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Event:
Saturday Night Pride Fights 2
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Norton falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Saloedko moves into the clinch.
Saloedko stalls.
Norton swings wildly with an uppercut but Saloedko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norton is trying to break the clinch but Saloedko has him pressed against the ropes.
Norton is pressed up against the ropes. Saloedko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Norton down to the mat. Norton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Norton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Saloedko shoots in and drives through. Norton sprawls well.
Saloedko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Saloedko moves into the clinch.
Saloedko wants to take the fight to the mat but Norton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Saloedko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saloedko stalls. #TD#
Saloedko gets control of Norton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Saloedko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Saloedko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Saloedko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Norton is looking to pass into half guard but Saloedko pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Saloedko is in guard.#REVR#
Saloedko is looking to work some ground and pound but Norton has wrist control.
Norton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Norton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saloedko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saloedko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2##SU#
Saloedko stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Norton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Norton. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saloedko is defended easily by Norton.
Norton sizes up Saloedko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Norton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saloedko.
Norton misses with a two punch combination.
Norton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Saloedko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Saloedko.
Norton can't break the clinch.
Saloedko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Saloedko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norton is defending well for now.
Saloedko tries to pull guard but Norton forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Norton tries to break the clinch but Saloedko is controlling the position.
Norton is trying to break the clinch but Saloedko has him pressed against the ropes.
Saloedko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD#
Saloedko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Norton wants to control from the top but Saloedko keeps moving. #T4#
Norton looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saloedko is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Saloedko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Norton trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Norton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Saloedko 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#
Norton thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Saloedko moves into range and clinches up with Norton.#BC#
Saloedko breaks from the clinch.
Timur Saloedko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norton tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Saloedko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saloedko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saloedko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Norton pinned against the ropes. Norton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saloedko fails to land the takedown.
Norton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Saloedko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saloedko closes the distance and clinches up with Norton, looking for a takedown. Saloedko pushes Norton against the ropes but Norton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saloedko.
Saloedko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Norton manages to circle out of the way.
Saloedko shoots in but Norton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Norton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Norton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saloedko shoots in for a takedown but Norton shows good takedown defense. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saloedko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Saloedko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Norton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Saloedko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch but Saloedko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Saloedko breaks from the clinch.
Norris Norton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Saloedko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Norton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saloedko somewhat.
Norris Norton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saloedko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norton.
Norton wants to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Norton. Those never looked like landing.
Norton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Saloedko eats them both and turns towards Norton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Timur Saloedko has been cut.
Saloedko throws a head kick that misses.
Saloedko tries to land a leg kick but Norton saw it coming and moves away.
Norton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Norris Norton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL#
Saloedko drives through and clinches with Norton against the ropes.
Saloedko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Norton is trying to break the clinch but Saloedko is controlling him.
Norton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Saloedko decides to pull guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Norton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saloedko controlling the position.
Saloedko can't keep his opponent in guard - Norton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Norton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Saloedko manages to get to full guard.
Saloedko wants to get back to his feet but Norton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Norton trying to control but Saloedko is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Saloedko looking for a guillotine here but Norton defends easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Norris Norton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timur Saloedko's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Norton.
Saloedko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Norton manages to circle out of the way.
Norton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saloedko circles away quickly and effectively.
Norton just misses with a punch to the body.
Norton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saloedko.
Saloedko misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Saloedko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD#
Saloedko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Norton uses from the top position.
Norton trying to control but Saloedko is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saloedko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norton is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Saloedko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Norton is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Saloedko.
Norton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saloedko keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Norton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saloedko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Norton trying to control the action but Saloedko is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Saloedko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Saloedko is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Norton has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Norton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saloedko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Saloedko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Norton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saloedko is trying to work for a sweep but Norton has mounted him!#SUB2#
Norton working for a guillotine from mount but Saloedko is in no mood to give up.
Saloedko tries to lock up and control but Norton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Norton forces the positional change into back control. #T4#
Saloedko is trying to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saloedko tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Timur Saloedko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saloedko is looking to get to half guard.
Norton takes Saloedko's back. #SUB2#
Saloedko preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Norton.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saloedko trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norris Norton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Norton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Norris Norton!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Norris Norton!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Norris Norton!
Norris Norton wins by unanimous decision!
Norris Norton took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Luna pushes Saloedko up against the cage in a clinch.
Saloedko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Luna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Saloedko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Luna defends well and Saloedko ends up having to push Luna into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saloedko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luna tries to clinch but Saloedko moves out of range.
Luna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saloedko.
Luna is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saloedko.
Dana Luna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Saloedko.
Saloedko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luna throwing a counter right hand but Saloedko manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Saloedko has Luna up against the cage in a clinch.
Saloedko stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Saloedko successfully pulls guard.
Saloedko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU#
Luna decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Saloedko, up you get! #T1##CL2#
Saloedko clinches up with Luna and pushes him back against the cage.
Luna has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Luna slows down the pace here.
Luna working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Luna jumps guard and drags Saloedko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Luna 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#
Saloedko controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Saloedko is pressing down on Luna's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Luna is looking to stand up but Saloedko won't let him.
Saloedko wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Saloedko has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Luna has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Saloedko tries to score a body lock takedown but Luna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Saloedko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luna wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saloedko has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Luna is pressed up against the cage. Saloedko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Luna down to the mat. Luna avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Saloedko fails with the takedown.
Luna tries to clinch there but Saloedko circles away.
Saloedko throws a low kick but Luna moves out of range easily.
Luna closes the distance looking to clinch
and Saloedko counters with a one-two to the body.
Luna tries to clinch but Saloedko is having none of it.
Saloedko throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Saloedko closes the distance and pushes Luna back into the cage.#T4#
Luna tries to circle away but Saloedko has him pinned against the cage.
Saloedko is trying to break the clinch but Luna is controlling him.#BC#
Luna breaks from the clinch.
Luna tries to clinch but Saloedko moves out of range.
Saloedko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luna circles away.
Saloedko lands a right hook to the body.
#TD#
Luna is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Saloedko's half guard.#ES2#
Saloedko has one foot on Luna's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Luna is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saloedko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Saloedko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Luna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saloedko. #KD2#
Saloedko drops Luna with a beautiful combination! Luna stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Saloedko is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Luna is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dana Luna has been cut.
Saloedko closes the distance and clinches up with Luna, looking for a takedown. Saloedko pushes Luna against the cage but Luna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oh Luna is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Saloedko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Luna, pushing him back against the cage.
Saloedko effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Saloedko manages to break the clinch.
Timur Saloedko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luna slaps away a takedown attempt from Saloedko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dana Luna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Saloedko.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saloedko or perhaps it was just good defense by Luna, which made it look bad.
Saloedko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Luna is able to avoid easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luna slaps away a takedown attempt from Saloedko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saloedko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luna.
Luna fails with a takedown attempt.
Luna tries for a takedown but Saloedko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Saloedko has closed the distance and engaged Luna in a clinch.
Luna could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Luna is trying to pull guard but Saloedko has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saloedko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Luna up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Luna blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saloedko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Luna gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Luna tries to stall but Saloedko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Saloedko tries to score a body lock takedown but Luna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Saloedko is trying to break free.
Saloedko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Saloedko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Timur Saloedko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luna is looking to clinch but Saloedko is avoiding it.
Luna tries to close the distance and clinch but Saloedko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saloedko feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Saloedko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Luna seems to have got his legs back now.
Luna throws a series of punches but Saloedko avoids them all with ease.
Saloedko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Luna misses the target.
Luna shoots in for a takedown but Saloedko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saloedko shoots in but Luna avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Luna drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Saloedko uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Saloedko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luna tries to avoid it but Saloedko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luna to the ground. Luna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2#
Luna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saloedko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saloedko throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Luna counters by clinching up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luna drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saloedko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saloedko working hard to break the clinch.
Saloedko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luna. #T3#
Saloedko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luna has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saloedko missing with knees to the body.
Luna has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saloedko after a bit of a struggle.
Saloedko is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Saloedko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saloedko connects with a combination that backs up Luna into the cage. Saloedko lands a flurry of punches that gets past Luna's guard. Luna is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Saloedko bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Saloedko!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Saloedko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Little throws a right hand that Saloedko ducks under and follows up with a left that Saloedko also avoids with ease.
Little is looking to clinch.
Little misses the shot to the body.
Saloedko tries to counter with a clinch but Little shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Saloedko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Little looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Saloedko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Saloedko throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Little wants to control but Saloedko postures up.
Saloedko throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Saloedko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little is trying to control Saloedko's posture but Saloedko avoids it.
Saloedko tries to advance to mount but Little denies him. #T1#
Little tries to control but Saloedko manages to take his back.
Saloedko has the hooks in. Little is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Little could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Little is trying to stand back up.
Saloedko controlling the position well here. Little rolled but Saloedko kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Saloedko is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Little knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Little for a finish.
Little manages to reverse the position and now he's in Saloedko's guard. Nice work there by Little.
Little throws an elbow that misses. Saloedko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Little's guard. Nice move by Saloedko!#REVB##T2#
Little working a defensive guard but Saloedko manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Little's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Saloedko happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Little's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Saloedko tries for a kimura but Little is defending well.
Saloedko throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Saloedko is trying to get an arm triangle but Little is defending well.
Little is not content to let Saloedko control the position.
Saloedko has control of an arm but Little manages to advance to Saloedko's back!
Little not allowing Saloedko to control his hands. #SUB#
Saloedko defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. #T4##SU2#
Little is working an open guard so Saloedko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Timur Saloedko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Saloedko dives in and scores a takedown into Little's guard.
Saloedko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saloedko passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saloedko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Little keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Little missing with punches from the bottom.
Saloedko passes the guard and advances to mount!
Saloedko avoids the attempt from Little to control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Saloedko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Little tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saloedko swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Saloedko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Little has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Saloedko escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Saloedko!
Saloedko tries to advance to mount but Little denies him. #SU2#
Saloedko stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Saloedko looking to score a takedown here. Little is defending well but Saloedko drives through and ends up in Little's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Saloedko stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Saloedko has Little up against the cage in a clinch.
Little looking to slow down the pace here.#T1##TD2#
Saloedko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Little can't fight it off and eventually Saloedko manages to take the fight to the floor. Little looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saloedko passes Little's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Little is looking to control Saloedko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Little avoid being mounted?
Saloedko thows a huge punch but Little dodges it nicely.
Saloedko throwing shots but Little is blocking nicely.
Little keeping hold of Saloedko's head, controlling as best he can.
Saloedko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saloedko passes to side control. #T2##SU2#
Saloedko stands up.
Saloedko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Joan Little has been cut.#TD2#
Saloedko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Little sprawls well initially but Saloedko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
Saloedko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Saloedko is thwarting Little's attempts to control the position.
Little is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T3#
Saloedko moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Little.
Little is letting Saloedko control him for a moment.
Saloedko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Little can't do much from the bottom here.
Saloedko slows the pace down.
Little tries to improve position but can't.
Little might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saloedko misses with the ground and pound.
Little wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Little wants to control but Saloedko postures up.
Little tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Saloedko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Poor strikes thrown by Saloedko there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Little throwing hammer fists to the chest of Saloedko. What's that going to do exactly?
Little is looking to improve his position but Saloedko isn't that keen on the idea.
Poor strikes thrown by Saloedko there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saloedko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Saloedko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joan Little's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Saloedko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Little sprawls well initially but Saloedko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Saloedko trying to control the pace.
Saloedko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Little trying to control but Saloedko postures up.
#SUB2#
Saloedko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little is looking to control Saloedko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Little avoid being mounted?
Little is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saloedko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1##SUB#
Little looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saloedko slows the pace down in half guard.
Little blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saloedko.
Little is trying to stand back up but Saloedko is controlling him
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saloedko throws a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Little gets caught napping as Saloedko dives in and scores a takedown. Little manages to retain guard.
Saloedko forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Saloedko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Little doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saloedko.
Still in half guard, Saloedko seems content to control.
Saloedko is thwarting Little's attempts to control the position.
Saloedko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Little trying to hold on to Saloedko's head to control him but Saloedko postures up.
#SUB2#
Saloedko is trying to work for a kimura but Little is defending well.
Saloedko controlling the action here.
Saloedko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Saloedko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Little is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Saloedko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Little sees it coming and defends easily.
Little trying to control but Saloedko postures up.
Little misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Little gets tackled into the cage by Saloedko. Saloedko maintains the clinch.
Joan Little has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timur Saloedko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saloedko blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Saloedko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saloedko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Saloedko!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Saloedko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saloedko somewhat.
Hardin is looking to counter with head kicks.
Saloedko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saloedko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Hardin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Hardin is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Hardin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hardin really is a fat lump.
Saloedko wants to improve his position but Hardin is controlling well.
Saloedko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hardin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hardin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hardin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saloedko moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Saloedko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hardin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Hardin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Saloedko clinches with his opponent.
#T3##TD#
Hardin pulls Saloedko into guard.
Saloedko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hardin has his foot on Saloedko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saloedko works his way back into a safe position though.
Hardin trying to strike off his back.
#SUB#
Hardin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saloedko trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saloedko tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardin is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saloedko slips nicely into half guard.
Hardin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saloedko.
Hardin moves into full guard.
#SU2#
Saloedko stands and steps away. Hardin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hardin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saloedko misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Hardin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Milo Hardin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Saloedko.
Hardin stops Saloedko from standing up.
Hardin is in close to Saloedko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Hardin 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#
Saloedko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Hardin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Saloedko pushes Hardin up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Hardin manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Hardin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saloedko is aware though and is defending well.
Hardin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saloedko is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hardin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saloedko defends it easily.
Hardin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Hardin can't keep his opponent in guard - Saloedko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Saloedko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saloedko is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saloedko missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saloedko is keen to just control but Hardin is a slippery customer.
Hardin is trying to get back to full guard.
Saloedko is stalling here. Hardin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Saloedko seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hardin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Saloedko struggling a bit here.#T3#
Saloedko tries to buck Hardin off but Hardin is having none of it.
Hardin is chipping away with strikes.
Saloedko throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Saloedko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hardin throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Saloedko works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hardin wants to stand but Saloedko has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hardin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hardin wants to take a breather but Saloedko is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saloedko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Hardin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Saloedko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Saloedko pushes Hardin up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Saloedko tries a knee to the head but Hardin blocks it.
Saloedko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hardin jumps guard but Saloedko stands there with Hardin around his waist. Hardin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hardin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Saloedko to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Hardin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardin is trying to pull guard but Saloedko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hardin is trying to pull guard but Saloedko has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Saloedko pulls guard effortlessly.
Saloedko trying to strike off his back.
Saloedko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Saloedko wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Saloedko looking to control but Hardin passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Saloedko looking for submissions off his back.
Saloedko is looking to improve his position.
Saloedko trying to control from the bottom.
Saloedko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Hardin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saloedko is trying to stand up here but Hardin is controlling him well.
Milo Hardin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hardin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #ES2#
Saloedko makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Saloedko fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Hardin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saloedko cracks a nice hook into Hardin's ribs.#T3#
Saloedko fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Saloedko darts in and clinches Hardin up against the cage.
Hardin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Saloedko to keep the fight standing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saloedko tries to pull guard but Hardin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hardin is trying to pull guard but Saloedko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hardin jumps guard but Saloedko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardin is trying to pull guard but Saloedko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Hardin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Saloedko uses from the top position.
Saloedko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU2#
Saloedko stands up from Hardin's guard - Saloedko perhaps looking for a knockout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saloedko or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardin, which made it look bad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saloedko misses with a two punch combination.
Saloedko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Saloedko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hardin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Hardin!
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