Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: JF 52 - Ruffy Dog vs Slukowski
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Salinas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salinas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Beneteau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beneteau misses with a double jab.
Salinas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Salinas looks for a takedown but Beneteau sprawls well.
Beneteau throws a right and a left that Salinas avoids nicely.
Salinas darts in looking for a takedown but Beneteau gets double underhooks and turns Salinas into the cage.
Blase Beneteau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barrett Salinas.
Beneteau fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneteau throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salinas misses with a straight right.
Beneteau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salinas.
Salinas takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Salinas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beneteau as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Beneteau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beneteau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salinas circles away quickly and effectively.
Beneteau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salinas.
Salinas misses with a few strikes there.
Beneteau seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Beneteau lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Beneteau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Salinas misses with a takedown
and Beneteau counters with a right hand to the body.
Some wild striking there from Beneteau. #T2#
Salinas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beneteau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salinas misses with a combination
and Beneteau counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beneteau scores with a decent looking hook.
Salinas wants to clinch up but Beneteau keeps it at a distance.
Salinas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beneteau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salinas lands with a hook. Beneteau tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beneteau stuffs the takedown attempt from Salinas. Salinas gets slowly back to his feet.
Salinas misses with a double jab
and Beneteau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Salinas misses with a leg kick
and Beneteau counters with a three punch combo that has Salinas backing up. Salinas nods at Beneteau to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Salinas misses with a series of wild punches.
Beneteau appears to be looking for a big counter.
Salinas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salinas looks winded!
Beneteau lands with a nice combination. Salinas backs away looking to recover.
Salinas fails with the takedown
and Beneteau counters with a crisp right that sends Salinas to the canvas! Beneteau follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blase Beneteau!
A very excited looking Blase Beneteau made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Year of the DAWG? Or Legend?
Date: Jan 01, 2025

#R1#
Salinas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vance.#CL2#
Vance has managed to clinch.
Salinas has had enough of the clinch but Vance keeps him there for the moment.
Vance lands a right hand.
Salinas wants to get back to striking at distance but Vance won't allow it. #BC2#
Vance breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Salinas or perhaps it was just good defense by Vance, which made it look bad.
Vance changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salinas tries to avoid it but Vance manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salinas to the ground. Salinas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vance keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salinas fails to land the takedown.
Vance fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Salinas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Salinas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vance's waist but Vance gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salinas off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barrett Salinas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vance shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salinas pinned against the cage. Salinas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1##CL2#
Vance moves into the clinch.
Salinas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vance has had enough of the clinch but Salinas keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Vance manages to break the clinch.
Vance misses with a series of wild punches.
Vance has a takedown stuffed.
Vance moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T2#
Salinas with a poor takedown
and Vance counters with a three punch combo that has Salinas backing up. Salinas nods at Vance to acknowledge the strikes.
Salinas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salinas fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Vance counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vance. #BC2#
Vance's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Vance stuffs the takedown attempt from Salinas. Salinas gets slowly back to his feet.
Vance wants to counter the offense by Salinas and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Vance rushes Salinas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salinas is trying to break free.
Vance tries to pull guard but Salinas holds him up against the cage and eventually Vance drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Vance escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Vance throws a chopping leg kick but Salinas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Salinas doesn't manage to clinch there - Vance circles away.
Vance shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salinas as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Vance closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vance.
Salinas is trying to break free.
Salinas wants to break free but Vance has control.
Vance is trying to break free.
Vance throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Salinas blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Salinas jumps guard but Vance turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Salinas is working for takedown but Vance is calmly controlling the position for now.
Salinas is trying to break the clinch but Vance has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Salinas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Salinas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vance digs a right hand underneath Salinas's ribcage. Salinas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Salinas keeps control of Vance as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Salinas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Titus Vance dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Salinas defending well as Vance loads up on a big left hand.
Salinas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Salinas jabs Vance to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vance shoots in but no luck this time.
Titus Vance seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salinas tries to clinch but Vance moves out of range. #CL#
Salinas drives through and clinches with Vance against the cage.
A short uppercut from Vance. #BC2#
Vance breaks from the clinch.
Vance has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vance fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Salinas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vance checks it well.
A combination from Vance does no damage.
Salinas appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Vance moves into the clinch.
Salinas wants to break free but Vance has control.
Vance has Salinas pressed against the cage, preventing Salinas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Vance can't get the takedown.
Barrett Salinas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Vance.#BC2#
Vance breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salinas is defended easily by Vance.
Vance throws a series of punches but Salinas avoids them all with ease.
Vance throws a body kick that misses.
Vance fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salinas wants to clinch up but Vance keeps it at a distance.
Salinas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Titus Vance has been cut.
Salinas misses with a few strikes there.
Vance is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Vance takes the fight into the clinch.
Salinas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vance has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salinas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vance keeps control of Salinas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vance tries to land knees in the clinch but Salinas avoids the damage to the body.
Salinas has had enough of the clinch but Vance keeps him there for the moment.
Salinas is trying to push Vance away but Vance has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Vance's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vance swats away the attempt to clinch by Salinas.#T3#
Vance leaves Salinas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Salinas closes the distance and clinches up with Vance, looking for a takedown. Salinas pushes Vance against the cage but Vance circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Salinas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vance swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Vance has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vance wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Salinas has him pressed against the cage.
Salinas working hard to break the clinch.
Vance is trying to force a seperation but Salinas has the dominant position.#BC2#
Vance manages to break the clinch.
Salinas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vance swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Vance fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Salinas, pushing him back against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Vance breaks from the clinch.
Salinas fails to land with a series of punches.
Salinas throws a combination. Vance tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vance shoots in looking for a takedown but Salinas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vance's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Salinas is looking to clinch but Vance is avoiding it.
Vance avoids a punch combination nicely.
Despite the aggression on Vance's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salinas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Vance darts in and clinches Salinas up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vance is trying to break the clinch but Salinas has him pressed against the cage.
Salinas is trying to push Vance away but Vance has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Titus Vance will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Titus Vance's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Salinas.
Salinas misses with a takedown attempt - Vance sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Vance clinches up against the cage.
Vance is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Salinas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vance working hard to break the clinch.
Vance is trying to break the clinch but Salinas is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance is trying to drag Salinas to the mat but Salinas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vance scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Salinas can't break the clinch.
Titus Vance seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vance has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vance is trying to drag Salinas to the mat but Salinas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barrett Salinas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Vance.
Vance tries to break free but Salinas pushes him back against the cage.
Salinas wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salinas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Salinas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Salinas tries to circle away but Vance has him pinned against the cage.
Salinas tries to break the clinch but Vance is controlling the position.
Vance is trying to break free.
Vance tries for a takedown but Salinas manages to get underhooks. #T3##BC2#
Vance breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Vance throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Salinas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vance is in Salinas's guard.

Salinas manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Vance is trying to force a seperation but Salinas has the dominant position.
Salinas is looking to break free of the clinch but Vance has double underhooks.
Salinas tries to break free but Vance pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Vance escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salinas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vance darts in looking for a takedown but Salinas gets double underhooks and turns Vance into the cage.
Barrett Salinas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vance takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Vance rushes Salinas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4##BC2#
Vance manages to break the clinch.
Vance doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Salinas checks a leg kick.
Salinas throws a right hand that Vance ducks under and follows up with a left that Vance also avoids with ease.
Salinas is looking to clinch.
Salinas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Salinas leaves Vance with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barrett Salinas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Titus Vance is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Salinas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sloppy strikes from Vance. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salinas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vance sprawls well. Vance wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salinas gets slowly back to his feet.
Salinas swings for the body but Vance moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barrett Salinas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vance 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Vance!

Event: JF 34 - Cobb vs Ruffy the Dog
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Newman misses with a head kick.
Salinas dives in for a single leg takedown but Newman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Salinas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salinas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Newman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Newman feinted with a counter takedown.
A combination from Newman does no damage.
Salinas wants to counter with a clinch but Newman pushes him away.
Salinas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Salinas throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Newman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Newman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barrett Salinas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Newman pushes Salinas up against the cage in a clinch.
Salinas is trying to break the clinch but Newman has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Newman.#TD#
Newman pulls Salinas into guard. #ES#
Newman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Salinas is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman tries for a takedown. No joy. #T1#
Salinas wants to break free but Newman has control.
Newman goes for a takedown attempt but Salinas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Salinas with a poor takedown #CL#
and Newman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alex Newman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barrett Salinas.#TD#
Newman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Newman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Salinas tries to stand but Newman is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Newman has his foot on Salinas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salinas works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Newman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Salinas is looking to stand up but Newman won't let him.
Newman 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.
Newman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Newman 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Newman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Salinas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salinas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salinas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Newman as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Salinas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newman throws a counter high kick but Salinas was just alert enough to avoid it.
Salinas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Newman avoids it really well and circles away.
Newman shoots in for a double leg but Salinas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Newman pushes Salinas up against the cage in a clinch.
Salinas takes a shot to the head.
Newman goes for a takedown attempt but Salinas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Salinas throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Newman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Newman.
Salinas can't break the clinch.
Newman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Salinas pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salinas.#T4#
Salinas feints a jab promting Newman to slip. Salinas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Newman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Salinas tries to clinch but Newman is having none of it.
Salinas misses with a wild body shot.
Newman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Newman throws a sloppy head kick and Salinas moves out of range easily.
Salinas tries to counter with a clinch but Newman shakes him off and moves away.
Salinas slaps away a takedown attempt from Newman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Newman is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Newman. No joy for Salinas on that attempt.
Newman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Salinas sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Newman moves into the clinch.
Newman tries a body shot but Salinas blocks it.
Newman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salinas or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Newman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Salinas as Newman shoots in.
Salinas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Salinas goes for a double leg but Newman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Newman continues to drive forward.
It looked like Newman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salinas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newman.
Salinas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salinas just misses with a punch to the body.
Newman fails with the takedown.
Newman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman tries to clinch up.
Salinas shoots and misses #CL#
and Newman moves into the clinch.
Newman tries to break the clinch but Salinas is controlling the position.
Newman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1##TD#
Newman pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Salinas stands up from Newman's guard - Salinas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Salinas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newman.
Newman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Newman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Newman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Newman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salinas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Newman sprawls well. Newman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salinas gets slowly back to his feet.
Newman pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Salinas throws a series of punches but Newman avoids them all with ease.
Newman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Newman dives in for a single leg takedown but Salinas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Salinas wants to counter the offense by Newman and move into the clinch position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Newman is trying to pull guard but Salinas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Newman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Salinas to keep the fight standing.
Newman is pressed up against the cage. Salinas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Newman down to the mat. Newman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Newman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Salinas takes a swing at Newman's ribcage but misses.
Salinas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Newman's waist but Newman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salinas off to one side.
Salinas throws a body punch but Newman moves out of range.
Salinas wants to clinch up but Newman keeps it at a distance.
Salinas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Newman tries to counter by clinching up but Salinas breaks away and moves out of range.
Salinas tries for a takedown but Newman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Newman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Salinas manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Newman moves out of range of the body kick.
Newman appears to be looking for a big counter.
A punch lands to the side of Salinas 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Salinas rushes Newman and presses him up against the cage.
Newman tries to break free but Salinas pushes him back against the cage.
Newman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Salinas.
Salinas is trying to break the clinch but Newman has him pressed against the cage.
Salinas tries to circle away but Newman has him pinned against the cage.
Newman is trying to force a seperation but Salinas has the dominant position.
Newman can't break the clinch.
A short left from Newman. #T4#
Salinas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Salinas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Newman smiles and moves away.
Salinas stuffs the takedown.
Salinas wants to clinch but Newman slips to the side
and Newman counters with a three punch combo that has Salinas backing up. Salinas nods at Newman to acknowledge the strikes.
Newman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salinas pinned against the cage. Salinas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salinas throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Newman counter with a right hand.
Newman tries to clinch but Salinas is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salinas tries to bum rush Newman with a series of wild strikes but Newman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salinas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Salinas fails with the takedown.
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 Alex Newman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Salinas looks to score with a jab to the body but Newman is just out of range.
Salinas tries to bum rush Newman with a series of wild strikes but Newman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salinas looks to land a combination but Newman avoids it well.
Newman goes for a double leg but Salinas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salinas continues to drive forward.
Newman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Newman is trying to drag Salinas to the mat but Salinas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Newman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Salinas to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Newman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman working hard to break the clinch.
Newman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Salinas just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1##TD#
Newman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Newman is trying to keep Salinas in close. #ES#
Newman pushes Salinas off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salinas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Newman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Salinas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salinas wants to clinch.
Newman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barrett Salinas seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Salinas. No joy for Newman on that attempt.
Newman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Salinas throws a solid leg kick but Newman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Salinas.#TD2#
Newman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Newman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Salinas breaks the clinch.
Salinas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salinas tries to clinch but Newman moves out of range. #T3#
Salinas keeps the fight on the outside.
Salinas tries to clinch but Newman is having none of it.
Newman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Salinas sprawls and moves away.
Salinas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newman circles away quickly and effectively.
Salinas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Newman rather than just go for the knockout.
Salinas wants to clinch up but Newman keeps it at a distance.
Salinas tries to close the distance and clinch but Newman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salinas defends well and Newman ends up having to push Salinas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Newman has Salinas pressed against the cage.
Salinas is trying to force a seperation but Newman has the dominant position.
Newman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Newman jumps guard but Salinas stands there with Newman around his waist. Newman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4#
Salinas tries to break free but Newman pushes him back against the cage.
Barrett Salinas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alex Newman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Newman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Salinas walks away with a smile on his face. Newman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alex Newman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salinas tries to clinch there but Newman circles away.
Newman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

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 Alex Newman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Newman, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Newman!
Alex Newman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: JF 29 - Salinas vs Ramirez
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1#
Salinas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Ramirez counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Ramirez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ramirez.
Salinas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramirez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Salinas lands with a shot to the body.
Salinas shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Ramirez. Those never looked like landing.
Salinas throws a chopping leg kick but Ramirez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ramirez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Salinas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramirez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramirez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Salinas misses.
Ramirez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salinas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Ramirez pushes Salinas up against the cage in a clinch.
Salinas wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Ramirez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ramirez has Salinas up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salinas wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1##TD2#
Ramirez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Salinas uses from the top position. #SU#
Salinas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ramirez throws a head kick that misses
and Salinas counters with a one-two to the body.
Salinas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily.
Salinas shoots and misses
and Ramirez counters with a head kick. That will keep Salinas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barrett Salinas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salinas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramirez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramirez throws a nice looking combination but Salinas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Salinas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ramirez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Salinas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ramirez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ramirez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Ramirez misses with a few strikes there.
Ramirez darts in trying to clinch
and Salinas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramirez slaps away a takedown attempt from Salinas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ramirez throws a poor cross that misses
and Salinas counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#Ramirez is rocked!
No luck for Salinas with that takedown attempt.
Ramirez is still on wobbly legs! Can Salinas finish him?
Salinas misses with the combination.
Ramirez seems to have recovered his senses.
Rafael Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez doesn't manage to clinch there - Salinas circles away.
Salinas doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramirez circles away.
Salinas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ramirez defends well and Salinas ends up having to push Ramirez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Ramirez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Ramirez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salinas circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramirez throws a shot from downtown. Salinas moves away and avoids it.
As Ramirez tries to get set, Salinas tries to push him back and clinch up but Ramirez manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Ramirez has Salinas up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramirez slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Ramirez breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Ramirez clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Ramirez manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Salinas gets tackled into the cage by Ramirez. Ramirez maintains the clinch.
Salinas letting Ramirez take a breather here.#BC2#
Ramirez manages to break the clinch.
Salinas lands a body shot. #T4#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salinas as he avoids it easily.
Salinas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramirez. #TD#
Ramirez gets caught flat footed, as Salinas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez is looking to stand up but Salinas isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez looks winded!#SU#
Salinas stands and steps away. Ramirez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Salinas fails to land the takedown.
Salinas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Salinas slips under a jab from Ramirez.#TD#
Salinas shoots in and bounces Ramirez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Salinas is looking to stand up but Ramirez won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rafael Ramirez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ramirez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salinas looks for a takedown but Ramirez sprawls well.
Ramirez feints the counter takedown.
Ramirez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salinas counters with a one-two to the body.
Ramirez throws a nice looking combination but Salinas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Salinas tries to clinch up.
Ramirez keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Ramirez does no damage.
Salinas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Salinas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barrett Salinas is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salinas shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramirez tries to sprawl out of it but Salinas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramirez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barrett Salinas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez moves to clinch but Salinas breaks away
and Salinas counters with a right hand to the body.
Salinas is looking to wear down Ramirez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Ramirez throws a right hand that Salinas ducks under and follows up with a left that Salinas also avoids with ease.
Barrett Salinas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salinas stalks Ramirez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ramirez's face. Ramirez staggers backwards, shaken.
Salinas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramirez tries to avoid it but Salinas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramirez to the ground. Ramirez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salinas lands a two punch combo.
Salinas takes one to the chin there.
Ramirez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salinas fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramirez tries a head kick but it misses.
Salinas is looking to counter punch.
Ramirez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salinas shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense.
Ramirez throws out a counter right but Salinas avoids it with no problem.
Ramirez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Ramirez. #T2#
Salinas throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
A jab from Ramirez misses.
Salinas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Ramirez moves into the clinch.
Salinas is trying to pull guard but Ramirez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Ramirez breaks from the clinch.
Salinas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Ramirez moves into the clinch.
Ramirez lands with a right to the head.
Ramirez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3#
Ramirez lands an elbow that stopped Salinas in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Ramirez manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Ramirez darts in and clinches Salinas up against the cage.
Salinas jumps guard but Ramirez stands there with Salinas around his waist. Salinas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ramirez scores with a shot to the side of Salinas's head. #TD2#
Ramirez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES2#
Ramirez pushes Salinas off and scrambles back to his feet.
Salinas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4##CL2#
Ramirez instigates a clinch.
Salinas wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramirez won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Ramirez.
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!
Ramirez misses with a punch to the body.
Salinas is trying to push Ramirez away but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Salinas is trying to pull guard but Ramirez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Ramirez breaks the clinch.
Salinas lands a body shot.
Salinas shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramirez sprawls well. He's pushed Salinas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Salinas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ramirez.
Ramirez thuds his shin into the meat of Salinas's side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Ramirez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches.
Rafael Ramirez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ramirez tries for a takedown but Salinas manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Ramirez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ramirez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2#
Ramirez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Salinas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ramirez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Salinas is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ramirez shoots in and drives through. Salinas sprawls well.
Salinas has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez tries to clinch up.
Salinas moves in looking to clinch but Ramirez pushes him off.
Salinas moves in looking to clinch but Ramirez pushes him off.
Jab by Ramirez.#T1##CL2#
Ramirez clinches up against the cage.
Ramirez lands with a short shot to the head.
Ramirez misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Ramirez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that Salinas avoids nicely.
Ramirez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salinas fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barrett Salinas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Ramirez.
Salinas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramirez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramirez is looking to clinch.
Salinas tries to counter by clinching up but Ramirez breaks away and moves out of range.
Salinas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramirez doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Salinas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Salinas fails with the takedown.
Salinas shoots in and drives through. Ramirez sprawls well.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ramirez enables Salinas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ramirez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rafael Ramirez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Ramirez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ramirez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Salinas gets tackled into the cage by Ramirez. Ramirez maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Ramirez jumps guard.
Salinas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ramirez is proving hard to escape from. #ES2#
Ramirez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Salinas is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3##BC2#
Ramirez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramirez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salinas tries to clinch there but Ramirez circles away.
No joy there for Ramirez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salinas avoids the head kick by Ramirez.
Salinas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramirez moves to clinch but Salinas breaks away
and Salinas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ramirez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Salinas wants to clinch.#T4#
Salinas tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramirez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramirez looks for a takedown but Salinas sprawls well.
Salinas misses with a double jab
and Ramirez counters with a leg kick.
Salinas shoots for a takedown but Ramirez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barrett Salinas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramirez shoots in but Salinas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salinas tries to clinch up.
Salinas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramirez swivels and escapes.
Ramirez throws a series of punches but Salinas moves out of range.
Rafael Ramirez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez throws a series of strikes that have Salinas backpedaling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Ramirez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ramirez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Ramirez!

Event: JF 23 - Li vs Bobo
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Salinas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
It looked like Salinas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thomas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Salinas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salinas looks to clinch
and Thomas counters with an inside leg kick.
Salinas slaps away a takedown attempt from Thomas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barrett Salinas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Thomas.
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salinas defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Salinas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Salinas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Anthony Thomas has been cut.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salinas.
Thomas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Salinas.
Salinas blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Salinas throws a big counter combination but Thomas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Salinas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salinas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thomas circles away.#CL2#
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thomas goes for a takedown attempt but Salinas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T1##TD2#
Thomas looking to score a takedown here. Salinas is defending well but Thomas drives through and ends up in Salinas's guard.
Thomas throws an elbow that misses. Salinas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thomas's guard. Nice move by Salinas!#REVR#
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salinas is one step ahead there.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salinas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Salinas gets to his feet. Thomas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Salinas throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Salinas misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salinas tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salinas to the ground. Salinas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thomas closes the distance but Salinas moves to the side
and Salinas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Salinas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas wants to counter the offense by Salinas and move into the clinch position.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Thomas gets a clinch.
Thomas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thomas looks winded!
Salinas letting Thomas take a breather here.
Salinas tries to circle away but Thomas has him pinned against the cage.
Salinas is trying to break the clinch but Thomas has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas is working for takedown but Salinas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Salinas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thomas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Salinas to keep the fight standing.
Salinas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Salinas is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomas has double underhooks. #T3##TD2#
Thomas is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Salinas can't fight it off and eventually Thomas manages to take the fight to the floor. Salinas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Salinas pushes Thomas off and scrambles back to his feet.
Salinas lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into range.
Salinas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Salinas misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Salinas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Salinas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thomas wants to counter the offense by Salinas and move into the clinch position.
Thomas lands with a kick to the temple. Salinas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Salinas shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
Salinas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Salinas tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thomas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Salinas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Salinas tries to clinch up.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salinas tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salinas to the ground. Salinas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thomas ducks right into an uppercut from Salinas.
Salinas lands a right hook to the body.
Anthony Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salinas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salinas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas throws a push kick but Salinas slaps the foot to one side.
Salinas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thomas checks a low kick from Salinas.
Salinas misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barrett Salinas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Thomas's cut.
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#
Salinas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thomas.
Salinas shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Salinas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Salinas wants to clinch.
Salinas looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
Salinas throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thomas lands with a kick to the temple. Salinas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salinas digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
Thomas checks a leg kick nicely.
Thomas lunges at Salinas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Salinas's hand.
Thomas jabs at Salinas's body.
Salinas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Barrett Salinas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Thomas.
Thomas is breathing heavily.#T1#
Salinas tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Salinas defends it well.
Salinas lands a slapping body shot.
Salinas misses with a two punch combination.
Barrett Salinas is winning the standup battle so far.
Salinas misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Salinas.
Thomas throws a counter combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Salinas!
Salinas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Salinas.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Salinas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Thomas looks to move away, Salinas throws a big counter combo but Thomas just gets out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Thomas. #CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thomas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salinas's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salinas fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Salinas gets underhooks to prevent Thomas's takedown attempt.
Thomas avoiding damage.
Thomas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Salinas has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Salinas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Thomas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Salinas tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Salinas wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Salinas trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Thomas controlling the position easily from mount.
Salinas wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #ES#
Salinas bucks up and throws Thomas to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#T4#
Thomas looks for a takedown but Salinas sprawls well.
Salinas tries to counter by clinching up but Thomas breaks away and moves out of range.
Salinas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thomas eats them both and turns towards Salinas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Salinas misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Salinas gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage.
Thomas checks a leg kick nicely.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salinas tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salinas to the ground. Salinas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salinas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salinas stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas looks for a takedown but Salinas sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barrett Salinas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Thomas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thomas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Salinas.
Salinas shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salinas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas shoots in but Salinas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Salinas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thomas.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Salinas.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Thomas.
Thomas fails with the takedown.
Salinas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thomas backs up against the cage.
Salinas stalks Thomas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thomas's face. Thomas staggers backwards, shaken.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD2#
Thomas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Salinas to the ground. Thomas is now in Salinas's guard.
Thomas won't allow Salinas to get back to his feet.
Thomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Salinas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thomas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thomas sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2##SU2#
Thomas gets to his feet - Salinas follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Thomas looking to score a takedown here. Salinas is defending well but Thomas drives through and ends up in Salinas's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Salinas manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Salinas is defending well.
Barrett Salinas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Thomas.
Salinas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thomas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Salinas's efforts to push away.
Salinas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thomas is trying to drag Salinas to the mat but Salinas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Salinas smiles and moves away. #T3#
Salinas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Salinas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salinas lands an overhand right.
Salinas scores with a body shot.
Thomas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thomas wants it to stay on the feet.
Salinas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salinas off to one side.
No luck for Salinas with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Salinas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Salinas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salinas throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Salinas throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Thomas wants to counter the offense by Salinas and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Salinas gets caught napping as Thomas dives in and scores a takedown. Salinas manages to retain guard.
Barrett Salinas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ES#
Salinas has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Thomas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Thomas lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Salinas kicks off Thomas and gets to his feet.
Salinas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Salinas throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Anthony Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salinas throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barrett Salinas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salinas, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barrett Salinas!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2024

#R1#
Salinas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Salinas falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Baby counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baby in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salinas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baby stands up over Salinas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Baby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baby is pushing down on Salinas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salinas is fighting to maintain full guard but Baby has managed to sneak the leg through.#ES2#
Salinas manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Baby keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Baby jumps guard.
Baby is trying to keep Salinas in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Baby is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Salinas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Baby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Salinas keeping moving, preventing Baby from controlling successfully.
Baby is in close to Salinas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Salinas can't keep his opponent in guard - Baby advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Baby prevents Salinas from standing back up. #T2#
Baby lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Baby.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Salinas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baby is trying to control. Salinas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baby missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baby tries to pass to full mount but Salinas defends it.
Baby 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.
Salinas taking some punishment here, with Baby in his half guard.
Salinas is not content to let Baby control the position.
Salinas wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Baby wants to take a breather but Salinas is having none of it.
Baby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baby tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salinas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Salinas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baby.
Baby with the ground and pound but Salinas uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Baby trying to control the position from guard on top but Salinas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Salinas has momentary wrist control but Baby slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baby won't allow Salinas to get back to his feet.
Salinas is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Salinas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Baby walks into a stiff left hand from Salinas.
Salinas looks to land a combination. Baby sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Baby blocks a low kick nicely.
Baby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Salinas with a hook.
Salinas feints with a jab and clips Baby right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Baby is sent crashing into the canvas and Salinas leaps in for the kill! Baby tries to get to his feet but Salinas is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Baby is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barrett Salinas!

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