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Event:
SUPREME 11
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Salamies takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Salamanteri Salamies has been cut.
Kickman throws a nice head kick!
Salamies ducks right into an uppercut from Kickman.
Kickman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salamies.
Kickman misses with a body kick.
Kickman misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Salamies counters with a takedown into side control.
Kickman is not content to let Salamies control the position.
Kickman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kickman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salamies on the ground.
Salamies tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Salamies is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kickman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Salamies looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Kickman can't do much from the bottom here.
Kickman tries to buck Salamies off but Salamies is having none of it.#SUB2#
Salamies goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kickman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Salamies's guard! Nice work there by Kickman!
Kickman trying to control but Salamies is working from the bottom.
Kickman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Kickman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Salamies is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kickman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salamies swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Salamies is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kickman defends well.
Kickman wants to pass the guard but Salamies is keeping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kickman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kickman wants to pass the guard but Salamies is keeping the position.
Salamies bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kickman's guard. #REVB#
Salamies trying to control but Kickman is working from the bottom.
Kickman pulls Salamies in to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Salamies drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kickman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kickman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kickman! #REVR#
Salamies tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kickman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Salamies stops Kickman from passing to mount.
Kickman trying to control the action but Salamies is working from the bottom.
Salamies is looking for a sweep.
Salamies manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kickman's best efforts.#SUB#
Kickman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Salamies doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kickman.
Salamies trying to hold on to Kickman's head to control him but Kickman postures up.
#T4#
Kickman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Salamies does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Salamies looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salamies gets back to full guard.
Kickman is looking to stand up but Salamies won't let him.
Kickman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kickman stays in close to Salamies's body and controls the position.
Kickman throws a strike but Salamies rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Salamies looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Two Kickman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Salamanteri Salamies'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.#R2#
Kickman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kickman duly obliges.
Salamies takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kickman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kickman lands with a kick to the temple. Salamies shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Salamies fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Salamies fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kickman avoids it really well and circles away.
Salamies takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kickman misses with a wild body shot.
Kickman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kickman throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Salamies counters with a single leg into guard. Kickman didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kickman working a defensive guard but Salamies manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T1#
Salamies is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kickman will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Salamies working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kickman tries to buck Salamies off but Salamies is having none of it.
Kickman prevents Salamies from moving into mount.
Kickman tries to bench press Salamies off him but Salamies keeps the position. #SUB2#
Salamies has hold of Kickman's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kickman tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Salamies cranks the arm and Kickman screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kickman, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Salamanteri Salamies! |
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Event:
SUPREME 6
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Salamies's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stokowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Salamies scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Salamies fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stokowski sprawls well initially but Salamies persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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.
Salamies seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stokowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Salamies has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Stokowski defend it? Salamies steps over the head and cranks it - Stokowski is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Salamies!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Salamanteri Salamies! |
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Event:
MMAH 90
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Waiting dives in and scores a takedown into Salamies's guard.
Waiting wants to pass the guard but Salamies is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Waiting got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salamies has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Waiting has managed to get both his arms back between Salamies's legs - danger averted.
Waiting engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Waiting really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Waiting postures up.
Waiting sitting in guard here, content to control.
Waiting stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salamies swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Waiting trying to control the position from guard on top but Salamies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waiting looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Waiting advances to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Salamies is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Waiting pulls his head out easily.
Waiting perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Salamies has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Waiting. Oh but Salamies has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Waiting goes limp - he's gone! Salamies jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Salamanteri Salamies! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1170 Round 4
Date: Oct 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Salamies shoots in looking for a takedown. Penn tries to sprawl out of it but Salamies keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Penn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Penn leaves Salamies with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Salamies tries for a takedown but Penn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salamanteri Salamies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salamies dives in and grabs Penn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Penn pushes down on Salamies's head and hops out.
Penn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Penn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Salamies is trying to defend but Penn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salamies has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Penn is working away from the top position though.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Salamies is defending well. #T1#
Salamies tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg.
Penn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Penn trying to pass the guard but Salamies defending well. #SUB#
Salamies actively working from the bottom here.
Penn is thwarting Salamies's attempts to control the position.
Penn stalling.
Salamies wants to control but Penn passes into side.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Penn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Penn tries to move to mount but Salamies blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Penn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Salamies tries to bench press Penn off him but Penn keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn controlling the position.
Salamies struggling a bit here.#T3#
Penn controls the position.
Penn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Penn advances to mount.
Penn fails to take his opponent's back.
Salamies wants to hold on but Penn pushes him away.
Penn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Salamies is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Salamies wants to control but Penn is having none of it.
Salamies is looking to get to half guard.
Salamies is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Salamies is desperately trying to improve his position but Penn has a good base and remains in mount.
Penn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Penn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Salamies manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salamies is trying to control Penn's posture but Penn avoids it.
Penn taking a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Messiah Penn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Salamies misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Penn shoots in and bounces Salamies off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Salamies wants to control but Penn passes easily into half guard.
Salamies trying to hold on to Penn's head to control him but Penn postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Salamies is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Salamies is staying active underneath Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Penn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Salamies moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Penn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Salamies has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Penn has passed into side control.
Penn tries to move to mount but Salamies blocks the move with his legs.
Salamies regains half guard.
Salamies is looking to control Penn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salamies avoid being mounted?
Salamies is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Penn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Salamies won't allow Penn to pass to mount. #T2#
Salamies trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Salamies keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Salamies is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Penn has taken his back.
#SUB2#
Penn is looking for the choke from the back position but Salamies is controlling his hands well.
Salamies trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Penn is trying to stick to Salamies's back but Salamies is turning into Penn. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Penn's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Salamies.
Salamies stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Penn holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Salamies is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Penn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Penn has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Salamies looking to control but Penn passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Penn is working for a kimura but Salamies is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Penn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Salamies tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg.
Salamies is staying active underneath Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Penn content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Salamies looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Messiah Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Salamies's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Penn leaves Salamies with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Penn wants to counter with a clinch but Salamies pushes him away.
Nice takedown defense from Penn. No joy for Salamies on that attempt.
Penn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Salamies.
Salamies gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Penn counters with a shoot takedown. Salamies fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salamanteri Salamies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salamies trying to control the position.
Salamies wants to control but Penn passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Salamies is defending well.
Salamies is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Salamies looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn passes to side control.
Salamies struggling a bit here.
Salamies tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salamies is letting Penn control him for a moment.
Salamies is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Penn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Salamies looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salamies is looking to improve his position.
Penn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
Well, if Penn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Salamies looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Salamies won't allow Penn to pass to mount. #SUB#
Salamies looking for a kimura from the bottom but Penn passes into side control!
Penn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Penn taking a breather here.
Salamies tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Penn has hold of Salamies's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Salamies tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Penn cranks the arm and Salamies screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Salamies, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Messiah Penn!
Messiah Penn was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1170 Round 3
Date: Oct 23, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Odom Hunt gets a clinch. #BC#
Odom Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Odom Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Salamies is just out of range.
Odom Hunt misses with a low kick.
Odom Hunt throws a hook to the side of Salamies's head but Salamies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Odom Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
Odom Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Odom Hunt throws a hook but Salamies avoids it easily.
Odom Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Salamanteri Salamies has been cut.
Odom Hunt misses with a body shot.
Odom Hunt scores with a nice head shot.
Salamies slips under a jab from Odom Hunt.
Good standup being displayed there by Odom Hunt as he connects with a hook.
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!
Good shot there by Odom Hunt.#ROC#Salamies is rocked!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salamies is defended easily by Odom Hunt.#T1#
Odom Hunt misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Salamies counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Odom Hunt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Odom Hunt tries to get out of the position.
Salamies trying to pass the guard but Odom Hunt defending well. #SUB2#
Salamies has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Odom Hunt defend it? Salamies steps over the head and cranks it - Odom Hunt is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Salamies!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Salamanteri Salamies! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1170 Round 2
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Salamies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gibbon.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Salamies enables Gibbon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Salamies manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Salamies might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gibbon throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Salamies pushes a forearm under Gibbon's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gibbon is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Salamanteri Salamies! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1170 Round 1
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Salamies drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Salamies drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salamies jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Salamies thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Slivko keeping full guard, as Salamies tries to pass. #SUB2#
Salamies drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salamies jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Salamies wants to control from the top but Slivko keeps moving.
Slivko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Salamies trying to control the position from guard on top but Slivko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slivko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salamies on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salamies advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Salamies is looking for a kimura but Slivko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salamies to get the leverage.
Slivko is staying active underneath Salamies, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slivko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Slivko tries to roll over but Salamies keeps him under control.
Salamies wants to free his trapped foot but Slivko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slivko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salamies is looking to advance position but Slivko won't allow it.
Slivko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slivko is trying to control but Salamies passes into side control!
Salamies wants to control but Slivko is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salamies has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Salamies looking for a guillotine from mount but Slivko is having none of it. #SUB2#
Salamies is working for a guillotine from mount but Slivko frees his head quite easily.
Slivko tries to hold on but Salamies postures up.#SUB2#
Slivko defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Salamies.
Salamies takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Salamies working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Slivko is doing well to defend. Salamies seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Slivko is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Salamanteri Salamies! |
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