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Event:
MMA Hype -53-
Date: Apr 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Salerno shoots for a takedown but Kriss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Salerno rushes Kriss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salerno goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kriss prevents it.
Salerno is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radley Salerno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salerno is trying to drag Kriss to the mat but Kriss just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Salerno wants the takedown. Kriss is fighting it off but Salerno persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kriss's guard against the cage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Salerno makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Salerno working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ES2#
Kriss pushes Salerno off and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salerno.
Kriss looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Radley Salerno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kriss throws a low kick, looking for Salerno's leg but Salerno calmly moves out of range.
Salerno misses with a takedown
and Kriss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Kriss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kriss lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Radley Salerno has been cut.
Kriss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salerno.
Kriss misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Salerno counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Salerno.
Kriss wants to sweep here but Salerno controlling him for the moment.
Kriss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Salerno manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Salerno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salerno sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kriss defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salerno is stalling here. Kriss is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Salerno seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kriss has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes there by Kriss.#T2#
Salerno is trying to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Kriss seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Salerno can't do much from the bottom here.
Salerno is looking for a sweep.
Kriss throws a strike aimed at the side of Salerno's head but Salerno avoids it well.
Kriss cracks Salerno with a big elbow. #ROC2#Salerno is rocked!
Kriss in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Salerno looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Kriss turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joff Kriss!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joff Kriss waved his t-shirt featuring Hype Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -2-
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shteve Erthegg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Radley Salerno!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Erthegg stuffs the takedown.
Erthegg is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Salerno.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salerno.
Erthegg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Salerno rushes Erthegg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salerno has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Erthegg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shteve Erthegg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radley Salerno.
Erthegg is pressed up against the cage. Salerno has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Erthegg down to the mat. Erthegg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Salerno shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Erthegg napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Erthegg (0) vs (4) Salerno
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Salerno swings around for an armbar but Erthegg sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Salerno's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erthegg (2) vs (4) Salerno
Salerno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erthegg (2) vs (6) Salerno
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salerno trying to pass the guard but Erthegg defending well.
Erthegg is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KO MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Erthegg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Salerno is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Salerno is thwarting Erthegg's attempts to control the position.
Salerno trying to mount his opponent but Erthegg defends it. #SUB#
Erthegg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Erthegg wants to control but Salerno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Erthegg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Salerno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Salerno's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Erthegg (6) vs (6) Salerno
Erthegg controls the action.
Salerno looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
Erthegg keeps control of the position easily here as Salerno tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Erthegg patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Erthegg keeps control of the position as Salerno tries to break free.
Salerno is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Erthegg controlling the positon.
Salerno rolls, trying to escape but Erthegg keeps control of the position.
Salerno keeps trying to improve his position.
Salerno manages to reverse the position and now he's in Erthegg's guard. Nice work there by Salerno.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erthegg (6) vs (8) Salerno#T3##SUB#
Erthegg looking for a guillotine here but Salerno defends easily.
Salerno trying to control but Erthegg is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Salerno thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Salerno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Erthegg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salerno trying to control the position from guard on top but Erthegg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Salerno looking to pass the guard.
Erthegg trying to control the position.
Salerno trying to control the position from guard on top but Erthegg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Erthegg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salerno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Erthegg looking for a guillotine here but Salerno defends easily.
Salerno content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Salerno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Salerno content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Erthegg has locked up a guillotine! Erthegg's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Salerno is holding on here and Erthegg must be using up a lot of energy. Salerno has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Erthegg gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shteve Erthegg!
Post fight, Shteve Erthegg stared into the camera and said 'What it do, Erthegg crew, ayy man listen I'll fight anyone and everyone I'm not scared of NOBODY'. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -40-
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Salerno closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tant did well to prevent Salerno getting side control.
Tant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Salerno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Salerno's back!
Tant trying to control momentarily.
Tant has the hooks in. Salerno is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Tant looking to break Salerno's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Salerno remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tant will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Salerno is in a bad position with Tant working for a choke. Salerno manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Salerno content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salerno wants to control from the top but Tant keeps moving.
Salerno distracts Tant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tant wants to get back to his feet but Salerno is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Salerno looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salerno working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tant's head.#T1#
Salerno chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Salerno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Salerno cracks Tant with a solid left hand.
Salerno content to stall in guard here.
Tant has momentary wrist control but Salerno slips an elbow through the middle.
Salerno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salerno looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tant is trying to control the position but Salerno postures up.
Salerno makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Salerno landing some decent shots from guard.
Salerno pushes down on Tant's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Salerno passes to side control.
Salerno working the body and head with strikes.
Tant struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Salerno is trying to get an arm triangle but Tant is defending well.
Salerno working the head with strikes.
Salerno lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Tant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salerno in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Salerno in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tant takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Salerno scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tant to see if he's OK.
Salerno tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tant's legs.
Salerno advances to full mount.
The referee warns Tant that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Salerno breaks from Tant's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tant is in a horrible position here. Salerno smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC#Tant is rocked!
Salerno lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tant is still in real trouble! Can Salerno finish him?
Salerno looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Tant covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radley Salerno! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -31-
Date: Feb 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Salerno goes for a double leg but Bucombo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bucombo continues to drive forward.
Salerno wants to take the fight to the mat but Bucombo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Salerno can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radley Salerno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bucombo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bucombo is looking to break free of the clinch but Salerno has double underhooks.
Salerno is looking to take this one to the mat.
Salerno has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bucombo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bucombo is trying to pull guard but Salerno has him pressed against the cage.
Bucombo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salerno tries to land knees in the clinch but Bucombo avoids the damage to the body.
Bucombo gets underhooks to prevent Salerno's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bucombo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Salerno is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Salerno jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bucombo walks away with a smile on his face. Salerno gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Salerno has his takedown stuffed
and Salerno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bucombo throws a series of punches but Salerno avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Bucombo is looking to score with low kicks.
Salerno fails with the takedown.
Bucombo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Salerno misses with a takedown
and Bucombo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Bucombo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bucombo wriggles free and stands up.
A lazy body kick from Bucombo #TD#
and Salerno counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salerno trying to control but Bucombo is working from the bottom.
Bucombo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've been hearing that Salerno has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Salerno scoring with some ground and pound.
Salerno wants to control from the top but Bucombo keeps moving. #T2#
Bucombo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bucombo is looking for a triangle but Salerno pushes his legs off easily.
Salerno preventing the sweep.
Salerno cracks Bucombo with a solid left hand.
Salerno trying to control but Bucombo is working from the bottom.
Salerno connects with a couple of short punches.
Bucombo has momentary wrist control but Salerno slips an elbow through the middle.
Salerno wants to control from the top but Bucombo keeps moving.
Salerno lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Salerno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bucombo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salerno works over Bucombo with some ground and pound from guard.
Salerno works over Bucombo with some ground and pound from guard.
Salerno works over Bucombo with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Salerno with a nice head shot there.
Salerno trying to control but Bucombo is working from the bottom.
Salerno passes Bucombo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've been informed that Bucombo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bucombo looks winded!
Salerno working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Salerno has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Salerno working the head and body with strikes.
Salerno lands with a punch from half guard.
Salerno is nestled in close to Bucombo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Salerno landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Salerno looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bucombo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Salerno slips a nice elbow through Bucombo's hands, connecting with Bucombo's forehead.
Salerno is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Salerno there.
Salerno looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salerno landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bucombo is trying to control but Salerno manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salerno tries to control but Bucombo wriggling away.
Salerno putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Salerno trying to control but Bucombo is having none of it.
Salerno landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radley Salerno dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Salerno looks for a takedown but Bucombo sprawls well.#CL#
Salerno clinches up with Bucombo and pushes him back against the cage.
Salerno tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bucombo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Salerno.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radley Salerno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salerno is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bucombo is defending well.
Salerno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bucombo.
Bucombo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Salerno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salerno is trying to pull guard but Bucombo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Salerno wants a takedown.
Bucombo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Salerno is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bucombo is defending well.
Salerno fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bucombo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bucombo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Salerno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Salerno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salerno is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bucombo tries to break free but Salerno pushes him back against the cage.
Salerno tries for a takedown but Bucombo manages to get underhooks.
Bucombo is trying to break the clinch but Salerno is controlling him.
Salerno tries a body shot but Bucombo blocks it.
#T2#
Salerno tries to score a body lock takedown but Bucombo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bucombo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Salerno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bucombo can do to turn this around?
Salerno tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bucombo has had enough of the clinch but Salerno keeps him there for the moment.
Salerno wants to take the fight to the mat but Bucombo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Bucombo manages to pull guard.
Bucombo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Salerno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salerno throws an elbow that misses. Bucombo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Salerno's guard. Nice move by Bucombo!#REVB#
Bucombo wants to stand but Salerno has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Salerno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bucombo is one step ahead there. #T3#
Bucombo throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Salerno looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bucombo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bucombo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU2#
Bucombo gets to his feet. Salerno looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Salerno gets a clinch. #TD#
Salerno has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bucombo is trying to keep an underhook but Salerno manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Salerno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Salerno working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Bucombo is looking for a sweep. Salerno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salerno lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Salerno connects with a nice short shot to Bucombo's temple.
Salerno thows a huge punch but Bucombo dodges it nicely.
Salerno landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Radley Salerno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salerno trying to control from Bucombo's half guard. Bucombo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bucombo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salerno controls the pace.
Salerno content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salerno lands a couple of elbows.
Bucombo wants to sweep here but Salerno controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Radley Salerno will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Salerno shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bucombo pinned against the cage. Bucombo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bucombo throws a combination. Salerno tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Salerno instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Salerno.
Salerno throws a punch but it's blocked by Bucombo.
Salerno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salerno drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salerno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bucombo's elbow.
Bucombo stops a takedown attempt from Salerno.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radley Salerno. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bucombo wants a takedown.
Salerno is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bucombo is defending well.
Salerno goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bucombo prevents it.
Salerno drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bucombo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salerno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Salerno there as he acknowledges the shot.
Salerno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bucombo circles away.
Salerno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bucombo.
Bucombo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salerno moves away.
Salerno feinted with a counter takedown.
Salerno looks for a takedown but Bucombo sprawls well.
Salerno shoots in but no luck this time.
Adriano Bucombo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Bucombo throws a right hand that Salerno ducks under and follows up with a left that Salerno also avoids with ease.
Salerno shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bucombo but Bucombo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bucombo lands a jab to the head.
Bucombo keeps the fight on the outside.
Bucombo tries to clinch there but Salerno circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Bucombo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bucombo wants to clinch.
Radley Salerno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bucombo is looking to clinch but Salerno is avoiding it.
Salerno takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD#
Salerno scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3#
Bucombo wants to control but Salerno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salerno is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Salerno wants to take a breather but Bucombo is having none of it.
Salerno is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bucombo is trying to stand back up but Salerno is controlling him
Salerno lands with a punch from half guard.
Salerno looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bucombo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Salerno has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bucombo is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Salerno landing strikes, looking to finish!
Salerno putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Salerno in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB#
Salerno with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Salerno lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Salerno working Bucombo over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salerno lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Salerno looking to control but Bucombo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Adriano Bucombo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Radley Salerno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salerno lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Radley Salerno.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salerno, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Radley Salerno! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -22-
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Salerno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Salerno throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hancock was covering up waiting for the punch and Salerno finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Salerno with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hancock looking to control.
Hancock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salerno working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hancock's head.
Salerno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hancock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salerno on the ground.
Salerno sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hancock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hancock 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.
Hancock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hancock tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salerno scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salerno content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Salerno throwing strikes but missing.
Salerno throwing strikes but missing.
Salerno stays in close to Hancock's body and controls the position.
Salerno lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Salerno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Salerno content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Salerno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Salerno throws a big right hand that misses.
Hancock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Salerno looking to pass the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Salerno working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Salerno postures up in Hancock's guard and throws a big left but Hancock blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salerno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Salerno stands up over Hancock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Salerno is in close to Hancock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hancock looking to control.
Hancock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hancock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salerno distracts Hancock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Salerno with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hancock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salerno sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Salerno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Salerno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salerno is looking to work some ground and pound but Hancock has wrist control.
Hancock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Salerno throws a big elbow that misses.
Hancock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Salerno's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Salerno throws a big right hand that misses.
Salerno wants to control from the top but Hancock keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hancock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salerno with the counter takedown but Hancock avoids it easily.
Salerno fails to land the takedown.
Salerno fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hancock avoids it really well and circles away.
Clay Hancock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radley Salerno.#CL2#
Salerno darts in and clinches Hancock up against the cage.
Salerno wants to take the fight to the mat but Hancock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Salerno has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hancock is trying to keep an underhook but Salerno manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hancock wants to improve his position but Salerno is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Salerno is looking for a kimura here.
Salerno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radley Salerno dominated that round.
That's time! Hancock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hancock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salerno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hancock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Salerno changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hancock tries to avoid it but Salerno manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hancock to the ground. Hancock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hancock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Salerno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hancock swivels and escapes.
Hancock scores with a jab to the body.
Salerno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good standup being displayed there by Hancock as he connects with a hook.
Hancock lands a head shot.
Salerno shoots in looking for a takedown but Hancock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salerno's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clay Hancock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radley Salerno.
Hancock lands a glancing blow to the side of Salerno's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salerno shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hancock as he jumps to the side.
Clay Hancock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salerno looks for a takedown but Hancock sprawls well.#TD2#
Salerno closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Salerno throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Salerno misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hancock is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Salerno working the strikes but Hancock uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Salerno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hancock is staying active underneath Salerno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Salerno not doing much here.
Salerno working Hancock over with strikes.
Salerno thows a huge punch but Hancock dodges it nicely.
Salerno slips a nice elbow through Hancock's hands, connecting with Hancock's forehead.
Salerno looks to land a strike but Hancock avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Salerno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salerno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Salerno with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salerno sitting in guard here, content to control.
Salerno trying to control the position from guard on top but Hancock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salerno slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Salerno throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Clay Hancock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salerno slips a jab from Hancock.
Salerno shoots in but Hancock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salerno fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Hancock lands a nice looking body shot.
Hancock just misses with a punch to the body.
Salerno ducks right into an uppercut from Hancock.
Hancock lands with an overhand left.
Hancock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hancock looks to land a right hand but Salerno moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Hancock.
Salerno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Hancock does it's job there.
Salerno looks for a takedown but Hancock sprawls well.
Salerno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Salerno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Salerno tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hancock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salerno somewhat.#T4##TD2#
Salerno closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hancock quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salerno looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hancock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Salerno is looking to take a break and control but Hancock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hancock is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Salerno connects with a nice short shot to Hancock's temple.
Salerno wants to control but Hancock is keeping him busy.
Radley Salerno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salerno throwing shots but Hancock is blocking nicely.
Salerno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hancock keeps working.
Salerno misses with a head shot. Hancock uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Hancock dominated that second round.
That's time! Hancock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Salerno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Salerno moves away from the strike by Hancock.
Nice sprawl there from Hancock as Salerno shoots in.
A quick step to the side and Hancock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Hancock as Salerno shoots in.
Salerno misses with a takedown attempt - Hancock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clay Hancock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radley Salerno.
Hancock scores with a body shot.
Salerno shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hancock but Hancock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice shot lands for Hancock.
Clay Hancock is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hancock lands a head shot.
Salerno shoots in for a takedown but Hancock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Hancock. No joy for Salerno on that attempt.
Hancock connects with the punch.
Salerno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salerno shoots for a takedown but Hancock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hancock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
No luck for Salerno with that takedown attempt.
Hancock stuffs the takedown.
Hancock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Salerno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hancock cracks Salerno with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hancock sizes up Salerno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Salerno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hancock as he avoids it easily.
Salerno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hancock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salerno at a distance.
Hancock scores with a nice right hand.
Hancock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salerno can do to turn this around?
Hancock sizes up Salerno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salerno.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Hancock lands.
Hancock lands a nice shot to the body.
Salerno goes for a double leg but Hancock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hancock continues to drive forward.
Hancock with a nice cross.
Hancock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Salerno's hands.#T2#
No luck for Salerno with that takedown attempt.
Hancock lands a really nice looking cross but Salerno seems unphased.
Hancock connects with the punch.
Hancock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hancock cracks a nice hook into Salerno's ribs.
Hancock punishes Salerno's body with a nice straight punch.
Salerno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hancock leaves Salerno with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hancock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Salerno on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hancock scores with a body shot.
Salerno dives in and grabs Hancock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hancock pushes down on Salerno's head and hops out.
Hancock scores with a shot to the body.
Salerno takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hancock throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Salerno 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Salerno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Salerno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Salerno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hancock finds it's way round the side to connect with Salerno's head.
Hancock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hancock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Salerno needs to keep his hands up - Hancock had a free shot at his head there.
Good standup being displayed there by Hancock as he connects with a hook.
Hancock connects with a body shot.
Hancock scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salerno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good exchange - Hancock coming out on top.
Salerno wants to clinch.
Salerno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hancock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Salerno shoots in for a takedown but Hancock shows good takedown defense. #T4#
Nice uppercut there from Hancock.
Salerno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice straight punches there by Hancock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hancock.
Hancock scores with a jab to the head.
Hancock lands a slapping body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Hancock as Salerno shoots in.
Salerno takes one to the chin there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab lands there for Hancock.
Hancock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hancock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Salerno on the side of the head.
Salerno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab from Hancock finds it's way through Salerno's defenses.
Hancock scores with a sloppy right hand. Salerno should have avoided that one.
Hancock lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salerno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hancock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hancock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Salerno under the eye.
Salerno has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hancock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hancock wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clay Hancock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hancock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Hancock! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -15-
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Salerno dives in and scores a takedown into Buidi's guard.
Salerno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Salerno stops Buidi from standing up.
Salerno lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Salerno looking to sit in guard and control but Buidi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Salerno is looking for a triangle but Buidi pushes his legs off easily.
Buidi stopping the sweep attempt from Salerno.
Buidi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Buidi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salerno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salerno looking for a sweep. Not yet Salerno, not yet.
Buidi tries to stand but Salerno is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Salerno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Buidi defends well.#T1#
Buidi wants to control from the top but Salerno keeps moving.
Salerno working a defensive guard here.
Buidi wants to control from the top but Salerno keeps moving.
Salerno wants to hit a sweep here but Buidi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Salerno there! #SUB2#
Buidi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Salerno wants to control but Buidi is having none of it.
Salerno regains half guard.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Buidi is looking to stall here but Salerno recovers full guard.
Buidi is looking to work some ground and pound but Salerno has wrist control.
Salerno seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Salerno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buidi on the ground.#SUB#
Buidi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salerno has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Buidi has managed to get both his arms back between Salerno's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Salerno looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buidi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Buidi wants to pass the guard but Salerno is keeping the position.
Buidi wants to control from the top but Salerno keeps moving. #SUB#
Salerno throws his legs up looking for a submission but Buidi uses it to pass to side control.
#T3#
Buidi landing a few strikes.
Salerno gets back to half guard.
Salerno wants to control but Buidi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buidi is looking to take a break and control but Salerno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Buidi in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Salerno tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Buidi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thlek Buidi! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -8-
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Mcknight connects with a crisp jab.
Salerno doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mcknight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salerno shoots in for a double leg but Mcknight sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Salerno fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mcknight to the ground. Salerno is now in Mcknight's guard.
Mcknight 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.
Salerno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcknight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcknight working a defensive guard here.
Salerno wants to control from the top but Mcknight keeps moving.
Mcknight wants to sweep here but Salerno controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing that Salerno has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salerno trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcknight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mcknight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salerno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salerno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Salerno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Salerno passes Mcknight's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mcknight is trying to stand up here but Salerno is controlling him well.
Mcknight is looking for a sweep. Salerno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salerno works his way into full mount!
Salerno wants to control the pace but Mcknight is squirming around nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcknight can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mcknight in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Salerno prevents Mcknight from getting the reversal.
Salerno lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Salerno looking to control and managing it successfully.
Salerno avoids the attempt from Mcknight to control.#T2#
Salerno is landing with some decent strikes but Mcknight is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mcknight is squirming around, avoiding Salerno's attempts to control the action.
Salerno cracks Mcknight with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#SUB#
Salerno wants to finish this one by submission but Mcknight is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Salerno.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Salerno working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mcknight really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mcknight tries to hold on but Salerno pushes him away.
Salerno lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Salerno unloading with bombs!
Salerno scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Salerno wants to control the pace but Mcknight is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Salerno fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Salerno.
Salerno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Salerno with shots to the head and body - Mcknight looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've been informed that Mcknight has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mcknight tries to reverse the position but Salerno maintains control.
Mcknight wants to control but Salerno is having none of it.
Mcknight bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Salerno trying to control the position.
Mcknight trying to control but Salerno is working from the bottom.
Salerno has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Salerno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Salerno prevents Mcknight from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Salerno.
Salerno is trying to control. Mcknight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salerno takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mcknight has hold of Salerno's hands but Salerno slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mcknight on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Salerno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcknight keeps working.
Salerno stalling.
Mcknight is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radley Salerno dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mcknight slaps away a takedown attempt from Salerno, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mcknight is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mcknight lands a lovely overhand right.
Salerno misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salerno.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radley Salerno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salerno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mcknight misses with a wild body shot.
Salerno shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcknight goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#Salerno is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Radley Salerno has been cut.
Mcknight lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Salerno can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Mcknight and Salerno drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Mcknight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Mcknight! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Salerno fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Luna to the ground. Salerno is now in Luna's guard.#SUB#
Salerno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Salerno lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Luna has momentary wrist control but Salerno slips an elbow through the middle.
Salerno content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Luna keeping moving, preventing Salerno from controlling successfully.
Salerno works over Luna with some ground and pound from guard.
Salerno lands a couple of elbows.
Salerno is working Luna over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Salerno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Salerno working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Luna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salerno defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salerno lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Salerno works over Luna with some ground and pound from guard.
Salerno landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Salerno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Luna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salerno has managed to get both his arms back between Luna's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Luna throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Salerno escapes and throws Luna's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Salerno wants to control but Luna is keeping him busy.
Salerno working the ground and pound.
Salerno working the ground and pound from side control.
Salerno working the ground and pound from side control.
Salerno scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Luna to see if he's OK.
Salerno creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Salerno cracks Luna with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Salerno cracks Luna with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luna prevents Salerno from improving position.
Luna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Salerno lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Luna down.
#SUB2#
Salerno looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Salerno working the ground and pound.
Salerno lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Luna down.
Salerno working the ground and pound.
Salerno scoring with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Salerno's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T3#
Salerno trying to control the position but Luna is working away.
Salerno is chipping away with strikes.
Salerno taking a breather here.
Salerno scoring with punches from side control.
Luna on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Salerno trying to control the position but Luna is working away.
Salerno working the head and body with strikes.
Salerno working the ground and pound from side control.
Salerno lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Luna is looking for a sweep.
Salerno lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Salerno cracks Luna with a big right hand but Luna just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Salerno scores with punches from side control.
Luna gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salerno cracks Luna with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Salerno trying to control but Luna is having none of it.
Luna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Luna is working hard here to advance position.
Salerno with the ground and pound from mount.
Luna is breathing heavily.
Luna is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radley Salerno dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Salerno shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Salerno was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Luna tries to buck Salerno off but Salerno is having none of it.
Salerno is chipping away with strikes.
Salerno content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Luna is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salerno is working Luna over with some ground and pound from side control.
Salerno is putting a hurting on Luna here, landing some big shots from side control.
Luna is looking for a sweep.
Radley Salerno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salerno working the head and body with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Salerno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luna keeps working. #T1#
Luna is working to avoid the ground and pound but Salerno connects with a decent elbow.
Salerno works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Salerno working the ground and pound.
Salerno cracks Luna with a big right hand but Luna just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salerno trying to control the position but Luna is working away.
Salerno is working Luna over with some ground and pound from side control.
Salerno lands a few punches from side control.
Salerno trying to control the action but Luna is working from the bottom.
Luna taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T2#
Luna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Salerno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salerno looks up at the clock and then as Luna takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Salerno smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Salerno moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Salerno landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luna is looking for a sweep.
Luna is working to avoid the ground and pound but Salerno connects with a decent elbow.
Luna is looking for a sweep.
Luna takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Luna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Salerno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Salerno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luna keeps working. #T3#
Salerno lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Salerno tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Salerno connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Luna some visible discomfort.
Luna on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Salerno passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Luna!
Salerno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salerno landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salerno lands a big shot there that rocks Luna but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Salerno working Luna over with strikes here.
Luna is working to get back to half guard.
Salerno looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T4#
Salerno with good strikes from the mount here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salerno landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#Luna is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Salerno cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oh Luna is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salerno raining down shots from the mount!
Salerno postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Luna badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Salerno around the waist but Salerno pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Salerno is the winner by TKO! Salerno jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radley Salerno! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Salerno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Salerno has Knight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Salerno successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Salerno has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Knight doesn't defend quickly enough and Salerno has managed to lock this one up! Can Knight escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Salerno on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Radley Salerno! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Salerno moves out of range of the body kick from Beair.
#TD2#
Salerno gets a double leg takedown into Beair's guard.
Salerno slips nicely into half guard.
Beair tries to roll over but Salerno keeps him under control.
Beair is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Salerno scores with a couple of nice shots.
Salerno has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Salerno scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Salerno lands a nice short elbow.
Salerno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Salerno might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salerno drops an elbow to the side of Beair's head.
Salerno trying to control the pace.
Salerno working Beair over with strikes. #T1#
Salerno scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Salerno scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Salerno trying to control the pace.
Salerno is continuing to stall.
Salerno working Beair over with strikes.
Salerno is thwarting Beair's attempts to control the position.
Salerno scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Salerno seems to be looking for submissions.
Beair taking some punishment here, with Salerno in his half guard. #T2#
Salerno is nestled in close to Beair, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beair has hold of Salerno's hands but Salerno slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Salerno is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Beair is looking to control Salerno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beair avoid being mounted?
Beair is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Salerno scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salerno looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beair with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Salerno working over Beair with some ground and pound. Beair looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Beair knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salerno on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beair tries to roll over but Salerno keeps him under control.
Salerno works his way into side control.
Salerno connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Beair some visible discomfort.
Beair trying to remain calm as Salerno controls from the top position.
Beair tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Salerno thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Beair on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Salerno is working Beair over with some ground and pound from side control.
Salerno advances to mount.
Salerno lands a heavy elbow.
Salerno raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#Beair is rocked!
Salerno lands a big shot to the head and Beair winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Radley Salerno! |
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