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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Samedzade shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zelaya as he avoids it easily.
Samedzade fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zelaya throws a counter combo.
Samedzade stuffs the takedown attempt from Zelaya. Zelaya gets slowly back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Samedzade scores with a four punch combination!
Samedzade scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick by Samedzade misses #CL2#
and Zelaya holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Samedzade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelaya fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Samedzade moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zelaya prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zabit Samedzade. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Zelaya breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Zelaya has Samedzade up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zelaya throws an elbow but misses.
Samedzade prevents Zelaya from breaking the clinch.
Samedzade has Zelaya pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zelaya manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Samedzade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Samedzade tries for a takedown but Zelaya circles away easily
and Zelaya counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Samedzade drives through and clinches with Zelaya against the cage.
#T2#
Zelaya is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zelaya tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Samedzade just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zelaya wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zelaya is looking to control Samedzade's arms but Samedzade gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zelaya has his back to the cage.
Samedzade slows down the pace here.
The referee calls for Samedzade to work.
Samedzade is trying to pull guard but Zelaya turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Samedzade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zelaya.
Zelaya has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Samedzade avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3##TD#
Samedzade decides to pull guard.
Zelaya working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Samedzade's head.
Samedzade lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Zelaya has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Samedzade trying to control the position from guard on top but Zelaya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samedzade seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Samedzade has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Zelaya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Samedzade accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU#
Zelaya is working an open guard so Samedzade takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zelaya scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zelaya shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Samedzade as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zabit Samedzade will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Samedzade is defended easily by Zelaya.#CL#
Samedzade rushes Zelaya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Zelaya manages to break the clinch.
Samedzade fails with the takedown
and Zelaya counters with a left and a right that stings Samedzade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelaya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Samedzade.
Zelaya feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zabit Samedzade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zelaya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Samedzade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Samedzade or perhaps it was just good defense by Zelaya, which made it look bad. #T1#
Samedzade is looking to clinch but Zelaya is avoiding it.
Zelaya wants to counter the offense by Samedzade and move into the clinch position.
Zelaya tries to clinch up but Samedzade circles away and keeps his distance.
Samedzade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Samedzade fails with a takedown attempt.
Samedzade with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zelaya counters with a left and a right that stings Samedzade.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Zelaya lands a big head kick that sends Samedzade tumbling to the mat! Zelaya takes a step backwards and waves Samedzade back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Samedzade is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Zelaya has cracked Samedzade with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Zelaya lands another huge swinging hook and Samedzade tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Samedzade, before Zelaya can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sammy Zelaya!
Sammy Zelaya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Semenov wants to slow Zelaya down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Semenov has Zelaya up against the cage in a clinch.
Zelaya keeps control of Semenov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Zelaya turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zelaya manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Semenov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Zelaya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Semenov avoids the head kick by Zelaya.
A punch combination from Semenov misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semenov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zelaya misses with a takedown attempt
and Semenov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zelaya misses with a body shot.
Semenov lands with a nice combination. Zelaya backs away looking to recover.
Zelaya tries for a takedown but Semenov circles away easily#KD#
and Semenov counters with a crisp one two that drops Zelaya! Semenov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Zelaya to his feet! Zelaya is in big trouble!#ROC#
Zelaya is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Sammy Zelaya has been cut.
Maksim Semenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Zelaya.#T1#
Semenov connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Zelaya to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Semenov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maksim Semenov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Zelaya closes this distance looking for a takedown but Warren circles away.#CL2#
Zelaya moves into the clinch.
Warren keeps control of Zelaya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zelaya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
Warren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Zelaya has managed to clinch.
Warren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zelaya goes for a takedown attempt but Warren pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Warren tries to keep at a distance but Zelaya has taken the fight into the clinch.
Warren really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zelaya can't get the takedown.
Austin Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Zelaya.
Zelaya jumps guard but Warren turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zelaya has Warren pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Warren manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Warren pulls guard effortlessly.
Warren throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Zelaya preventing the sweep.
Warren keeping moving, preventing Zelaya from controlling successfully.
Warren lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Warren with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2##SUB2#
Zelaya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zelaya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Warren distracts Zelaya with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zelaya is trying to keep Warren in close.
Warren stops Zelaya from standing up.
Warren working some strikes from top position.
Warren landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Warren chips away with some ground and pound.
Warren is working Zelaya over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Warren with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Zelaya is looking for a triangle here but Warren uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Warren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zelaya seems a little lost for a moment, as Warren dominates the positioning.#T4#
Zelaya tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Zelaya is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Zelaya trying to control the hands but Warren won't let him. #SUB#
Zelaya defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Warren's arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warren lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Zelaya hold on?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Warren dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Zelaya clinches with his opponent.
Zelaya throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Warren ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Warren no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Warren is looking to stand up but Zelaya isn't so interested in that idea.
Warren will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zelaya trying to control the position from guard on top but Warren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zelaya is defending against the submission attempts here by Warren.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warren working over Zelaya with some ground and pound. Zelaya looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Warren stops Zelaya from getting back to his feet.
Zelaya is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Warren winds up and cracks Zelaya with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zelaya is looking to control Warren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zelaya avoid being mounted?
Zelaya is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Warren is staying active.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Warren is trying to control. Zelaya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Warren prevents Zelaya from improving his position.#SUB#
Warren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zelaya doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Warren.
Warren slips a nice elbow through Zelaya's hands, connecting with Zelaya's forehead.
Warren 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.#T3#
Warren lands strikes from half guard.
Zelaya has hold of Warren's hands but Warren slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Warren scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Warren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zelaya can do to turn this around?
Ground and pound from Warren.
Warren is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Warren lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Warren is nestled in close to Zelaya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Warren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Warren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Warren connects with a nice short shot to Zelaya's temple.
Warren winds up and cracks Zelaya with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Warren looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zelaya with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zelaya tries to roll over but Warren keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zelaya has hold of Warren's hands but Warren slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zelaya tries to roll over but Warren keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Warren dominated that second round.
That's time! Warren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Warren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Warren wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Warren throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zelaya tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Warren is in Zelaya's guard.
Warren postures up in Zelaya's guard and throws a big left but Zelaya blocks it.
Warren working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zelaya's head.
Warren trying to control the position from guard on top but Zelaya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zelaya looking to control but Warren passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zelaya defending well though.
Warren working Zelaya over with strikes. #T1#
Warren is nestled in close to Zelaya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Austin Warren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zelaya is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Warren jumps into side control!
Warren working the ground and pound.
Warren grinds an elbow into Zelaya's temple.
Warren scoring with punches and elbows.
Zelaya taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB#
Warren tries for a kimura but Zelaya is defending well.
Zelaya takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T2#
Warren cracks Zelaya with a big right hand but Zelaya just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zelaya is working to avoid the ground and pound but Warren connects with a decent elbow.
Warren scores with punches from side control.
Zelaya takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Zelaya is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Warren working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Warren working the body and head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warren working the ground and pound.
Zelaya is looking to regain half guard here but Warren keeps moving and retains side control.
Warren in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3##SUB#
Warren is trying to get an arm triangle but Zelaya is defending well.
Warren works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zelaya wants to control but Warren postures up.
Warren is working Zelaya over with some ground and pound from side control.
Zelaya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Warren scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zelaya to see if he's OK.#T4#
Warren looks up at the clock and then as Zelaya takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Warren smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Warren works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Warren working the ground and pound from side control.
Warren working away.
Warren gets to mount! Zelaya was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Zelaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warren with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warren lands a couple of good shots and Zelaya has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sammy Zelaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin Warren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Warren is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Warren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Warren, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Warren!
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Event:
New Start
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Delaney keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Delaney works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Sammy Zelaya has been cut.
Zelaya has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Delaney counters with a crisp right hand that drops Zelaya! Delaney lets Zelaya back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Zelaya is rocked!
Zelaya circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Delaney. Zelaya falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Delaney!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Keziah Delaney!
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Event:
RBB 17: White vs Vagos
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Zelaya doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miltoft cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miltoft lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Miltoft looks to land a left hand but Zelaya moved out of range nicely.
Zelaya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miltoft paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Miltoft.
Zelaya fails with a takedown attempt.
Miltoft loads up on a big right hand but Zelaya slips the punch.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Miltoft sends Zelaya down but not out. Miltoft dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#
Zelaya is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Sammy Zelaya has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zelaya taking a bit of punishment here - Miltoft scoring with strikes.
Zelaya is still in real trouble! Can Miltoft finish him?#SU#
Miltoft decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Miltoft circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Zelaya to the canvas! Zelaya doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Miltoft keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niels Miltoft!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Little clinches up against the cage.
Zelaya wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Zelaya jumps guard and drags Little to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Little throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zelaya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zelaya is looking to stand up but Little isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Zelaya working for submissions but it's allowed Little to get to half guard.
Little is keen to just control but Zelaya is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zelaya's head. #SUB2#
Zelaya looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zelaya gets full guard.#T1#
Zelaya has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zelaya looking to control but Little passes into half guard.
Little takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Little thows a huge punch but Zelaya dodges it nicely.
Zelaya controlling the position for now.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Little throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Zelaya to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Zelaya has his foot on Little's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Little works his way back into a safe position though.
Zelaya is trying to keep Little in close.
Zelaya lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Little looking for a sweep. Not yet Little, not yet. #SUB#
Little throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zelaya escapes and throws Little's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Zelaya working the head with strikes. #T3#
Little manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Little wants to get back to full guard but Zelaya has passed into side control.
Little tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Little manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Little is thwarting Zelaya's attempts to control the position.#ES2#
Zelaya makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T4##TD2#
Zelaya throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Little tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zelaya is in Little's guard.#SUB2#
Zelaya is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zelaya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zelaya won't allow Little to sweep him here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Little is working hard here to advance position.#ES#
Little is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sammy Zelaya will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zelaya stalks Little and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Little's face. Little staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Rhett Little has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Little looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Zelaya closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Little's guard.
Little wants to get back to his feet but Zelaya passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Little is pressing down on Zelaya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelaya wants to control from the top but Little keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Little is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Zelaya looking to control.
#T1#
Little is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Little has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Little throws a big right hand that misses.
Zelaya looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Little puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Zelaya wants to control the action here but instead Little manages to pass to full mount!
Little throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Zelaya tries to lock up and control but Little gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Little lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T2#
Little lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zelaya hang on?
Zelaya is trying desperately to improve position.
Little misses with a head shot.
Zelaya slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zelaya avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Little.
Zelaya is looking to control Little's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zelaya avoid being mounted?#T3#
Zelaya is looking for a sweep. Little is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zelaya is still trying to improve position.
Little is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Little with the ground and pound but Zelaya uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Little stands up over Zelaya, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Little won't allow Zelaya to get back to his feet.
Little scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zelaya working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Little with a poor takedown
and Zelaya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Little darts in looking for a takedown but Zelaya gets double underhooks and turns Little into the cage.
Zelaya is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Zelaya gets a double leg takedown into Little's guard.#ES#
Little pushes Zelaya off and gets back to his feet.
Little shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zelaya but Zelaya pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zelaya is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhett Little dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rhett Little'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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Little has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Zelaya jumps guard.
Zelaya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Little is one step ahead there.
Zelaya lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little wants to stand but Zelaya is controlling the position.
Zelaya controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1##SU2#
Zelaya decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Little, up you get! #KD2#
Zelaya lands a big head kick that sends Little tumbling to the mat! Zelaya takes a step backwards and waves Little back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Little is rocked!
Little tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zelaya sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Little somewhat.
Oh Little is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Zelaya dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Little has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sammy Zelaya!
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