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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Mcclaren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barril Salvador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barril Salvador is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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188 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Mcclaren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Barril Salvador!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcclaren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salvador as he jumps to the side.
Kevin Mcclaren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salvador cracks a nice hook into Mcclaren's ribs.
Mcclaren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mcclaren tries to close the distance and clinch but Salvador swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salvador shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Salvador's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Salvador trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcclaren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvador's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Barril Salvador.
Salvador fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mcclaren sprawls well initially but Salvador persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salvador throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mcclaren to regain full guard.
Salvador trying to control but Mcclaren is working from the bottom.
Mcclaren has a closed guard, preventing Salvador from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcclaren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salvador stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcclaren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvador stands and throws Mcclaren's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Salvador lands a nice forearm strike.
Mcclaren is looking to reverse the position.
Salvador is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mcclaren is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mcclaren is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvador cracks Mcclaren with a big right hand but Mcclaren just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mcclaren sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Salvador with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Salvador prevents Mcclaren from improving his position.
Salvador perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Salvador has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salvador is looking for a kimura here.
Salvador is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvador perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mcclaren is trying to stand back up but Salvador is controlling him
Mcclaren avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salvador.
Salvador seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Salvador looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mcclaren is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Salvador trying to control but Mcclaren is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvador takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Salvador scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mcclaren?
Salvador controlling from mount.
Mcclaren tries to hold on but Salvador postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcclaren is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barril Salvador dominated that round.
That's time! Mcclaren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Salvador throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mcclaren.
Barril Salvador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salvador fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mcclaren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mcclaren tries to clinch but Salvador moves away
and Salvador counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Mcclaren's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mcclaren has had enough of the clinch but Salvador keeps him there for the moment.
Mcclaren wants to get back to striking at distance but Salvador won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Mcclaren's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Salvador is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mcclaren wants to break the clinch but can't.
Salvador is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mcclaren is defending well.
Salvador has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mcclaren regains guard immediately.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcclaren wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcclaren looking to control but Salvador passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvador controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvador is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Salvador stops Mcclaren from getting back to his feet.
Mcclaren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Salvador perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Salvador lands a nice short elbow.
Salvador trying to pass the guard but Mcclaren defending well.
Barril Salvador has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcclaren trying to control from the bottom.
Mcclaren is not content to let Salvador control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Barril Salvador hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Salvador shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcclaren manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salvador's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kevin Mcclaren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barril Salvador.
Mcclaren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Salvador is fending him off so far but Mcclaren persists. Nope, Salvador circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcclaren shoots and misses
and Salvador counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salvador trying to control from half guard but Mcclaren is working away.
Salvador not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mcclaren won't allow Salvador to pass to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Salvador connects with a nice short shot to Mcclaren's temple.
Salvador takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvador tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mcclaren controls his leg.
Salvador stalling.
Mcclaren actively working from the bottom here.
Salvador missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Salvador works his foot free and advances to mount.
Salvador postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mcclaren looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcclaren is trying desperately to improve position.
Salvador landing strikes from the mount and Mcclaren is in trouble!
Mcclaren can't escape the position.
Mcclaren tries to improve his position but instead Salvador has taken his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcclaren has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barril Salvador showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mcclaren tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Salvador connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcclaren throws a sloppy head kick and Salvador moves out of range easily.
Mcclaren tries to clinch but Salvador moves out of range.
Salvador has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcclaren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salvador paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salvador feints and as Mcclaren raises his hands in defense, Salvador changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Salvador engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mcclaren keeping moving, preventing Salvador from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcclaren wants to improve his position but instead Salvador has moved into half guard.
Salvador wants to take a breather but Mcclaren is having none of it.
Mcclaren is pressing down on Salvador's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mcclaren working a defensive guard but Salvador passes into half guard.
Mcclaren landing rabbit punches to the side of Salvador's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Salvador working over Mcclaren with some ground and pound. Mcclaren looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salvador in particular looking to stall.
Salvador trying to control from half guard but Mcclaren is working away.
Salvador trying to mount his opponent but Mcclaren defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcclaren wants to get back to full guard.
Mcclaren is staying active underneath Salvador, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcclaren is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Salvador scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Salvador.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salvador tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mcclaren.
Salvador controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Salvador has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Barril Salvador hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mcclaren wants to clinch.
Mcclaren throws a sloppy head kick
and Salvador counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mcclaren could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Salvador gets a takedown into half guard.
Salvador throwing shots but Mcclaren is blocking nicely.
Mcclaren is trying to control but Salvador manages to pass to mount!
Mcclaren tries to hold on but Salvador postures up.
Mcclaren is desperately trying to improve his position but Salvador has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvador goes for an armbar but Mcclaren turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mcclaren.
Mcclaren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcclaren won't allow Salvador to get back to his feet.
Salvador manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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!
Mcclaren is squirming around, avoiding Salvador's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barril Salvador comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Salvador winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barril Salvador!
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energy
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hype
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