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Event:
CMMA 71 Torres vs Gruff
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Salvador looks for the body kick but Senior saw that one coming.
Senior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salvador defends well and Senior ends up having to push Salvador into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Salvador drops down looking for a counter takedown but Senior sprawls and moves away.
Senior dives in and grabs Salvador's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salvador pushes down on Senior's head and hops out.
Senior fails with the takedown.
Bibiano Salvador has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Senior.
Senior shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salvador but Salvador pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Senior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salvador defends well and Senior ends up having to push Salvador into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Salvador throws a half hearted mid kick.
Salvador misses with a head kick.
Senior darts in looking for a takedown but Salvador gets double underhooks and turns Senior into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvador throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Salvador defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Senior.
Senior shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salvador pinned against the cage. Salvador gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salvador tries to counter with a takedown but Senior is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Senior avoids a kick to the body.
Salvador connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Senior tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salvador swivels and escapes.
Senior takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Salvador dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Salvador. No joy for Senior on that attempt.
Senior fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Salvador throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Senior tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Salvador is in Senior's guard.#SUB2#
Senior has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salvador can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salvador 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. #T2#
Salvador pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Senior is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Senior has his foot on Salvador's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salvador works his way back into a safe position though.
Salvador stopping the sweep attempt from Senior.
Salvador 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.
Salvador passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Salvador is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Senior has escaped the position, nice work there.
Senior tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Salvador wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Salvador looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Senior can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Senior prevents Salvador from improving position. #SUB#
Salvador is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Senior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Salvador looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Salvador works to advance to full mount. Senior defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Senior sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Senior is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Senior actively working from the bottom here.
Salvador trying to control the action but Senior is working from the bottom.
Salvador is looking to advance position but Senior won't allow it. #T4##SUB#
Salvador wants to work for an arm triangle but Senior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salvador in particular looking to stall.
Salvador tries to pass the half guard into mount. Senior knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Salvador seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Senior does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Salvador is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Senior is just riding it out for now. Salvador eventually gives up the hold.
Salvador is trying to control. Senior wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salvador trying to pass the guard but Senior defending well. #SUB2#
Senior actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bibiano Salvador dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Senior tries for a takedown but Salvador sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Senior shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salvador as he jumps to the side.
Salvador throws a head kick that misses.
Senior wants to counter with a clinch but Salvador pushes him away.
Senior has a takedown stuffed.
Bibiano Salvador has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Senior.
Salvador digs a good body shot into Senior's ribs.
Senior avoids the head kick by Salvador.
Bibiano Salvador is winning the standup battle so far.
Senior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvador fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Senior is out of range. #TD#
Salvador scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Senior wants to control but Salvador postures up.
Bibiano Salvador overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Salvador is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Senior is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Salvador wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Senior, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Salvador wants to control but Senior is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Salvador's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Senior tries to buck Salvador off but Salvador is having none of it.
Salvador is looking to take a break and control but Senior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salvador moves into full mount!
Salvador sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Senior is controlling an arm, preventing Salvador from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T2#
Salvador takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Senior rolls, trying to escape but Salvador keeps control of the position.
Salvador is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Senior can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Salvador is persistently looking for the submission but Senior is defending it well.
Senior is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Senior is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Salvador gets his way!
#SUB#
Senior defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Salvador will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Salvador is looking for the choke from the back position but Senior is controlling his hands well.
You can see the frustration on Senior's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Salvador looking for the choke but no joy. #T3#
Senior is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Senior is really stuck here.
Salvador biding his time, controlling Senior.
Senior is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Salvador controlling the positon.
Salvador is hanging on to Senior's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Salvador has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T4##SUB#
Senior is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Salvador gets his way!
Salvador controlling from the back.#SUB#
Senior showing good submission defense here.
Salvador tries to keep control of the position but Senior is staying busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Salvador is trying to stick to Senior's back but Senior is turning into Salvador. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Salvador's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Senior.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Senior advances to half guard.
Salvador makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Salvador.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bibiano Salvador dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Salvador. No joy for Senior on that attempt.
Salvador wants to clinch.
Senior tries a quick counter leg kick but Salvador is wise to it.
Senior shoots in for a takedown but Salvador shows good takedown defense.
Salvador tries to counter with a takedown but Senior is quick to defend against it.
Senior takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Salvador changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Salvador throws a head kick but Senior moves out of range.
Salvador throws a front kick aimed at Senior's knee but Senior avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Senior's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice straight punches there by Salvador. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salvador.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senior takes a jab right on the kisser.
Salvador swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Senior tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salvador swivels and escapes.
Salvador feinted with a counter takedown.
Bibiano Salvador has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Senior.#TD#
Salvador gets the takedown into side control. #T1#
Salvador controlling from side mount.
Salvador trying to control the action but Senior is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Senior's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Senior is not content to let Salvador control the position.
Senior seems a little lost for a moment, as Salvador dominates the positioning.
Senior prevents Salvador from moving into mount.
Senior manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Salvador trying to mount his opponent but Senior defends it.
Senior is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Senior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salvador is trying to control. Senior wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvador looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Salvador seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Senior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salvador pulls his head out easily.
Senior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in half guard, Salvador seems content to control.#SUB2#
Senior looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Salvador is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Senior is just riding it out for now. Salvador eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Senior actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Salvador passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Senior! #SUB#
Salvador is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Senior has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Salvador controlling from the full mount.
Salvador fails to move to back control.
Salvador controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Senior tries to hold on but Salvador postures up.
Senior has given up his back.
#SUB#
Salvador has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Senior has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Salvador keeps control of the position easily here as Senior tries to buck him off.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salvador has the hooks in. Senior is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Junior Senior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bibiano Salvador is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salvador doesn't have the hooks in and Senior manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bibiano Salvador showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salvador 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bibiano Salvador! |
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Event:
GC 373 Kaupens vs White
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Senior goes for a double leg but Rollins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rollins continues to drive forward.
Senior is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rollins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Rollins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Senior doesn't seem phased though.
Rollins has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Senior takes a jab right on the kisser.
Senior has a takedown stuffed.
Dennis Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Senior.#TD2#
Senior throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rollins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Senior is in Rollins's guard.
Senior wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2#
Senior drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Senior jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Senior is pushing down on Rollins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rollins is fighting to maintain full guard but Senior has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rollins is trying to get back to full guard.
Rollins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Senior is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Senior wants to control but Rollins is keeping him busy.
Rollins works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Senior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Senior trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Rollins working for submissions but it's allowed Senior to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Senior seems to be looking for submissions.
Senior is thwarting Rollins's attempts to control the position.
Senior tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rollins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Rollins is trying to control but can't.
Senior works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Senior tries for a kimura but Rollins is defending well. #SUB2#
Senior tries for a kimura but Rollins is defending well.
Rollins gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rollins tries to hold on but Senior postures up.#T4##SUB2#
Rollins tries to improve his position but Senior has taken his back! Senior has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Rollins tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Senior pushes Rollins away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Junior Senior! |
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Event:
GC 368 Banahatti v Sobieskiego
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinatra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sinatra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Senior closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sinatra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Senior fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sinatra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Sinatra shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Senior has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Sinatra. Oh but Senior has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Sinatra goes limp - he's gone! Senior jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Junior Senior! |
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Event:
GC 363 Brand vs Starker
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Senior fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marek was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marek.
Senior tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marek swivels and escapes.
Senior shoots and misses
and Marek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Galen Marek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Senior.
Marek cracks Senior with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#Senior is rocked!
Senior is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Marek doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Senior crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Senior's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Galen Marek!
Galen Marek made sure to mention his sponsor, Distinct Label in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GC 361 Cooke vs Winston
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Anderson there.#TD2#
Senior darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Senior maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Anderson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Senior has cracked it and Anderson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Senior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Junior Senior! |
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Event:
FFS 24: Florida State Prison
Date: Jul 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Senior has his takedown stuffed
and Nansen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Senior's coach down at Navy Street MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Senior's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Thorvald Nansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Senior will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Senior gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Senior tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nansen sneaks back into half guard.
Nansen wants to improve his position but Senior is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Senior wants to work for an arm triangle but Nansen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nansen tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Senior manages to move to mount!
#T1#
Nansen is looking to improve his position but Senior isn't that keen on the idea.
Senior mounts Nansen! Really nice guard pass there!
Nansen tries to reverse the position but Senior maintains control.
Senior fails to take his opponent's back.
Nansen tries to reverse the position but Senior maintains control.#SUB2#
Senior is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nansen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nansen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nansen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Nansen keeping moving, preventing Senior from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nansen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Senior can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nansen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Senior is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nansen trying to keep a closed guard but Senior is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Senior trying to control the position from guard on top but Nansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Senior pushes down on Nansen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Senior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Senior has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 9:10
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Senior! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Suarez scores with a takedown into Senior's guard.#SUB2#
Senior is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Suarez has his hands clasped together but Senior extends and breaks Suarez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Senior.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Junior Senior! |
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