Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2020

#R1#
Zalac takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zalac shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harris sprawls well. Harris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zalac gets slowly back to his feet.
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Zalac moves away and avoids it.
Harris connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Alen Zalac has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Harris.
Zalac throws an off balance right hand
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zalac has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zalac lands a slapping body shot.
Harris thuds a left hand into Zalac's body.
Harris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harris slips under a jab from Zalac.
Harris lands a body shot.
Zalac looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zalac misses with a two punch combination.
Harris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harris moves in close and cracks Zalac with a massive right hand! Zalac, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Harris!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cochise Harris!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2020

#R1#
Zaidi lands with a cross.
Zaidi moves out of range of the body kick.
Zalac throws out a leg kick but Zaidi moves out of range and Zalac only half commits.
Zaidi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Zaidi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zaidi is putting a hurting on Zalac here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zalac defending against the ground and pound.
Zaidi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Zalac takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaidi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zalac takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zalac looks winded!
Zaidi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zalac down.
Zaidi trying to control the position but Zalac is working away.
Zaidi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC#Zalac is rocked!
Zaidi 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.#T1#
Zaidi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zalac is still in real trouble! Can Zaidi finish him?
Zaidi lands a huge shot from side control! Zalac is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mohsin Zaidi!
A relieved looking Mohsin Zaidi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2020

#R1#
Tatum fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zalac looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Zalac misses with a right hand #KD#
and Tatum counters with a head kick that drops Zalac - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Tatum content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zalac is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tatum in particular looking to stall.
Tatum has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zalac on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tatum working Zalac over with strikes. #T1#
Tatum is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tatum trying to control the pace.
Tatum is nestled in close to Zalac, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tatum working the head and body with strikes.
Tatum slows the pace down in half guard.
Tatum uses his free foot to push down on Zalac's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zalac.
Tatum controlling his opponent. #T2#
Tatum landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Tatum.#ROC#Zalac is rocked!#SUB#
Tatum looking to secure an arm triangle but Zalac defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatum tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tatum with good strikes from the mount here!
Zalac is still in real trouble! Can Tatum finish him?
Tatum connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Zalac really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tatum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Tatum sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tatum lands a heavy elbow.
Tatum postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Zalac badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Tatum around the waist but Tatum pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Tatum is the winner by TKO! Tatum jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayson Tatum!
During a confident post fight interview, Jayson Tatum thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Checkmate Championship 15
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant throws a big shot that misses.
Zalac looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bryant misses with an uppercut.
Bryant misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Zalac.
Bryant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bryant misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Zalac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
Zalac staying out of range there.
Jab from Bryant.
Zalac takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slow jab from Bryant misses its intended target.
Bryant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zalac's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Alen Zalac has been cut.
Zalac on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Zalac's head but Zalac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zalac is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bryant throws a looping overhand right but Zalac ducks down to avoid it.
Bryant misses the jab.
As Bryant backs off Zalac throws a huge counter combo but Bryant manages to avoid it all.
Nice defenses there by Zalac.#KD#
Bryant feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zalac sprawling to the canvas! Zalac rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bryant finish him?! #ROC#Zalac is rocked!
Bryant shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Zalac takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Bryant sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Zalac bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Bryant!
Bobby Bryant gave a mention to Threads of HARDCORE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 12
Date: Oct 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zalac takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rajantaka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Alen Zalac has been cut.
Zalac lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Rajantaka clinches up with Zalac and pushes him back against the cage.
Rajantaka tries a knee to the head but Zalac blocks it.
Knees to the body from Rajantaka.
Rajantaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rajantaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zalac is breathing heavily.
Rajantaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zalac's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rajantaka landing knees to the head.
Rajantaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rajantaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rajantaka working Zalac over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Rajantaka.
Rajantaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice body punch from Rajantaka.
Rajantaka lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Rajantaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Zalac won't want to take too many of those.
A bit of stalling here from Rajantaka.
Rajantaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rajantaka lands an elbow that stopped Zalac in his tracks for a moment.
Zalac being controlled against the cage.
Rajantaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rajantaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zalac's face.
Rajantaka lands a damaging elbow.
Rajantaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Rajantaka. #CUT2#Alen Zalac's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rajantaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zalac takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
Rajantaka scores with a knee to the head. #ROC2#Zalac is rocked!
Rajantaka crunches a lovely knee into Zalac's ribcage.
Oh Zalac is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rajantaka lands a right hand.
Rajantaka jerks Zalac's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Zalac drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Rajantaka goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Rajantaka because Zalac was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Tarmo Rajantaka!
A very excited looking Tarmo Rajantaka 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: Checkmate Knight Battle RD#2
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zalac scores with a nice head shot.
Zalac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Warren fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zalac to the ground. Warren is now in Zalac's guard.
Zalac wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Warren manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Warren is working for a kimura but Zalac is defending it quite comfortably.
Zalac is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zalac is staying active underneath Warren, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Warren is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zalac defends it well. #SUB2#
Warren is working for a kimura but Zalac is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Warren passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Warren looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Warren wants to finish this one by submission but Zalac is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Warren. #SUB2#
Zalac defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Warren. #SUB2#
Warren is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Zalac has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Zalac! #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Warren looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zalac slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zalac stopping the sweep attempt from Warren.
Zalac throwing strikes from guard but Warren blocks nicely.
Warren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zalac's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Warren postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zalac is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Warren, into his guard. #REVR#
Warren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zalac's guard. #REVB##T3#
Warren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Warren drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zalac looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zalac looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zalac! #REVR#
Zalac landing a few strikes.
Warren tries to buck Zalac off but Zalac is having none of it.
Warren dodges the ground and pound from Zalac.
Warren tries to buck Zalac off but Zalac is having none of it.#SU#
Zalac decides to stand back up.
Alen Zalac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zalac throws a series of punches but Warren avoids them all with ease.
Warren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Warren shoots in looking for a takedown but Zalac manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Warren's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zalac.#T4#
Zalac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Warren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zalac scores with a jab.
Warren looks for a takedown but Zalac sprawls well.
Zalac with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Zalac.
Warren takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zalac attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zalac throws a right hand that Warren ducks under and follows up with a left that Warren also avoids with ease.
Zalac scores with a jab to the head.
Warren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zalac is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alen Zalac dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Donk. Zalac catches Warren right on the button with a cross.
Zalac thuds his right hand into Warren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Warren fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zalac cracks Warren with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab lands there for Zalac.
Zalac fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alen Zalac is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Warren gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zalac wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Warren trying to control the action but Zalac is working from the bottom.
Warren working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Zalac defending against the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Warren stalls from top position.
Zalac is trying to control Warren's posture but Warren avoids it. #SUB2#
Warren goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zalac rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Warren's guard! Nice work there by Zalac!
Warren keeping moving, preventing Zalac from controlling successfully.
Zalac is really struggling to control Warren but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ben Warren has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Warren is trying to keep Zalac in close.
Zalac has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zalac throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Warren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zalac defends well.
Zalac throws a big right hand that misses.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Warren has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Zalac trying to control the position from guard on top but Warren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Warren is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zalac stopping the sweep attempt from Warren.#T3#
Zalac with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Zalac has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Warren to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Zalac is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Warren pulls down on the head and he's put Zalac to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ben Warren!
During a confident post fight interview, Ben Warren thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Checkmate Hunting Gold Finale
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zalac is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Stalingrad misses its intended target. #CL#
Stalingrad clinches up with Zalac and pushes him back against the cage.
Zalac tries to pull guard but Stalingrad holds him up against the cage and eventually Zalac drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Stalingrad manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stalingrad is defended easily by Zalac.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zalac! But no joy.
Zalac stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalingrad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Stalingrad closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Stalingrad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Zalac throws a big shot that misses.
Stalingrad misses with a double jab.
Stalingrad walks into a straight right hand from Zalac.
Zalac throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stalingrad has been working on his balance at Elite Underground Training Facility, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Zalac.
Zalac tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stalingrad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stalingrad throws a head kick but Zalac moves out of range.
Stalingrad is looking to clinch.
Zalac with the counter takedown but Stalingrad avoids it easily.#CL#
Stalingrad has closed the distance and engaged Zalac in a clinch.
Stalingrad misses with a punch to the body.
Zalac tries to pull guard but Stalingrad holds him up against the cage and eventually Zalac drops back down to his feet.
Zalac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stalingrad has Zalac pressed against the cage, preventing Zalac from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Stalingrad is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omir Stalingrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalingrad is leaning against Zalac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalingrad tries to pull guard but Zalac holds him up against the cage and eventually Stalingrad drops back down to his feet.
Stalingrad landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stalingrad leaning against his opponent.
Zalac has had enough of the clinch but Stalingrad keeps him there for the moment.
Zalac is pressed up against the cage. Stalingrad has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zalac down to the mat. Zalac avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zalac misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Stalingrad moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Stalingrad lands an elbow just above Zalac 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Alen Zalac has been cut.
Knees to the body from Stalingrad.
Zalac looks winded!
Stalingrad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalingrad is leaning against Zalac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalingrad landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stalingrad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stalingrad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Stalingrad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stalingrad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Stalingrad has managed to clinch. #T4#
Zalac working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Stalingrad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Stalingrad clinches up with Zalac and pushes him back against the cage.
Stalingrad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zalac pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Stalingrad.
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!#BC#
Stalingrad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stalingrad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Stalingrad has Zalac up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalingrad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Stalingrad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omir Stalingrad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alen Zalac's cut.
That's time! Stalingrad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Stalingrad has managed to clinch.
Stalingrad lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stalingrad tries to work over Zalac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Stalingrad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stalingrad fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Stalingrad instigates a clinch.
Stalingrad is trying to pull guard but Zalac turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Omir Stalingrad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stalingrad tries to throw a body punch but Zalac avoids it by throwing Stalingrad back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Stalingrad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Zalac gets tackled into the cage by Stalingrad. Stalingrad maintains the clinch.
Stalingrad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zalac can do to turn this around?
Stalingrad lands a body shot.
Zalac can't break the clinch.
Zalac is breathing heavily.#T1#
Zalac tries to pull guard but Stalingrad forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stalingrad displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zalac up against the cage.
Stalingrad misses with a knee strike.
Stalingrad misses with a punch to the body.
Stalingrad content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Stalingrad manages to break the clinch. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zalac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Stalingrad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalingrad struggles to land a body shot inside as Zalac controls his hands.
Stalingrad is leaning against Zalac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalingrad tries a body shot but Zalac blocks it.
Zalac blocks a body shot from Stalingrad.
Zalac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stalingrad.
Stalingrad works on Zalac's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Stalingrad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Stalingrad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zalac misses with an uppercut
letting Stalingrad counter with a right hand. #CL#
Stalingrad closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stalingrad stalling against the cage. #BC#
Stalingrad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stalingrad slips a jab from Zalac.#T4#
Stalingrad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Stalingrad closes the distance and clinches.
Zalac working hard to break the clinch.
Stalingrad's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zalac is looking to break free of the clinch but Stalingrad has double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalingrad has Zalac pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zalac manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stalingrad has Zalac pressed against the cage, preventing Zalac from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omir Stalingrad dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alen Zalac's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Stalingrad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zalac.
Stalingrad scores with a leg kick.
Stalingrad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zalac pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stalingrad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zalac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zalac circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Stalingrad has managed to clinch.
Zalac can't break the clinch.
Zalac has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zalac is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Stalingrad. #TD#
Stalingrad has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zalac uses from the top position.
Zalac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Stalingrad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zalac.
Zalac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stalingrad is on top in guard. #REVR##SU#
Stalingrad stands up from Zalac's guard - Stalingrad perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zalac throws a poor cross that misses
and Stalingrad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stalingrad shoots in looking for a takedown. Zalac tries to sprawl out of it but Stalingrad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zalac manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stalingrad lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Stalingrad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalingrad utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Stalingrad.
Stalingrad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stalingrad lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalingrad leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Stalingrad breaks the clinch.
Zalac circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Stalingrad tries to clinch but Zalac moves out of range.
Stalingrad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zalac sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stalingrad somewhat.
A swing and a miss from Zalac.#CL2#
Zalac pushes Stalingrad up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalingrad can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omir Stalingrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Stalingrad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Stalingrad has managed to clinch.
Stalingrad pushes Zalac back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Stalingrad.
Zalac looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Stalingrad lands a good knee to the midsection. Zalac won't want to take too many of those.
A body shot lands from Stalingrad.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Stalingrad as the two fighters clinch.
Stalingrad lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalingrad landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stalingrad has Zalac pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalingrad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zalac.

And that's the end of the fight!
Omir Stalingrad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stalingrad has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omir Stalingrad!
After the fight, Omir Stalingrad was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 7
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Zalac tries to close the distance and clinch but Pallero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zalac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pallero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zalac.
Zalac sizes up Pallero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pallero throws a lazy right hand but Zalac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pallero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zalac looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zalac scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pallero throws a shot from downtown. Zalac moves away and avoids it.
Zalac tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pallero is able to avoid easily.
Zalac sizes up Pallero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zalac throws a low kick, looking for Pallero's leg but Pallero calmly moves out of range.
Zalac looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pallero checks a low kick from Zalac.
Alen Zalac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pallero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zalac bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pallero's head.
Pallero swats away the attempt to clinch by Zalac.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pallero! But no joy.#T1#
Zalac misses the jab.
Pallero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pallero blocks a head kick by Zalac.
Zalac throws a front kick aimed at Pallero's knee but Pallero avoids it well.
Zalac avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Pallero looks to move away, Zalac throws a big counter combo but Pallero just gets out of the way.
Zalac throws a head kick that misses.
Pallero jabs Zalac right on the nose. Zalac blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Zalac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pallero now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Zalac has closed the distance and engaged Pallero in a clinch. #BC2#
Pallero breaks the clinch.
Zalac throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pallero on the side of the head.
Pallero walks into a stiff left hand from Zalac.
Zalac tries to clinch but Pallero is having none of it.
Zalac cracks the inside of Pallero's front leg. #T2#
A big left from Zalac misses.
Zalac darts in looking for a takedown but Pallero gets double underhooks and turns Zalac into the cage.
Pallero looks to land a right hand but Zalac moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zalac lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pallero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zalac tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pallero manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Zalac clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Pallero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zalac scores with a hook.
Henry Pallero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zalac's corner calls for a 1-2. Zalac obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pallero moves out of range of the body kick.
Zalac is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pallero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pallero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pallero tries to bum rush Zalac with a series of wild strikes but Zalac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zalac works the jab nicely.#T3#
A big left from Zalac misses.
Pallero throws a series of punches but Zalac moves out of range.
Zalac feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zalac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pallero throws out a loose jab but Zalac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zalac connects with a looping right hand.
Pallero misses with a two punch combination.
Zalac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pallero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Zalac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zalac throws a leg kick but Pallero sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zalac throws a push kick but Pallero slaps the foot to one side.
Pallero's coach down at Cozad MMA Montreal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pallero's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zalac with a jab.
Zalac with a jab.
Pallero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zalac feinted with a counter takedown.
Zalac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pallero. #T4#
Zalac feints a jab promting Pallero to slip. Zalac then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pallero slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zalac connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zalac bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pallero takes a swing at Zalac's ribcage but misses.
Pallero throws a hook but Zalac blocks it.
Zalac was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pallero throws a nice looking combination but Zalac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pallero throws a body punch but Zalac moves out of range.
Pallero takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Zalac takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Pallero manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by Zalac.
Pallero fails to land with a series of punches.
Zalac went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alen Zalac dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Good shot there by Zalac.
Zalac shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pallero defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Zalac misses the target.
Zalac keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pallero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zalac looks to score with a jab to the body but Pallero is just out of range.
Zalac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pallero can do to turn this around?
Pallero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zalac throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zalac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pallero throws a body punch but Zalac moves out of range.
Zalac bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pallero's head backwards.
Zalac doesn't manage to clinch there - Pallero circles away.
Zalac scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pallero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Zalac connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Zalac gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Pallero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zalac cracks Pallero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zalac moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pallero misses with a two punch combination.
Pallero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Zalac takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Pallero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alen Zalac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zalac, as that shot connected. #CL#
Zalac drives through and clinches with Pallero against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Pallero manages to break the clinch.
Zalac sizes up Pallero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Pallero tries to keep at a distance but Zalac has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Pallero breaks the clinch.
Zalac bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pallero's head.
Pallero misses with a two punch combination.
Pallero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zalac looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zalac cracks a nice hook into Pallero's ribs.
Pallero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zalac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zalac misses with a wild combination.
Pallero changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zalac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pallero.
Pallero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zalac is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pallero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pallero throws a right and a left that Zalac avoids nicely. #T3#
Zalac fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zalac connects with a jab.
Pallero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pallero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zalac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zalac throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Zalac moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Pallero breaks from the clinch.
Zalac tries to bum rush Pallero with a series of wild strikes but Pallero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pallero let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pallero scores with a nice right hand.
Pallero looks to score with a jab to the body but Zalac is just out of range.
Zalac tries for a takedown but Pallero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alen Zalac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zalac slips a jab from Pallero.
Zalac moves to clinch but Pallero breaks away
and Pallero counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Pallero.
Zalac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pallero.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zalac is looking to clinch but Pallero is avoiding it.
Pallero doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pallero misses with a double jab.
Zalac throws a series of punches but Pallero moves out of range.
Pallero misses with a wild body shot.
Zalac lands a jab.
Pallero throws out a loose jab but Zalac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zalac is looking to counter with head kicks.
Zalac scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Pallero gets tackled into the cage by Zalac. Zalac maintains the clinch. #BC2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pallero breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alen Zalac dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pallero thuds a left hand into Zalac's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zalac.
Pallero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zalac with a hook.
Pallero swats away the attempt to clinch by Zalac.
Zalac misses with a series of wild punches.
A lazy left from Zalac finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Zalac rushes Pallero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Pallero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pallero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pallero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1##CL#
Zalac moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Pallero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zalac scores with a hook.
Pallero scores with a nice head shot.
Pallero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zalac looks to land a combination but Pallero avoids it well. #CL#
Zalac gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Pallero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zalac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pallero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Pallero misses.
Pallero throws a series of strikes that have Zalac backpedaling. #CUT2#
It looks like Alen Zalac has been cut.
Pallero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zalac manages to avoid it.
Zalac throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pallero on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zalac throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Zalac punishes Pallero's body with a nice straight punch.
Zalac scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Zalac moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Zalac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zalac lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pallero has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pallero swinging wildly here.
It looked like Zalac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pallero digs a good hook to Zalac's body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zalac or perhaps it was just good defense by Pallero, which made it look bad.
Zalac dodges the punch combination from Pallero. #T3#
Zalac connects with a single shot there.
Zalac misses with a head kick.
Pallero lands with a shot to the body.
Pallero misses with a looping left.
Pallero just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Zalac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pallero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pallero misses with the combination.
Zalac lands with an uppercut that bounces Pallero off the cage and back into range.
Zalac wants to clinch but Pallero slips to the side
and Pallero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Zalac shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pallero eats them both and turns towards Zalac to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zalac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pallero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zalac throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Zalac moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Pallero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zalac connects with a right hand. Pallero shakes it off.
Zalac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pallero misses with a body shot.
Pallero connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zalac. Zalac circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pallero keeps the fight on the outside.
Pallero throws a looping overhand right but Zalac ducks down to avoid it.
Henry Pallero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alen Zalac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zalac misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alen Zalac showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zalac has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alen Zalac!

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 3
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Zalac lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fritz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zalac's waist but Zalac gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fritz off to one side.
Zalac is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fritz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zalac throws a right hand that Fritz ducks under and follows up with a left that Fritz also avoids with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fritz.
Nice uppercut lands for Zalac. That snapped Fritz's head back.
Zalac connects with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Fritz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zalac throws a head kick that misses.
Zalac wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zalac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fritz circles away quickly and effectively.
Zalac with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zalac misses with a low kick as Fritz jumps back.#CL#
Zalac moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Zalac is trying to break the clinch but Fritz has him pressed against the cage.
Fritz tries to pull guard but Zalac holds him up against the cage and eventually Fritz drops back down to his feet.
Alen Zalac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franz Fritz.
Zalac wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fritz has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Fritz jumps guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zalac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zalac stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fritz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zalac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zalac throwing strikes from guard but Fritz blocks nicely.
Zalac throws a big right hand that misses.
Zalac looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Zalac trying to control the position from guard on top but Fritz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zalac throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fritz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zalac has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zalac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Fritz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zalac is aware though and is defending well.
Zalac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zalac postures up in Fritz's guard and throws a big left but Fritz blocks it.
Zalac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zalac trying to control but Fritz is working from the bottom.
Zalac advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fritz trying to control here.
Fritz scores with a few weak punches. #T3#
Zalac not landing any meaningful shots this time. #ES2#
Fritz kicks Zalac off and gets back to his feet.
Zalac swinging wildly here. #TD2#
Fritz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zalac tries to kick Fritz off but Fritz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zalac knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fritz on the ground.#SU2#
Fritz gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
No joy there for Fritz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zalac's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zalac duly obliges. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zalac lands the left hand.
Zalac throws out a leg kick but Fritz moves out of range and Zalac only half commits.
A leg kick checked by Zalac.#TD2#
Fritz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zalac was covering up waiting for the punch and Fritz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zalac keeping moving, preventing Fritz from controlling successfully.
Zalac bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fritz's guard. #REVR#
Zalac with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fritz trying to keep a closed guard but Zalac is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alen Zalac dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Zalac lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fritz doesn't manage to clinch there - Zalac circles away.
Zalac uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fritz has time to react.
Alen Zalac is winning the standup battle so far.
Zalac lands a jab to the head.
Zalac tries to close the distance and clinch but Fritz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fritz is looking for the big counter here.
Zalac lands an overhand right.
Fritz tries to clinch up.
Fritz shoots in looking for a takedown. Zalac tries to sprawl out of it but Fritz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zalac manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zalac doesn't manage to clinch there - Fritz circles away.
Zalac throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fritz is looking for the big counter here.
Zalac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fritz can do to turn this around?
Zalac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fritz's waist but Fritz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zalac off to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Zalac there.
Fritz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zalac throwing a counter right hand but Fritz manages to avoid it.#T1#
Zalac connects with a jab.#TD2#
Fritz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zalac's guard.
Zalac is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fritz dives into side control.
Fritz is breathing heavily.#REVR##SUB2#
Fritz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zalac is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fritz cracks Zalac with a big right hand but Zalac just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zalac is trying to control Fritz's posture but Fritz avoids it. #T2##SU2#
Fritz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Zalac scores with a jab. Fritz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zalac lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fritz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zalac wants to clinch up but Fritz keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Fritz tries to keep at a distance but Zalac has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zalac drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fritz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zalac lands a two punch combo. #T3#
Zalac misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Fritz counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Fritz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fritz takes one on the button.
Zalac scores with a punch to the head.
Zalac looks to land a combination. Fritz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fritz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fritz looks to land a combination but Zalac avoids it well.
Fritz throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Zalac closes the distance and clinches.
Fritz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zalac to keep the fight standing.
Alen Zalac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franz Fritz.#T4#
Fritz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zalac avoiding damage.
Fritz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zalac walks away with a smile on his face. Fritz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zalac tests Fritz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zalac lands a right hook to the body.
Fritz needs to keep his hands up - Zalac had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Zalac clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Zalac pulls guard.
Fritz forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alen Zalac dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Zalac.
Zalac smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zalac with a hook.
Zalac bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fritz's head backwards.
Zalac scores with a jab. Fritz acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Zalac gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fritz is trying to pull guard but Zalac has him pressed against the cage.
Fritz looking for a takedown. #TD#
Zalac pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fritz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zalac wants to get back to his feet but Fritz is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1##SU2#
Fritz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fritz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zalac cracks a nice hook into Fritz's ribs.
Nice shot by Zalac.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fritz.
Alen Zalac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franz Fritz.
Fritz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Fritz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zalac gets full guard.#T2#
Zalac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU2#
Fritz stands up and waves to Zalac to follow him. #CL#
Zalac closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Zalac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fritz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fritz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Fritz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fritz lands in his opponent's guard.
Franz Fritz has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##ES#
Zalac scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zalac shoots in for a takedown but Fritz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A cross from Zalac lands.
Fritz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zalac is looking to score with low kicks.
Fritz darts in looking for a takedown but Zalac gets double underhooks and turns Fritz into the cage.
Zalac throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alen Zalac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zalac slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zalac lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zalac cracks Fritz with a good jab.#T4##CL#
Zalac takes the fight into the clinch.
Fritz is trying to pull guard but Zalac has him pressed against the cage.
Fritz wants a takedown but no success here.
Zalac is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fritz tries to score a body lock takedown but Zalac shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zalac fails to pull guard. #TD#
Zalac has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fritz uses from the top position.
Fritz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Franz Fritz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alen Zalac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Fritz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zalac is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fritz, into his guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Alen Zalac showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zalac, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alen Zalac!

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 2
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Moore throws a lazy right hand but Zalac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moore walks into a stiff left hand from Zalac.
Zalac misses with a hook.
Moore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zalac definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zalac tries to clinch up.
Zalac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moore misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Zalac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moore slaps away a takedown attempt from Zalac, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zalac is breathing heavily.
Zalac throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Moore's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zalac throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Moore connects with a body shot.
Moore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zalac.
Moore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zalac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Zalac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zalac circles away quickly and effectively.
Moore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Zalac takes one to the chin there.
Moore throws a series of punches but Zalac moves out of range.
Zalac misses with a body shot.
Federico Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Moore misses.
As Moore looks to move away, Zalac throws a big counter combo but Moore just gets out of the way.
Zalac throws a lazy right hand but Moore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moore throws a series of punches but Zalac moves out of range.
Zalac avoids the body shot from Moore.
Moore misses with a double jab.
Moore throws a series of punches but Zalac moves out of range.
Moore lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zalac moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moore throws a body shot but no joy.
Zalac throws a counter high kick but Moore was just alert enough to avoid it.
Moore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zalac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moore.
Zalac is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Moore's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Zalac walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Zalac misses.
Moore wants to counter with a clinch but Zalac pushes him away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Moore misses with a double jab.
Zalac's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zalac scrambles back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Moore. Those never looked like landing.
Moore misses with a few strikes there.
Moore is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zalac throws a leg kick but Moore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moore moves out of range of the leg kick from Zalac.
Zalac lands with a nice combination. Moore backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for Moore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moore has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zalac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moore throws out the jab.
Moore throws a jab but it's blocked by Zalac. #CL#
Zalac pushes Moore up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Moore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3##CL#
Zalac closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Moore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moore looks to land a combination but Zalac avoids it well.
Zalac defending well as Moore loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Moore misses.
Zalac takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zalac.
Zalac is looking to clinch but Moore is avoiding it.
Zalac dodges the punch combination from Moore.
Moore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moore there as he acknowledges the shot.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore scores with a nice strike.
Moore scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore moves away from the strike by Zalac.
Moore tries to bum rush Zalac with a series of wild strikes but Zalac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moore connects with a right hand. Zalac shakes it off.
Zalac drops his hands momentarily and Moore takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Moore misses with a series of wild punches.
Zalac lunges at Moore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moore's hand.
Moore is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zalac had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Moore walks into a straight right hand from Zalac.
Some wild striking there from Zalac.
Moore lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore throws a lazy right hand but Zalac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Federico Moore dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Moore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zalac tries to clinch but Moore moves out of range.
Moore throws a nice looking combination but Zalac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Moore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zalac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moore.
Zalac bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moore misses with a left hand
and Zalac counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moore scores with a nice right hand.
Zalac with a hook.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moore throws a right hand that misses
and Zalac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zalac.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Moore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zalac slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moore checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Moore releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zalac.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Zalac misses with a double jab.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore scores with a sloppy right hand. Zalac should have avoided that one.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zalac works Moore's body with a nice hook.
Moore tries to bum rush Zalac with a series of wild strikes but Zalac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zalac tests Moore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moore misses with a straight right. #CL#
Zalac drives through and clinches with Moore against the cage. #BC2#
Moore breaks from the clinch.
Federico Moore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zalac connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moore momentarily. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zalac.
Zalac throws a low kick but Moore avoids it.
Zalac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moore throws a lazy right hand but Zalac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zalac shoots for a double leg takedown but Moore sprawls well. He's pushed Zalac's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zalac takes one on the button.
Zalac throws an overhand right that lands on Moore's shoulder, as Moore tries to avoid the shot.
Moore tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zalac moves out of range as Moore strikes.
Moore misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Zalac finds it's target.
Moore misses with a two punch combination.
Moore checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zalac throws a hook to the side of Moore's head but Moore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zalac is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Moore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zalac in his tracks.
Moore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zalac throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moore scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zalac misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moore swinging wildly here.
Moore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zalac.
Zalac closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Moore moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore misses with a few strikes there.
Moore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zalac was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zalac throws a series of punches but Moore avoids them all with ease.
Moore is looking for the big counter here.
Moore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zalac.
Zalac scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Zalac.
Moore moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Moore throws a body punch but Zalac moves out of range.
Zalac throws a lazy head kick
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
Moore's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zalac under the eye.
Zalac works Moore's body with a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Moore. Those never looked like landing.
Moore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Zalac darts in and clinches Moore up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Moore manages to break the clinch.
Moore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zalac circles away quickly and effectively.
Zalac scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Federico Moore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Moore displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zalac.
Moore swinging wildly here.
Zalac ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Moore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moore swinging wildly here.
Zalac takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zalac throws a right and a left that Moore avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zalac looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zalac connects with a body shot that sends Moore's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Zalac gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zalac throws a hook but Moore avoids it easily.
Moore jabs Zalac to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moore jabs Zalac to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zalac moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Moore throws a one two combo.
Moore throws a nice looking combination but Zalac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zalac lunges at Moore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moore's hand.
Moore misses with a double jab.
Zalac swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Moore cracks Zalac with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zalac dodges the punch combination from Moore.
Moore misses with a combination
and Zalac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Zalac closes the distance and pushes Moore back into the cage.#T2##BC2#
Moore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zalac.
Moore throws a nice looking combination but Zalac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zalac tests Moore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zalac closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Moore misses with a double jab
and Zalac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zalac connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moore's hands.
Zalac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zalac moves out of range of the strikes.
Zalac avoids the body shot from Moore.
Moore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zalac to score with a decent uppercut.
Alen Zalac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Moore. #T3#
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zalac throws out the jab.
Moore misses with a double jab
and Zalac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zalac slips a jab and a cross from Moore.
Moore walks into a straight right hand from Zalac.
Moore looks to land a left hand but Zalac moved out of range nicely.
Zalac fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zalac takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zalac looks to land a body kick but Moore moved away.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zalac.
Zalac throws a series of punches but Moore moves out of range.
Moore slips a jab from Zalac.
Moore lands with an overhand left.
Moore misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut there from Zalac.#T4#
Zalac misses with a straight right.
Zalac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moore.
Moore throws a right hand that Zalac ducks under and follows up with a left that Zalac also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Zalac.
Sloppy strikes from Moore. Those never looked like landing.
Moore swinging wildly here.
Moore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Moore looks to move away, Zalac throws a big counter combo but Moore just gets out of the way.
Moore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zalac ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
A jab from Moore misses.
Zalac sizes up Moore with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alen Zalac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Federico Moore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zalac tries to close the distance and clinch but Moore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zalac misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Federico Moore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moore 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Federico Moore!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2020

#R1#
Salerno tries to bum rush Zalac with a series of wild strikes but Zalac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zalac moves away from the strike by Salerno.
A nice combination there by Zalac.
Salerno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Salerno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Zalac as he connects with a hook.
Zalac scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Zalac has closed the distance and engaged Salerno in a clinch.
Zalac is trying to break the clinch but Salerno has him pressed against the cage.
Salerno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zalac is defending well for now.#BC2#
Salerno breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zalac goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Salerno tries to clinch
and Zalac counters with a nice body shot.
Zalac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zalac lands a head shot.
Zalac avoids the body shot from Salerno.
Salerno displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zalac. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Zalac.
Salerno misses with a hook to the body
and Salerno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salerno lands the left hand.
Salerno moves in looking to clinch but Zalac pushes him off.
Salerno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zalac misses with a jab, cross combination.
Salerno steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zalac.
Salvatore Salerno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Salerno misses. #CL#
Zalac has closed the distance and engaged Salerno in a clinch.
Salerno trying to control the position but instead, Zalac has worked for underhooks and has pushed Salerno into the cage.
Salerno wants to stall.
Zalac tries to circle away but Salerno has him pinned against the cage.#T2##TD#
Zalac ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zalac no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Zalac has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Salerno is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Salerno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Salerno breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salerno drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Salerno swings widly with a right hand
and Zalac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salerno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zalac scores with a jab to the head.
Zalac is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Salerno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zalac fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zalac slips a jab and a cross from Salerno.
Zalac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3##CL#
Zalac rushes Salerno and presses him up against the cage.
Salerno tries to work over Zalac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salerno misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Salerno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salerno jabs Zalac right on the nose. Zalac blinks but takes it well.
Alen Zalac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Salerno enables Zalac to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Salerno manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zalac is standing up over Salerno. Salerno looks to escape but Zalac dives into side control. #REVB#
Zalac is chipping away with strikes.
Salerno dodges the ground and pound from Zalac.
Zalac in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Salerno dodges the ground and pound from Zalac.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salerno is trying to control Zalac's posture but Zalac avoids it.
Salerno looks winded!#SUB#
Zalac is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Salerno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zalac 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.#T4#
Zalac scoring with punches from side control.
Zalac cracks Salerno with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Salerno tries to bench press Zalac off him but Zalac keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salerno taking punishment in the form of punches.
Salerno managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zalac. #SUB#
Zalac wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Salerno, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zalac is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Salerno will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salerno is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zalac connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alen Zalac dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Zalac's jab looks to have found its range, popping Salerno under the eye.
Zalac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zalac lands a right hook to the body.
Salerno misses with a looping right.
Jab by Zalac.
Zalac staying out of range there.
Zalac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zalac swinging wildly here.
Zalac throws a leg kick but Salerno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zalac will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Zalac clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Salerno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zalac fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Salerno on the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zalac darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salerno tries to clinch but Zalac moves out of range. #T1#
Zalac lands a really nice looking cross but Salerno seems unphased.
Zalac displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Salerno gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#
Salerno is rocked!#CL2#
Zalac tries to keep at a distance but Salerno has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Salerno breaks the clinch.
Zalac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salerno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salerno scores with a hook to the body. Zalac takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zalac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alen Zalac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zalac catches Salerno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Salerno is looking to clinch but Zalac is avoiding it. #CL#
Zalac pushes Salerno up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Salerno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zalac goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zalac throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Salerno on the side of the head.
Salerno tries to clinch up.
Zalac connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zalac dips to his left and cracks Salerno with an uppercut!
Zalac bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Salerno's head backwards.
Salerno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salerno scores with a jab.
Zalac lunges at Salerno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Salerno's hand.
Salerno checks a leg kick nicely.
Salerno misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Salerno misses its intended target.
Salerno is breathing heavily.
Zalac connects with a single shot there.
Zalac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salerno can do to turn this around?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Salerno, as that shot connected. #T3#
Zalac throws out a leg kick but Salerno moves out of range and Zalac only half commits.
Zalac scores with a crisp jab that stopped Salerno in his tracks.
Alen Zalac is winning the standup battle so far.
Salerno misses the body punch #CL#
and Zalac counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Salerno misses with some punches.
Salerno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zalac wants to break the clinch but can't.
Salerno has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Zalac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zalac wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zalac keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick from Zalac misses.
Zalac sets himself, and Salerno steps forward looking for the clinch! Zalac avoids it this time.
Salerno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salerno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zalac at a distance.
Zalac lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Zalac looks to land a combination but Salerno avoids it well.
Zalac takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zalac scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Zalac.
Zalac misses with a low kick.
Salerno tries to close the distance and clinch but Zalac swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salerno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salerno tries to clinch up.
Salerno misses with a wild body shot.
Zalac scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Salerno walks into a stiff left hand from Zalac.
Zalac slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Salerno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salerno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zalac.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alen Zalac dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Salerno drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zalac scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Zalac.
Salerno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salerno swings for the body but Zalac moves out of range.
Zalac throws a hook but Salerno avoids it easily.
Zalac thuds his right hand into Salerno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Salerno tries to move into range but Zalac moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zalac lands a nice hook to Salerno's body. Salerno takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Salerno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Salerno stuffs the takedown attempt from Zalac. Zalac gets slowly back to his feet.
A clash of legs there as Salerno blocks the low kick.
Salerno tries to clinch there but Zalac circles away.
Zalac lands an overhand right.
Salerno's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zalac connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Salerno scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Salerno scores with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salerno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot by Salerno.
Zalac throws a good cross that connects.
A cross from Zalac lands.#CL#
Zalac clinches.
Salerno looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Zalac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zalac swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Salerno.
Salerno blocks a jab.
Salerno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zalac with a hook.
Zalac fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
A shot to the body from Salerno misses
and Zalac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zalac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salerno circles away quickly and effectively.
Zalac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salerno lands a jab to the nose.
Salerno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zalac slips a jab from Salerno.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salerno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zalac walks into a jab.
Zalac scores with a sloppy right hand. Salerno should have avoided that one. #CL#
Salerno gets tackled into the cage by Zalac. Zalac maintains the clinch.
Zalac fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alen Zalac. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Salerno trying to stall but Zalac improves his position.
Salerno is trying to maintain a safe position but Zalac gets an underhook and turns Salerno into the cage.
Salerno is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Zalac has denied him.#BC2#
Salerno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salerno cracks Zalac with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Zalac clinches with his opponent.
Zalac is trying to force a seperation but Salerno has the dominant position.
Salerno has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Salerno tries a body shot but Zalac blocks it. #BC2#
Salerno breaks the clinch.
Zalac moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zalac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zalac scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zalac throws a one two combo. #T4#
Zalac misses with a wild combination.
Zalac swinging wildly here.
Zalac scores with a crisp jab that stopped Salerno in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salerno tries to clinch but Zalac is having none of it.
Zalac seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Salerno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zalac lands a jab to the head.
Salerno stuns Zalac with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Salerno throws an overhand right that lands on Zalac's shoulder, as Zalac tries to avoid the shot.
Zalac closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Zalac misses the target.
Zalac takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salvatore Salerno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alen Zalac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salerno scores with a nice head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alen Zalac showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zalac has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alen Zalac!

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