami stops a takedown attempt from Sparxx.
Sparxx can't get the takedown.
Salami is working for takedown but Sparxx is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Salami pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salami dodges the punch combination from Sparxx.
Salami dives in for a single leg takedown but Sparxx sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sparxx throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Salami tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sparxx is in Salami's guard.
Salami is striking from the bottom but Sparxx uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Salami is looking to control Sparxx's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salami avoid being mounted?
Sparxx missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Salami is looking to control Sparxx's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salami avoid being mounted?
Sparxx prevents Salami from improving his position.
Sparxx tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salami knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sparxx lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sparxx is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sparxx is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Sparxx working over Salami with some ground and pound. Salami looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Salami has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sparxx is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sparxx lands a nice short elbow.
Sparxx stops Salami from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Sparxx 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.
Salami wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Sparxx throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sparxx is thwarting Salami's attempts to control the position.
Sparxx stops Salami from getting back to his feet.
Salami is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Sparxx is working for a submission of some sort.
Sparxx looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Salami has hold of Sparxx's hands but Sparxx slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Salami looking for submissions off his back.
Salami takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salami avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparxx.
Sparxx seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Salami keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sparxx trying to mount his opponent but Salami defends it.
Salami is trying to maintain the position but Sparxx is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salami keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steve Salami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bubba Sparxx is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salami wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Sparxx showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sparxx, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Sparxx! |
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