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Event:
HC GRAP 17
Date: Apr 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Jamal Hudak!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Shalit darts in and clinches Hudak up against the cage.
Hudak is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Shalit pulls guard successfully.
Shalit managing to control the position.
Shalit trying to control the position.
Hudak won't allow Shalit to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shalit controlling Hudak's posture.
Shalit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shalit tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Shalit looking to control.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Shalit keeps moving. #SUB#
Shalit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hudak defends it easily.
Shalit looking for a sweep. Not yet Shalit, not yet. #T2#
Hudak wants to control from the top but Shalit keeps moving.
Shalit working a defensive guard here.
Shalit 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.
Hudak showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Shalit 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.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Shalit keeps moving.
Shalit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hudak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hudak trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hudak stopping the sweep attempt from Shalit.
Hudak trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Hudak's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully. #T5#
Shalit tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Shalit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hudak defends it easily.
Shalit wants to sweep here but Hudak controlling him for the moment.
Hudak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T6#
Shalit pulls Hudak in to control the position.
Shalit's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully.
Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Shalit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hudak's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (0) Hudak
Shalit stands and throws Hudak's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (5) vs (0) Hudak
Hudak is not content to let Shalit control the position.
Hudak is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Shalit tries to advance to mount but Hudak denies him.
Shalit is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hudak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shalit sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shalit trying to control from half guard but Hudak is working away. #T9#
Shalit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shalit trying to mount his opponent but Hudak defends it.
Shalit keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Hudak is in trouble now - Shalit has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (8) vs (0) Hudak
Shalit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shalit wants to control the action but instead Hudak gets a body lock and reverses into Shalit's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (8) vs (2) Hudak
Shalit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hudak's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (10) vs (2) Hudak
Shalit pushing down on Hudak's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Shalit is working for a submission of some sort.
Shalit trying to mount his opponent but Hudak defends it. #T11#
Shalit controlling the action here. #T12#
Shalit passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hudak! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (13) vs (2) Hudak
Shalit manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hudak to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shalit (16) vs (2) Hudak
Hudak trying to control the hands but Shalit breaks the grip.
Hudak tries to escape but Shalit has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Shalit wants to control but Hudak manages to buck him off and is now in Shalit's guard! Nice work there by Hudak! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (16) vs (4) Hudak#T13#
Shalit working a defensive guard here.
Shalit has control of Hudak's left arm, preventing Hudak from doing any damage. #SUB#
Hudak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hudak trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom. #T14##SUB#
Shalit is looking for a triangle but Hudak pushes his legs off easily.
Hudak trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hudak postures up.
Shalit is really struggling to control Hudak but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hudak showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Hudak has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shalit takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
Elazar Shalit thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 16
Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Hot Water!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shalit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Water avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Water closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Shalit pulls guard effortlessly.
Shalit controls Water momentarily but Water frees himself.
Water stopping the sweep attempt from Shalit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shalit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Water wants to pass the guard but Shalit is keeping the position.#SUB#
Shalit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Shalit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Shalit is pulling down on Water's head to control his posture.
Water must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Water tries to free his leg and advance position but Shalit is retaining full guard.
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Water from controlling successfully.
Shalit trying to control the position here.
Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Water trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Shalit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shalit pulls Water in close to prevent any damage.
Shalit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (0) Water
Shalit passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Water! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (5) vs (0) Water
Water wants to hold on but Shalit pushes him away.#T3#
Shalit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Water really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shalit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Shalit is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Shalit extends the arm and Water is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elazar Shalit!
Our winner, Elazar Shalit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 15
Date: Mar 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Sambo Sam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shalit slaps away a takedown attempt from Sam, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Shalit pushes Sam up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Shalit drags the fight down to the ground.
Sam passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (3) vs (0) Shalit
Shalit is looking to reverse the position.
Sam wants to control but Shalit is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sam (5) vs (0) Shalit#SUB#
Sam swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Shalit is now in Sam's guard. A big mistake from Sam there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sam (5) vs (2) Shalit#T1#
Sam is trying to hold Shalit in close to prevent damage but Shalit has managed to pass into half guard.
Shalit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Sam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shalit pulls his head out easily.
Shalit trying to control from half guard but Sam is working away.
Shalit prevents Sam from improving his position.#SUB#
Sam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shalit prevents Sam from improving his position.
Sam is looking to control Shalit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sam avoid being mounted?#T2#
Sam wants to improve his position but Shalit is controlling well.
Shalit wants to take a breather but Sam is having none of it.
Sam wants to sweep but Shalit has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (5) vs (5) Shalit
Shalit is looking to take a break and control but Sam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shalit controls the position.
Sam manages to get back to half guard.
Sam is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Sam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shalit pulls his head out easily.
Shalit prevents Sam from improving his position.#SUB2#
Shalit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sam has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shalit is trying to control the action in half guard but Sam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sam regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shalit postures up.
Sam keeping full guard, as Shalit tries to pass.
Sam wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Shalit is now in half guard. #SUB#
Sam looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Sam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shalit is working away from the top position though.
Sam is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Shalit wants to work for an arm triangle but Sam is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shalit is working away from the top position though.
Shalit uses his free foot to push down on Sam's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sam. Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (5) vs (8) Shalit
Sam is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Shalit moves to his opponent's back but Sam bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Shalit. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sam (7) vs (8) Shalit
Shalit trying to keep a closed guard but Sam is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Sam drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shalit dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sam (7) vs (10) Shalit#SUB#
Sam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shalit wants to control from the top but Sam keeps moving. #T6#
Shalit pushing down on Sam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shalit wants to pass to mount but Sam is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sam trying to control here.
Shalit tries to pass to full mount but Sam defends it.
Sam is trying to maintain the position but Shalit is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Shalit tries to pass to full mount but Sam defends it.
Sam trying to control but Shalit postures up.
Sam is trying to get back to full guard.
Sam trying to control but Shalit postures up.
Shalit moves into full mount! Sam won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (7) vs (13) Shalit
Sam is looking to improve his position but Shalit isn't that keen on the idea.
Sam is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Sam sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Sam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shalit wants to free his trapped foot but Sam is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sam is looking to control Shalit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sam avoid being mounted?
Shalit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sam keeps working. #SUB2#
Shalit is working for a submission of some sort.
Sam is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Sam gets full guard.
Sam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shalit won't allow Sam to sweep him here. #SUB#
Sam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sam working a defensive guard but Shalit manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (7) vs (16) Shalit
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sam regains half guard.#SUB#
Sam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shalit is thwarting Sam's attempts to control the position.#T10##SUB#
Sam looking for submissions off his back.
Shalit is trying to control. Sam wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sam tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shalit has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (7) vs (19) Shalit
Sam is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Shalit throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Sam has his hands clasped together but Shalit breaks the hold and Sam is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Shalit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elazar Shalit!
A very excited looking Elazar Shalit 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. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 14
Date: Mar 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jonathan Archer!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Archer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Archer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shalit smiles and moves away.
Archer tries to clinch but Shalit moves out of range. #CL2#
Archer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Archer tries to pull guard but Shalit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shalit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Archer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shalit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Elazar Shalit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Archer.
Shalit fails to pull guard.
Shalit tries to pull guard but Archer holds him up against the cage and eventually Shalit drops back down to his feet.
Archer tries to pull guard but Shalit won't allow it.
Archer jumps guard but Shalit stands there with Archer around his waist. Archer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shalit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shalit is trying to pull guard but Archer has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shalit walks away with a smile on his face. Archer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Archer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shalit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shalit is pressed up against the cage. Archer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shalit down to the mat. Shalit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Archer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shalit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Archer moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Archer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shalit is defending well.
Archer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shalit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Shalit shoots in and gets a takedown into Archer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (0) Archer
Shalit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer is pulling down on Shalit's head to control his posture.
Shalit looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shalit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shalit trying to move into half guard but instead Archer has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (2) Archer
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Shalit is keeping the position.#T3#
Archer keeps trying to improve his position.
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shalit pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Shalit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (4) vs (2) Archer
Shalit pushes down on Archer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shalit is pressing down on Archer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Archer is holding on for now. #T5#
Shalit wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Shalit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shalit is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it. #T6##SUB#
Shalit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shalit trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shalit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shalit's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shalit (4) vs (6) Archer#T7#
Archer not allowing Shalit to control his hands.
Archer controlling well, preventing Shalit from escaping the position.
Shalit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shalit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shalit tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.#T8#
Shalit trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
Archer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shalit wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
#T9#
Shalit is trying to get back to full guard.
Shalit manages to get to full guard.
Shalit tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Shalit is working hard here to advance position.
Shalit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shalit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Shalit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shalit working a defensive guard but Archer passes into half guard.
Archer wants to free his trapped foot but Shalit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shalit wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
#T12#
Shalit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Shalit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Shalit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully. #T13##SUB#
Shalit working for a triangle but Archer defends it easily.
Shalit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Shalit is retaining full guard. #T14#
Shalit wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Shalit pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Shalit throws his legs up looking for a submission but Archer uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (4) vs (9) Archer
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 9 to 4.
A relieved looking Jonathan Archer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 13
Date: Mar 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Moses Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Okafor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shalit.
Okafor tries to counter with a clinch but Shalit shakes him off and moves away.
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Shalit darts in and clinches Okafor up against the cage.
Shalit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Okafor smiles and moves away.
Shalit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shalit tries to clinch there but Okafor circles away.
Okafor wants to counter the offense by Shalit and move into the clinch position.
Okafor stuffs the takedown attempt from Shalit. Shalit gets slowly back to his feet.
Okafor wants to counter with a clinch but Shalit pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elazar Shalit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shalit dives in and grabs Okafor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Okafor pushes down on Shalit's head and hops out.
Okafor tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit fails to land the takedown.
Shalit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Okafor but Okafor pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Okafor enables Shalit to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Okafor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (0) Okafor
Okafor looking for a sweep. Not yet Okafor, not yet.
Okafor has control of Shalit's left arm, preventing Shalit from doing any damage.
Shalit wants to pass the guard but Okafor is keeping the position.
Shalit wants to control from the top but Okafor keeps moving. #T2#
Okafor looking for a sweep. Not yet Okafor, not yet.
Okafor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shalit looking to sit in guard and control but Okafor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (2) Okafor
Okafor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Okafor won't allow Shalit to sweep him here.
Okafor looking to pass the guard.
Okafor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shalit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Shalit is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Okafor frees his head nicely. Oh but Shalit has switched to an armbar! Okafor is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Elazar Shalit!
During a confident post fight interview, Elazar Shalit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 11
Date: Feb 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Kristof Pardi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shalit is defended easily by Pardi.#TD2#
Shalit decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pardi (0) vs (2) Shalit
Shalit is taking a breather. Pardi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shalit trying to control from Pardi's half guard. Pardi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pardi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pardi can't keep his opponent in guard - Shalit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Shalit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shalit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pardi wants to control but Shalit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shalit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Pardi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Shalit controlling the action here.
More stalling from Shalit.
Pardi is refusing to be controlled, as Shalit sits in half guard.
Shalit is looking to advance position but Pardi won't allow it. #T3#
Shalit is keen to just control but Pardi is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pardi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shalit is pushing down on Pardi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pardi is fighting to maintain full guard but Shalit has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pardi is concentrating on defense, preventing Shalit from advancing position. #SUB2#
Shalit is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Shalit is keen to just control but Pardi is a slippery customer.
Pardi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shalit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shalit's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pardi (4) vs (2) Shalit
I would not like to be Shalit right now.
#T5#
Shalit trying to control the hands but Pardi won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pardi is hanging on to Shalit's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pardi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Shalit trying to control the hands but Pardi won't let him.
Shalit is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pardi.
Shalit wants to control his opponent's hands but Pardi gets his hands free.
Pardi controlling from the back.
Pardi gets his hands free as Shalit looks to control. #T7#
Pardi has the hooks in. Shalit is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Shalit is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pardi.
Shalit is in bad spot here.
Pardi wants to control but Shalit manages to buck him off and is now in Pardi's guard! Nice work there by Shalit! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pardi (4) vs (4) Shalit
Shalit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pardi is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Pardi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shalit content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Let's hope that Shalit has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pardi keeping moving, preventing Shalit from controlling successfully.
Shalit passes Pardi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pardi moves into full guard.
Shalit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Pardi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pardi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pardi (6) vs (4) Shalit
Shalit is looking for a sweep. Pardi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shalit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11#
Pardi controlling from the top position.
Pardi trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Pardi stays in close to Shalit's body and controls the position.
Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pardi controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
We've been hearing good reports from Pardi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pardi trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Pardi postures up.
Shalit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shalit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pardi (6) vs (6) Shalit#T13#
Pardi trying to hold on to Shalit's head to control him but Shalit postures up.
Shalit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pardi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pardi is holding on to half guard well.#T14#
Pardi is staying active underneath Shalit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pardi is looking to improve his position.
Pardi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shalit is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pardi reverses the position - he's now on top in Shalit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pardi (8) vs (6) Shalit
And that's the end of the fight!
Pardi takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
Kristof Pardi retains his super heavyweight title! |
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Event:
HC GRAP 10
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; African King!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
King tries to clinch there but Shalit circles away.
#CL2#
King has closed the distance and engaged Shalit in a clinch.
Shalit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
King clinches with his opponent.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shalit just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
King has Shalit pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. King pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shalit tumbling to the mat - King dives into Shalit's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shalit (0) vs (2) King
King trying to move into half guard but instead Shalit has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (2) King
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit won't allow King to sweep him here.
Shalit looking to pass the guard.
Shalit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shalit is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Shalit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
King is controlling Shalit's posture.
Shalit wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King trying to control the position.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
King looking for subs off his back but Shalit has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
Shalit works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (5) vs (2) King
King really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
King is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
King is controlling an arm, preventing Shalit from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
King slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Shalit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work.
King trying to control here.
Shalit tries to pass to full mount but King defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. King manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
King wants to improve his position but instead Shalit has moved into half guard.
King tries to roll over but Shalit keeps him under control.
Shalit wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working. #T4#
King is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Shalit jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (8) vs (2) King
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King stops Shalit from passing to mount.
King tries to control but Shalit manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Shalit (11) vs (2) King
I really don't envy King right now.
#SUB#
Shalit tightening his grip on King, looking for the choke.
Shalit is trying to stick to King's back but King is turning into Shalit. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shalit's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by King. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (11) vs (4) King#T5#
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
King is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shalit is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shalit has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (13) vs (4) King
Shalit is pushing down on King's leg trying to pass to half guard. King is fighting to maintain full guard but Shalit has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shalit pulls his head out easily.
King is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Shalit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Shalit eventually gives up the hold.
King wants to control but Shalit is keeping busy.
#T6#
Shalit prevents King from improving his position.#SUB#
Shalit seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.
Shalit prevents King from improving his position.#SUB2#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Shalit wants to pass to mount but King is defending the position.
Shalit trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
King looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Shalit pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (16) vs (4) King
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
King has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Shalit (19) vs (4) King#SUB#
King defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
King trying to control the hands but Shalit won't let him. #T8#
King is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Shalit off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
King tries to roll but Shalit sticks to his back.
Shalit trying to control momentarily.
King tries to roll but Shalit sticks to his back.
King prevents Shalit from getting a body triangle.#T9#
King is in bad spot here.
King trying to control but not successfully.
Shalit keeps control of the position as King tries to break free.
King trying to control the hands but Shalit won't let him. #T10##SUB#
King is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Shalit gets his way!
Shalit is riding his opponent, not letting King buck him off.
I really don't envy King right now.
Shalit struggling to keep hold of the position.
King rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
King won't allow Shalit to pass to mount. #T11#
King trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (22) vs (4) King
Shalit wants to control but instead King manages to regain half guard.
King wants to control but Shalit is keeping busy.
Shalit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shalit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
King felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Shalit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
Shalit is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T12##SUB2#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Shalit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Shalit eventually gives up the hold.
Shalit prevents King from improving his position.
Shalit works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (25) vs (4) King
King is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
King keeps trying to improve his position.
King regains half guard.
King trying to control but Shalit postures up.
King trying to get back to full guard but Shalit takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (28) vs (4) King
King is squirming around, avoiding Shalit's attempts to control the action. #T14#
King reaches up to try and control the position but Shalit seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! King rolls and tries to escape and now Shalit has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Shalit (31) vs (4) King
King wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Shalit is looking for the choke from the back position but King is controlling his hands well.
King turns into Shalit and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (31) vs (6) King#SUB#
Shalit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
King won't allow Shalit to sweep him here.
King is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Shalit is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shalit takes the fight on points by 31 to 6.
Elazar Shalit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HC Grappling 9
Date: Jan 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Daaniel Teteny!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Shalit clinches with his opponent.
Shalit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Teteny avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Teteny has picked Shalit up - he's going for a ride! Teteny dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shalit (0) vs (2) Teteny#SUB2#
Teteny is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shalit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Teteny.
Shalit keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Teteny is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shalit defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Teteny is trying to work for a kimura but Shalit is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Shalit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Teteny is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Shalit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Teteny from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Teteny has gone for a leg lock! Shalit slips out almost immediately though and dives into Teteny's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (2) Teteny
Shalit tries to free his leg and advance position but Teteny is retaining full guard. #T2#
Teteny controls Shalit momentarily but Shalit frees himself.
Shalit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teteny is keeping the position for now.
Shalit is working hard here to advance position.
Shalit trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Teteny manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (4) Teteny#T3#
Teteny wants to control from the top but Shalit keeps moving. #SUB#
Teteny avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Teteny content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Shalit has locked up a guillotine! Shalit's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Teteny is holding on here and Shalit must be using up a lot of energy. Teteny has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Shalit gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Elazar Shalit!
During a confident post fight interview, Elazar Shalit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HC Grappling 8
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kristof Pardi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Shalit instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Pardi decides to pull guard.
Pardi pulls Shalit in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pardi working a defensive guard but Shalit manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (3) vs (0) Pardi
Pardi is trying to improve his position.
Shalit tries to move to mount but Pardi blocks the move with his legs.
Shalit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pardi tries to control but Shalit manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Shalit (6) vs (0) Pardi
Shalit struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pardi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T1#
I really don't envy Pardi right now.
#SUB#
Shalit looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Shalit looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Pardi is controlling Shalit 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (6) vs (2) Pardi
Shalit looking for a sweep. Not yet Shalit, not yet. #T2#
Pardi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pardi trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shalit trying to control the position.
#T3#
Pardi preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Shalit looking for subs off his back but Pardi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pardi is keen to just control but Shalit is a slippery customer.
Shalit wants to get back to full guard.
Pardi wants to take a breather but Shalit is having none of it.
Pardi is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Shalit trying to control but Pardi postures up.
Shalit is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pardi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (6) vs (5) Pardi
Pardi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shalit keeps working.
Shalit tries to buck Pardi off but Pardi is having none of it.
My spies in Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform me that Pardi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T5#
Shalit is trying to work for a sweep but Pardi has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shalit (6) vs (7) Pardi
Pardi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shalit is trying desperately to improve position.
Shalit is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pardi is looking to work his way around to Shalit's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T6#
Pardi looking to control but Shalit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shalit is trying to escape the mount.
Shalit wants to control but Pardi is having none of it.
Pardi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pardi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Shalit is working to get back to half guard.
Pardi looking to control but Shalit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pardi controlling from mount.
Shalit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shalit is desperately trying to improve his position but Pardi has a good base and remains in mount.#T8#
Pardi controlling from mount.
Pardi trying to control but Shalit is having none of it.
Shalit tries to improve his position but instead Pardi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shalit (6) vs (10) Pardi
Shalit is keeping busy.
Pardi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T9#
Shalit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pardi wants to free his trapped foot but Shalit is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T10#
Shalit manages to get to full guard.
Shalit being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Shalit looking for subs off his back but Pardi has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T11#
Shalit keeping control of the position.
Shalit is pressing down on Pardi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pardi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T12#
Pardi trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Pardi tries to free his leg and advance position but Shalit is retaining full guard.
Pardi trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Pardi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Pardi from controlling successfully. #T13#
Pardi controlling from the top position.
Shalit has his hands on Pardi's head, controlling the position.
Pardi trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14##SUB#
Shalit working for a triangle but Pardi defends it easily.
Pardi looking to sit in guard and control but Shalit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (8) vs (10) Pardi
Pardi keeping moving, preventing Shalit from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shalit postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pardi wins on points by 10 to 8.
Kristof Pardi is the new super heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
HC Grappling 7
Date: Jan 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jamal Hudak!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hudak drives through and clinches with Shalit against the cage.
Hudak can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Shalit jumps guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Shalit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Shalit working for submissions but it's allowed Hudak to get to half guard.
Shalit wants to improve his position but Hudak is controlling well.
Hudak is taking a breather. Shalit says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hudak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hudak is thwarting Shalit's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Shalit is defending against the submission attempts here by Hudak.
#SUB2#
Hudak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shalit has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Hudak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shalit manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Shalit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hudak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hudak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Shalit controls Hudak momentarily but Hudak frees himself.
Hudak trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shalit pushes a forearm under Hudak's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hudak is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elazar Shalit!
Our winner, Elazar Shalit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Hawaii Grappling 6
Date: Dec 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kristof Pardi!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shalit moves in looking to clinch but Pardi pushes him off.
Pardi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Shalit clinches up with Pardi and pushes him back against the cage.
Shalit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Pardi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shalit uses from the top position.
Pardi keeping full guard, as Shalit tries to pass.
Pardi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pardi keeping moving, preventing Shalit from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit looking to sit in guard and control but Pardi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (0) vs (2) Pardi
Pardi 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. #T1#
Pardi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pardi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Pardi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shalit 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.
Pardi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shalit's guard. #T2#
Shalit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Shalit throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pardi escapes and throws Shalit's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (0) vs (5) Pardi
Shalit is trying to control Pardi's posture but Pardi avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Pardi stalls from top position.#T3#
Shalit is not content to let Pardi control the position.
Shalit is letting Pardi control him for a moment.
Pardi advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shalit (0) vs (7) Pardi
Shalit tries to control Pardi's body but Pardi pushes him off. Shalit squirms to his side and now Pardi has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shalit (0) vs (10) Pardi#T4#
Pardi is hanging on to Shalit's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shalit breaks Pardi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (10) Pardi
Shalit slips nicely into half guard.
Shalit frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (5) vs (10) Pardi#T5#
Pardi is working to get back to half guard.
Pardi tries to hold on but Shalit postures up.
Shalit tries to control but Pardi wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shalit controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shalit wants to take his opponent's back but Pardi doesn't allow it.
Shalit looking to take Pardi's back but Pardi rolls and after a scramble, Pardi ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Pardi to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (5) vs (12) Pardi
Pardi won't allow Shalit to sweep him here. #T7#
Shalit looking to control.
Shalit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pardi content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Shalit looking for a guillotine here but Pardi defends easily.
#T8##SUB#
Shalit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pardi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pardi is fighting to break Shalit's control of his arms but Shalit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T9##SUB#
Pardi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pardi postures up.
Shalit looking to control but Pardi passes into half guard.
Shalit is looking to get back to full guard here but Pardi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (5) vs (15) Pardi
Shalit looking for a sweep but Pardi has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shalit (5) vs (17) Pardi#T10#
Shalit is trying desperately to improve position.
Pardi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Shalit is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Shalit tries to hold on but Pardi postures up.#T11#
Shalit working to try and regain half guard.
Pardi controlling his opponent.
Shalit sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pardi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shalit wants to control but Pardi is keeping busy.
#T12#
Shalit moves into full guard.
Shalit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shalit looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pardi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pardi wants to free his trapped foot but Shalit is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Pardi trying to control the action but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Shalit gets full guard.#SUB#
Pardi is sitting in close to Shalit's body. Shalit has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pardi is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pardi is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Shalit.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Elazar Shalit!
During a confident post fight interview, Elazar Shalit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Kristof Pardi was interviewed post fight and said 'That was intense. REALLY intense. Well, not really intense. But pretty intense (https://youtu.be/OhbPPy4TuYI)'. |
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Event:
Hawaii Grappling 4
Date: Dec 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jim Fish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Shalit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Fish rushes Shalit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fish wants a takedown but no success here.
Shalit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Shalit has clasped his hands together around Fish's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fish (0) vs (4) Shalit
Fish is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shalit off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fish (4) vs (4) Shalit
Fish trying to control.#SUB#
Fish looking for the RNC.
Fish will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fish is hanging on to Shalit's back as he tries to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fish is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shalit defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Fish is persistently looking for the submission but Shalit is defending it well.
Fish keeps control of the position as Shalit tries to break free.
#T1##SUB#
Shalit is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Shalit defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Shalit tries to escape but Fish has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Shalit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Fish is looking for a rear naked choke here but Shalit reverses the position brilliantly into Fish's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (4) vs (6) Shalit
Shalit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fish's guard. #T2#
Fish gets full guard.
Fish keeping moving, preventing Shalit from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shalit slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Shalit is working for a kimura but Fish is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Shalit wants to free his trapped foot but Fish is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fish is trying to maintain the position but Shalit is very close to passing his half guard.
Fish has a hand on Shalit's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Shalit takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (4) vs (9) Shalit
Fish is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hawaii Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fish prevents Shalit from taking his back.
Fish tries to hold on but Shalit postures up.#T4#
Shalit prevents Fish from getting the reversal.
Fish regains half guard.
Shalit sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fish works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shalit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5##SUB#
Fish looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shalit passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (4) vs (12) Shalit
Fish sneaks back into half guard.
Shalit wants to control but Fish is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Shalit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fish is just riding it out for now. Shalit eventually gives up the hold.
Shalit trying to mount his opponent but Fish defends it. #T6#
Shalit is looking to pass Fish's guard but actually Fish recovers to full guard.
Fish trying to keep a closed guard but Shalit is proving a slippery customer.
Fish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shalit advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (4) vs (15) Shalit
Fish can't do much from the bottom here. #T7#
Fish tries to improve position but can't.
Fish is not content to let Shalit control the position. #SUB2#
Fish wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Shalit has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Fish's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Fish is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Shalit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Elazar Shalit!
Elazar Shalit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Hawaii Grappling 2
Date: Dec 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Danilov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shalit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Danilov leaves Shalit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Shalit drives through and clinches with Danilov against the cage.
Danilov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shalit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Danilov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shalit (0) vs (2) Danilov
Shalit controlling Danilov's posture.
Shalit keeping full guard, as Danilov tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shalit tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Danilov wants to control from the top but Shalit keeps moving.
Danilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shalit is keeping the position for now.
Shalit trying to control the position here.
Danilov wants to control from the top but Shalit keeps moving.
Shalit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Danilov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (2) Danilov
We've been hearing good reports from Shalit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shalit defends well.#T2##SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a triangle but Shalit pushes his legs off easily.
Shalit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danilov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Shalit is now in half guard.
Danilov won't allow Shalit to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Danilov is looking to control Shalit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Danilov avoid being mounted?
Danilov wants to get back to full guard but Shalit has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (5) vs (2) Danilov
Shalit is looking to work his way around to Danilov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Shalit trying to control but Danilov is having none of it.
Danilov tries to control Shalit's body but Shalit pushes him off. Danilov squirms to his side and now Shalit has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shalit (8) vs (2) Danilov
Danilov trying to control the hands but Shalit won't let him.
Danilov tries to escape but Shalit has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4##SUB#
Shalit working for the choke.
Shalit not allowing Danilov to control his hands. #SUB#
Shalit looking for the choke but no joy.
Danilov staying busy and making it hard for Shalit to control.
Danilov trying to control but not successfully. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Danilov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Danilov right now.
Danilov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shalit's guard. Nice work there by Danilov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (8) vs (4) Danilov
Shalit keeping full guard, as Danilov tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shalit controls Danilov momentarily but Danilov frees himself. #T6#
Danilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Shalit is retaining full guard.
Danilov trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shalit looking for subs off his back but Danilov has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Danilov wants to work for an arm triangle but Shalit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T7##SUB2#
Danilov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shalit is just riding it out for now. Danilov eventually gives up the hold.
Shalit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Danilov is trying to control the action in half guard but Shalit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shalit gets full guard.#T8#
Danilov looking to pass the guard.
Shalit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shalit wants to sweep but no luck.
Danilov pushing down on Shalit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Danilov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shalit works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9##SUB#
Shalit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Danilov defends well.#SUB#
Shalit looking for a triangle here. Danilov is fighting it but it looks tight! Shalit pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Danilov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Elazar Shalit!
An out of breath Elazar Shalit thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 214 Elvul vs Shalit
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Elvul has managed to clinch.
Elvul is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shalit pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Elvul drags the fight down to the ground.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Shalit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Elvul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shalit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elvul swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Elvul has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Shalit doesn't defend quickly enough and Elvul has managed to lock this one up! Can Shalit escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Elvul on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dreynos Elvul!
Dreynos Elvul retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Dreynos Elvul thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 203 Chai vs Shalit
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 9 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Shalit shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chai napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (0) vs (4) Shalit#SUB2#
Shalit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chai struggling a bit here.
Chai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai trying to hold on to Shalit's head to control him but Shalit postures up.
Chai is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T1#
Shalit sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shalit is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shalit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shalit's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (4) vs (4) Shalit#T2#
Shalit wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chai controlling the positon.
Chai is hanging on to Shalit's back as he tries to escape.
Shalit staying busy and making it hard for Chai to control. #SUB#
Chai looking for the choke but no joy.
Shalit tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Shalit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chai doesn't have the hooks in and Shalit manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (6) Shalit
Chai looking to control.
#SUB#
Chai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shalit tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard. #T4#
Shalit postures up.
#SUB#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shalit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shalit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shalit passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shalit passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Shalit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Shalit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T5#
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shalit is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shalit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shalit is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Shalit has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shalit is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Shalit is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Chai is positioning himself well to prevent Shalit advancing to mount.
Chai gets full guard.
Shalit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
#T7##SUB#
Chai has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shalit 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 Chai. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (4) vs (9) Shalit
Shalit trying to control the position but Chai is working away.
Chai is trying to work for a sweep but Shalit has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (4) vs (11) Shalit
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
Shalit looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Shalit takes Chai's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Chai is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (4) vs (14) Shalit
Chai is keeping busy.
Chai is in bad spot here.
Shalit gets his hands free as Chai looks to control.
Shalit trying to control momentarily.
#T9#
Chai trying to control the position but Shalit manages to sink in the hooks.
Chai tries to break free.
Shalit wants to control the position but Chai frees himself and scrambles - Shalit manages to regain control in side control.
Shalit trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai gets back to half guard.#T10#
Shalit is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shalit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chai wants to improve his position but Shalit is controlling well.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shalit is working away from the top position though.
Shalit wants to advance to full mount but Chai doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Chai working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shalit has passed into half guard!
#T11#
Shalit wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Shalit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Shalit is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Shalit prevents Chai from improving his position.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Shalit is just content to waste time from the top position. Chai takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a triangle here but Shalit uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (4) vs (17) Shalit
Chai is trying to control Shalit's posture but Shalit avoids it. #T13#
Shalit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
The referee asks Shalit politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shalit prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shalit wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Shalit has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Chai! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (4) vs (19) Shalit
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14#
Chai has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (4) vs (22) Shalit
Shalit really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chai.#SUB2#
Chai preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Shalit. #SUB2#
Shalit is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai tries to roll but Shalit sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shalit wins on points by 22 to 4.
Our winner, Elazar Shalit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 190 Ottke vs Shalit
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 48 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ottke looking to score a takedown here. Shalit is defending well but Ottke drives through and ends up in Shalit's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Shalit
Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ottke preventing the sweep.
Ottke stays in close to Shalit's body and controls the position.
Shalit is trying to keep Ottke in close.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Shalit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Shalit
Ottke pulls Shalit in close to his closed guard and prevents Shalit from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shalit looking to pass the guard.
Shalit advances to half guard.
Shalit controlling the action here. #T2#
Shalit trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it. #SUB2#
Shalit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shalit stalling.
Ottke is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Shalit is trying to control the action in half guard but Ottke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shalit has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (2) vs (5) Shalit
Ottke manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shalit is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Ottke controlling the position for now.
Shalit is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it. #SUB2#
Shalit seems to be looking for submissions.
Ottke keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Shalit is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (2) vs (8) Shalit#T5##SUB2#
Ottke defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shalit.
Ottke tries to hold on but Shalit postures up.
Ottke is looking to improve his position but Shalit isn't that keen on the idea.
Shalit looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Ottke stops Shalit from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Shalit is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ottke to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ottke shrugs it off.
Ottke is looking to get to half guard.
Shalit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shalit is looking to work his way around to Ottke's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T7#
Shalit prevents Ottke from getting the reversal.
Shalit with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ottke bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (4) vs (8) Shalit
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke controlling from the top position. #T8#
Shalit wants to sweep but no luck.
Shalit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (4) vs (10) Shalit
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shalit wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke is pulling down on Shalit's head to control his posture. #T9#
Shalit trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke controls Shalit momentarily but Shalit frees himself.
Shalit wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T10#
Ottke looking to control but Shalit passes into half guard.
Shalit wants to pass the guard but Ottke is defending well.
Ottke tries to roll over but Shalit keeps him under control.
Ottke moves into full guard.
#T11#
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke pulls Shalit in close to prevent any damage.
Ottke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (6) vs (10) Shalit
Shalit is staying active underneath Ottke, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Shalit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Shalit is defending against the submission attempts here by Ottke.
Shalit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shalit is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (6) vs (12) Shalit#T13#
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shalit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke has control of Shalit's left arm, preventing Shalit from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ottke is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (8) vs (12) Shalit
Ottke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shalit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shalit wins on points by 12 to 8.
A relieved looking Elazar Shalit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 185 Johnson vs Ottke
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 19 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Shalit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Helvig's waist but Helvig gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shalit off to one side. #CL#
Shalit clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Shalit pulls Helvig into guard.
Shalit keeping full guard, as Helvig tries to pass.
Shalit 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.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shalit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Shalit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Helvig stopping the sweep attempt from Shalit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Helvig drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shalit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Helvig has Shalit in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (0) Helvig#T1#
Shalit won't allow Helvig to sweep him here.
Helvig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shalit has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (5) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig is trying to improve his position.
Shalit tries to advance to mount but can't.
Helvig is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shalit off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shalit (5) vs (4) Helvig
Shalit can't escape the position.
#T2#
Helvig trying to control.
Shalit can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Helvig working for a choke but Shalit is defending well.
Helvig really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Shalit.#SUB2#
Shalit defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Helvig is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Helvig is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shalit has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Shalit is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Shalit is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Shalit tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shalit manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Helvig trying to control from half guard but Shalit is working away.
Shalit tries to roll over but Helvig keeps him under control.
Shalit is not content to let Helvig control the position.#SUB2#
Helvig is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Helvig wants to pass to mount but Shalit is defending the position.
Shalit tries to get to full guard but Helvig has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Helvig is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shalit is pressing down on Helvig's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shalit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shalit manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (7) vs (4) Helvig
Shalit stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.#T5##SUB2#
Helvig has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Shalit doesn't defend quickly enough and Helvig has managed to lock this one up! Can Shalit escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Helvig on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bjørn Helvig!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bjørn Helvig waved his t-shirt featuring Silverback Sweatshop's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CWC 398
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bremner clinches up against the ropes.
Shalit jumps guard but Bremner turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Bremner has Shalit pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bremner pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Shalit tumbling to the mat - Bremner dives into Shalit's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (0) Shalit
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bremner passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (5) vs (0) Shalit
Shalit regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bremner's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bremner trying to control from half guard but Shalit is working away. #SUB#
Bremner seems to be working for a kimura but Shalit defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shalit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bremner wants to take a breather but Shalit is having none of it. #T1#
Shalit wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bremner is looking to advance position but Shalit won't allow it.
Shalit is looking to control Bremner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shalit avoid being mounted?
Bremner trying to control from half guard but Shalit is working away.
Shalit wants to improve his position but Bremner is controlling well.
Bremner is trying to control the action in half guard but Shalit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shalit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bremner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bremner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bremner (5) vs (4) Shalit#SUB2#
Bremner is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Shalit controlling well, preventing Bremner from escaping the position.
#T2#
Shalit tries to get the hooks in deep but Bremner pushed the leg off.
Bremner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Bremner defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shalit's arms.
Shalit gets his hands free as Bremner looks to control.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Shalit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shalit is hanging on to Bremner's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Bremner defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bremner tries to roll but Shalit sticks to his back.
#T3##SUB2#
Shalit is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bremner knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bremner for a finish. #SUB2#
Bremner fending off the submission attempt from Shalit.
Bremner wants to escape the position.
Bremner biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Shalit gets his hands free as Bremner looks to control. #T4#
Bremner rolls, trying to escape but Shalit keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Shalit looking for the choke from the back.
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.
Shalit trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bremner tries to escape but Shalit has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bremner is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Shalit has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bremner can't escape the position.
#T5#
Bremner trying to control the action but Shalit just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Bremner showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Shalit is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bremner defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bremner just trying to survive but Shalit is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bremner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bremner trying to control here.
Shalit trying to pass the guard but Bremner defending well. #T6#
Shalit prevents Bremner from improving his position.
Shalit wants to free his trapped foot but Bremner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bremner wants to control but Shalit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bremner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bremner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shalit passes into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bremner's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Bremner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Bremner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bremner.
Bremner is looking to sweep but instead, Shalit has passed into half guard.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard but Shalit has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (5) vs (7) Shalit
Shalit avoids the attempt from Bremner to control.#SUB2#
Shalit looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Shalit trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Bremner is looking to improve his position but Shalit isn't that keen on the idea.
Shalit content just to control the position here.
Bremner is trying to escape the mount.
Bremner looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bremner (5) vs (10) Shalit
Shalit controlling well, preventing Bremner from escaping the position.
Shalit is trying to stick to Bremner's back but Bremner is turning into Shalit. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shalit's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bremner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (7) vs (10) Shalit#SUB2#
Shalit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bremner defends it easily.
Bremner tries to free his leg and advance position but Shalit is retaining full guard. #T9#
Bremner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (10) vs (10) Shalit
Shalit sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shalit wants to control but Bremner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bremner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bremner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shalit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Bremner seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Shalit has recovered full guard.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Shalit keeps moving. #T10#
Bremner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shalit looking to control.
Shalit keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
Shalit trying to keep a closed guard but Bremner is proving a slippery customer.
Shalit keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass. #SUB2#
Shalit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bremner is aware though and is defending well.
Bremner passes Shalit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shalit wants to control but Bremner is keeping busy.
#T11#
Bremner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shalit keeps working.
Bremner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (13) vs (10) Shalit
Shalit regains half guard.
Shalit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bremner is working away from the top position though.
Shalit won't allow Bremner to pass to mount. #SUB#
Bremner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shalit sees it coming and defends easily.#T12#
Shalit is refusing to be controlled, as Bremner sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Shalit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shalit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shalit.
Bremner postures up.
#SUB2#
Shalit looking for a guillotine here but Bremner defends easily.
#SUB#
Bremner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shalit dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (13) vs (12) Shalit#T13#
Bremner trying to control the position.
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bremner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Shalit puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bremner is looking to get back to full guard here but Shalit has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (13) vs (15) Shalit
Bremner is trying to improve his position.
Bremner prevents Shalit from improving position. #T14#
Shalit is looking to take a break and control but Bremner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bremner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shalit trying to control the action but Bremner is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bremner is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Shalit is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bremner (13) vs (17) Shalit
And that's the end of the fight!
Shalit wins on points by 17 to 13.
An out of breath Elazar Shalit thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 395
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 25 losses; Joe Tidd!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Shalit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shalit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tidd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shalit swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Tidd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shalit (0) vs (2) Tidd
Shalit is looking to control Tidd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shalit avoid being mounted?
Tidd is taking a breather. Shalit says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shalit wants to control but Tidd is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tidd trying to control the action but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Shalit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Shalit keeping full guard, as Tidd tries to pass.
Tidd slips nicely into half guard.
Shalit tries to roll over but Tidd keeps him under control.
Tidd is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Tidd wants to take a breather but Shalit is having none of it.
Tidd might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shalit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Tidd prevents Shalit from improving his position.
Shalit is doing well to control the position and prevent Tidd from advancing to side control.
Tidd trying to control from half guard but Shalit is working away.
Shalit wants to improve his position but Tidd is controlling well.
Tidd trying to mount his opponent but Shalit defends it.
Tidd controlling the pace. #T3#
Tidd moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (0) vs (5) Tidd
Tidd trying to control the action but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Shalit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tidd advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shalit (0) vs (7) Tidd
Shalit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shalit is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Tidd has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Shalit (0) vs (10) Tidd#T4#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tidd controlling the positon.
Tidd trying to control momentarily.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Tidd has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shalit just trying to survive but Tidd is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T5#
Shalit is keeping busy.
I would not like to be Shalit right now.
Tidd trying to control.
Shalit looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tidd trying to control.
Shalit tries to roll but Tidd sticks to his back.
Shalit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tidd's guard. Nice work there by Shalit.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (10) Tidd#T6#
Tidd looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tidd looking for a sweep. Not yet Tidd, not yet.
Tidd is trying to keep Shalit in close.
Shalit trying to control but Tidd is working from the bottom.
Shalit pushing down on Tidd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shalit keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tidd trying to control but Shalit postures up.
#T7#
Tidd is looking for a sweep. Shalit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shalit trying to control the action but Tidd is working from the bottom.
Tidd is pressing down on Shalit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tidd looking to control.
Tidd wants to improve his position but instead Shalit has moved into half guard.
Tidd is trying to control but Shalit passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (5) vs (10) Tidd
Shalit passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tidd! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shalit (7) vs (10) Tidd#T8#
Tidd tries to hold on but Shalit postures up.
Tidd regains half guard.
Shalit wants to control but Tidd is keeping him busy.
Tidd tries to get to full guard but Shalit has control of the leg.
Tidd wants to get back to full guard but Shalit has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (10) vs (10) Tidd
Shalit looking to control but Tidd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tidd wants to control but Shalit is having none of it.#T9#
Tidd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tidd tries to lock up and control but Shalit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tidd manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tidd wants to improve his position but Shalit is controlling well.
Shalit wants to control but Tidd is keeping him busy.
Tidd is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Shalit is trying to work for a kimura but Tidd is defending well.
#T10#
Tidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shalit is trying to control. Tidd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tidd trying to control here.
Shalit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tidd is looking to control Shalit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tidd avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Shalit seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Tidd has recovered full guard. #T11#
Shalit postures up.
Shalit advances to half guard.
Shalit passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (13) vs (10) Tidd#SUB#
Shalit with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shalit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Tidd is looking to improve his position but Shalit isn't that keen on the idea.
Tidd keeps trying to improve his position.
Shalit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tidd wants to hold on but Shalit pushes him away.
Shalit content just to control the position here.
Tidd wants to control but Shalit is having none of it.#SUB#
Shalit looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T13#
Tidd has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Shalit (16) vs (10) Tidd
Tidd just trying to survive but Shalit is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tidd turns into Shalit and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (16) vs (12) Tidd
Shalit has his hands on Tidd's head, controlling the position.
Shalit continues to stall.#T14#
Tidd wants to control from the top but Shalit keeps moving. #SUB#
Shalit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tidd sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shalit's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tidd has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (16) vs (15) Tidd
Shalit is squirming around, avoiding Tidd's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shalit takes the fight on points by 16 to 15.
After winning the bout, Elazar Shalit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 390
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 22 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Toehold gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toehold (4) vs (0) Shalit
Toehold takes a little break here. Shalit wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Toehold has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (6) vs (0) Shalit
Shalit tries to improve his position but instead Toehold has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (9) vs (0) Shalit
Toehold keeps control of the position as Shalit tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold has good solid back control here.
Toehold controlling well, preventing Shalit from escaping the position.
#T1#
Shalit looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Shalit is really stuck here.
Shalit keeps trying to improve his position.
Toehold controls the position.
Toehold tries to get the hooks in deep but Shalit pushed the leg off. #T2#
Toehold biding his time, looking for the opening.
Toehold not allowing Shalit to control his hands.
Toehold has the hooks in. Shalit is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
Shalit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Toehold perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Toehold is trying to control the action in half guard but Shalit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shalit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shalit keeping control of the position.
Shalit is trying to maintain the position but Toehold is very close to passing his half guard.
Toehold is trying to control. Shalit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Shalit is concentrating on defense, preventing Toehold from advancing position.
Shalit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Toehold controlling the pace.
Shalit gets back to full guard.
Shalit controlling the position.
Toehold controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5#
Shalit controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shalit holds on and takes a little breather.
Shalit trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Toehold preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Shalit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T6#
Shalit is trying to keep Toehold in close.
#SUB2#
Shalit is looking for a triangle but Toehold pushes his legs off easily.
Shalit is adopting a defensive guard.
Shalit being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
Shalit is trying to hold Toehold in close to prevent damage but Toehold has managed to pass into half guard.
Shalit is looking to improve his position.
Toehold is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Toehold passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (12) vs (0) Shalit#T8#
Toehold trying to control but Shalit is having none of it.
Toehold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shalit tries to hold on but Toehold pushes him away. #T9#
Toehold looking to control but Shalit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shalit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shalit holds on for dear life, controlling Toehold's posture momentarily.
Toehold manages to capitalize on a mistake by Shalit to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (15) vs (0) Shalit#T10#
Shalit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shalit is looking to improve his position.
Toehold is trying to control the action in half guard but Shalit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shalit is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shalit trying to control here.
Shalit wants to get back to full guard but Toehold has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (18) vs (0) Shalit#T11#
Toehold controls the position from side control.
Shalit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Shalit actively working from the bottom here.
Toehold stalling.
Shalit is looking to control Toehold's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shalit avoid being mounted?#T12#
Toehold is taking a breather. Shalit says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Shalit looking for submissions off his back.
Toehold looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T13#
Shalit wants to get back to full guard.
Toehold trying to control from half guard but Shalit is working away.
Shalit trying to control but Toehold postures up.
Toehold prevents Shalit from improving his position.#T14#
Shalit wants to control but Toehold passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (21) vs (0) Shalit
Toehold working away.
Toehold tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Shalit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 21 to 0.
Tommy Toehold thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 385
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Chicken Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Shalit shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Destroyer napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shalit (4) vs (0) Destroyer#SUB#
Shalit tries for a kimura but Destroyer is defending well.
Destroyer prevents Shalit from improving position.
Destroyer is trying to get back to half guard.
Shalit tries to move to mount but Destroyer blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer tries to bench press Shalit off him but Shalit keeps the position. #T1#
Shalit gets to mount! Destroyer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shalit (6) vs (0) Destroyer
Shalit looking to control but Destroyer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shalit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Shalit goes for an armbar but Destroyer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Destroyer. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (6) vs (2) Destroyer#SUB#
Shalit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Shalit can't keep his opponent in guard - Destroyer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Destroyer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shalit keeps working.
Shalit wants to get back to full guard.
Destroyer stalling away here and it's allowed Shalit to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Shalit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (8) vs (2) Destroyer
Destroyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shalit passes into half guard.
Destroyer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Destroyer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shalit defends well.
Shalit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Destroyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shalit stopping the sweep attempt from Destroyer.
Shalit wants to control from the top but Destroyer keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Destroyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shalit is one step ahead there. #T5##SUB2#
Destroyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shalit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shalit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Destroyer trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Destroyer looking for a guillotine here but Shalit defends easily.
Destroyer is trying to hold Shalit in close to prevent damage but Shalit has managed to pass into half guard.
#T6#
Shalit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Destroyer tries to get to full guard but Shalit has control of the leg.
Shalit working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Destroyer's thigh. Destroyer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Shalit is fighting to break Destroyer's control of his arms but Destroyer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Shalit forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Shalit is trying to work for a kimura but Destroyer is defending well.
Shalit is looking to pass Destroyer's guard but actually Destroyer recovers to full guard.
Destroyer controls Shalit momentarily but Shalit frees himself. #T8#
Destroyer keeping moving, preventing Shalit from controlling successfully.
Shalit advances to half guard.
Destroyer wants to improve his position but Shalit is controlling well.
Destroyer is trying to control but Shalit passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (11) vs (2) Destroyer
Destroyer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shalit off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shalit (11) vs (6) Destroyer#T9#
Shalit tries to escape but Destroyer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Shalit is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Destroyer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Destroyer is hanging on to Shalit's back as he tries to escape.
Destroyer wants to control but Shalit is keeping busy.
Destroyer doesn't have the hooks in and Shalit manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (13) vs (6) Destroyer
Shalit trying to control but Destroyer is working from the bottom. #T10#
Destroyer seems keen to control Shalit's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shalit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Destroyer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Destroyer is looking for a triangle here but Shalit uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (16) vs (6) Destroyer
You can see the frustration on Destroyer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Destroyer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shalit (18) vs (6) Destroyer
Shalit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Destroyer is looking to escape.
Destroyer gets back to half guard.
Destroyer is positioning himself well to prevent Shalit advancing to mount.
Destroyer wants to control but Shalit is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Shalit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Destroyer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Destroyer is trying to control but can't.
Destroyer tries to roll over but Shalit keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Destroyer actively working from the bottom here.
Destroyer wants to control but Shalit is keeping busy.
#T13##SUB#
Shalit 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Shalit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Shalit wants to take a breather but Destroyer is having none of it.
Destroyer trying to control from the bottom.
#T14#
Shalit is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Shalit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Destroyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Destroyer controlling Shalit's posture.
Shalit looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shalit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shalit takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
Elazar Shalit thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 376
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 26 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Shalit moves into range and clinches up with Huhrera .#TD2#
Shalit drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Huhrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shalit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Huhrera has managed to get both his arms back between Shalit's legs - danger averted.
Huhrera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Huhrera in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Huhrera is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Shalit is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julio Valeron Huhrera !
Julio Valeron Huhrera took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CWC 374
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 39 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Mondragon pushes Shalit up against the cage in a clinch.
Shalit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mondragon is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Mondragon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Shalit#SUB2#
Shalit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily.
Shalit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mondragon is working away from the top position though.
Mondragon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shalit tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Shalit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Mondragon moves into full mount! Shalit won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (0) Shalit
Mondragon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Shalit is holding on tight.
Mondragon controlling from mount.
Shalit tries to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away. #T3#
Mondragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shalit regains half guard.
Shalit is not content to let Mondragon control the position.#SUB#
Mondragon is looking for submissions but instead, Shalit has regained full guard.
Mondragon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Mondragon won't allow Shalit to sweep him here.
Shalit controls Mondragon momentarily but Mondragon frees himself.
Mondragon trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Mondragon postures up.
#T5#
Mondragon trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Shalit looking to control.
Mondragon content to stall in guard here.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon stays in close to Shalit's body and controls the position.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T6#
Mondragon is looking to pass into half guard but Shalit pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shalit is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (5) vs (2) Shalit
Shalit passes Mondragon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shalit is looking to advance position but Mondragon won't allow it.
Mondragon is pressing down on Shalit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mondragon is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
Shalit stopping the sweep attempt from Mondragon.
Shalit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (5) Shalit
Shalit trying to control the position but Mondragon is working away.
Mondragon is trying to control Shalit's posture but Shalit avoids it. #T8#
Shalit tries to advance to mount but Mondragon denies him.
Shalit working away.
Mondragon tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Shalit easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (5) vs (7) Shalit
Mondragon gets back to half guard.
Shalit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mondragon! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (10) Shalit
Shalit avoids the attempt from Mondragon to control.#SUB2#
Shalit has hold of Mondragon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mondragon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T9#
Shalit wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Shalit controlling from the full mount.
Shalit takes Mondragon's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Mondragon is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (5) vs (13) Shalit
I really don't envy Mondragon right now.
#T10##SUB2#
Shalit working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Shalit's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Shalit tightening his grip on Mondragon, looking for the choke.
Mondragon is in bad spot here.
#T11#
Shalit is looking to control Mondragon but Mondragon is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Mondragon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Shalit has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Shalit is cranking Mondragon's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Mondragon! He's tightened the choke and Mondragon is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elazar Shalit!
An out of breath Elazar Shalit thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 371.1
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 22 losses; Joe Tidd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Shalit shoots in and bounces Tidd off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tidd (0) vs (2) Shalit
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tidd is pulling down on Shalit's head. It's preventing any offense from Shalit, at least for the moment.
Tidd keeping moving, preventing Shalit from controlling successfully.
Tidd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Tidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tidd looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Tidd has Shalit pulled in close to control his posture.
Shalit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shalit wants to pass the guard but Tidd is keeping the position.
Tidd wants to sweep here but Shalit controlling him for the moment.
Tidd is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Tidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Shalit stopping the sweep attempt from Tidd.#SUB2#
Shalit drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tidd looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tidd looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tidd! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tidd (4) vs (2) Shalit
Shalit is not content to let Tidd control the position.
Tidd just content to control the position.
Shalit tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Tidd is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shalit will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tidd trying to control the position but Shalit is working away.
Tidd tries to advance to mount but Shalit instead regains half guard.
Tidd is trying to control. Shalit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tidd is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shalit is looking for a sweep. Tidd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Shalit trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Shalit looking for submissions off his back.
Shalit is trying to get back to full guard.
Shalit is refusing to be controlled, as Tidd sits in half guard.
Tidd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shalit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shalit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Shalit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Tidd trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Shalit actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Shalit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Tidd's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tidd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shalit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Tidd content to control rather than advance.
Shalit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tidd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Tidd from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Shalit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tidd defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tidd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T7#
Shalit wants to improve his position but instead Tidd has moved into half guard.
Still in half guard, Tidd seems content to control.
Tidd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've been informed that Shalit has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shalit is trying to maintain the position but Tidd is very close to passing his half guard.
Tidd wants to pass the guard but Shalit is defending well.
Tidd content to control rather than advance. #T8#
Tidd is trying to control the action in half guard but Shalit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shalit tries to get to full guard but Tidd has control of the leg.
Tidd is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shalit! Score +3 for passing guard: Tidd (7) vs (2) Shalit
Tidd controlling his opponent.
Tidd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shalit is looking to escape.
Shalit is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Tidd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tidd wants to take Shalit's back here but Shalit is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Tidd works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tidd (10) vs (2) Shalit
I would not like to be Shalit right now.
Shalit is in bad spot here.
Tidd avoiding Shalit 's attempts to control his hands.
Tidd keeps control of the position easily here as Shalit tries to buck him off.
#T10#
Tidd struggling to keep hold of the position.
Shalit tries to roll but Tidd sticks to his back.
Shalit trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Tidd is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I would not like to be Shalit right now.
#T11#
Tidd controlling well, preventing Shalit from escaping the position.
Tidd controls the action.
Tidd seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shalit for as long as he can get away with.
Tidd controlling well, preventing Shalit from escaping the position.
#T12#
I would not like to be Shalit right now.
Shalit is trying to break free.
Tidd biding his time, controlling Shalit.
A lull in the action here.
Shalit is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tidd.
#T13#
I really don't envy Shalit right now.
A lull in the action here.
Tidd biding his time, controlling Shalit.
Tidd controlling well, preventing Shalit from escaping the position.
Tidd wants to control but Shalit is keeping busy.#T14#
Tidd controls the position.
Tidd trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tidd is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Shalit knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Shalit for a finish.
Shalit looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tidd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tidd takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Tidd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 363
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Bjj Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Shalit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shalit is looking for a takedown.
Steel Penn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shalit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shalit can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Shalit gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (0) Steel Penn
Steel Penn moves into full guard.
Shalit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Steel Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shalit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shalit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel Penn wants to sweep here but Shalit controlling him for the moment.
Shalit trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn 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.#SUB2#
Steel Penn looking for a guillotine here but Shalit defends easily.
#T1#
Shalit tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Steel Penn is looking to cinch up a triangle. Shalit throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Steel Penn's body to avoid the submission. Steel Penn has instead reached around Shalit's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Steel Penn arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bjj Steel Penn!
Bjj Steel Penn was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CWC 360
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Borgia is working for takedown but Shalit is calmly controlling the position for now.
Borgia is working for takedown but Shalit is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shalit is working for takedown but Borgia is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shalit is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shalit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Borgia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cesare Borgia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elazar Shalit.
Borgia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shalit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shalit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Borgia prevents it.
Shalit goes for a takedown attempt but Borgia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Shalit has managed to clinch.
Borgia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shalit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Borgia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Borgia wants the takedown. Shalit is fighting it off but Borgia persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shalit's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Shalit
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Shalit is keeping the position.
Shalit is trying to keep Borgia in close.
Borgia trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom. #T1#
Borgia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (0) Shalit
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shalit keeps working.
Shalit isn't going anywhere.
Shalit is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Borgia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shalit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Shalit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Borgia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shalit sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shalit manages to get to full guard.
Borgia trying to move into half guard but instead Shalit has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (5) vs (2) Shalit
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shalit controls the pace.
Borgia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shalit is one step ahead there. #T3#
Borgia pulls Shalit in close to prevent any damage.
Shalit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Borgia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Borgia is looking to sweep but instead, Shalit has passed into half guard.
#T4#
Borgia trying to control here.
Borgia is looking for a sweep. Shalit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borgia is concentrating on defense, preventing Shalit from advancing position. #SUB2#
Shalit is working for a kimura but Borgia is defending it quite comfortably.
Shalit wants to control but Borgia is keeping him busy. #T5#
Borgia wants to get back to full guard.
Shalit is thwarting Borgia's attempts to control the position.
Borgia moves into full guard.
Borgia has control of Shalit's left arm, preventing Shalit from doing any damage.
Shalit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Borgia 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.
Shalit looking to pass the guard.
Shalit wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Borgia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shalit is one step ahead there. #T7#
Shalit tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shalit is pushing down on Borgia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Borgia is fighting to maintain full guard but Shalit has managed to sneak the leg through.
Borgia controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Shalit seems to be working for a kimura but Borgia defends the submission attempt.
Shalit wants to free his trapped foot but Borgia is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
Borgia controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Borgia's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Borgia tries to get to full guard but Shalit has control of the leg. #T9#
Borgia is positioning himself well to prevent Shalit advancing to mount.
Shalit is just content to waste time from the top position. Borgia takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Shalit stands and throws Borgia's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (5) Shalit
Shalit advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Borgia (5) vs (7) Shalit
Borgia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (7) vs (7) Shalit#T10##SUB2#
Shalit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Borgia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Borgia stands and throws Shalit's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (10) vs (7) Shalit
Borgia just content to control the position.
Shalit tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia wants to control for a moment but Shalit uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura but Shalit is defending well.
#T11#
Borgia trying to control the pace.
Shalit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shalit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borgia stands and throws Shalit's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (13) vs (7) Shalit
Borgia happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Borgia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Borgia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T12#
Shalit is looking for a sweep.
Shalit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Borgia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shalit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Shalit looking to control.
Borgia is looking to advance position but Shalit has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Borgia (13) vs (11) Shalit#T13#
Shalit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Borgia is looking to escape.
Borgia regains half guard.
Shalit wants to free his trapped foot but Borgia is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Shalit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T14#
Shalit is looking to take a break and control but Borgia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borgia keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Shalit trying to mount his opponent but Borgia defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 13 to 11.
Cesare Borgia spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CWC 352
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 23 losses; Marc Read!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Read or perhaps it was just good defense by Shalit, which made it look bad.
Shalit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Shalit forces Read back against the cage and clinches.
Shalit has Read pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Read manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Read goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shalit prevents it.
Shalit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Read has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shalit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Elazar Shalit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Read.#TD2#
Read is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shalit can't fight it off and eventually Read manages to take the fight to the floor. Shalit looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shalit (0) vs (2) Read
Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Read pushes down on Shalit's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Shalit is staying active underneath Read, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Read is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Read is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shalit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Read.
Read looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Shalit is pressing down on Read's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Read stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shalit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Read trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Read controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Shalit looking for a guillotine here but Read defends easily.
#T3#
Read looking to sit in guard and control but Shalit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (2) Read
Read looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Read looking for a sweep. Not yet Read, not yet. #SUB2#
Read looking for subs off his back but Shalit has passed one foot through into half guard.
Shalit is keen to just control but Read is a slippery customer.#T4#
Shalit wants to pass to mount but Read is defending the position. #SUB#
Shalit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shalit prevents Read from improving his position.#T5#
Read is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Shalit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Read defends it well.
Shalit prevents Read from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Shalit seems content to control.#T6#
Shalit is thwarting Read's attempts to control the position.
Shalit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Read wants to get back to full guard.
Read moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Shalit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shalit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Read has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shalit 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 Read. Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (5) vs (2) Read
Shalit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Read keeps working. #T7#
Read tries to buck Shalit off but Shalit is having none of it.
Shalit advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shalit (7) vs (2) Read
Read is looking to improve his position but Shalit isn't that keen on the idea.
Shalit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Read manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T8##SUB2#
Read looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Shalit is looking for a kimura here.
Read works his way to full guard. Good work.
Read lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (7) vs (4) Read#T9#
Shalit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Read pushing down on Shalit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Read is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shalit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shalit tries to roll over but Read keeps him under control.
Read passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (7) vs (7) Read
Shalit is trying to control Read's posture but Read avoids it.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Read has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shalit tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T10#
Read is looking to take a break and control but Shalit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shalit gets back to half guard.
Shalit trying to control but Read postures up.
Shalit tries to roll over but Read keeps him under control.#T11#
Shalit manages to get to full guard.
Read passes into half guard.
Shalit is looking to control Read's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shalit avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Shalit is defending against the submission attempts here by Read.
Shalit works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12#
Read looking to pass the guard.
Read wants to control from the top but Shalit keeps moving.
Read is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shalit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (9) vs (7) Read#T13#
Read trying to control but Shalit postures up.
Read tries to roll over but Shalit keeps him under control.
Shalit is looking to stall here but Read recovers full guard.
Shalit tries to free his leg and advance position but Read is retaining full guard.
Shalit preventing the sweep. #T14##SUB2#
Read is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shalit is aware though and is defending well.
Read is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (9) vs (9) Read#SUB2#
Read is working for a kimura but Shalit is defending it quite comfortably.
Shalit trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Read is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Read trying to pass the guard but Shalit defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Read gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Read wins on points by 10 to 9.
Marc Read thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 348
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shalit instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Shalit turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (4) Shalit
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shalit moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Shalit trying to control the position but Steel Penn is working away.
Shalit tries to advance to mount but can't.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit tries to pass to full mount but Steel Penn defends it. #SUB2#
Shalit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel Penn sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Steel Penn won't allow Shalit to pass to mount.
Shalit prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
Shalit trying to control the action but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
Shalit is looking to advance position but Steel Penn won't allow it.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel Penn.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel Penn really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Steel Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shalit won't allow Steel Penn to sweep him here. #SUB#
Steel Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shalit defends well.
Shalit wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but instead Shalit has moved into half guard.
Steel Penn tries to get to full guard but Shalit has control of the leg. #T3#
Shalit is looking to advance position but Steel Penn won't allow it. #SUB#
Steel Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but Shalit is controlling well.
Shalit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel Penn moves into full guard.
Steel Penn has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shalit has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (7) Shalit#T4#
Steel Penn is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Shalit is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (0) vs (9) Shalit
Steel Penn looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (0) vs (12) Shalit
Shalit trying to control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Shalit struggling to keep hold of the position.
Steel Penn tries to roll but Shalit sticks to his back.
#T5##SUB2#
Steel Penn is trying to roll into a better position but Shalit has get a rear naked choke and Steel Penn is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elazar Shalit!
Elazar Shalit thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 338
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 21 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Huhrera gets caught napping as Shalit dives in and scores a takedown. Huhrera manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huhrera (0) vs (2) Shalit#SUB#
Huhrera working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shalit has passed into half guard!
Shalit is keen to just control but Huhrera is a slippery customer.
Huhrera keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Huhrera is looking for a sweep. Shalit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Huhrera is looking to control Shalit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huhrera avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera is looking for a sweep. Shalit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Huhrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Shalit is trying for a kimura here. Huhrera looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Shalit wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elazar Shalit!
After winning the bout, Elazar Shalit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 333 - Prelims
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 23 losses; Bartlomiej Jan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Shalit has closed the distance and engaged Jan in a clinch.
Shalit has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jan after a bit of a struggle.
Jan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shalit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jan tries to score a body lock takedown but Shalit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shalit has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bartlomiej Jan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elazar Shalit.
Shalit can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Shalit has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jan regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jan (0) vs (2) Shalit
Jan wants to control but Shalit passes easily into half guard.
Jan's coaches at London MMA Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jan! Score +3 for passing guard: Jan (0) vs (5) Shalit
Shalit tries to control but Jan wriggling away. #T1#
Shalit is looking to work his way around to Jan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Jan is looking to improve his position but Shalit isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jan has given up his back. Will we see Shalit going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Jan (0) vs (8) Shalit
Shalit struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Shalit is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Jan has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Shalit has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Jan taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Shalit doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elazar Shalit!
A relieved looking Elazar Shalit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 332 - Silva Jr vs El Toro
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Joe Tidd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shalit closes the distance and clinches.
Tidd stops a takedown attempt from Shalit.
Shalit prevents the takedown attempt.
Shalit wants a takedown but no success here.
Shalit has Tidd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tidd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Joe Tidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elazar Shalit.#TD#
Tidd has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shalit is trying to keep an underhook but Tidd manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tidd (2) vs (0) Shalit
Tidd takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tidd prevents Shalit from improving his position.
Tidd with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shalit trying to hold on to Tidd's head to control him but Tidd postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd moves into full mount! Shalit won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Tidd (5) vs (0) Shalit
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tidd controlling his opponent.
Tidd tries to control but Shalit wriggling away. #T1#
Tidd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shalit tries to reverse the position but Tidd maintains control.
Shalit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Tidd's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tidd with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Tidd looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shalit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shalit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tidd controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Tidd tries to control but Shalit wriggling away.
Shalit working to try and regain half guard.
Tidd controlling the pace for now.
Shalit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tidd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tidd fails to move to back control. #T3#
Tidd prevents Shalit from getting the reversal.
Shalit regains half guard.
Tidd is taking a breather. Shalit says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shalit tries to roll over but Tidd keeps him under control.
Tidd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shalit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tidd trying to control the pace. #T4#
Tidd trying to control from half guard but Shalit is working away.
Shalit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tidd sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shalit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tidd controlling from the top position.
Shalit tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5##SUB2#
Tidd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shalit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tidd has managed to get both his arms back between Shalit's legs - danger averted.
Shalit is trying to control the position but Tidd postures up.
Tidd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tidd's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shalit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tidd is one step ahead there.
Tidd trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Tidd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tidd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shalit is keeping the position for now. #T6##SUB2#
Shalit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tidd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shalit is keeping the position for now.
Tidd's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Shalit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tidd trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom. #T7#
Tidd controlling from the top position.
Tidd forces his way into half guard.
Shalit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shalit manages to get to full guard.
Tidd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tidd trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom. #T8#
Tidd pushing down on Shalit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tidd prevents Shalit from improving his position.
Shalit wants to control but Tidd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tidd passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shalit! Score +3 for passing guard: Tidd (8) vs (0) Shalit
Shalit can't escape the position.
#T9#
Tidd with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Shalit slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tidd controlling the action here.
Tidd wants to control but Shalit is keeping him busy.
Shalit is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Tidd looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shalit is looking for a sweep. Tidd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shalit keeping control of the position.
Tidd sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tidd wants to free his trapped foot but Shalit is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Shalit wants to get back to full guard.
Shalit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shalit wants to sweep but no luck.
Tidd controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tidd looking to pass the guard.
Tidd content to stall in guard here. #T12#
Tidd's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Shalit looking to control.
Tidd is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shalit wants to sweep but no luck.
Tidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13##SUB2#
Shalit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tidd controlling from the top position.
Tidd trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shalit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tidd pushes down on Shalit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tidd wants to free his trapped foot but Shalit is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Shalit is looking to control Tidd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shalit avoid being mounted?
Shalit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shalit wants to control but Tidd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tidd tries to pass to full mount but Shalit defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shalit tries to roll over but Tidd keeps him under control.
Tidd passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tidd (11) vs (0) Shalit
And that's the end of the fight!
Tidd takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Our winner, Joe Tidd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 6
Date: Oct 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Bernie Sanders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Shalit gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanders (0) vs (2) Shalit#SUB#
Sanders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shalit pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sanders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shalit pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sanders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sanders is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Shalit is tapping! Great win for Sanders!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bernie Sanders!
Bernie Sanders took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 5
Date: Oct 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 25 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kuronoa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuronoa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shalit walks away with a smile on his face. Kuronoa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kuronoa tries to clinch up but Shalit circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Shalit darts in and clinches Kuronoa up against the cage.
Kuronoa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Shalit has Kuronoa pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shalit pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kuronoa tumbling to the mat - Shalit dives into Kuronoa's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (2) Shalit
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kuronoa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shalit is aware though and is defending well.
Shalit tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuronoa is retaining full guard.
Kuronoa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shalit pushing down on Kuronoa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuronoa is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuronoa is working hard here to advance position.
Kuronoa trying to control but Shalit postures up.
#T1#
Kuronoa wants to get back to full guard but Shalit has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (5) Shalit
Kuronoa tries to lock up and control but Shalit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shalit controlling from the full mount.
Kuronoa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shalit trying to pass the guard but Kuronoa defending well. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuronoa is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Shalit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kuronoa is trying to control but can't.
Kuronoa wants to improve his position but Shalit is controlling well.
Kuronoa is looking to control Shalit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuronoa avoid being mounted?
Shalit trying to control the pace. #T3#
Shalit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuronoa keeps working.
Kuronoa wants to control but Shalit is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kuronoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuronoa wants to improve his position but Shalit is controlling well.
#T4#
Shalit trying to mount his opponent but Kuronoa defends it.
Shalit content to control rather than advance.
Shalit wants to take a breather but Kuronoa is having none of it.
Kuronoa is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuronoa is trying to maintain the position but Shalit is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Shalit is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5#
Kuronoa wants to control but Shalit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuronoa tries to roll over but Shalit keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kuronoa with the active half guard here but Shalit passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (8) Shalit
Kuronoa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kuronoa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Shalit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Kuronoa won't allow Shalit to pass to mount.
Shalit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuronoa trying to control but Shalit postures up.
Kuronoa is trying to control but Shalit passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (11) Shalit
Shalit working away.
Kuronoa looking for a sweep but Shalit has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuronoa (0) vs (13) Shalit
Kuronoa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kuronoa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crapollas Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T7#
Shalit controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Shalit looking to secure an arm triangle but Kuronoa defends it well.
Kuronoa is desperately trying to improve his position but Shalit has a good base and remains in mount.
Shalit wants to control the pace but Kuronoa is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Shalit avoids the attempt from Kuronoa to control.
Kuronoa is trying to escape the mount.
Shalit is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kuronoa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kuronoa is looking for a sweep. Shalit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuronoa is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Shalit jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (16) Shalit
Shalit trying to control the position but Kuronoa is working away. #T9#
Shalit gets to mount! Kuronoa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuronoa (0) vs (18) Shalit
Shalit looking to control but Kuronoa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuronoa tries to lock up and control but Shalit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shalit fails to advance to Kuronoa's back.
Shalit looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shalit tries to control but Kuronoa wriggling away.
Kuronoa is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Kuronoa regains half guard.
Kuronoa trying to hold on to Shalit's head to control him but Shalit postures up.
Kuronoa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuronoa.
Shalit slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Shalit wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuronoa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shalit prevents Kuronoa from improving his position.#T11#
Shalit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kuronoa is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuronoa trying to control but Shalit postures up.
#SUB#
Kuronoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shalit pulls his head out easily.
Shalit wants to free his trapped foot but Kuronoa is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Kuronoa tries to roll over but Shalit keeps him under control.
Shalit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuronoa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shalit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Shalit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuronoa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuronoa trying to control here.
#T13#
Shalit working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kuronoa's thigh. Kuronoa counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Kuronoa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shalit has picked Kuronoa up and slammed him! Kuronoa can't keep hold of the triangle and Shalit manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (21) Shalit
Shalit tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kuronoa's legs.
Kuronoa is not content to let Shalit control the position.
Kuronoa prevents Shalit from improving position. #T14#
Kuronoa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kuronoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuronoa trying to control here.
Shalit wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Shalit is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kuronoa is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shalit wins on points by 21 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Elazar Shalit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 325 - Prelims
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Chai has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shalit is trying to keep an underhook but Chai manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Shalit
Shalit is not content to let Chai control the position.
Shalit wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Chai seems to be working for a kimura but Shalit defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chai wants to control but Shalit is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Chai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Shalit
Chai content just to control the position here.
Shalit is trying desperately to improve position.#T2##SUB#
Chai looking to isolate an arm here. Shalit doesn't see it coming and as Chai extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dragon Li Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Dragon Li Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 321 - Prelims
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ishmael Egyptian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Egyptian drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Egyptian (4) vs (0) Shalit
Shalit is looking to regain half guard here but Egyptian keeps moving and retains side control.
Egyptian controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit tries to bench press Egyptian off him but Egyptian keeps the position.
Shalit can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Shalit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Egyptian's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Egyptian's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Egyptian is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shalit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shalit trying to keep a closed guard but Egyptian is proving a slippery customer.
#T2##SUB2#
Shalit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Egyptian is aware though and is defending well.
Shalit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shalit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Egyptian controls the pace.
Shalit can't keep his opponent in guard - Egyptian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shalit wants to improve his position but Egyptian is controlling well.
#T3#
Shalit trying to control from the bottom.
Shalit gets full guard.
Egyptian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Egyptian looking to pass the guard.
Shalit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Egyptian from controlling successfully. #T4#
Egyptian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shalit controls Egyptian momentarily but Egyptian frees himself. #SUB2#
Shalit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Egyptian defends well.
Shalit is pulling down on Egyptian's head. It's preventing any offense from Egyptian, at least for the moment.#T5##SUB2#
Shalit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Egyptian passes into half guard.
Egyptian prevents Shalit from improving his position.
Shalit trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shalit preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T6#
Shalit wants to get back to full guard.
Shalit is looking to control Egyptian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shalit avoid being mounted?
Egyptian is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Shalit is trying to keep Egyptian in close.
Egyptian stays in close to Shalit's body and controls the position. #T7##SUB2#
Shalit is looking for a triangle here but Egyptian uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Egyptian (7) vs (0) Shalit
Shalit is trying to improve his position.
Shalit struggling a bit here.
Shalit looks to move to half guard but instead Egyptian has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Egyptian (9) vs (0) Shalit#T8#
Egyptian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shalit is looking to get to half guard.
Shalit keeps trying to improve his position.
Egyptian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shalit manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T9##SUB#
Egyptian is looking for a kimura but Shalit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Egyptian to get the leverage.
Shalit trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Shalit actively working from the bottom here.
Shalit wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Egyptian passes into side control, despite Shalit's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Egyptian (12) vs (0) Shalit
Egyptian is looking to take a break and control but Shalit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shalit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Egyptian off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Egyptian (12) vs (4) Shalit#SUB2#
Egyptian is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T11#
Egyptian looking very determined here, making life difficult for Shalit.
Egyptian is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Shalit working for the choke.
Egyptian tries to break free.
Shalit avoiding Egyptian 's attempts to control his hands.
Shalit tries to get the hooks in deep but Egyptian pushed the leg off. #T12#
Egyptian breaks Shalit's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Egyptian (14) vs (4) Shalit
Shalit is pulling down on Egyptian's head to control his posture.
Shalit working a defensive guard but Egyptian passes into half guard.
Shalit trying to control but Egyptian postures up.
Shalit is trying to control but Egyptian passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Egyptian (17) vs (4) Shalit
Egyptian wants to control but Shalit is keeping him busy. #T13#
Shalit tries to improve position but can't.
Egyptian controlling the position.
Shalit is trying to get back to half guard.
Shalit tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Egyptian presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Egyptian (19) vs (4) Shalit#T14#
Shalit wants to hold on but Egyptian pushes him away.
Egyptian controlling the position easily from mount.
Shalit is desperately trying to improve his position but Egyptian has a good base and remains in mount.
Egyptian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shalit regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Egyptian takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
Ishmael Egyptian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 320 - Prelims
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jack McScramble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shalit drives through and clinches with McScramble against the cage.
#TD#
McScramble successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
McScramble escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shalit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shalit tries to free his leg and advance position but McScramble is retaining full guard.
Shalit looking to sit in guard and control but McScramble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McScramble (2) vs (0) Shalit
Shalit controls McScramble momentarily but McScramble frees himself.
McScramble trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble postures up.
McScramble 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. #T1#
McScramble wants to control from the top but Shalit keeps moving.
McScramble advances to half guard. #SUB#
McScramble 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.
McScramble is looking to advance position but Shalit won't allow it. #T2#
Shalit trying to hold on to McScramble's head to control him but McScramble postures up.
McScramble wants to pass the guard but Shalit is defending well.
McScramble frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McScramble (5) vs (0) Shalit
McScramble is looking to work his way around to Shalit's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
McScramble looking to control but Shalit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
McScramble controlling the position easily from mount.
Shalit is squirming around, avoiding McScramble's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McScramble wants to finish this one by submission but Shalit is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McScramble.
McScramble tries to control but Shalit wriggling away.
Shalit tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
McScramble can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shalit is looking to escape.
McScramble controlling from the full mount.
Shalit wants to hold on but McScramble pushes him away.#SUB#
McScramble is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Shalit has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Shalit! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McScramble (5) vs (2) Shalit
McScramble wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Shalit is now in half guard. #T5#
McScramble trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McScramble actively working from the bottom here.
McScramble won't allow Shalit to pass to mount.
McScramble wants to get back to full guard but Shalit has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McScramble (5) vs (5) Shalit
Shalit moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: McScramble (5) vs (7) Shalit
Shalit fails to advance to McScramble's back. #T6#
McScramble is looking to improve his position but Shalit isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Shalit jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McScramble manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Shalit wants to lay and pray for a moment but McScramble keeps working.
McScramble manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shalit's best efforts.
Shalit is just content to waste time from the top position. McScramble takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McScramble looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shalit wants to control from the top but McScramble keeps moving. #T7#
Shalit tries to free his leg and advance position but McScramble is retaining full guard. #SUB#
McScramble escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shalit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shalit tries to free his leg and advance position but McScramble is retaining full guard. #SUB#
McScramble has his foot on Shalit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shalit works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
McScramble working for a triangle but Shalit defends it easily.
Shalit trying to control but McScramble is working from the bottom.
Shalit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
McScramble 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.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Shalit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shalit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shalit is pushing down on McScramble's leg trying to pass to half guard. McScramble is fighting to maintain full guard but Shalit has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shalit moves into full mount! McScramble won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: McScramble (5) vs (10) Shalit
McScramble has given up his back. Will we see Shalit going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: McScramble (5) vs (13) Shalit
McScramble wants to escape the position.
#T9#
Shalit trying to control momentarily.
McScramble might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McScramble tries to roll but Shalit sticks to his back.
Shalit tries to keep control of the position but McScramble is staying busy.
McScramble is trying to break free.
McScramble is working hard here to advance position.
Good control from Shalit.#SUB2#
Shalit is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McScramble is defending well though. Shalit let's go of the attempt for now.
McScramble rolls, trying to escape but Shalit keeps control of the position.
#T10##SUB2#
Shalit looking for the choke but no joy.
Shalit is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
McScramble tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Shalit tightening his grip on McScramble, looking for the choke.
McScramble looking very determined here, making life difficult for Shalit.
#T11#
McScramble turns into Shalit and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McScramble (7) vs (13) Shalit
Shalit looking to control.
McScramble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McScramble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shalit wants to control but McScramble passes easily into half guard.
McScramble sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shalit is refusing to be controlled, as McScramble sits in half guard. #T12##SUB2#
Shalit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Shalit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
McScramble is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McScramble is looking to advance position but Shalit won't allow it. #T13#
Shalit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McScramble trying to control the pace.
Shalit wants to get back to full guard.
McScramble is thwarting Shalit's attempts to control the position.
Shalit gets full guard.#T14#
Shalit keeping moving, preventing McScramble from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Shalit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McScramble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shalit swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Shalit is looking for a triangle but McScramble pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McScramble wants to pass the guard but Shalit is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shalit wins on points by 13 to 7.
A relieved looking Elazar Shalit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 318 - Prelims
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Geronimo Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Garcia. #TD#
Shalit manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Garcia on his heels. He'll look to pass Garcia's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (0) Garcia
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Shalit from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Garcia is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shalit rolls with it to try and escape but Garcia cranks on the arm and Shalit is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Geronimo Garcia!
Geronimo Garcia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SYN 867 Barbosa vs. Sitsongrit
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Shalit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Driftwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Driftwood uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shalit has time to react.
Shalit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Driftwood throws a lazy head kick
and Shalit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shalit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shalit throws a hook to the side of Driftwood's head but Driftwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Driftwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Shalit is just out of range.
Driftwood misses with an uppercut. Shalit saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shalit. Driftwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shalit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shalit moves out of range as Driftwood throws a body kick.
Driftwood on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Driftwood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shalit finds it's way round the side to connect with Driftwood's head.
Driftwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Shalit blocks the leg kick.
Driftwood looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driftwood delivers a nice body kick.
Driftwood with a nice calf kick.
Shalit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Driftwood.
Shalit fails to land with a series of punches.
Shalit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Driftwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shalit.
Driftwood misses with an uppercut.
Shalit misses with a looping right.
Shalit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Driftwood swings for the body but Shalit moves out of range.
Shalit is looking to counter punch.
Shalit looks to throw the jab but Driftwood is out of range.
Shalit loads up on a big right hand but Driftwood slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Driftwood.
Shalit scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shalit cracks Driftwood with an open hand slap.
Shalit throws a hook but Driftwood blocks it.
Driftwood takes one on the button.
Shalit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Driftwood misses its intended target.
It looked like Shalit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Driftwood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Driftwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shalit swings widly with a right hand
and Driftwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Shalit misses the target.
Driftwood throws a sloppy head kick and Shalit moves out of range easily.
Shalit throws a hook but Driftwood blocks it.#T2#
A big left from Shalit misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shalit. Driftwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shalit misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Shalit misses.
Driftwood ducks under a wild hook from Shalit.
Driftwood scores with a jab to the body.
Driftwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shalit.
Shalit slips a jab from Driftwood.
Shalit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shalit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Driftwood.
Shalit moves out of range as Driftwood strikes.
Driftwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shalit.
Driftwood cracks a nice hook into Shalit's ribs.
Shalit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Driftwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Driftwood misses with a looping left.
Elazar Shalit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shalit lands a jab to the nose.
Shalit misses with a straight right.
Driftwood was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice defenses there by Driftwood.
Shalit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Driftwood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Driftwood.
Shalit misses with a right hand
and Driftwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Driftwood throws out a loose jab but Shalit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shalit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Driftwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Driftwood throws a chopping leg kick but Shalit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shalit slips a straight right by Driftwood.
Shalit is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shalit throws out a loose jab but Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shalit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Driftwood.
Shalit misses with a hook.
Shalit misses with an uppercut. Driftwood saw that one coming.
Shalit throws a jab when Driftwood was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Shalit misses the target.
Driftwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shalit was well out of range. Poor timing from Driftwood.
Shalit throws the left hand but Driftwood avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Driftwood.
Driftwood throws an overhand right that lands on Shalit's shoulder, as Shalit tries to avoid the shot.
Shalit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shalit misses with a hook.#T4#
Shalit tries to bum rush Driftwood with a series of wild strikes but Driftwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Driftwood throws a body punch but Shalit moves out of range.
Driftwood connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driftwood throws the left hand but Shalit avoids the punch easily.
Shalit sizes up Driftwood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Driftwood ducks under a wild hook from Shalit.
Driftwood misses with a hook.
Shalit ducks right into an uppercut from Driftwood.
Driftwood tries to land a front kick but Shalit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No joy there for Shalit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shalit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shalit digs a good hook to Driftwood's body.
Driftwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Driftwood throws a shot from downtown. Shalit moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shalit throws a right hand that misses
and Driftwood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shalit thinking.
Shalit throws a hook to the side of Driftwood's head but Driftwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Driftwood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Driftwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Shalit slips a straight right by Driftwood.
Driftwood looks for the body kick but Shalit saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Elazar Shalit will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Driftwood throws an overhand right that lands on Shalit's shoulder, as Shalit tries to avoid the shot.
Driftwood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Driftwood defending well as Shalit loads up on a big left hand.
Shalit misses with a looping right.
Driftwood takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shalit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Driftwood's head backwards.
Driftwood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shalit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Driftwood's hands.
A big right from Driftwood misses.
Shalit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Shalit misses.
Shalit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driftwood.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shalit checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Driftwood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shalit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Shalit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Driftwood lands a jab to Shalit's midsection.
A slow jab from Shalit misses its intended target.
Shalit lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driftwood staying out of range there.#T1#
Shalit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Driftwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shalit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driftwood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driftwood throws a sloppy head kick and Shalit moves out of range easily.
Shalit catches Driftwood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shalit throws a looping overhand right but Driftwood ducks down to avoid it.
Driftwood digs a good hook to Shalit's body.
Shalit throws a jab when Driftwood was well out of range.
Shalit misses with an uppercut.
Driftwood throws the kick towards the body but Shalit avoids it.
Shalit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shalit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shalit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driftwood.
Shalit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shalit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Driftwood.
Driftwood slips a straight right by Shalit.
Driftwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shalit throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Driftwood.
Driftwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shalit jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Driftwood connects with a right hand. Shalit shakes it off.
Shalit looks to land a right hand but Driftwood moved out of range.
Shalit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shalit lands a jab to the head.
Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shalit.
Shalit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shalit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Driftwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shalit throws a hook but Driftwood blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Driftwood misses the target.
Shalit throws a series of punches but Driftwood moves out of range.
Driftwood blocks a jab.
Driftwood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Driftwood getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Driftwood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shalit misses with a hook. Driftwood ducked under it nicely.
Driftwood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shalit's head.
Shalit throws a jab when Driftwood was well out of range.
Driftwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shalit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Driftwood.
#T3#
Driftwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shalit misses with a looping left.
Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shalit.
Shalit throws a lazy uppercut
and Driftwood counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shalit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driftwood throws a head kick that half lands.
Shalit throws a shot from downtown. Driftwood moves away and avoids it.
Shalit connects with a crisp jab.
Shalit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shalit misses with a left hand
and Driftwood counters with a straight right hand.
Shalit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Driftwood counters with a nice leg kick.
Shalit misses with an uppercut.
Shalit moves out of range as Driftwood strikes.
Shalit throws an overhand right that lands on Driftwood's shoulder, as Driftwood tries to avoid the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Shalit blocks the leg kick.
Driftwood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driftwood ducks under a wild hook from Shalit.
Driftwood throws out a counter right but Shalit avoids it with no problem.
Driftwood misses with a low kick.
Driftwood throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Driftwood lands a head kick. Shalit smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A nice leg kick lands there from Driftwood.
Shalit misses with a hook
and Driftwood counters with a three punch combo that has Shalit backing up. Shalit nods at Driftwood to acknowledge the strikes.
Elazar Shalit is winning the standup battle so far.
Shalit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Driftwood.
Driftwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Driftwood throws the left hand but Shalit avoids the punch easily.
Driftwood looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Driftwood throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Shalit misses.
Driftwood thinks about the counter body kick.
Shalit looks to score with a jab to the body but Driftwood is just out of range.
Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shalit.
Nice shot lands for Shalit.
Driftwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shalit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Driftwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shalit.
Shalit shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Driftwood eats them both and turns towards Shalit to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shalit misses the jab.
Driftwood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Driftwood.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Elazar Shalit will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Shalit throws a jab but it's blocked by Driftwood.
Shalit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Driftwood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shalit.
Driftwood is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shalit with a body shot.
Shalit slips a jab and a cross from Driftwood.
Driftwood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shalit missing with a left hand there. Driftwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Driftwood slips under a jab from Shalit.
Shalit misses with a right hand
and Driftwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Shalit misses.
Shalit moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDriftwood.
The fighters circling - Shalit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Shalit.
A big right from Driftwood misses.
Shalit avoids the body shot from Driftwood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shalits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Driftwood lands a slapping body shot.
Driftwood throws a front kick aimed at Shalit's knee but Shalit avoids it well.
Shalit throws a lazy right hand but Driftwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Driftwood lands with a straight right. Shalit didn't see that one coming.
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!
Shalit takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Shalit looks to throw the jab but Driftwood is out of range.
Driftwood throws a leg kick that misses.
Shalit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Driftwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Shalit.
Shalit throws a right hand that misses
and Driftwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shalit blocks a leg kick.
Shalit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Shalit.
Driftwood misses the shot to the body.
Shalit throws a jab but it's blocked by Driftwood.
The fighters circling - Shalit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Driftwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Driftwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shalit manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Shalit misses its intended target.
Shalit missing with a left hand there. Driftwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Driftwood on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Driftwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shalit.
Driftwood defending well as Shalit loads up on a big left hand.
Shalit blocks a head kick by Driftwood.
Otis Driftwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Driftwood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Driftwood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shalit.
Driftwood flicks out a counter leg kick but Shalit steps away.
Shalit tests Driftwood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shalit misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shalit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shalit looks to land a left hand but Driftwood moved out of range nicely.
Driftwood only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shalit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Driftwood.
Driftwood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shalit looks to land a right hand but Driftwood moved out of range.
Driftwood looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shalit on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good exchange - Driftwood coming out on top.
Shalit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Driftwood counters with a three punch combo that has Shalit backing up. Shalit nods at Driftwood to acknowledge the strikes.
Shalit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Driftwood.
Driftwood throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Shalit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Driftwood connects with a body shot that sends Shalit's belly button to the back.
Driftwood misses with a wild body shot.
Driftwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shalit manages to avoid it.
Driftwood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Shalit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Shalit misses the target.
Driftwood throws a hook but Shalit avoids it easily.
Shalit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Driftwood pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shalit back to the cage. Driftwood follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#Shalit is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Elazar Shalit has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Driftwood.
A shot to the liver by Driftwood. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Driftwood scores with a jab to the body.
Shalit ducks under a wild hook from Driftwood.
Shalit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Elazar Shalit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Driftwood fakes the leg kick and cracks Shalit in the body.
Shalit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Driftwood counters with a crisp right that sends Shalit to the canvas! Driftwood follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otis Driftwood!
Otis Driftwood made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am the Devil, and I am here to do the Devil's work.'. |
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Event:
SYN 861 Babinski vs. Knox
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Kidd throws a good cross that connects.
Shalit defending well as Kidd loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Kidd finds it's way through Shalit's defenses.
Kidd feints and then cracks Shalit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shalit down.
Shalit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shalit connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Killer Kidd has been cut.
Kidd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shalit.
Nice cross by Kidd.
Kidd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shalit.
Killer Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shalit misses with a looping left.
Shalit throws a jab when Kidd was well out of range.
Shalit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kidd.
An attempted straight right counter from Shalit misses the target.
The fighters circling - Shalit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Kidd - just one landing.
Shalit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kidd moves away from the strike by Shalit.
Shalit lands with a hook. Kidd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shalit looks to land a left hand but Kidd moved out of range nicely.
Kidd tries a quick counter leg kick but Shalit is wise to it.
Shalit cracks Kidd with a good jab.
Kidd works over Shalit's head and body with a nice combination.
Kidd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shalit.
Kidd has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kidd moves out of range of the strikes.
Shalit is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kidd scores with a jab.
Shalit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Shalit looks to land a right hand but Kidd moved out of range.
Shalit scores with a punch to the head.
Shalit ducks under a wild hook from Kidd.
As Kidd looks to move away, Shalit throws a big counter combo but Kidd just gets out of the way.
Shalit tries to move into range but Kidd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kidd cracks a nice hook into Shalit's ribs.
Kidd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kidd throws a lazy right hand but Shalit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shalit throws a hook but Kidd blocks it.
Kidd throws a good cross that connects.
Shalit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kidd.
Kidd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shalit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Shalit misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shalit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kidd with a hook.
Kidd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Shalit misses.
Kidd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kidd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kidd staying out of range there.
Shalit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Shalit missing with a left hand there. Kidd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kidd defending well as Shalit loads up on a big left hand.
Shalit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Kidd connects with an inside leg kick.
Kidd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kidd lands with a right hand.
Kidd is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shalit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Shalit misses with a looping right.
Shalit misses with a hook. Kidd ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Shalit misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Kidd as he connects with a hook.
Shalit throws a jab but it's blocked by Kidd.
Shalit walks into a left hand.
Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Shalit.
Shalit throws a hook but Kidd avoids it easily.
Shalit slips a straight right by Kidd.
A good leg kick by Kidd.
Kidd throws a hook but Shalit avoids it easily.
Kidd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shalit throws a hook but Kidd blocks it.
A big right from Shalit misses.
Kidd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Shalit.
Shalit misses with an uppercut.
Kidd connects with a single shot there.
Kidd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Shalit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shalit scores with a punch to the head.
Kidd scores with a nice right hand.
Kidd digs a good body shot into Shalit's ribs.
Kidd connects with a body shot that sends Shalit's belly button to the back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kidd, as that shot connected.
Shalit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shalit swinging wildly here.
Shalit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shalit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Shalit is rocked!
Kidd walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Shalit drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kidd swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Shalit's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Kidd!
Killer Kidd tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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SYN 853 Al Din vs. Po II
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shalit at a distance.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shalit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williams thuds a left hand into Shalit's body.
Shalit throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shalit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Shalit looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Shalit seems unphased.
We've been informed that Shalit has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shalit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Shalit misses its intended target.
Shalit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Williams.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Donk. Williams catches Shalit right on the button with a cross.
Shalit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Williams tests Shalit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Williams is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Shalit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shalit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Shalit misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shalit.
Williams cracks Shalit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shalit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shalit misses with a straight right.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shalit scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Shalit does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shalit! But no joy.
A big left from Shalit misses.
Williams jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.
Shalit moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Jab, jab by Shalit - just one landing.
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!
Shalit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Shalit moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shalit doesn't seem phased though.
Williams clobbers Shalit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shalit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shalit.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Shalit is out of range.
Shalit looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Shalit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab. #T2#
The fighters circling - Shalit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shalit connects with a jab.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
A big right from Williams misses.
A jab lands there for Williams.
Shalit misses with a wild body shot.
Shalit throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - Shalit had a free shot at his head there.
Shalit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Shalit moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shalit at a distance.
Shalit connects with a single shot there.
Williams is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice cross by Williams.
Shalit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Williams misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williams slips a jab from Shalit.#T3#
The fighters circling - Shalit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Shalit manages to avoid it.
Shalit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Shalit throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Williams with a jab.
Williams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shalit.
An attempted straight right counter from Williams misses the target.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams clobbers Shalit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shalit throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Shalit ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
Shalit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Shalit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shalit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Shalit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Williams in his tracks.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams slips a straight right by Shalit.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Shalit misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Shalit.#T4#
Williams scores with a decent looking hook.
Williams lands with a cross.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shalit.
Shalit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shalit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shalit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Shalit.
Williams clobbers Shalit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shalit.
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shalit misses with a straight right.
Shalit avoids the body shot from Williams.
Shalit throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shalit misses with a looping left.
Williams jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Williams misses with a hook.
Shalit throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Williams slips a straight right by Shalit.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Shalit's head but Shalit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Williams.
Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shalit.
Shalit misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Shalit throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Williams lands with a cross.
Shalit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Shalit misses the target.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shalit.
Wayne Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Shalit.
A lazy left from Shalit finds it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Shalit might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Williams has got the better of the exchanges.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams slips a straight right by Shalit.
Shalit throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shalit ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Shalit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Shalit.
Shalit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams lunges at Shalit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shalit's hand.
Shalit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Nice jab there from Williams.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shalit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shalit slips under a jab from Williams.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shalit throws out the jab.
Shalit takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Shalit cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Shalit moves away and avoids it.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shalit throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Shalit's head but Shalit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shalit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shalit staying out of range there.
Williams with a hook.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Shalit slips the punch.
Williams jabs at Shalit's body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shalit in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shalit.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
Shalit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shalit misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shalit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Shalit moved out of range.
Shalit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Williams's head backwards.#T2#
Williams throws the left hand but Shalit avoids the punch easily.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams lands with an overhand left.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Shalit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shalit.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shalit.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
Shalit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shalit takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Shalit moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shalit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Shalit slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Shalit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Shalit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shalit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
Williams connects with a right hand. Shalit shakes it off.#T3#
Shalit looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams slips under a jab from Shalit.
Shalit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shalit lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
Shalit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
Shalit throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams scores with a body shot.
A jab from Shalit misses.
Shalit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wayne Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Shalit moved out of range.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shalit.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shalit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Nice shot lands for Williams.#T4#
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Shalit throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williams catches Shalit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shalit can do to turn this around?
Shalit with a jab.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Shalit moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams cracks Shalit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Shalit throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Shalit throws a big shot that misses.
Shalit scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shalit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Shalit's head back.
Shalit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Williams dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Williams moves away from the strike by Shalit.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shalit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Shalit misses its intended target.
Shalit misses with a straight right.
Shalit throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Shalit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams cracks Shalit with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Shalit.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shalit.
Shalit ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shalit.
Shalit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shalit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Shalit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams scores with a jab.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shalit.#T1#
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Shalit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shalit loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams cracks Shalit with an open hand slap.
Jab from Williams.
Shalit moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Shalit saw that one coming.
Williams lands with a hook. Shalit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shalit moves out of range of the strikes.
Shalit with a nice cross.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shalit doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Williams misses.
Shalit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Williams misses.
Shalit looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Shalit's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shalit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Williams slips a straight right by Shalit.
Shalit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams scores with a decent looking hook.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shalit counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Shalit walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Shalit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Williams was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shalit.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Shalit ducks down to avoid it.
Shalit just misses with a punch to the body.
Shalit ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Shalit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shalit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Shalit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams walks into a left hand.
Shalit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Shalit scores with a punch to the head.
Shalit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shalit.
Williams swings for the body but Shalit moves out of range.
A jab from Shalit misses.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Shalit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shalit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williams blocks a jab.
Shalit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Shalit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Shalit is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shalit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Williams is rocked!
Shalit throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shalit takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Shalit should have avoided that one.
Williams scores with a jab.
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Shalit is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
A big right from Shalit misses.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shalit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
Shalit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Shalit saw that one coming.
Shalit misses with a hook.
Shalit misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams slips under a jab.
Shalit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williams with a nice cross.
Shalit moves away from the strike by Williams.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Williams clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Williams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shalit slips a jab from Williams.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shalit! But no joy.
Shalit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Williams scores with a decent looking hook.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shalit.
Shalit lands a head shot.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Shalit seems unphased.
Shalit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Shalit throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Shalit moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Shalit.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Shalit walks into a left hand.
Jab by Williams.
Shalit misses with a hook.#T1#
Shalit lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shalit.
Shalit loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shalit blocks a jab.
Shalit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Williams with a body shot.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shalit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shalit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shalit ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shalit was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Shalit misses with a straight left.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
Shalit misses with a looping right.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shalit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shalit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by Williams.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Shalit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shalit throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Shalit moves away and avoids it.
Williams misses the jab.
Shalit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Shalit moved out of range.
Shalit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Shalit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shalit blocks a jab.
Wayne Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams throws the left hand but Shalit avoids the punch easily.
Shalit drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Shalit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Shalit.
Williams takes a swing at Shalit's ribcage but misses.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shalit drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shalit walks into a straight right hand from Williams.
Williams staying out of range there.
Shalit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab. #T3#
Shalit throws a big shot that misses.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shalit.
Nice jab there from Shalit.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shalit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shalit staying out of range there.
Williams throws a jab when Shalit was well out of range.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
Williams throws the left hand but Shalit avoids the punch easily.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams 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.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Shalit saw that one coming.
Shalit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shalit takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Shalit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Shalit's defenses.
Shalit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shalit misses the jab.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shalit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams connects with a single shot there.
Shalit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Shalit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shalit.
Shalit misses with a straight left.
Shalit with a hook.
Jab by Williams.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Williams misses.
Shalit looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shalit momentarily.
Shalit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Williams had his way with Elazar Shalit in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shalit.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shalit throws out the jab.
Williams moves away from the strike by Shalit.
Jab by Williams.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shalit.
Shalit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams scores with a decent looking hook.
Williams scores with a hook.
Williams walks into a left hand.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Shalit throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
Williams moves away from the strike by Shalit.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Williams.
Williams misses with a hook.
Shalit staying out of range there.
A jab from Williams misses.
Shalit throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams misses with a hook.#T1#
Williams connects with the punch.
Shalit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Shalit throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shalit moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shalit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shalit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shalit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Shalit is out of range.
Shalit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shalit lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams connects with the punch.
Shalit throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shalit just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
Elazar Shalit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Shalit misses the target.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Shalit moved out of range nicely.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shalit throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams lands with a cross.
Shalit looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Shalit misses the target.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Shalit.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Shalit slips under a jab.
Williams moves out of range as Shalit strikes.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Shalit moved out of range nicely.
Shalit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Williams scores with a jab. Shalit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Williams with a jab.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams jabs at Shalit's body.#T3#
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shalit. Shalit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Shalit's shoulder, as Shalit tries to avoid the shot.
Shalit looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Shalit misses the jab.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shalit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Williams momentarily.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shalit.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Shalit moves away and avoids it.
Shalit cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shalit lands a jab to the nose.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Good shot there by Williams.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shalit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shalit blocks a jab.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Shalit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Williams misses. #T4#
Shalit throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams takes one to the side of the head.
Shalit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shalit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams throws a jab when Shalit was well out of range.
Shalit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shalit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shalit throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shalit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams cracks Shalit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Williams lands with a right hand.
Shalit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Shalit misses.
Williams takes a swing at Shalit's ribcage but misses.
Shalit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Shalit's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shalit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shalit.
Williams misses with a hook. Shalit ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Williams!
Wayne Williams retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Wayne Williams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SYN 845 Fall Brawl
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Shalit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Point to score with a decent uppercut.
Shalit throws a right hand that misses
and Point cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Point connects with a jab.
Shalit lands a jab to the nose.
Shalit has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shalit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Point throwing a counter right hand but Shalit manages to avoid it.
Shalit thuds a left hand into Point's body.
Shalit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shalit. Point does a little dance to reset his feet.
Point waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shalit.
Shalit misses with a straight left.
Shalit misses with a hook. Point ducked under it nicely.
Shalit slips under a jab from Point.
A little jabbing left from Shalit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shalit lunges at Point with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Point's hand.
Point digs a good body shot into Shalit's ribs.
Point throws a hook but Shalit blocks it.
Shalit misses with a looping right.
Shalit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shalit throws a looping overhand right but Point ducks down to avoid it.
Point throwing a counter right hand but Shalit manages to avoid it.
Point connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shalit momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Point.
Shalit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Point.#T1#
Point just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Point.
Point walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Point connects with a body shot.
Point looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Point punishes Shalit's body with a nice straight punch.
Shalit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shalit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shalit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Point.
Shalit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Point ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shalit moves away.
It seemed like Shalit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shalit misses with a straight right.
Point wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shalit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Point has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Point moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shalit misses with a wild body shot.
Point is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shalit.
Point lands the left hand.
Point with a nice cross.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Shalit misses the target.
Shalit throws a hook but Point avoids it easily.
Point lands with a nice body punch.
Point throws a hook but Shalit avoids it easily.
Point blocks a jab.
Shalit thuds his right hand into Point's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Decent striking displayed by Point there.
Point uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shalit.
Shalit thuds his right hand into Point's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Point misses with a looping right.
Point misses with a hook. Shalit ducked under it nicely.
Shalit moves away from the strike by Point.
Point throws a hook but Shalit blocks it.
Shalit throws a looping overhand right but Point ducks down to avoid it.
Shalit throws out a powerful jab.
Point drops his hands momentarily and Shalit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shalit misses with a right hand
letting Point counter with a right hand.
Point listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shalit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Shalit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Shalit tries to keep at a distance but Point has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shalit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Point working aggressively here.
A short right from Point on the inside.
Point swings wildly with an uppercut but Shalit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Point fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shalit avoiding damage as Point throws knees to the body.
Point missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Point.
Point lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shalit or not. #T4#
Point scores with a nice hook to the head.
Point throws a punch but it's blocked by Shalit.
A nice left hand lands by Point.
Point lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Point throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Point misses with a knee strike.
Point misses with a punch on the inside.
Shalit misses with a punch to the body.
Point utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Point lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shalit backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Point lands a body shot in the clinch.
Point goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brayden Point dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Point instigates a clinch.
Point tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Point doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Point is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shalit can do to turn this around?
Shalit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Point tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Point unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shalit lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shalit taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Point tries to land knees in the clinch but Shalit avoids the damage to the body.
Point is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shalit is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point looking to throw knees to the head but Shalit is blocking nicely.
Point tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Point misses with a hook to the ribs.
Point misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Point throws a punch but it's blocked by Shalit.
Point has a couple of punches blocked by Shalit.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shalit.
Point has a couple of punches blocked by Shalit.
Point tries a knee to the head but Shalit blocks it.
Point lands with a short shot to the head.
Point throws a punch but it's blocked by Shalit. #BC#
Point breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Shalit misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Point throws a poor cross that misses
and Shalit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Point thinking.
Point changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shalit throws out a powerful jab.
Point with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Shalit.
Shalit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Point's hands.
Shalit might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shalit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Point misses with a body shot.
Point is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shalit.
Shalit throws out a counter right but Point avoids it with no problem.
Point throws the left hand but Shalit avoids the punch easily.
Point throws an overhand right that lands on Shalit's shoulder, as Shalit tries to avoid the shot.
Shalit lands with a good body shot.
Point waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shalit.
Shalit staying out of range there.
Shalit throws a poor cross that misses
and Point cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Point scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shalit scores with a jab. Point acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #KD2#
Shalit cracks Point with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Point looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Shalit finish him?
#ROC2#Point is rocked!
Shalit is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Point flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Point is out cold! Shalit holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elazar Shalit!
Our winner, Elazar Shalit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SYN 834 Number vs Dionisy II
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Shalit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kitjakarn.
A quick step to the side and Kitjakarn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shalit misses with a body punch
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice body kick.
Shalit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Biabas Kitjakarn has been cut.
Shalit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kitjakarn on the side of the head.
Shalit misses with an uppercut. Kitjakarn saw that one coming.
Kitjakarn lands a body shot.
Kitjakarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shalit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kitjakarn defending well as Shalit loads up on a big left hand.
Shalit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kitjakarn has time to react.
Shalit throws a poor cross that misses
and Kitjakarn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elazar Shalit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitjakarn lands a nice shot that snaps Shalit's head back.
Kitjakarn moves away from the strike by Shalit.
Shalit misses with a left hand
and Kitjakarn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Shalit lands with a cross.
Shalit might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shalit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shalit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kitjakarn in his tracks. #ROC2#Kitjakarn is rocked!
Shalit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oh Kitjakarn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shalit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitjakarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Shalit.
A low kick lands for Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn seems to have got his legs back now.
Shalit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kitjakarn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Kitjakarn is looking to slow Shalit down with leg kicks.
Shalit has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shalit throws a right hand that misses
and Kitjakarn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shalit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitjakarn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kitjakarn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kitjakarn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shalit scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Nice body kick from Kitjakarn.
Shalit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#KD2#
Shalit lands a big right hand that sends Kitjakarn crashing to the mat! Shalit stays standing though and waves Kitjakarn back to his feet!#CUT2#Biabas Kitjakarn's cut is getting worse.
Shalit throws the left hand but Kitjakarn avoids the punch easily.
Kitjakarn looks up at the clock. Bad move! Shalit lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kitjakarn. Shalit pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elazar Shalit!
Elazar Shalit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SYN 825 Reilly vs. Mfer
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Jack is looking to clinch but Shalit is avoiding it.
Shalit throws a hook to the side of Jack's head but Jack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been informed that Shalit has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice uppercut lands for Jack. That snapped Shalit's head back.
Shalit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jack's hands.
Shalit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shalit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jack moves away.
Jack quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shalit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shalit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jack on the side of the head.
Shalit cracks Jack with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jack swings for the body but Shalit moves out of range.
Shalit misses with an uppercut. Jack saw that one coming.#KD2#
Shalit lands a big right hand that sends Jack crashing to the mat! Shalit stays standing though and waves Jack back to his feet!#ROC2#Jack is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shalit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jack counters with a straight right hand.
Jack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jack lands a head shot.
Shalit lands with an overhand left.
Oh Jack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
Jack seems to have got his legs back now.
Jack cracks Shalit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1##KD2#
Shalit sends Jack crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shalit is motioning to the referee to let Jack up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
A jab from Jack finds it's way through Shalit's defenses.
Jack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shalit.
Shalit walks into a straight right hand from Jack.
Jack misses with a right hand
and Shalit scores with a counter punch that sends Jack to the canvas! Shalit smells blood - he's punishing Jack with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jack has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elazar Shalit!
During a confident post fight interview, Elazar Shalit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
PFC 278 Arundel vs Karpo
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Shalit throws a lazy right hand but Joteel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been informed that Shalit has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shalit misses with a straight right.
Joteel clobbers Shalit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Joteel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Joteel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shalit scores with a hook to the body. Joteel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Joteel misses its intended target.
Jacque Joteel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shalit misses with an uppercut
letting Joteel counter with a right hand.
Shalit swings for the body but Joteel moves out of range.
Joteel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joteel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shalit.
Joteel scores with a nice right hand.
Shalit misses the jab.
As Shalit backs away, Joteel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joteel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good exchange - Shalit coming out on top.
Shalit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joteel.
It seemed like Shalit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Joteel. Beautiful body shot.
Shalit throws a lazy right hand but Joteel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joteel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Joteel.
Joteel lands a body shot.
Shalit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joteel throws a head kick but Shalit moves out of range.
Joteel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shalit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shalit cracks Joteel with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Shalit misses its intended target.
Joteel lands a right hook to the body.
Joteel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shalit on the side of the head.
Shalit slips under a jab.
Joteel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shalit misses with an uppercut. Joteel saw that one coming.
Joteel lands with an uppercut that bounces Shalit off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shalit misses with a straight right.
Shalit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joteel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shalit throws out the jab.
Shalit lands with a hook. Joteel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Joteel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shalit lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Joteel falls backwards - clearly groggy! Shalit dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elazar Shalit!
During a confident post fight interview, Elazar Shalit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
PFC 275 Poli vs Graves
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Dhelan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shalit as he jumps to the side.
Shalit scores with a three punch combo!
Shalit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dhelan dodges the punch combination from Shalit.
Dhelan with the counter takedown but Shalit avoids it easily.
Shalit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dhelan misses with a looping left.
Shalit throws a big counter combination but Dhelan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shalit blocks a jab.
Shalit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dhelan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shalit scrambles back to his feet.
Dhelan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shalit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dhelan.
Dhelan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shalit defends it nicely.
Elazar Shalit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhan Dhelan.
Dhelan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shalit is fending him off so far but Dhelan persists. Nope, Shalit circles away and we're back to standing.
As Dhelan looks to move away, Shalit throws a big counter combo but Dhelan just gets out of the way.
Dhelan shoots in but no luck this time.
Elazar Shalit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shalit lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shalit staying out of range there.
Dhelan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shalit tries to bum rush Dhelan with a series of wild strikes but Dhelan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shalit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Shalit's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shalit duly obliges.
Shalit looks to land a combination. Dhelan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shalit throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD2#
Dhelan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dhelan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dhelan postures up in Shalit's guard and throws a big left but Shalit blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dhelan stands and throws Shalit's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dhelan working the ground and pound but Shalit is defending the strikes.
Shalit is not content to let Dhelan control the position. #SUB2#
Dhelan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shalit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Dhelan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shalit is avoiding damage well.
Shalit wants to control but Dhelan postures up.#SUB2#
Dhelan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shalit rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dhelan's guard! Nice work there by Shalit!
Shalit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shalit is looking to stand up but Dhelan won't let him. #SUB2#
Dhelan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shalit uses it to pass to side control.
Dhelan is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Dhelan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Shalit easily slips into full mount!
Dhelan is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dhelan reaches up to try and control the position but Shalit seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Dhelan rolls and tries to escape and now Shalit has his back!
Dhelan rolls, trying to escape but Shalit keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhelan wants to control his opponent's hands but Shalit gets his hands free.
Dhelan rolls, trying to escape but Shalit keeps control of the position.
#T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dhelan tries to escape but Shalit has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dhelan trying to control the position but Shalit manages to sink in the hooks.
Dhelan is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Dhelan right now.
Dhelan turns into Shalit and is now in his guard.
Shalit controlling Dhelan's posture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dhelan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elazar Shalit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shalit throws a series of punches but Dhelan avoids them all with ease.
Dhelan throws a big shot that misses.
Dhelan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shalit is fending him off so far but Dhelan persists. Nope, Shalit circles away and we're back to standing.
Dhelan throws a chopping leg kick but Shalit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shalit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dhelan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shalit throws a right hand that Dhelan ducks under and follows up with a left that Dhelan also avoids with ease.
Shalit throws a series of punches but Dhelan avoids them all with ease.
Dhelan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shalit looks to land a combination but Dhelan avoids it well.
Shalit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dhelan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shalit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dhelan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shalit looks to land a combination but Dhelan avoids it well.
Dhelan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shalit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Dhelan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dhelan trying to control the position but Shalit is working away.
Dhelan with the ground and pound but Shalit regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T1#
Shalit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dhelan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shalit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shalit is concentrating on defense, preventing Dhelan from advancing position.
Shalit is refusing to be controlled, as Dhelan sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Dhelan is looking for a kimura but Shalit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dhelan to get the leverage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dhelan is pressing down on Shalit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shalit is holding on for now.
Shalit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dhelan is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Dhelan trying to work for an americana but Shalit has managed to regain full guard.
Dhelan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dhelan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shalit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shalit has control of Dhelan's left arm, preventing Dhelan from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Dhelan tries for a takedown but Shalit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Elazar Shalit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhan Dhelan.
Dhelan closes the distance and clinches up with Shalit, looking for a takedown. Dhelan pushes Shalit against the cage but Shalit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shalit slips a jab from Dhelan.
Shalit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dhelan slips a jab and a cross from Shalit.
Dhelan throws a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Shalit. Those never looked like landing.
Dhelan fails with a takedown attempt.
Shalit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shalit throws a nice looking combination but Dhelan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dhelan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shalit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dhelan somewhat.
Shalit misses with a double jab.
Shalit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shalit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shalit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dhelan can do to turn this around?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dhelan.#T4#
Dhelan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shalit under the eye.
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!
Dhelan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shalit defends it nicely.
Shalit appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shalit avoids the body shot from Dhelan.
Shalit throws a series of punches but Dhelan avoids them all with ease.
Dhelan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shalit sprawls well. Shalit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dhelan gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Shalit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elazar Shalit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shalit defending well as Dhelan loads up on a big left hand.
Dhelan shoots for a double leg takedown but Shalit sprawls well. He's pushed Dhelan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dhelan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dhelan is breathing heavily.
Shalit throws a right and a left that Dhelan avoids nicely.
Dhelan feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Dhelan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dhelan wants to pass the guard but Shalit is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elazar Shalit dominated that second round.
That's time! Shalit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Shalit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dhelan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shalit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shalit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dhelan dives in for a single leg takedown but Shalit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dhelan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dhelan tries for a takedown but Shalit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Dhelan looks to move away, Shalit throws a big counter combo but Dhelan just gets out of the way.
Dhelan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shalit pinned against the cage. Shalit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shalit went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Elazar Shalit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhan Dhelan.
Shalit throws a nice looking combination but Dhelan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shalit throws a right and a left that Dhelan avoids nicely.
Shalit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shalit throws a right hand that Dhelan ducks under and follows up with a left that Dhelan also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shalit misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Shalit as Dhelan shoots in.
A punch combination from Shalit misses.
Dhelan misses with a hook.
Shalit is looking for a counter combo.
Dhelan fails with the takedown.
Dhelan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Shalit misses with a few strikes there.
Dhelan feints the counter takedown.
Shalit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dhelan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shalit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dhelan somewhat.
Shalit stuffs the takedown.
Dhelan dodges the punch combination from Shalit.
Shalit misses with the combination.
Dhelan shoots for a takedown but Shalit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shalit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Shalit. No joy for Dhelan on that attempt.
Shalit throws a series of strikes that have Dhelan backpedaling.
Dhelan missing with a left hand there. Shalit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Shalit was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dhelan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Shalit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Dhelan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shalit sprawls well. Shalit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dhelan gets slowly back to his feet.
Shalit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Elazar Shalit is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Shalit slips a jab from Dhelan.
Shalit throws a right and a left that Dhelan avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Dhelan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shalit throws a right and a left that Dhelan avoids nicely.
Shalit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dhelan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Dhelan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shalit's guard.
Dhelan postures up in Shalit's guard and throws a big left but Shalit blocks it.
Dhelan postures up in Shalit's guard and throws a big left but Shalit blocks it.
Zhan Dhelan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dhelan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shalit manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Dhelan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shalit is one step ahead there.
Dhelan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dhelan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dhelan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Elazar Shalit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Dhelan is working an open guard so Shalit takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dhelan misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Shalit was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shalit blocks a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dhelan is defended easily by Shalit.
Shalit scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zhan Dhelan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Shalit looks to land a combination but Dhelan avoids it well.
Dhelan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shalit slips under a jab from Dhelan.
Shalit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Shalit. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Shalit.
Shalit throws a series of punches but Dhelan moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Dhelan - just one landing.
Dhelan scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dhelan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shalit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shalit tries to bum rush Dhelan with a series of wild strikes but Dhelan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A leg kick checked by Shalit.
Nice sprawl there from Shalit as Dhelan shoots in.
Shalit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dhelan slips a jab and a cross from Shalit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elazar Shalit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shalit, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elazar Shalit!
After winning the bout, Elazar Shalit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
PFC 260 Poli vs Serronen
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick from Megalos, right into the meat of the thigh.
Megalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Shalit throwing a counter right hand but Megalos manages to avoid it.
Shalit lands a jab to the head.
Megalos cracks Shalit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Megalos tries to clinch up.
Megalos throws a sloppy body shot
and Shalit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Megalos clobbers Shalit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Megalos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shalit misses with a hook
and Megalos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Megalos blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Megalos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shalit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shalit swings widly with a right hand
and Megalos counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Megalos dips to his left and cracks Shalit with an uppercut!
Megalos misses with a body punch
and Shalit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Megalos misses with a right hand
and Shalit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Megalos is rocked!
Shalit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Megalos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Megalos throws a body kick that misses.
Shalit throws a chopping leg kick but Megalos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice side step and Megalos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Shalit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shalit blocks a jab.
Megalos missing with a left hand there. Shalit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shalit looks to throw the jab but Megalos is out of range.
Shalit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shalit misses with a straight left.
Shalit throws an overhand right that lands on Megalos's shoulder, as Megalos tries to avoid the shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Shalit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Megalos 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.
Megalos throws a hook but Shalit avoids it easily.
Shalit tried to counter with a leg kick but Megalos avoided it.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shalit.
Shalit lands with a good body shot.
Megalos throws a wild body kick that Shalit sees coming a mile off.
Shalit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shalit on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T2#
Megalos throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Megalos wants to clinch.
Shalit moves out of range of the body kick from Megalos.
Megalos throws a jab when Shalit was well out of range.
Shalit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Megalos just manages to avoid it.
Shalit looks to throw the jab but Megalos is out of range.
Shalit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Megalos.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Megalos, as that shot connected.
Megalos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shalit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Megalos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Megalos misses.
Megalos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shalit slips a straight right by Megalos.
Megalos tries to clinch but Shalit moves away
and Shalit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Megalos blocks the body kick.
Megalos misses with a lunging right hand
and Shalit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Megalos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shalit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Megalos lands a jab to the head.
Shalit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shalit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Megalos tries to clinch up but Shalit circles away and keeps his distance.
Shalit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Megalos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Megalos lands a slapping body shot.
Megalos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shalit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donk. Shalit catches Megalos right on the button with a cross.
Megalos is still on wobbly legs! Can Shalit finish him?
Shalit throws a hook to the side of Megalos's head but Megalos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shalit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shalit moves out of range as Megalos throws a body kick.
Shalit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shalit throws an off balance right hand
letting Megalos counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shalit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shalit cracks Megalos with a hook to the temple - Megalos is on wobbly legs here! Shalit swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Megalos falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Shalit wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Elazar Shalit!
During a confident post fight interview, Elazar Shalit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KOM Lightweights Semi Finals
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Shalit tries to clinch up
and Castellana counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Elazar Shalit has been cut.
Shalit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Castellana's head.
A cross from Castellana lands.
Nice defenses there by Castellana.
Castellana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shalit was well out of range. Poor timing from Castellana.#CL2#
Shalit takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana working aggressively here.
Castellana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shalit or not.
Shalit lands a left hand.
Castellana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shalit struggles to land a body shot inside as Castellana controls his hands.
Shalit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Castellana. #T1#
Shalit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shalit lands a shot to the body.
Shalit has a couple of punches blocked by Castellana.
Shalit scores with a knee to the head.
Castellana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shalit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castellana backwards.
Castellana takes a shot to the head.
Shalit can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
Castellana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shalits head.
Shalit presses Castellana against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Castellana dodges an elbow strike from Shalit.
Castellana stalling in the clinch but Shalit improves position.
Castellana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shalit looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Shalit.
Castellana avoiding damage as Shalit throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castellana.
Castellana tries a body shot but Shalit blocks it.
Castellana blocks a punch to 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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shalit.
Shalit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Castellana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
I was talking to Castellana's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shalit lands with a short shot to the head.
Shalit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shalit has a couple of punches blocked by Castellana.
Castellana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Shalit controls his hands.
Castellana scores with a hook to the body.
Shalit tries a body shot but Castellana blocks it.
Shalit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castellana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castellana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana blocking some punches.
Shalit can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Shalit.
Shalit tries to throw a body punch but Castellana avoids it by throwing Shalit back against the cage.
Castellana tries to work over Shalit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castellana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shalit or not.
Castellana blocks a body shot from Shalit.
Castellana tries a body shot but Shalit blocks it.
Castellana'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.#T3#
A short uppercut from Castellana.
Shalit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shalit misses with a body punch.
Shalit blocks a body shot from Castellana.
A nice left hand lands by Shalit.
Shalit jumps guard but Castellana stands there with Shalit around his waist. Shalit gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Castellana gets through Shalit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Castellana tries to throw a body punch but Shalit avoids it by throwing Castellana back against the cage.
Shalit blocking some punches.
Castellana misses with some punches.
Shalit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shalit lands with a left to the head.
Shalit has a couple of punches blocked by Castellana.
Shalit prevents a body shot from Castellana.
Castellana lands with a short shot to the head.
Shalit is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Castellana to keep the fight standing.
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Shalit controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Castellana.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shalit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castellana tries to work over Shalit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castellana can't find room to land a body shot as Shalit controls the action.
Castellana misses with the head strike.
Castellana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shalit's elbow.
Shalit misses with an elbow over the top.
Castellana blocks a body shot from Shalit.
Castellana prevents a body shot from Shalit.
Shalit misses with the head strike.
Shalit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shalit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castellana has a couple of punches blocked by Shalit.
Castellana lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shalit.
Castellana lands with a short shot to the head.
Castellana throws a punch but it's blocked by Shalit.
Castellana has a couple of punches blocked by Shalit.
Shalit prevents a body shot from Castellana.
Shalit misses with a body punch.
Castellana tries to throw a body punch but Shalit avoids it by throwing Castellana back against the cage.
Castellana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castellana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elazar Shalit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elazar Shalit'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.#R2#
Castellana looks to land a right hand but Shalit moved out of range.
Shalit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Shalit is predictable there
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shalit tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Castellana counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shalit's coach down at Undisputed was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shalit's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Castellana misses with the body kick
and Shalit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Shalit clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shalit misses with a punch on the inside.
Castellana avoids a wild elbow strike from Shalit.
Nice body punch from Castellana - that landed with a thud.
Shalit lands with a left to the head.
Castellana lands a hook that snaps the head of Shalit backwards. #T1#
Castellana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castellana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shalit tries to throw a body punch but Castellana avoids it by throwing Shalit back against the cage.
Shalit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Castellana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shalit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castellana tries to throw a body punch but Shalit avoids it by throwing Castellana back against the cage.
Castellana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Castellana tries to throw a body punch but Shalit avoids it by throwing Castellana back against the cage.
Castellana misses with the head strike.
A short right from Shalit.
A short left from Shalit.
Elazar Shalit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Castellana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shalit.
Shalit working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Castellana.
Castellana blocks a body shot from Shalit.
Shalit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Castellana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Shalit controls his hands.
Shalit is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Castellana to keep the fight standing.
Shalit misses with a punch to the body.
Castellana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shalit lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shalit lands a shoulder strike.
Shalit trying to control the position but instead, Castellana has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shalit into the cage.
Shalit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Castellana looking to slow down the pace here.
Castellana gets through Shalit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shalit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castellana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shalit lands a nice shot to the body.
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Shalit controls his hands.
Castellana can't find room to land a body shot as Shalit controls the action.
Shalit misses with the head strike.
Castellana misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Castellana misses with a body punch.
Shalit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Shalit.
Castellana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shalit blocking some punches.
Shalit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castellana backwards.
Shalit pushes Castellana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Castellana - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Castellana stalling in the clinch but Shalit improves position.
Shalit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shalit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Castellana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shalit lands with a left to the head.
Castellana can't find room to land a body shot as Shalit controls the action.
Shalit prevents a body shot from Castellana.
Shalit misses with a punch to the body.
Shalit is trying to drag Castellana to the mat but Castellana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shalit struggles to land a body shot inside as Castellana controls his hands.
#T4#
Shalit misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shalit.
Shalit is leaning against Castellana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Castellana looking to slow down the pace here.
Castellana throws a punch but it's blocked by Shalit.
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!
Castellana misses with a body punch.
Shalit lands an uppercut.
Shalit can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
Shalit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Castellana fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shalit.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shalit.
Castellana tries to work over Shalit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shalit.
Castellana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Castellana lands a nice shot to the body.
Shalit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Castellana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castellana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elazar Shalit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Elazar Shalit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Castellana throws a body punch but Shalit moves out of range.
Shalit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shalit throws a body shot but no joy.
Shalit misses with a body shot
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shalit throws a leg kick
and Castellana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Shalit is rocked!
Gianni Castellana is winning the standup battle so far.
Castellana closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Shalit out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gianni Castellana!
Gianni Castellana thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
MMMA Kings of Madness 7( LW)
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Shalit scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Shalit darts in and clinches Mullin up against the cage.
Shalit scores with a shot to the side of Mullin's head.
Shalit prevents a body shot from Mullin.
Shalit scores with a hook to the body.
Mullin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shalit's coach down at Undisputed was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shalit's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shalit throws a punch but it's blocked by Mullin.
Shalit prevents a body shot from Mullin.
A nice left hand lands by Shalit.
Mullin looking to stall.
Shalit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mullin backwards.
Shalit lands a shot to the body.
Shalit lands a right hand.
Shalit blocks an uppercut.
Shalit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mullin's elbow.
A short right from Shalit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mullin misses with a punch to the body.
Shalit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mullin backwards.
Shalit misses with a punch to the body.
Mullin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Shalit.
Shalit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Mullin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shalit's elbow.
Shalit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shalit misses with a punch to the body.
Mullin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shalit works on Mullin's body with a couple of short punches.
Mullin taking a breather.
Shalit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mullin is working for takedown but Shalit is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shalit.
Shalit misses with a punch to the body.
Shalit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mullin prevents a body shot from Shalit.
Mullin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shalit struggles to land a body shot inside as Mullin controls his hands.
Shalit pushes Mullin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mullin tries a body shot but Shalit blocks it.
Shalit blocking some punches.
Mullin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shalit swings wildly with an uppercut but Mullin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mullin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mullin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shalit backwards. #T2#
Mullin wants to take the fight to the mat but Shalit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Mullin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mullin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shalit or not.
Shalit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mullin avoids it.
Shalit misses with a punch on the inside.
Mullin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shalit or not.
Mullin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shalit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mullin can't find room to land a body shot as Shalit controls the action.
Mullin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shalit misses with a punch to the body.
Shalit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shalit lands a body punch.
Mullin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shalit's elbow.
Mullin tries to throw a body punch but Shalit avoids it by throwing Mullin back against the cage.
Mullin wants to stall.
Shalit tries to work over Mullin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mullin struggles to land a body shot inside as Shalit controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Mullin - that landed with a thud.
Shalit connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mullin's face.
Shalit scores with a shot to the side of Mullin's head.
Mullin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Mullin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shalit's elbow.
Mullin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shalit's elbow.
Shalit misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mullin fails to land.
Mullin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shalit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shalit misses with a punch on the inside.
Mullin wants to take the fight to the mat but Shalit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mullin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shalit blocks a body shot from Mullin.
Shalit lands a right hand.
Shalit misses with a body punch.
A short right from Shalit.
Shalit lands a nice knee to the body.
Mullin is breathing heavily.
Mullin dodges an elbow strike from Shalit.
Shalit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Shalit.
Shalit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mullin blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Mullin working aggressively here.
Shalit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shalit lands a left hand.
#ROC2#Mullin is rocked!
Shalit scores with a shot to the side of Mullin's head.
Oh Mullin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mullin.
Mullin has a couple of punches blocked by Shalit.
Mullin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Shalit.
Shalit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shalit unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mullin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Shalit is unloading with more strikes now! Mullin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elazar Shalit!
A very excited looking Elazar Shalit 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. |
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Event:
MMMA Kings of Madness 1( LW)
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Shalit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Shalit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kubrick passes into side control.
Shalit manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shalit trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Shalit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kubrick passes into side control.
Kubrick wants to control but Shalit is keeping him busy. #T1#
Kubrick working the ground and pound from side control.
Shalit is looking to reverse the position.
Kubrick lands some shots froms side control.
Shalit takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kubrick lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kubrick lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shalit down.
#T2#
Kubrick creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Shalit taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kubrick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shalit keeps working.
Shalit wants to control but Kubrick postures up.
Kubrick is chipping away with strikes.
Shalit is looking to regain half guard here but Kubrick keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Kubrick politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kubrick prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shalit is not content to let Kubrick control the position. #T3#
Kubrick working away.
Kubrick lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kubrick throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kubrick is working Shalit over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kubrick working the head and body with strikes.
Kubrick landing strikes.
Shalit tries to buck Kubrick off but Kubrick is having none of it.
Kubrick in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kubrick creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shalit sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
Shalit manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kubrick pushes Shalit off looking to stand but Shalit dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Kubrick is defending against the submission attempts here by Shalit.
Kubrick is refusing to be controlled, as Shalit sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Shalit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shalit wants to work for an arm triangle but Kubrick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Kubrick dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shalit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kubrick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shalit connects with a body shot.
Kubrick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shalit.
It looked like Kubrick was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shalit 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.
Shalit cracks a nice hook into Kubrick's ribs.
Elazar Shalit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shalit with the inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kubrick or perhaps it was just good defense by Shalit, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Shalit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kubrick counter with a right hand.
Shalit keeps the fight on the outside.
Shalit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kubrick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Shalit. That's going to slow Kubrick down.
Shalit's coach down at Undisputed was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shalit's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shalit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kubrick is looking for a counter combo.
Elazar Shalit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shalit wants to land a leg kick but Kubrick is out of range.
Shalit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shalit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kubrick checks a leg kick.
Kubrick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shalit.
Kubrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shalit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kubrick is able to avoid easily.
Shalit wants to land a leg kick but Kubrick is out of range.
Shalit misses with a low kick as Kubrick jumps back.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kubrick is working for takedown but Shalit is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Kubrick tries to work over Shalit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kubrick.#BC2#
Shalit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shalit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kubrick is out of range.
Kubrick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shalit as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Kubrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shalit cracks a nice hook into Kubrick's ribs.
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!
Kubrick staying out of range there.
Shalit looks for the body kick but Kubrick saw that one coming.
Kubrick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shalit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shalit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shalit with a nice calf kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shalit.#T3#
A jab from Shalit misses.
Shalit scores with a shot to the body.
Shalit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kubrick counters with a straight right hand.
Shalit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kubrick's sensitive parts. #TD#
Kubrick closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shalit quickly recovers to half guard.
Kubrick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shalit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Shalit has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kubrick. Oh but Shalit has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kubrick goes limp - he's gone! Shalit jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Elazar Shalit!
An out of breath Elazar Shalit thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TC 20 Jacobsen vs Picker 2
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Shalit connects with a looping right hand.
Ruenroeng misses with a two punch combination.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Shalit moves out of range easily.
Shalit tries a quick counter leg kick but Ruenroeng is wise to it.
That kick from Shalit tenderised Ruenroeng's leg. Ruenroeng is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Shalit does it's job there.
Shalit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ruenroeng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng scores with a body shot.
That kick from Shalit tenderised Ruenroeng's leg. Ruenroeng is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ruenroeng misses the shot to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but Shalit avoids it.
It seemed like Shalit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ruenroeng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shalit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruenroeng slips a jab from Shalit.
Ruenroeng misses with a left hand
and Shalit counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Ruenroeng misses.
Ruenroeng checks a leg kick.
Shalit misses with a few strikes there.
Shalit with a nice cross.
Elazar Shalit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruenroeng throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Ruenroeng swinging wildly here.
Shalit throws a leg kick
and Ruenroeng counters with a left and a right that stings Shalit.
Ruenroeng is looking to clinch but Shalit is avoiding it.
Shalit misses with a hook to the body
and Ruenroeng counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ruenroeng has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ruenroeng throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shalit.
Shalit misses with a low kick.
Shalit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruenroeng.
Shalit scores with a punch to the head.
Shalit staying out of range there.
Shalit throws a chopping leg kick but Ruenroeng manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Ruenroeng.
Shalit connects with a body shot that sends Ruenroeng's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruenroeng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shalit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shalit throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ruenroeng to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Ruenroeng throws a right hand that Shalit ducks under and follows up with a left that Shalit also avoids with ease.
Shalit connects with a leg kick.
Shalit blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
Shalit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruenroeng checks a low kick from Shalit.
Ruenroeng fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot.
Ruenroeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shalit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruenroeng has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shalit.
Shalit throws a solid leg kick but Ruenroeng takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shalit.
Shalit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruenroeng takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch there but Shalit circles away.
Shalit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruenroeng has time to react.
Shalit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3##TD#
Ruenroeng closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shalit's guard.
Shalit keeping full guard, as Ruenroeng tries to pass.
Ruenroeng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Shalit working for a triangle but Ruenroeng defends it easily.
Shalit is trying to keep Ruenroeng in close.
Ruenroeng trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom. #T4#
Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruenroeng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shalit is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Shalit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruenroeng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruenroeng slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Ruenroeng from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Shalit looking for a guillotine here but Ruenroeng defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Samak Ruenroeng will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ruenroeng misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shalit avoids the body shot from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shalit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ruenroeng is out of range.
Shalit tries to land a leg kick but Ruenroeng saw it coming and moves away.
Shalit blocks the body kick.
Ruenroeng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruenroeng looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ruenroeng blocks a leg kick.
Shalit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shalit misses with a leg kick
and Shalit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good work by Ruenroeng as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Ruenroeng misses its intended target.
Shalit on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shalit checks a leg kick.
Shalit flicks out a counter leg kick but Ruenroeng steps away.
Shalit tries to work over Ruenroeng's front leg with a kick but Ruenroeng checks it.
Shalit checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T1#
Ruenroeng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shalit.
Shalit lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruenroeng's head.
A slow jab from Ruenroeng misses its intended target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shalit checks a leg kick.
Shalit 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.
The fighters circling - Ruenroeng throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shalit wants to slow Ruenroeng down by chopping away at his legs.
Ruenroeng swings for the body but Shalit moves out of range.
Shalit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shalit misses with a leg kick.
Ruenroeng looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shalit throws out a loose jab but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shalit blocks the body kick.
Shalit connects with a jab.
Ruenroeng lands a jab to the head.
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shalit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruenroeng has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruenroeng checks a low kick from Shalit.
A big left from Ruenroeng misses.
Ruenroeng misses with a left hand
and Shalit counters with a one-two to the body.
Ruenroeng bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shalit lands with a straight right. Ruenroeng didn't see that one coming.
Ruenroeng misses with a looping right.
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick.
Ruenroeng lands with a straight right. Shalit didn't see that one coming.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick but Shalit moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Shalit misses the target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ruenroeng!
Shalit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruenroeng has time to react.
Shalit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Shalit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruenroeng throws a big counter combination but Shalit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shalit misses with a low kick.
Shalit throws a front kick aimed at Ruenroeng's knee but Ruenroeng avoids it well. #T3#
Shalit scoring well with a low kick there.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Shalit moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng wants to clinch.#CL#
Ruenroeng gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Shalit's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Ruenroeng pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruenroeng misses with a looping right.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick but Shalit moves out of range.
Shalit throws a hook but Ruenroeng avoids it easily.
Ruenroeng misses with a straight right.
Shalit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruenroeng.
#CL#
Shalit tries to keep at a distance but Ruenroeng has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Shalit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shalit swings for the body but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Shalit blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
Shalit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruenroeng.
Shalit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ruenroeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng loads up on a big right hand but Shalit slips the punch.
Ruenroeng looks to land a right hand but Shalit moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruenroeng misses with a lunging right hand
and Shalit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Shalit tenderised Ruenroeng's leg. Ruenroeng is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shalit.
#CL#
Ruenroeng forces Shalit back against the cage and clinches.
Ruenroeng misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruenroeng. #BC2#
Shalit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruenroeng slips a jab from Shalit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elazar Shalit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ruenroeng'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#
Ruenroeng scores with a shot to the body.
Ruenroeng misses with a leg kick.
Ruenroeng throws a shot from downtown. Shalit moves away and avoids it.
Ruenroeng lands a head kick. Shalit smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick which misses Shalit's front leg but catches the back leg as Shalit tries to avoid it.
Shalit throws a sloppy head kick and Ruenroeng moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng throws a jab when Shalit was well out of range.
Shalit ducks under a wild hook from Ruenroeng.
Shalit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shalit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shalit motions for Ruenroeng to come forward. Shalit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruenroeng jabs at Shalit's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shalit defends it nicely.
Ruenroeng misses with a two punch combination.
Shalit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shalit lands with a straight right. Ruenroeng didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Ruenroeng doesn't manage to clinch there - Shalit circles away.
Ruenroeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Shalit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shalit throws a leg kick but Ruenroeng sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shalit ducks under a wild hook from Ruenroeng.
Shalit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruenroeng connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A good leg kick by Shalit.
A jab from Ruenroeng misses.
Ruenroeng misses with an uppercut
and Shalit counters with a nice leg kick.
Ruenroeng blocks a low kick nicely.
Shalit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruenroeng moves out of range as Shalit strikes.
Shalit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ruenroeng wants to clinch.#T2#
Ruenroeng scores with a nice head shot.
Ruenroeng jabs Shalit right on the nose. Shalit blinks but takes it well.
Ruenroeng scores with a head kick. Shalit tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Ruenroeng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shalit.
Shalit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ruenroeng is able to avoid easily.
Ruenroeng appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shalit dodges the punch combination from Ruenroeng.
Donk. Shalit catches Ruenroeng right on the button with a cross.
Shalit throws a low kick but Ruenroeng avoids it.
Shalit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Shalit throws out a leg kick but Ruenroeng moves out of range and Shalit only half commits.
Ruenroeng is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shalit avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Shalit with a nice calf kick.
Ruenroeng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shalit.
Ruenroeng ducks under a wild hook from Shalit.
Ruenroeng tried to score with a low kick but Shalit checks it.
Shalit is looking to chop away at Ruenroeng's legs.
Ruenroeng thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick.
Shalit throws a fast counter high kick but Ruenroeng manages to duck under it in time.
Ruenroeng tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shalit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruenroeng throws a lazy right hand but Shalit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruenroeng listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shalit is looking to slow Ruenroeng down with leg kicks.
Ruenroeng moves out of range of the leg kick from Shalit.
Shalit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shalit lands a leg kick that knocks Ruenroeng off balance momentarily.#T4#
Shalit connects with a looping right hand.
Shalit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruenroeng.
Shalit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruenroeng lands a really nice looking cross but Shalit seems unphased.
Shalit misses with a combination
and Ruenroeng counters with a one-two to the body.
Ruenroeng lands with a slapping head kick.
Shalit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shalit defending well as Ruenroeng loads up on a big left hand.
Shalit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruenroeng was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruenroeng looks to land a left hand but Shalit moved out of range nicely.
Shalit takes a swing at Ruenroeng's ribcage but misses.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shalit.
Shalit avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Shalit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruenroeng on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samak Ruenroeng showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruenroeng 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Ruenroeng!
Samak Ruenroeng spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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TC 16 1mil $ GP vol 2.3,
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Ji Woo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shalit.
Shalit misses with an uppercut.
Ji Woo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shalit throwing a counter right hand but Ji Woo manages to avoid it.
Shalit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shalit slips under a jab from Ji Woo.
A big left from Ji Woo misses.
Shalit slips under a jab.
Shalit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ji Woo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ji Woo stuns Shalit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ji Woo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Shalit misses.
Ji Woo throws a right and a left that Shalit avoids nicely.
Shalit ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shalit.
Ji Woo jabs at Shalit's body.
Shalit throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ji Woo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ji Woo tests Shalit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Shalit finds it's way through Ji Woo's defenses.
Shalit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ji Woo. #T1#
Shalit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shalit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ji Woo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shalit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ji Woo checks it well.
Shalit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ji Woo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ji Woo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shalit misses with a body shot.
Shalit connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Ji Woo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Ji Woo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Ji Woo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shalit tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Ji Woo tries for a kimura but Shalit is defending well. #SUB2#
Ji Woo swings around for an armbar but Shalit sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ji Woo's guard.
Ji Woo 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.
Shalit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ji Woo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shalit wants to control from the top but Ji Woo keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Navy Street MMA inform us that Ji Woo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Shalit wants to pass the guard but Ji Woo is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ji Woo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shalit is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ji Woo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shalit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shalit controlling from the top position. #T3##SUB2#
Ji Woo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shalit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Ji Woo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shalit uses it to pass to side control.
Ji Woo is trying to work for a sweep but Shalit has mounted him!#SUB#
Shalit jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ji Woo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ji Woo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Ji Woo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shalit pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Shalit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ji Woo defends it well. #T4##SUB2#
Ji Woo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shalit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ji Woo keeps working.
Ji Woo regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Ji Woo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shalit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ji Woo keeping full guard, as Shalit tries to pass.
Ji Woo looking for a sweep. Not yet Ji Woo, not yet.
Ji Woo working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Ji Woo looking for a guillotine here but Shalit defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bong Ji Woo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ji Woo doesn't manage to clinch there - Shalit circles away.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Shalit misses.
Ji Woo throws out a counter right but Shalit avoids it with no problem.
Ji Woo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ji Woo is looking to clinch.
Ji Woo swings for the body but Shalit moves out of range.
Ji Woo throws a nice looking combination but Shalit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shalit misses the jab.
Ji Woo tries to close the distance and clinch but Shalit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ji Woo misses with a wild combination.
Shalit throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Ji Woo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ji Woo checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shalit.
Shalit throwing a counter right hand but Ji Woo manages to avoid it.
Shalit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ji Woo is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ji Woo! But no joy.
Shalit throws a body shot but no joy.
Shalit misses with a looping left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shalit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ji Woo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ji Woo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Shalit. #T1#
Shalit connects with a solid leg kick.
Ji Woo misses with a looping right.
Shalit misses with an uppercut. Ji Woo saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Ji Woo misses its intended target.
Ji Woo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shalit throws a counter high kick but Ji Woo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ji Woo looks to land a left hand but Shalit moved out of range nicely.
Shalit throws out a leg kick but Ji Woo moves out of range and Shalit only half commits.
Ji Woo lands a jab to the nose.
Elazar Shalit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ji Woo walks into a left hand.
Shalit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ji Woo was well out of range. Poor timing from Shalit.
Shalit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ji Woo moves out of range as Shalit strikes.
Shalit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ji Woo.
Ji Woo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shalit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shalit went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sloppy strikes from Ji Woo. Those never looked like landing.
Shalit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Shalit.
Shalit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Ji Woo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shalit throws a big counter combination but Ji Woo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot.
Shalit takes one on the button.
Shalit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ji Woo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Ji Woo moves into the clinch.
Shalit is working for takedown but Ji Woo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shalit is trying to break the clinch but Ji Woo is controlling him.
Ji Woo blocks a body shot from Shalit.
Ji Woo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shalit wants to break free but Ji Woo has control.
Ji Woo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ji Woo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ji Woo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shalit's efforts to push away.
Ji Woo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shalit backwards.
Ji Woo is trying to break the clinch but Shalit is controlling him.#T3##BC2#
Ji Woo manages to break the clinch.
Ji Woo avoids the head kick by Shalit.
Shalit connects with a crisp jab.
Ji Woo throws a series of punches but Shalit avoids them all with ease.
Shalit looks to land a left hand but Ji Woo moved out of range nicely.
Ji Woo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shalit.
Ji Woo throws the left hand but Shalit avoids the punch easily.
Ji Woo checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Shalit gets caught napping as Ji Woo dives in and scores a takedown. Shalit manages to retain guard.
Bong Ji Woo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ji Woo passes into half guard.
Shalit gets back to full guard.
Ji Woo stopping the sweep attempt from Shalit.
Ji Woo trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shalit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB#
Shalit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ji Woo defends it easily.
Shalit has a closed guard, preventing Ji Woo from standing up. #SUB#
Shalit has his foot on Ji Woo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ji Woo works his way back into a safe position though.
Shalit trying to keep a closed guard but Ji Woo is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ji Woo scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Shalit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Ji Woo from controlling successfully.
Ji Woo controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bong Ji Woo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Shalit throws a sloppy head kick and Ji Woo moves out of range easily.
Shalit scores with a jab to the head.
Ji Woo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ji Woo misses with a hook. Shalit ducked under it nicely.
Shalit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shalit is looking to chop away at Ji Woo's legs.
Shalit lands a jab to Ji Woo's midsection.
Ji Woo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shalit as he jumps to the side.
Ji Woo looks to land a right hand but Shalit moved out of range.
Shalit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shalit tries a head kick but it misses.
Shalit sets himself, and Ji Woo steps forward looking for the clinch! Shalit avoids it this time.
Shalit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo throws an overhand right that lands on Shalit's shoulder, as Shalit tries to avoid the shot.
Ji Woo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shalit to score with a decent uppercut.
Ji Woo shoots in but Shalit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shalit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ji Woo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shalit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shalit throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Shalit just misses with a punch to the body.
Ji Woo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shalit.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shalit looks to score with a jab to the body but Ji Woo is just out of range.
Shalit blocks a jab.
Ji Woo swings for the body but Shalit moves out of range.
Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shalit.
Nice jab there from Shalit.
Ji Woo with a poor takedown
and Shalit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elazar Shalit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bong Ji Woo.
Shalit takes a swing at Ji Woo's ribcage but misses.
Shalit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ji Woo is out of range and Shalit settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ji Woo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shalit counters with a nice uppercut.
Shalit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shalit throws a hook but Ji Woo blocks it.
Shalit cracks a nice hook into Ji Woo's ribs.
Elazar Shalit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bong Ji Woo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Shalit throws a body shot but no joy.
Ji Woo slips a straight right by Shalit.
Ji Woo lands with an uppercut that bounces Shalit off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shalit misses with a looping right.
Shalit misses with a head kick.
Ji Woo shoots for a double leg takedown but Shalit sprawls well. He's pushed Ji Woo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ji Woo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shalit pinned against the cage. Shalit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ji Woo is looking to clinch but Shalit is avoiding it.
Shalit ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Shalit throwing a counter right hand but Ji Woo manages to avoid it.
Shalit misses with a hook. Ji Woo ducked under it nicely.
Ji Woo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shalit looks to land a right hand but Ji Woo moved out of range.
Ji Woo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shalit takes one to the side of the head.
Ji Woo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Shalit. Ji Woo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ji Woo misses the shot to the body.
Shalit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ji Woo digs a good hook to Shalit's body.
Shalit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Shalit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shalit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ji Woo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ji Woo darts in looking for a takedown but Shalit gets double underhooks and turns Ji Woo into the cage.
Ji Woo fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Ji Woo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shalit doesn't seem phased though.
Shalit takes one on the button.
Ji Woo is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Ji Woo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ji Woo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ji Woo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shalit keeps working. #T4#
Shalit gets back to half guard.
Ji Woo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ji Woo trying to control the action but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Shalit is trying to get back to full guard.
Ji Woo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shalit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ji Woo wants to free his trapped foot but Shalit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elazar Shalit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ji Woo 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bong Ji Woo!
An out of breath Bong Ji Woo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TC 6 Smith vs Vettori
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shalit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Conan.#CUT2#It looks like Elazar Shalit has been cut.
Conan throws a body shot but no joy.
Conan misses with a hook
and Conan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Conan throws a right hand that misses
and Shalit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Conan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Conan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shalit staying out of range there.
Shalit misses with a body shot.
Shalit slips a jab from Conan.
Conan misses with a looping left.
Shalit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Conan looks to throw the jab but Shalit is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Shalit misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Conan misses the target. #T1#
Shalit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Conan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shalit blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Shalit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shalit momentarily.
Conan misses with a straight right.
Shalit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shalit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Conan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shalit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conan.
A big left from Shalit misses.
The fighters circling - Conan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shalit quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shalit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Conan doesn't seem bothered though.
Conan misses with a hook
and Conan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Conan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shalit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Conan works Shalit's body with a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Conan blocks the low kick.
Shalit loads up on a big right hand but Conan slips the punch.
Conan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Conan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shalit manages to avoid it.
Conan staying out of range there.
Conan looks to land a right hand but Shalit moved out of range.
Shalit tries to score with a low kick but Conan moves his leg out of the way.
Conan swinging wildly here.
Shalit defending well as Conan loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Conan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Conan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shalit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shalit lands a leg kick that knocks Conan off balance momentarily.
Shalit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Conan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Shalit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Conan.
Conan lands a jab.
Nice defenses there by Conan.
Shalit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Conan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Conan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shalit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conan misses the shot to the body.
Shalit is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shalit looks for the body kick but Conan saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Conan there.#T4#
Shalit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conan.
Conan just misses with a punch to the body.
Conan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shalit.
Conan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shalit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Conan misses the shot to the body.
Shalit 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.
Conan throws a hook but Shalit avoids it easily.
Conan misses with a body shot.
Shalit throws a hook to the side of Conan's head but Conan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shalit throws a lazy body kick
and Conan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shalit staying out of range there.
Shalit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edward Conan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elazar Shalit's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Conan misses with a combination
#CL#
and Shalit holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Conan swings wildly with an uppercut but Shalit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shalit tries to work over Conan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shalit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shalit lands a hook that snaps the head of Conan backwards.
Conan lands an uppercut.
Shalit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shalit blocks an uppercut.
Conan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Conan working aggressively here.
Shalit misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shalit.
Conan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shalit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shalit jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Conan walks away with a smile on his face. Shalit gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Conan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shalit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Conan throws a hook to the side of Shalit's head but Shalit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Conan misses with a hook. Shalit ducked under it nicely.
Conan throws a hook but Shalit blocks it.
Shalit takes a swing at Conan's ribcage but misses.
Shalit slips under a jab.
Conan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shalit.
Conan throws a right and a left that Shalit avoids nicely.
Shalit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conan.
Conan throws a hook to the side of Shalit's head but Shalit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edward Conan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shalit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Conan throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shalit.
Conan digs a good body shot into Shalit's ribs.
A big right from Conan misses.
Conan connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conan throws a body shot but no joy.
Conan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conan throws a hook but Shalit avoids it easily.
Conan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Conan throws a body shot but no joy.
Conan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shalit throws a head kick but Conan moves out of range.
Conan lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Shalit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conan misses the jab.
Conan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shalit moves away.
Shalit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Conan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shalit. Conan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conan misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conan. Shalit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shalit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shalit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Conan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shalit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shalit takes a swing at Conan's ribcage but misses.
Conan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shalit ducks under a wild hook from Conan.#T4#
Conan misses with a wild body shot.
Shalit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shalit misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shalit lands a hook that snaps the head of Conan backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conan has a couple of punches blocked by Shalit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conan. #BC#
Shalit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Conan.
Conan misses with a body shot.
Conan lands a jab to the head.
#ROC2#Shalit is rocked!
Shalit throws a leg kick but Conan checks it.
Oh Shalit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Conan moves in close and cracks Shalit with a massive right hand! Shalit, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Conan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edward Conan! |
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Event:
TC Wednesday Warriors
Date: Aug 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shalit with a nice calf kick.
Shalit lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL#
Grandpa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shalit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shalit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Grandpa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shalit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shalit drops his hands momentarily and Grandpa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shalit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grandpa moves away.
Grandpa fails with the takedown.
Shalit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shalit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shalit.
Grandpa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grandpa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grandpa fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Grandpa goes for a double leg but Shalit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shalit continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiger Grandpa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shalit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Grandpa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grandpa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grandpa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Grandpa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shalit.
Shalit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grandpa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grandpa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grandpa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shalit sprawls well. Shalit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grandpa gets slowly back to his feet.
Grandpa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grandpa misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Shalit. That snapped Grandpa's head back.
Shalit throws the kick towards the body but Grandpa avoids it.
Shalit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2#
A nice leg kick from Shalit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shalit takes a swing at Grandpa's ribcage but misses.
Grandpa is looking for a counter combo.
Shalit looks to land a body kick but Grandpa moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shalit blocks a jab.
Grandpa shoots in looking for a takedown but Shalit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grandpa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shalit tries to counter with a clinch but Grandpa shakes him off and moves away.
Grandpa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shalit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grandpa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Grandpa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Elazar Shalit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grandpa needs to keep his hands up - Shalit had a free shot at his head there.
Grandpa scores with a head kick. Shalit tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Elazar Shalit has been cut.
Grandpa looks to land a combination. Shalit sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Shalit is rocked!
Grandpa throws a right and a left that Shalit avoids nicely.
Grandpa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grandpa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shalit wants to counter with a clinch but Grandpa pushes him away.
Grandpa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Shalit there.#T3#
Shalit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shalit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grandpa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shalit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#TD#
Grandpa gets a double leg takedown into Shalit's guard.
Grandpa is looking to stand up but Shalit won't let him.
Our spies down at at Psycho’s Elites inform us that Shalit has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Grandpa postures up.
#SUB2#
Grandpa is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Shalit has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Grandpa is looking to defend but Shalit has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Grandpa! Shalit pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Grandpa taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Elazar Shalit!
Elazar Shalit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
JAG Sunmer Madness 1
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntta misses with a wild body shot.
Shalit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shalit throws a looping overhand right but Juntta ducks down to avoid it.
Shalit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juntta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A low kick from Shalit is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Juntta jabs Shalit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Elazar Shalit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Shalit clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Juntta fails to land.
Juntta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shalit struggles to land a body shot inside as Juntta controls his hands.
Shalit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juntta lands an elbow inside.
Juntta lands a hook that snaps the head of Shalit backwards.
Juntta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juntta lands an elbow that stopped Shalit in his tracks for a moment.
Juntta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Elazar Shalit has been cut.
Shalit misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juntta can't find room to land a body shot as Shalit controls the action.
Shalit misses with a body punch.
Juntta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shalit lands a shoulder strike.
Juntta misses with an elbow over the top.
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Juntta.
Juntta scores with a hook to the body.
Juntta can't find room to land a body shot as Shalit controls the action.
Juntta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shalits head.
Juntta lands a nice elbow.
Shalit misses with a punch to the body.
Shalit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juntta backwards.
Shalit avoids a wild elbow strike from Juntta.
Shalit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Juntta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shalit misses with some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Juntta.
Shalit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shalit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shalit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shalit misses with a punch on the inside.
Juntta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shalit or not.
Nice elbow from Juntta.
Juntta tries a body shot but Shalit blocks it.
Nice body punch from Shalit - that landed with a thud.
Shalit scores with a hook to the body.
Juntta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Juntta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Juntta.
Shalit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Juntta.
Juntta misses with a punch to the body.
Shalit working aggressively here.
Juntta blocks a body shot from Shalit.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juntta.
Shalit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Juntta seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shalit can turn it around.
Shalit blocks an elbow strike.
Juntta lands an elbow just above Shalit 's eye. #CUT#That has opened up Elazar Shalit's cut even more.
Juntta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shalit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Juntta lands a hook that snaps the head of Shalit backwards.
Juntta misses with some punches.
Shalit has a couple of punches blocked by Juntta.
Juntta swings wildly with an uppercut but Shalit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Juntta lands a right hand.
Shalit scores with a shot to the side of Juntta's head.
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Juntta lands a damaging elbow.
Juntta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shalit's elbow.
Shalit swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntta prevents Shalit from breaking the clinch.
Shalit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juntta backwards.
Juntta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Juntta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shalit avoids the elbow strike from Juntta, against the cage.
Juntta blocks a body shot from Shalit.
Shalit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shalit is leaning against Juntta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Juntta pushes off an throws an elbow but Shalit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Juntta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shalit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Juntta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Juntta takes a shot to the head.
Juntta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Juntta lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juntta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shalit swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntta pushes off an throws an elbow but Shalit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Juntta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shalit lands a shoulder strike.
Juntta presses Shalit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Juntta takes a shot to the head.
Juntta lands an elbow inside that Shalit shrugs off. #ROC#Shalit is rocked!
Juntta lands an elbow inside that Shalit shrugs off.
Shalit is still on wobbly legs! Can Juntta finish him?
Clinched against the cage, Juntta lands a big elbow that drops Shalit! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Shalit is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Juntta!
Jesse Juntta seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
JAG Noctem de Propugnatores
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BySubtraction displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shalit.
BySubtraction ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from BySubtraction misses.
Shalit looks to land a left hand but BySubtraction moved out of range nicely.
Shalit swings for the body but BySubtraction moves out of range.
Shalit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
BySubtraction has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Alpha Midget in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from BySubtraction finds it's way through Shalit's defenses.
Shalit ducks right into an uppercut from BySubtraction.
Shalit misses with a wild body shot.
Shalit throws a looping overhand right but BySubtraction ducks down to avoid it.
BySubtraction scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shalit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shalit.
Shalit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shalit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BySubtraction misses with a looping right.
BySubtraction throws a hook but Shalit avoids it easily.
BySubtraction lands with a nice body punch.
Shalit avoids the body shot from BySubtraction.
Shalit counters with a body kick.
BySubtraction swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
BySubtraction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BySubtraction throws a body shot but no joy.
BySubtraction throws the left hand but Shalit avoids the punch easily.
Shalit misses with a leg kick.
Shalit misses with a body shot.
BySubtraction throwing a counter right hand but Shalit manages to avoid it.
BySubtraction clobbers Shalit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
BySubtraction slips under a jab.
BySubtraction displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shalit throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shalit connects with a jab.
Shalit avoids the body shot from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction checks a low kick from Shalit.
BySubtraction getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shalit connects with a solid leg kick.
BySubtraction swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
BySubtraction lands a jab to Shalit's midsection.
BySubtraction swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Shalit finds it's way through BySubtraction's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BySubtraction takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
BySubtraction throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BySubtraction throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
BySubtraction connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shalit's hands.#T2#
BySubtraction misses the shot to the body.
BySubtraction misses with a wild body shot.
BySubtraction ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
BySubtraction is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shalit.
BySubtraction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shalit manages to avoid it.
Shalit scores with a nice strike.
BySubtraction throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
BySubtraction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shalit manages to avoid it.
BySubtraction bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shalit's head backwards.
BySubtraction drops his hands momentarily and Shalit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shalit is looking to land body kicks.
BySubtraction loads up on a big right hand but Shalit slips the punch.
BySubtraction just misses with a punch to the body.
Shalit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BySubtraction lands a nice hook to Shalit's body. Shalit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from BySubtraction misses the target.
BySubtraction bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shalit's head.
BySubtraction is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
BySubtraction swings for the body but Shalit moves out of range.
Shalit feints a counter leg kick.
Shalit misses with a low kick.
BySubtraction scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Shalit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
BySubtraction uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shalit.
BySubtraction dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
BySubtraction connects with a right hand. Shalit shakes it off.
Shalit misses with a hook. BySubtraction ducked under it nicely.
BySubtraction is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
BySubtraction is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
BySubtraction lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shalit throws a punch but it's blocked by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shalit has him pressed against the cage.
BySubtraction blocks an uppercut.
Shalit has BySubtraction pressed against the cage, preventing BySubtraction from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
BySubtraction working aggressively here.
BySubtraction scores with a shot to the side of Shalit's head.
Shalit works on BySubtraction's body with a couple of short punches.
A frustrated look appears on BySubtraction's face as he tries to break the clinch.
BySubtraction's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shalit takes a shot to the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shalit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shalit lands a left hand that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Shalit has a couple of punches blocked by BySubtraction.
Shalit tries to work over BySubtraction's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shalit digs a right hand into BySubtraction's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on BySubtraction's gas tank.
BySubtraction with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shalit digs a right hand into BySubtraction's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on BySubtraction's gas tank.
Shalit can't find room to land a body shot as BySubtraction controls the action.
Shalit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shalit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shalit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shalit.
BySubtraction is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
BySubtraction lands with a short punch from the clinch.
BySubtraction is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shalit is defending well for now.
BySubtraction blocks a body shot from Shalit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BySubtraction struggles to land a body shot inside as Shalit controls his hands.
BySubtraction blocks a punch to the side of the head.
BySubtraction with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
BySubtraction tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shalit scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Addition BySubtraction dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
BySubtraction needs to keep his hands up - Shalit had a free shot at his head there.
BySubtraction is looking to wear down Shalit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice defenses there by Shalit.
BySubtraction swings for the body but Shalit moves out of range.
BySubtraction lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL2#
Shalit clinches up against the cage.
Shalit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with BySubtraction's elbow.
BySubtraction trying to land knees to the body.
Shalit throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
BySubtraction breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shalit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
BySubtraction connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut there from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction misses with a hook.
BySubtraction connects with a single shot there.
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!
BySubtraction misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Shalit has taken the fight to the clinch.
BySubtraction tries to throw a body punch but Shalit avoids it by throwing BySubtraction back against the cage. #BC#
BySubtraction breaks from the clinch.
Shalit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shalit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BySubtraction throws out the jab.
Shalit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Shalit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
BySubtraction pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shalit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. BySubtraction manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shalit moves out of range as BySubtraction strikes.
BySubtraction connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shalit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws a hook but Shalit avoids it easily.
BySubtraction is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shalit can do to turn this around?
BySubtraction misses the shot to the body.
Shalit throws a shot from downtown. BySubtraction moves away and avoids it.
BySubtraction lands a nice shot to the body.
Shalit moves away from the strike by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws a body punch but Shalit moves out of range.
Shalit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BySubtraction misses with a wild body shot.
Shalit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent BySubtraction stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
BySubtraction throws an overhand right that lands on Shalit's shoulder, as Shalit tries to avoid the shot.
BySubtraction throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shalit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
BySubtraction misses the shot to the body. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from BySubtraction. Shalit does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shalit! But no joy.
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!
Shalit lands with a good body shot.
BySubtraction is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shalit.
BySubtraction takes a swing at Shalit's ribcage but misses.
BySubtraction swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shalit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
BySubtraction lands with a nice combination. Shalit backs away looking to recover.
A big right from BySubtraction misses.
BySubtraction misses with a straight right.
Shalit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice jab there from Shalit.
BySubtraction is looking to clinch but Shalit is avoiding it.
The fighters circle momentarily. BySubtraction darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Shalit.
A swing and a miss from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction lands a right hook to the body.
BySubtraction misses the shot to the body.
Shalit throws a head kick that half lands.
BySubtraction slips under a jab.#T3#
BySubtraction swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - BySubtraction looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shalit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shalit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BySubtraction was well out of range. Poor timing from Shalit.
Shalit throws a front kick aimed at BySubtraction's knee but BySubtraction avoids it well.
BySubtraction looks to throw the jab but Shalit is out of range.
The fighters circling - Shalit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Shalit.
Shalit stuns BySubtraction with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
BySubtraction throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
BySubtraction throws a body shot but no joy.
BySubtraction misses with a left hand
and Shalit counters with a straight right hand.
Shalit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shalit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Addition BySubtraction is winning the standup battle so far.
BySubtraction darts in trying to clinch
enabling Shalit to counter with a crisp jab.
BySubtraction misses the body punch
and Shalit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shalit looks to land a right hand but BySubtraction moved out of range.#T4#
Shalit defending well as BySubtraction loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by BySubtraction.
A jab from Shalit misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BySubtraction scores with a jab. Shalit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
BySubtraction swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shalit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on BySubtraction. That did some damage!
BySubtraction connects with a single shot there.
Nice body punch from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction lands a jab to Shalit's midsection.
BySubtraction misses with a hook. Shalit ducked under it nicely.
Shalit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shalit with a jab.
Shalit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shalit moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BySubtraction checks a leg kick.
Shalit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
BySubtraction lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Shalit misses the target.
BySubtraction scores with a jab. Shalit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Addition BySubtraction dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
BySubtraction misses with a hook. Shalit ducked under it nicely.
Addition BySubtraction is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
BySubtraction ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
BySubtraction fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shalit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
BySubtraction throws a looping overhand right but Shalit ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for BySubtraction.
Shalit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shalit misses with an uppercut. BySubtraction saw that one coming.
BySubtraction throws an overhand right that lands on Shalit's shoulder, as Shalit tries to avoid the shot.
BySubtraction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shalit manages to avoid it.
BySubtraction backing away here, and Shalit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
BySubtraction misses with a hook.
BySubtraction cracks Shalit with a right hand to the side of the head.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shalit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of BySubtraction 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shalit throws a lazy right hand but BySubtraction sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shalit blocks a jab.
BySubtraction ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BySubtraction moves away from the strike by Shalit.
BySubtraction lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shalit at a distance.
Shalit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
BySubtraction fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shalit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
BySubtraction throws a jab but it's blocked by Shalit.
Shalit walks into a jab.
Shalit misses with a straight right.
Shalit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from BySubtraction.
Shalit staying out of range there.
Shalit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from BySubtraction.
Shalit throws the left hand but BySubtraction avoids the punch easily.
BySubtraction misses with a body punch
and Shalit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shalit just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Shalit.
BySubtraction slips a jab from Shalit.
BySubtraction is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shalit misses with a punch to the body.
BySubtraction misses with a knee strike.
Shalit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. BySubtraction seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shalit can turn it around.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BySubtraction is looking to break free of the clinch but Shalit has double underhooks. #T2#
BySubtraction with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shalit prevents a body shot from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shalit blocks it with crossed arms.
Shalit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with BySubtraction's elbow.
BySubtraction fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
BySubtraction landing some nice looking knees to the body.
BySubtraction tries a body shot but Shalit blocks it.
Shalit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shalit is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables BySubtraction to keep the fight standing.
Shalit working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
BySubtraction breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shalit blocks a jab.
BySubtraction slips a jab and a cross from Shalit.
Shalit throws a body punch but BySubtraction moves out of range.
BySubtraction avoids the body shot from Shalit.
BySubtraction scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. BySubtraction darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Elazar Shalit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
BySubtraction lands a slapping body shot.
BySubtraction throws a hook but Shalit blocks it.
BySubtraction misses with a looping right.
BySubtraction fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shalit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
BySubtraction moves forwards but Shalit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shalit throws a low kick but it's checked well by BySubtraction.
Jab from Shalit.
BySubtraction takes a swing at Shalit's ribcage but misses.
BySubtraction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shalit manages to avoid it.
BySubtraction works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Shalit.
Shalit throws a counter combo.
Shalit defending well as BySubtraction loads up on a big left hand.
BySubtraction misses the shot to the body.
BySubtraction scores with a jab. Shalit acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Shalit has BySubtraction up against the cage in a clinch.
Shalit misses with a punch to the body.
Shalit swings wildly with an uppercut but BySubtraction uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BySubtraction trying to land knees to the body.
Shalit misses with a short punch on the inside.
BySubtraction connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shalit's face.
#CUT#It looks like Elazar Shalit has been cut.#BC#
BySubtraction's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shalit tries to close the distance and clinch up but BySubtraction swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shalit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shalit blocks a jab.
Shalit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shalit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
BySubtraction connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shalit momentarily.
BySubtraction misses with a shot to the body
and Shalit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
BySubtraction fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shalit slips a jab from BySubtraction.
Shalit jabs BySubtraction right on the nose. BySubtraction blinks but takes it well.
Shalit tries to move into range but BySubtraction moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shalit throws an overhand right that lands on BySubtraction's shoulder, as BySubtraction tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Shalit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addition BySubtraction showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for BySubtraction, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Addition BySubtraction!
A victorious Addition BySubtraction thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
JAG Rivalry
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shalit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Volkov tries for a takedown but Shalit manages to get underhooks.
Volkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shalit.
Volkov blocking some punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Volkov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Volkov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shalit stops a takedown attempt from Volkov.
Shalit is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Volkov to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Volkov.
Shalit lands a right hand.
Shalit pushes Volkov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shalit scores with a shot to the side of Volkov's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Shalit back against the cage.
Shalit is pressed up against the cage. Volkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shalit down to the mat. Shalit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Elazar Shalit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
Volkov lunges at Shalit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shalit's hand.
Volkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shalit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov misses with a takedown attempt - Shalit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Shalit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Shalit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shalit wants it to stay on the feet.
Shalit scores with a nice head shot.
Elazar Shalit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shalit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shalit lands a right hook to the body.
Volkov shoots for a takedown but Shalit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shalit connects with a right hand. Volkov shakes it off.
Shalit throws a leg kick which misses Volkov's front leg but catches the back leg as Volkov tries to avoid it.
Elazar Shalit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Volkov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Shalit.
Shalit working aggressively here.
Shalit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Volkov.
Shalit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shalit lands an uppercut.
Shalit stops a takedown attempt from Volkov.
#T2#
Volkov lands a shoulder strike.
Shalit misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Shalit.
Shalit tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Shalit.
Shalit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shalit is keeping busy.
Shalit working aggressively here.
Shalit swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shalit pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Volkov shoots in and bounces Shalit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shalit managing to control the position.
Shalit seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Volkov postures up in Shalit's guard and throws a big left but Shalit blocks it.
Volkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shalit controls Volkov momentarily but Volkov frees himself. #SUB#
Shalit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Volkov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Shalit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Volkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shalit is trying to control the position but Volkov postures up. #SUB#
Shalit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Volkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Volkov 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shalit has his foot on Volkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Volkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Volkov passes Shalit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shalit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Volkov is looking for a kimura here.
Shalit is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elazar Shalit dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shalit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Volkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Volkov.
Donk. Shalit catches Volkov right on the button with a cross.
Volkov throws a body punch but Shalit moves out of range.
Shalit misses with a body kick.
Shalit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Shalit has Volkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Volkov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shalit throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov has Shalit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shalit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shalit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit lands a body shot.
Volkov goes for a takedown attempt but Shalit pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Elazar Shalit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
Volkov staying out of range there.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shalit tests Volkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shalit scores with a hook to the body. Volkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Shalit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Volkov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shalit to the ground. Volkov is now in Shalit's guard.
Shalit managing to control the position.
Volkov with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Shalit has his foot on Volkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Volkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Shalit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Shalit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shalit looking to control.
Volkov trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Shalit tries to strike from the bottom.
#T2#
Shalit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shalit looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shalit controlling Volkov's posture.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shalit trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Volkov wants to clinch.
Shalit misses with a straight left.
Volkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shalit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Volkov somewhat.#T3#
Shalit throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
Volkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Shalit clinches up against the cage.
Shalit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Shalit can't find room to land a body shot as Volkov controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Shalit tries to pull guard but Volkov won't allow it.
Shalit tries to pull guard but Volkov holds him up against the cage and eventually Shalit drops back down to his feet.
Volkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shalit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shalit has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Shalit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shalit misses with the head strike.
Shalit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkovs head.
Shalit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Elazar Shalit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shalit misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Shalit lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shalit prevents the takedown attempt.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shalit lands a shot to the body.
Shalit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Volkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shalit is defending well.
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shalit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shalit works on Volkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Volkov is breathing heavily.
Shalit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Volkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shalit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
Shalit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shalit.
Shalit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elazar Shalit dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Shalit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shalit misses the shot to the body.
Shalit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Volkov checks a low kick from Shalit.
Volkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Shalit.
Volkov fails to land the takedown.
Volkov misses the jab.
Shalit tries a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Shalit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Shalit.
Shalit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Volkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkov shoots in but Shalit avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volkov is defended easily by Shalit.
Elazar Shalit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
Shalit scores with a nice strike.
Shalit drops his hands momentarily and Volkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Volkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shalit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shalit clobbers Volkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shalit throws a leg kick but Volkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Volkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shalit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shalit cracks a nice hook into Volkov's ribs.
Volkov connects with a nice looking jab.
Shalit looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Elazar Shalit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shalit.
Volkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Volkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shalit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volkov scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Shalit.
Shalit misses with a straight left.
Volkov goes for a double leg but Shalit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shalit continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Volkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shalit's guard.
Shalit has his hands on Volkov's head, controlling the position.
Shalit keeping full guard, as Volkov tries to pass.
Shalit is pulling down on Volkov's head to control his posture. #T3#
Volkov trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Shalit controlling Volkov's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ivan Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Volkov has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circling - Shalit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shalit slaps away a takedown attempt from Volkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shalit is looking to slow Volkov down with leg kicks.
Elazar Shalit is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shalit.
Volkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Volkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shalit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Shalit gets a clinch.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shalit blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shalit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volkov has time to react.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shalit.
Volkov tries to move into range but Shalit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shalit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shalit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elazar Shalit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shalit, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elazar Shalit!
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Event:
JAG Redemption
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Shalit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov moves in looking to clinch but Shalit pushes him off.
Shalit misses the jab.
Shalit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Volkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shalit throws out the jab.
Volkov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Volkov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shalit throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkov scores with a nice head shot.
Volkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volkov feinted with a counter takedown.
Shalit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shalit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Volkov defends well and Shalit ends up having to push Volkov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Volkov is looking to counter punch.
Volkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Shalit tries to sprawl out of it but Volkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shalit 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.
Shalit throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Shalit lands a slapping body shot.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Elazar Shalit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov slips under a jab from Shalit.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Shalit.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Shalit throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Volkov's head.#CL#
Volkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Volkov trying to control the position but instead, Shalit has worked for underhooks and has pushed Volkov into the cage.
Shalit tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it.
#BC#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shalit connects with a high kick.
Shalit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Volkov slips under a jab from Shalit.
Volkov attempts a counter takedown but Shalit avoids it well and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Volkov.
Shalit moves in looking to clinch but Volkov pushes him off.#CL#
Volkov moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
Shalit digs a right hand underneath Volkov's ribcage. Volkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shalit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov looking to stall.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkov pushes Shalit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Volkov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Shalit.
Shalit misses with some punches.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shalit's elbow.
Shalit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkov tries a body shot but Shalit blocks it.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shalit misses with a punch on the inside.
Shalit prevents a body shot from Volkov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkov.
Shalit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Volkov wants the takedown. Shalit is fighting it off but Volkov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shalit's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Shalit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Volkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Shalit is tightening it up a little... Volkov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Volkov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Volkov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Shalit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Elazar Shalit!
After winning the bout, Elazar Shalit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
JAG Exodus
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Shalit misses with an uppercut.
Shalit throws a looping overhand right but Juntta ducks down to avoid it.
Shalit lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shalit. Juntta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shalit slips a straight right by Juntta.
A chopping leg kick lands by Juntta.
No joy there for Juntta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Juntta backing away here, and Shalit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shalit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juntta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shalit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shalit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntta.
Shalit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Juntta misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta connects with a body shot that sends Shalit's belly button to the back.
Juntta throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Juntta has managed to clinch.
Juntta tries to throw a body punch but Shalit avoids it by throwing Juntta back against the cage.
Juntta throws an elbow but it misses.
#T1#
Shalit avoids a wild elbow strike from Juntta.#TD2#
Shalit successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shalit working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shalit is controlling Juntta's posture.
Juntta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Shalit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Shalit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB2#
Shalit throws his legs up looking for a submission but Juntta uses it to pass to side control.
Shalit wants to control but Juntta postures up.
Shalit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Juntta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shalit is still trying to improve position.#SU#
Juntta stands up. #T3#
Shalit thuds his right hand into Juntta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Shalit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shalit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shalit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Juntta.
Shalit lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Shalit scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Juntta.
Shalit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Juntta backwards.
Shalit lands a right hand.
Juntta lands a nice elbow.
Juntta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shalit misses with a punch on the inside.
Juntta throws an elbow that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shalit.
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!
Juntta lands an elbow just above Shalit 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Elazar Shalit has been cut.
Shalit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juntta's elbow.
Shalit scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Shalit pushes Juntta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juntta.
Juntta scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Shalit ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shalit no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Juntta being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Shalit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Juntta defends it easily.#SUB2#
Shalit has his foot on Juntta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juntta works his way back into a safe position though.
Shalit is controlling Juntta's posture.#SUB2#
Shalit has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Juntta 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 Shalit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elazar Shalit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elazar Shalit'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.
#R2#
Juntta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Juntta throws an overhand right that lands on Shalit's shoulder, as Shalit tries to avoid the shot.
Juntta swings for the body but Shalit moves out of range.
Juntta connects with a leg kick. Shalit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shalit tries to clinch up.
Shalit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Juntta finds it's way round the side to connect with Shalit's head.
Shalit misses with a looping left.
Shalit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Juntta is out of range and Shalit settles back down.
Shalit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Juntta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shalit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shalit misses with a shot to the body
and Juntta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Juntta misses with an uppercut. Shalit saw that one coming.
Shalit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A clash of legs there as Shalit blocks the low kick.#T1#
Shalit looks to score with a jab to the body but Juntta is just out of range.
Juntta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shalit lands with a shot to the body.
Shalit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Juntta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A leg kick checked by Shalit.
Shalit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shalit swats away the attempt to clinch by Juntta.
Shalit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shalit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Juntta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Juntta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shalit throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Juntta to counter with a crisp jab.
Shalit misses with a straight right.
Elazar Shalit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juntta throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shalit.
Juntta lands a nice shot that snaps Shalit's head back.
Juntta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shalit tries a low kick but Juntta avoids it.
Shalit connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL#
Juntta clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Juntta pushes off an throws an elbow but Shalit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Juntta lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juntta is working Shalit over against the cage.
Juntta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juntta misses with a body punch.
Shalit is trying to pull guard but Juntta has him pressed against the cage.
Juntta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shalit backwards.
A hook to the body from Juntta.
#TD2#
Shalit pulls guard successfully.
Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shalit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Shalit has his foot on Juntta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juntta works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB2#
Shalit has his foot on Juntta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juntta works his way back into a safe position though.
Shalit working a defensive guard but Juntta passes into half guard.
#SU#
Juntta stands up out of the half guard.
Juntta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Juntta.
Shalit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juntta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shalit.
Juntta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Juntta scores with a jab to the body.
Juntta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shalits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Juntta moves out of range as Shalit strikes.
Shalit ducks under a wild hook from Juntta.
Shalit keeps the fight on the outside.
Shalit avoids the body shot from Juntta.
#T4#
Juntta lands with a nice body punch.
Juntta pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shalit is out of range and Juntta settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Shalit.
Juntta takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A shot to the liver by Shalit. Beautiful body shot.
Juntta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juntta just misses with a punch to the body.
Shalit throws a low kick but Juntta moves out of range easily.
Shalit tried to score with a low kick but Juntta checks it.
Juntta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shalit.
Shalit throws a jab but it's blocked by Juntta.
Juntta tried to counter with a leg kick but Shalit avoided it.#CL2#
Shalit closes the distance and clinches.
Shalit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juntta's elbow.
Juntta lands a body shot.
Shalit struggles to land a body shot inside as Juntta controls his hands.
Juntta lands with a light punch inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Juntta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Juntta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Elazar Shalit's cut.
That's time! Juntta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Shalit throws out a loose jab but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shalit throws a hook but Juntta blocks it.
Juntta throws the left hand but Shalit avoids the punch easily.
Juntta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shalit manages to avoid it.
Juntta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A thudding body kick lands there by Juntta!
Shalit misses with a lunging right hand
and Juntta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Juntta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shalit checks a leg kick.
Jesse Juntta is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Juntta tenderised Shalit's leg. Shalit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Juntta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shalit lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Shalit misses.
Shalit misses with a straight right.
Shalit just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Shalit slips a straight right by Juntta.
Shalit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Juntta.
Shalit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juntta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Juntta checks a leg kick nicely.
Shalit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shalit motions for Juntta to come forward. Shalit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Juntta feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shalit lands a body shot.
Juntta throws a leg kick but Shalit sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Shalit misses the target.
Juntta is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Shalit gets a clinch.
Shalit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Juntta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Juntta misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shalit.
Jesse Juntta has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
A short body shot lands from Juntta as the two fighters clinch.
Shalit cracks Juntta with a nice body shot.
Juntta struggles to land a body shot inside as Shalit controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Shalit fails to land.
Nice body punch from Juntta - that landed with a thud.
Shalit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shalit scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shalit blocks an elbow strike from Juntta.
Shalit jumps guard but Juntta stands there with Shalit around his waist. Shalit gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Juntta is leaning against Shalit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Juntta lands a nice shot to the body.
Juntta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juntta misses with a body punch.
Shalit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juntta backwards.
Juntta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Juntta lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Shalit fails to land.
Shalit blocks an elbow strike from Juntta.
Shalit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Juntta backwards. #T3#
Shalit lands a nice shot to the body.
Juntta blocks an uppercut.
Shalit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shalit dodges an elbow strike from Juntta.
Juntta pushes off an throws an elbow but Shalit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shalit pushes Juntta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shalit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shalit lands with a left to the head.
Shalit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shalit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shalit lands a hook that snaps the head of Juntta backwards.
Juntta misses with a body punch.
Shalit misses with some punches.
Juntta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Juntta lands with a light punch inside.
Shalit misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Juntta.
Shalit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shalit avoids the elbow strike from Juntta, against the cage.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Shalit fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shalit is working Juntta over against the cage.
Shalit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shalit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juntta lands with a light punch inside.
Shalit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juntta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shalit tries to work over Juntta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juntta lands an elbow inside that Shalit shrugs off.
Shalit swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Juntta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juntta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shalit's brow.
Juntta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juntta lands a hook that snaps the head of Shalit backwards.
Shalit scores with a hook to the body.
Juntta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Shalit scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elazar Shalit.
I think Shalit 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Jesse Juntta!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Elazar Shalit!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Event:
JAG Aorigele vs Blood
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Shalit misses with an uppercut. White Jr saw that one coming.
Shalit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
White Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shalit throws a hook to the side of White Jr's head but White Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Shalit moves into the clinch.
White Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White Jr effectively controlling the action here.
White Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shalit lands with a short shot to the head.
White Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shalit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shalit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shalit lands a left hand that snaps the head of White Jr backwards.
White Jr told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
White Jr tries a body shot but Shalit blocks it.
White Jr with a knee to the head.
Shalit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shalit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite White Jr's efforts to push away.
Shalit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
White Jr stalling against the cage.
White Jr prevents a body shot from Shalit. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by White Jr. #CUT2#
It looks like Elazar Shalit has been cut.
Shalit is pressed up against the cage. White Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shalit down to the mat. Shalit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
White Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shalit defends well and White Jr ends up having to push Shalit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Elazar Shalit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce White Jr.
Shalit cracks White Jr with a good jab.
Shalit throws a leg kick which misses White Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as White Jr tries to avoid it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shalit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shalit lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Shalit fails to land.
Shalit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
White Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shalit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. White Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Shalit moves into the clinch.
Shalit tries a body shot but White Jr blocks it.
Shalit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shalit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from White Jr.
#T2#
White Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shalit blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from White Jr.
White Jr blocking some punches.
Shalit misses with a body punch.
Shalit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shalit tries a body shot but White Jr blocks it.
#BC2#
White Jr breaks the clinch.
Shalit with a jab.
White Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White Jr drops his hands momentarily and Shalit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shalit scores with a push kick.
White Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
White Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shalit defends well and White Jr ends up having to push Shalit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
White Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
White Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shalit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - White Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Shalit moves out of range of the body kick.
White Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shalit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
White Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shalit.
Shalit misses with a hook
and White Jr counters with a straight right hand.
White Jr cracks a nice hook into Shalit's ribs.
Shalit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and White Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
White Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from White Jr finds it's way through Shalit's defenses.
White Jr slips a straight right by Shalit.#CL#
White Jr gets tackled into the cage by Shalit. Shalit maintains the clinch.
White Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Shalit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
White Jr is trying to force a seperation but Shalit has the dominant position.
Shalit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White Jr prevents a body shot from Shalit.
Shalit works on White Jr's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
White Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Shalit's jab looks to have found its range, popping White Jr under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White Jr misses with an uppercut.
White Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shalit sprawls well. Shalit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. White Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
White Jr wants to clinch up but Shalit keeps it at a distance.
White Jr lands an overhand right.#CL#
Shalit has closed the distance and engaged White Jr in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, White Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Shalit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shalit lands an uppercut.
Shalit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shalit misses with a punch on the inside.
Shalit tries a body shot but White Jr blocks it.
Shalit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
White Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Shalit.
White Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elazar Shalit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elazar Shalit's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Shalit moves into the clinch.
Shalit lands a left hand.
Shalit misses with a hook to the ribs.
White Jr has Shalit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shalit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shalit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of White Jrs head. #ROC#
White Jr is rocked!
Shalit lands with a left to the head.
White Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Shalit finish him?
Shalit dips a shoulder and cracks White Jr with a mighty uppercut! White Jr falls back against the cage and Shalit unloads with a barrage of strikes! White Jr is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Shalit screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elazar Shalit!
A very excited looking Elazar Shalit 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.
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Event:
JBL Pankration
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Shalit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arlington was well out of range. Poor timing from Shalit.
A little feinted left hand from Arlington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Shalit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arlington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shalit backwards.
Still in the clinch, Arlington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arlington lands with a light punch inside.
Shalit is working Arlington over against the cage.
Arlington working aggressively here.
Arlington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shalit misses with a body punch.
Arlington tries to pull guard but Shalit holds him up against the cage and eventually Arlington drops back down to his feet.
Shalit misses with a punch on the inside.
Shalit prevents Arlington from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Arlington on the inside.
A short right from Arlington.
Arlington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shalit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arlington tries to pull guard but Shalit won't allow it.
Arlington blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arlington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arlington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shalit misses with some punches.
We've been hearing reports that Arlington has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC2#
Shalit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Shalit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arlington.
Shalit tries to counter with a clinch but Arlington shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Arlington takes the fight into the clinch.
Shalit misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Arlington manages to break the clinch.
Arlington blocks a leg kick.
Shalit tries to close the distance and clinch but Arlington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arlington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shalit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arlington lands with a shot to the body.
Arlington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shalit.
Arlington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shalit's head backwards.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shalit. That's going to slow Arlington down.
Shalit throws a big shot that misses.
Shalit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arlington is able to avoid easily.
Shalit leaves Arlington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Arlington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shalit throws a leg kick but Arlington sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Shalit tries to get set, Arlington tries to push him back and clinch up but Shalit manages to avoid the attempt.
Arlington cracks Shalit with an open hand slap.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Shalit there.
A lazy left from Arlington finds it's target.
Shalit throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Shalit there.
Arlington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shalit.
Shalit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arlington was well out of range. Poor timing from Shalit.
Arlington throws a body shot but no joy.
Arlington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Arlington closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shalit is looking to improve his position.
Shalit wants to control but Arlington is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Arlington seems to be looking for submissions.
Shalit wants to improve his position but Arlington is controlling well.
Arlington trying to pass the guard but Shalit defending well. #T3#
Shalit is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Shalit looking for submissions off his back.
Shalit is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shalit on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Well, if Arlington is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Arlington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shalit defends it well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arlington wants to control but Shalit is keeping him busy.
Arlington is pressing down on Shalit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shalit is holding on for now.
Arlington is working hard here to advance position.
Shalit wants to improve his position but Arlington is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Shalit actively working from the bottom here.
Arlington slips a nice elbow through Shalit's hands, connecting with Shalit's forehead.
Shalit taking some punishment here, with Arlington in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Arlington dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Arlington misses with a hook. Shalit ducked under it nicely.
Arlington takes a swing at Shalit's ribcage but misses.
Arlington connects with a nice looking jab.
Arlington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shalit pinned against the cage. Shalit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arlington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shalit moves away.
Shalit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arlington slips a jab from Shalit.
Shalit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arlington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arlington lands with an uppercut that bounces Shalit off the cage and back into range.
Arlington with a poor takedown
enabling Shalit to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit misses with a body kick.
Jason Arlington is winning the standup battle so far.
Shalit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arlington.
Shalit moves away from the strike by Arlington.
Nice jab there from Arlington.
Shalit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Arlington tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shalit slaps away a takedown attempt from Arlington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Arlington. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Shalit scores with a hook to the body. Arlington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arlington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shalit can do to turn this around?
Arlington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shalit.
Shalit tries to clinch there but Arlington circles away.
Arlington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shalit scores with a jab to the head.
Shalit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arlington.#CL#
Arlington clinches with his opponent.
Arlington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shalit lands with a light punch inside.
Arlington swings wildly with an uppercut but Shalit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arlington can't find room to land a body shot as Shalit controls the action.
Shalit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arlington tries to break free but Shalit pushes him back against the cage.
Arlington can't find room to land a body shot as Shalit controls the action.
Good body shot from Shalit.
Arlington blocks a body shot from Shalit.
Arlington working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Arlington jumps guard but Shalit stands there with Arlington around his waist. Arlington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shalit keeps control of Arlington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arlington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jason Arlington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Arlington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shalit backwards.
Shalit misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shalit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shalit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shalit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arlington backwards.
Shalit swings wildly with an uppercut but Arlington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arlington lands a body punch.
Arlington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shalit's elbow.
Shalit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Arlington pulls Shalit into guard.
Arlington working a defensive guard here.
Shalit passes Arlington's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shalit wants to free his trapped foot but Arlington is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3##SUB2#
Shalit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arlington is just riding it out for now. Shalit eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Arlington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shalit pulls his head out easily.
Arlington is staying active underneath Shalit, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Shalit seems to be working for a kimura but Arlington defends the submission attempt.
Arlington wants to sweep but Shalit has passed to side control!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Shalit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arlington has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shalit wants to control but Arlington is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Shalit goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Arlington rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shalit's guard! Nice work there by Arlington! #SUB2#
Arlington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shalit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arlington has managed to get both his arms back between Shalit's legs - danger averted.
Arlington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arlington content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elazar Shalit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Arlington misses with a wild body shot.
Arlington checks the leg kick.
Arlington appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Arlington slips under a jab.
Shalit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Arlington misses its intended target.
Shalit throws a body shot but no joy.
Arlington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shalit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shalit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arlington moves away.
Shalit throws a leg kick #TD#
and Arlington counters with a takedown into side control.
Shalit regains half guard.
Arlington is trying to control the action in half guard but Shalit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arlington is thwarting Shalit's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlington passes to side control.
Arlington trying to control the action but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Arlington working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Arlington looks up at the clock and then as Shalit takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Arlington smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Arlington wants to control but Shalit is keeping him busy.
Shalit is trying to get back to half guard.
Arlington trying to control the action but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Shalit tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arlington tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shalit's legs.
Shalit gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Arlington scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shalit?
Shalit tries to hold on but Arlington pushes him away.
Arlington looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shalit is squirming around, avoiding Arlington's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Arlington.
Shalit tries to reverse the position but Arlington maintains control.#T3#
Arlington trying to control but Shalit is having none of it.
Shalit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Arlington looking to control but Shalit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shalit is in a horrible position here. Arlington smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Shalit is looking to improve his position but Arlington isn't that keen on the idea.
Arlington avoids the attempt from Shalit to control.
Arlington can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shalit is looking to escape.
Shalit sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Shalit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arlington wants to pass to mount but Shalit is defending the position.
Arlington is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shalit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shalit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shalit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Arlington manages to capitalize on a mistake by Shalit to take his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Arlington's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Arlington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arlington 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Arlington!
A victorious Jason Arlington thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
JBL Contenders IV
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from Xiu misses
and Shalit counters with an outside leg kick.
Shalit blocks a leg kick.
Shalit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xiu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shalit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiu.
Xiu flicks out a counter leg kick but Shalit steps away.
Shalit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xiu.
Shalit scores with a nice strike.
Shalit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xiu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shalit.
Xiu swings for the body but Shalit moves out of range.
Shalit takes a swing at Xiu's ribcage but misses.
Shalit blocks a head kick by Xiu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit throws the kick towards the body but Xiu avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xiu.
Xiu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shalit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xiu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shalit throws a big counter combination but Xiu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shalit cracks Xiu with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shalit throws a body punch but Xiu moves out of range. #T1#
Xiu misses the shot to the body.
Shalit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xiu throws a body shot but no joy.
Shalit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xiu looks to throw the jab but Shalit is out of range.
Shalit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shalit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Xiu tries to get set, Shalit tries to push him back and clinch up but Xiu manages to avoid the attempt.
Shalit lands a slapping body shot.
Xiu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shalit throws a head kick that Xiu semi-blocks.
Shalit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shalit scores with a punch to the head.
Xiu connects with a looping right hand.
Shalit slips under a jab from Xiu.
Xiu wants to slow Shalit down by chopping away at his legs.
Xiu connects with a body shot that sends Shalit's belly button to the back.
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!
Shalit blocks a head kick by Xiu.
Xiu stuns Shalit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xiu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Xiu tests Shalit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xiu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shalit lands a body shot.
Xiu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Xiu backs away, Shalit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Xiu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Xiu misses.
Xiu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Shalit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shalit takes a step back to recover.
Xiu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shalit's head.
Xiu misses with a body shot.
Xiu connects with a solid leg kick.
Xiu throws out a leg kick but Shalit moves out of range and Xiu only half commits.
Xiu misses with a jab to the body
and Shalit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Shalit.
Shalit is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xiu.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Shalit.
Xiu scores with a leg kick.
Xiu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Xiu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shalit.
Xiu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shalit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiu looks to score with a jab to the body but Shalit is just out of range.
Shalit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiu was well out of range. Poor timing from Shalit.
Nice defenses there by Xiu.
Xiu takes one to the side of the head.
Xiu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shalit rather than just go for the knockout.
Xiu digs a good hook to Shalit's body.
Shalit throws a body punch but Xiu moves out of range.
Xiu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xiu throws a sloppy body shot
and Shalit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shalit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shalit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shalit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Shalit thumps Xiu with a low kick.
Xiu misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Shalit counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shalit blocks a body shot from Xiu. #BC#
Shalit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shalit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shalit misses with an uppercut.
Xiu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shalit missing with a left hand there. Xiu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shalit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Xiu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shalit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xiu.
Xiu moves out of range as Shalit strikes.
Xiu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shalit on the side of the head.
Shalit misses the shot to the body.
Xiu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiu moves out of range of the body kick from Shalit.
Xiu throws a push kick but Shalit slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Shalit misses.
Xiu throws a body shot but no joy.
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 Elazar Shalit will probably get the nod.
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#
An inside leg kick lands from Xiu.
Xiu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xiu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big right from Shalit misses.
Xiu throws a head kick that misses.
Shalit takes a swing at Xiu's ribcage but misses.
Shalit tries to clinch up but Xiu circles away and keeps his distance.
Xiu digs a good body shot into Shalit's ribs.
Xiu misses with an uppercut.
Shalit moves out of range of the body kick.
Shalit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shalit lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit cracks Xiu with an open hand slap.
Xiu throws a right hand that misses
and Shalit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shalit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiu was well out of range. Poor timing from Shalit.
Shalit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiu takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Xiu misses with a head kick.
A cross from Xiu lands.
Xiu scores with a punch to the head.
Shalit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shalit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Shalit moves into the clinch.
Xiu misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shalit.
Shalit blocks a body shot from Xiu.
Xiu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiu prevents a body shot from Shalit.
Shalit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xiu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shalit's efforts to push away.
Shalit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shalit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiu lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Xiu blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shalit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Shalit.
Xiu blocks an uppercut.
Xiu struggles to land a body shot inside as Shalit controls his hands.
Xiu misses with a punch to the body.
Shalit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A hook to the body from Xiu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shalit.
Shalit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiu.
Shalit misses with a body punch.
Xiu lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiu.
Shalit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xiu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shalit's elbow. #T3#
Xiu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiu scores with a shoulder strike.
Xiu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shalit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shalit pushes Xiu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xiu misses with a body punch.
Shalit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shalit struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiu controls his hands.
Shalit blocks an uppercut.
Xiu lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Xiu.
A head punch on the inside from Xiu fails to land.
Xiu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Xiu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shalit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xiu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shalit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Shalit can't find room to land a body shot as Xiu controls the action.
#BC#
Shalit breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shalit lands a lovely overhand right.
Shalit avoids the head kick by Xiu.
Shalit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shalit is out of range and Xiu settles back down.
Shalit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shalit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shalit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Shalit misses the target.
Shalit slips under a jab.
Xiu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xiu throws an off balance right hand
and Shalit counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiu misses with a hook. Shalit ducked under it nicely.
Shalit misses with a hook.
Shalit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Char Xiu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Xiu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shalit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shalit takes a swing at Xiu's ribcage but misses.
Shalit takes one to the side of the head.
Xiu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shalit.
Some wild striking there from Shalit.
Shalit looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiu is just out of range.
Shalit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xiu stuns Shalit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xiu.
Xiu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu scores with a leg kick.
Xiu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xiu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Xiu throws a chopping leg kick but Shalit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xiu thows a leg kick but Shalit checks it
and Shalit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shalit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xiu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Shalit throws a sloppy body shot
and Xiu counters with a good low kick that Shalit was not able to check.
Xiu throws the kick towards the body but Shalit avoids it.
Shalit throwing a counter right hand but Xiu manages to avoid it.
Shalit looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiu is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Shalit as he connects with a hook.
Xiu throws a push kick but Shalit slaps the foot to one side.
Shalit scores with a kick to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shalit. Xiu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slow jab from Shalit misses its intended target.
Xiu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shalit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xiu.
Xiu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shalit was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiu.
Xiu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shalit is out of range.
Shalit throws a looping overhand right but Xiu ducks down to avoid it.
Char Xiu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xiu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shalit pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Xiu throws a front kick aimed at Shalit's knee but Shalit avoids it well.
Shalit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shalit scores with a jab.
Xiu throws the left hand but Shalit avoids the punch easily.
Xiu avoids the body shot from Shalit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiu throws a big shot that misses.
Shalit misses with a right hand
and Shalit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xiu looks to score with a jab to the body but Shalit is just out of range.
Shalit with a hook.
Xiu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shalit slips a straight right by Xiu.
Xiu dodges the punch combination from Shalit.
A jab from Shalit misses.
Xiu throws an off balance right hand
and Shalit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shalit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shalit throws a head kick that misses
and Xiu counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Xiu looks to land a body kick but Shalit moved away.
Shalit takes a swing at Xiu's ribcage but misses.
Xiu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shalit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick from Xiu misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Shalit misses its target.
Shalit misses with a body kick.
Xiu thows a leg kick but Shalit checks it
and Shalit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shalit takes a swing at Xiu's ribcage but misses.
Xiu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Xiu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shalit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xiu.
Xiu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shalit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Xiu misses with a body shot.
Xiu blocks the body kick.
#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Xiu misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Shalit misses the target.
A big left from Xiu misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shalit misses with a hook.
Xiu looks to throw a body kick
and Shalit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xiu just misses with a punch to the body.
Shalit went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Xiu blocks a head kick by Shalit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xiu.
Xiu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shalit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shalit clobbers Xiu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xiu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Xiu tries to land a front kick but Shalit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xiu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shalit blocks a head kick by Xiu.
Xiu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shalit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xiu.
Xiu tries a quick counter leg kick but Shalit is wise to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Char Xiu.
I think Xiu 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 46
Date: May 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Shalit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Volkov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ivan Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Shalit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shalit tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov throws out a counter right but Shalit avoids it with no problem.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shalit moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Volkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good leg kick by Shalit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A low kick from Shalit misses #TD2#
and Volkov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Shalit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Volkov defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shalit is trying to control the position but Volkov postures up.
Volkov content to stall in guard here.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Shalit wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Volkov is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Volkov is trying to work for a kimura but Shalit is defending well.
Shalit manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Shalit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Volkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Shalit looking for a guillotine here but Volkov defends easily.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Volkov pushes down on Shalit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Volkov wants to free his trapped foot but Shalit is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Volkov is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB#
Shalit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Volkov pulls his head out easily.
Volkov works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Volkov is working to tighten his grip on Shalit's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Shalit has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Volkov is really squeezing tight and eventually Shalit passes out! Volkov breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivan Volkov!
Ivan Volkov is the new featherweight champion!
Ivan Volkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 36
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Fried misses with a left hand
letting Shalit counter with a right hand.
Fried tries to clinch there but Shalit circles away.
Shalit thinks about the counter body kick.
Fried lands a nice shot to the body.
Fried tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shalit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fried throws a nice looking combination but Shalit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fried scores with a decent looking hook.
Fried throws a wild body kick that Shalit sees coming a mile off.
We've been informed that Shalit has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fried throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shalit counters with a three punch combo that has Fried backing up. Fried nods at Shalit to acknowledge the strikes.
Fried is looking to land body kicks.
Fried throws a series of punches but Shalit avoids them all with ease.
Shalit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fried tries to close the distance and clinch but Shalit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fried lands the left hand.#T1##CL#
Fried closes the distance and clinches.
Fried slows down the pace here.
Fried throws a head punch that misses.
Fried tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shalit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shalit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Fried breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shalit avoids the head kick by Fried.
Shalit shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fried misses with a series of wild punches.
Shalit throws out a counter right but Fried avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Fried, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
French Fried seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fried moves away from the strike by Shalit. #T2#
Shalit throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Fried on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fried dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fried throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shalit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fried closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shalit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Fried closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shalit tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fried just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Fried misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fried misses with some punches.
Fried lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shalit backwards.
Fried cracks Shalit with a nice body shot.
Fried swings wildly with an uppercut but Shalit uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Shalit jumps guard but Fried stands there with Shalit around his waist. Shalit gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
French Fried has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elazar Shalit.
Shalit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Fried escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fried tries to close the distance and clinch but Shalit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shalit tries to move into range but Fried moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shalit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fried tries to clinch but Shalit moves away
and Fried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Fried.
Shalit steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fried scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Fried throws a sloppy body shot
and Shalit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shalit blocks a jab.
Fried is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fried tries to close the distance and clinch but Shalit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fried showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shalit.
Fried throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shalit follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Shalit.
Shalit sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shalit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fried finds it's way round the side to connect with Shalit's head.
Fried throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Fried misses its intended target.
Fried throws a head kick that misses.
Shalit follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
French Fried dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fried fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shalit manages to avoid it.
Fried swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shalit.
Fried misses with a wild body shot.
Fried misses with a double jab.
Fried misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Fried misses.
Fried throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shalit is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Shalit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fried is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Fried fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shalit, pushing him back against the ropes.#T1#
Fried pushes Shalit back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Fried lands with a right to the head.
Fried stalling against the ropes.
Shalit tries to pull guard but Fried holds him up against the ropes and eventually Shalit drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Shalit drags the fight down to the ground.
Fried trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shalit controls Fried momentarily but Fried frees himself.
Fried wants to stand and escape but instead Shalit has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Shalit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Fried is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shalit content to stall in guard here.
Fried on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fried tries to get out of the position.
Shalit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fried swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Fried being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Shalit has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Shalit 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. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shalit wants to control from the top but Fried keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big left from Fried misses.
Shalit follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fried throws a jab but it's blocked by Shalit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fried misses with a lunging right hand
and Shalit counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body kick there by Shalit.
Fried tries to clinch but Shalit is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that French Fried will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Fried throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fried is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shalit can do to turn this around?
Fried throws out a loose jab but Shalit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fried tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Fried.
Shalit steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fried pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shalit raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Shalit moves out of range of the strikes.
Shalit thinks about the counter body kick.
Fried finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL#
Fried has Shalit up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shalit tries to pull guard but Fried forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Shalit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
French Fried has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elazar Shalit.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fried - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
Shalit is trying to pull guard but Fried turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Fried tries a knee to the head but Shalit blocks it.
#BC#
Fried manages to break the clinch.
Fried misses the shot to the body.
Shalit follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Shalit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fried throws a head kick that misses
and Shalit finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fried takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shalit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fried to score with a decent uppercut.
Fried lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shalit circles away quickly and effectively.
A lazy left from Fried finds it's target.
Shalit scores with a jab. Fried acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shalit walks into a jab.#T2#
Fried moves to clinch but Shalit breaks away
and Shalit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fried throws a body punch but Shalit moves out of range.
Shalit tries to move into range but Fried moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fried connects with a jab.
Fried lands a body shot.
Fried tries a head kick but it misses.
Fried swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fried throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fried misses with an uppercut.
Fried misses with a left hand
and Shalit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Shalit manages to pull guard.
Fried stopping the sweep attempt from Shalit.
Shalit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fried manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fried controls Shalit momentarily but Shalit frees himself. #SUB2#
Shalit drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fried looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fried looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fried! #REVR##T4#
Shalit tries to buck Fried off but Fried is having none of it.
Shalit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fried off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Shalit working for a choke but Fried is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Shalit has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fried has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
French Fried clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Shalit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shalit ducks under a wild hook from Fried.
Shalit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fried with a hook.
Shalit swats away the attempt to clinch by Fried.
French Fried is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fried moves in looking to clinch but Shalit pushes him off.
Fried misses with a body kick.
Fried comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Fried closes the distance and clinches.
Fried throws a head punch that misses.
Shalit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fried smiles and moves away.
Fried wants to land a leg kick but Shalit is out of range.
Shalit thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Fried fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shalit is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shalit circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shalit counters with a series of strikes. Fried will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fried tries to clinch but Shalit moves out of range.
Fried cracks Shalit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Shalit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Fried has managed to clinch.
Shalit jumps guard but Fried stands there with Shalit around his waist. Shalit gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shalit blocks a body shot from Fried.
Shalit is trying to pull guard but Fried has him pressed against the ropes.
French Fried has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elazar Shalit.#T2#
Shalit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shalit prevents a body shot from Fried.
Fried misses with a punch on the inside.
Fried taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Fried.
Shalit is trying to pull guard but Fried has him pressed against the ropes.
Shalit is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Fried to keep the fight standing.
Shalit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fried cracks Shalit with a nice body shot.
Fried softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on Fried - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fried scores with a shot to the side of Shalit's head.
Fried tries a body shot but Shalit blocks it.
#T3#
Shalit tries to pull guard but Fried forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Fried has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Fried has a couple of punches blocked by Shalit.
#BC#
Fried breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shalit throws a sloppy body shot
and Fried connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fried wants to clinch
enabling Shalit to counter with a crisp jab.
Fried pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shalit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shalit misses with a kick to the body.
Shalit tries a head kick but it misses.
Fried scores with a hook.
French Fried is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Shalit misses with a kick to the body.
Fried drops his hands momentarily and Shalit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shalit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fried.
A countering left hand to the body from Shalit misses.
Shalit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shalit moves out of range of the strikes.
Fried looks to clinch
and Shalit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fried wants to clinch up but Shalit keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shalit! But no joy.
Shalit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fried.
Shalit shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fried throws an off balance right hand
and Shalit counters with a nice uppercut.
Fried is looking to clinch.
Shalit is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fried misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
French Fried had his way with Elazar Shalit in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Shalit swats away the attempt to clinch by Fried.
Shalit circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shalit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Fried is rocked!
Fried wants to stay close but Shalit steps back to make room for something. Fried seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Shalit and Fried drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Elazar Shalit!
Elazar Shalit is the new featherweight champion!
Elazar Shalit thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 31
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Bandit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bandit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bandit closes the distance and clinches up with Shalit, looking for a takedown. Bandit pushes Shalit against the ropes but Shalit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shalit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandit moves out of range as Shalit strikes.
Shalit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Bandit gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Shalit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shalit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shalit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bandit shoots for a takedown but Shalit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shalit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bandit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shalit slaps away a takedown attempt from Bandit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Shalit misses.
Bandit blocks a head kick by Shalit.
Shalit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shalit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Bandit shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bandit showed some decent athleticism there.
Bandit trying to mount his opponent but Shalit defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Bandit is taking a breather. Shalit says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bandit is looking to advance position but Shalit won't allow it.
Shalit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bandit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shalit looking for a sweep. Not yet Shalit, not yet.
Bandit trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandit wants to pass the guard but Shalit is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shalit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bandit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shalit is keeping the position for now.
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Bandit from controlling successfully.
Shalit controls Bandit momentarily but Bandit frees himself.
Bandit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shalit is keeping the position for now.
Bandit trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bandit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Shalit misses.
Shalit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Shalit. No joy for Bandit on that attempt.
Bandit moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromShalit.#TD#
Bandit shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bandit is keen to just control but Shalit is a slippery customer.
Bandit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shalit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shalit wants to control but Bandit is keeping busy.
Bandit has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bandit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shalit is trying to escape the mount.
Bandit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shalit is looking to escape. #T4##SUB#
Bandit moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shalit has worked his arm free - good work by Shalit!
Bandit working away.#SUB#
Bandit tries for a kimura but Shalit is defending well. #SUB#
Bandit is trying to get an arm triangle but Shalit is defending well. #SUB#
Bandit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shalit, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elazar Shalit will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bandit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bandit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shalit pinned against the ropes. Shalit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shalit 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.
Shalit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bandit fails to land the takedown.
Shalit connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Shalit both land. Nice combination.
Shalit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bandit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bandit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shalit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandit shoots in but Shalit avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Shalit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD#
Bandit looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shalit!
Bandit trying to control the action but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Shalit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bandit is pressing down on Shalit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shalit is holding on for now.
Shalit is concentrating on defense, preventing Bandit from advancing position.
Bandit is trying to control the action in half guard but Shalit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bandit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shalit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Bandit seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Shalit is refusing to be controlled, as Bandit sits in half guard.
Bandit tries to pass to full mount but Shalit defends it.
Shalit wants to get back to full guard.
Shalit trying to control from the bottom.
Bandit wants to pass the guard but Shalit is defending well. #SUB#
Shalit makes his way to full guard, as Bandit worked for a kimura.
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.#T3#
Bandit looking to sit in guard and control but Shalit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Bandit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shalit passes into half guard.
Shalit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Bandit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandit won't allow Shalit to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Shalit is working for a kimura but Bandit is defending it quite comfortably.
Bandit tries to get to full guard but Shalit has control of the leg. #T4#
Bandit trying to control but Shalit postures up.
Bandit is refusing to be controlled, as Shalit sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandit is looking for a sweep. Shalit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elazar Shalit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bandit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Shalit lands a high kick!
Sloppy strikes from Shalit. Those never looked like landing.
Shalit throws a series of punches but Bandit avoids them all with ease.
Shalit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Elazar Shalit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bandit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bandit dives in for a single leg takedown but Shalit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Shalit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shalit fails to land with a series of punches.
Bandit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bandit attempts a counter takedown but Shalit avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit tries a head kick but it misses.
Bandit misses with a takedown attempt - Shalit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shalit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Bandit with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Shalit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandit.
Shalit throws a series of punches but Bandit avoids them all with ease.
Shalit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandit.
Bandit attempts a counter takedown but Shalit avoids it well and moves away.
Bandit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Shalit gets tackled into the ropes by Bandit. Bandit maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Shalit breaks the clinch.
Bandit misses with a takedown
and Shalit counters with an outside leg kick.
Shalit lands with an overhand left.
Shalit stuffs the takedown attempt from Bandit. Bandit gets slowly back to his feet.
Bandit misses with a takedown
and Shalit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bandit dodges the punch combination from Shalit.
#T2#
Bandit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shalit throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bandit.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shalit swats away the attempt to clinch by Bandit.
Shalit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shalit lands a head kick!
Bandit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shalit avoids it really well and circles away.
The Bandit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bandit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bandit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shalit lands a two punch combo.
#T3#
Bandit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bandit looks to clinch
and Shalit counters with a left and a right that stings Bandit. #ROC2#
Bandit is rocked!
Bandit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shalit throws out the jab.
Oh Bandit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bandit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bandit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Shalit - just one landing.
Elazar Shalit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left and a right from Shalit both land. Nice combination.
Shalit misses with the combination.
Shalit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Bandit with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shalit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shalit tries to bum rush Bandit with a series of wild strikes but Bandit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shalit throws an overhand right that lands on Bandit's shoulder, as Bandit tries to avoid the shot.
Shalit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bandit's calf.#T4#
Bandit shoots in for a takedown but Shalit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shalit connects with a crisp jab.
Shalit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bandit circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, jab by Shalit - just one landing.
Bandit shoots in for a double leg but Shalit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shalit cracks Bandit with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Bandit drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Shalit working for a triangle but Bandit defends it easily.
Shalit looking to control.
The Bandit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Bandit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shalit dives on top into guard.#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Elazar Shalit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shalit 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 Ian Loll scores the fight for Elazar Shalit!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Elazar Shalit!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Elazar Shalit!
Elazar Shalit wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Elazar Shalit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 27
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Shalit throws a right hand that misses
and Schlong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schlong misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Shalit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Schlong lands a glancing blow to the side of Shalit's head.
Schlong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shalit moves away.
Shalit lands a head shot.
Schlong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shalit.#TD#
Schlong gets the takedown into side control.
Shalit is trying to work for a sweep but Schlong has mounted him!#SUB#
Schlong is working for a guillotine from mount but Shalit frees his head quite easily.
Shalit is working to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shalit is still trying to improve position.
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.
Schlong looking to control but Shalit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Shalit is working to get back to half guard.
Shalit tries to lock up and control but Schlong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shalit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shalit wants to control but Schlong is having none of it.
Schlong tries to control but Shalit wriggling away.
Shalit tries to hold on but Schlong postures up.
Schlong tries to control but Shalit wriggling away. #T2##SUB#
Schlong moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shalit has worked his arm free - good work by Shalit!
Schlong trying to control the position but Shalit is working away. #SUB#
Schlong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Shalit can't do much from the bottom here.
Schlong trying to control the action but Shalit is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Schlong is really struggling to control Shalit but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Schlong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shalit is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Schlong is controlling him well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Schlong misses with a hook. Shalit ducked under it nicely.
Schlong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shalit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schlong connects with a jab.
Schlong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shalit manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schlong.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schlong swings for the body but Shalit moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Shalit.
A telegraphed right hand from Schlong misses the target.
Shalit lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Schlong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shalit wants to clinch up but Schlong keeps it at a distance.
Shalit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schlong.
Shalit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schlong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shalit.
Schlong misses with an uppercut.
Schlong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shalit.
Long Schlong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shalit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shalit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schlong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shalit cracks Schlong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Schlong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Schlong swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Shalit counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Schlong throws a head punch that misses.
Shalit tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schlong just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Schlong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shalit misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Shalit scores with a hook to the body.
Shalit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shalit blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Shalit gets control of Schlong's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shalit will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Schlong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shalit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schlong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shalit can do to turn this around?
Shalit controlling the position.
Shalit is wriggling around but Schlong manages to pass to half guard.
#SUB#
Shalit makes his way to full guard, as Schlong worked for a kimura.
Schlong wants to pass the guard but Shalit is keeping the position.#T2#
Schlong trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Shalit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schlong trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Long Schlong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shalit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schlong looking to sit in guard and control but Shalit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Schlong working a defensive guard but Shalit passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Schlong actively working from the bottom here.
Shalit wants to free his trapped foot but Schlong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schlong tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shalit has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Schlong tries to hold on but Shalit pushes him away. #T4##SUB2#
Shalit moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Schlong has worked his arm free - good work by Schlong!
Schlong is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Schlong reaches up around Shalit's neck trying to control. But Shalit takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Schlong! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Schlong is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Shalit celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Elazar Shalit!
After winning the bout, Elazar Shalit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 18
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Hull walks into a left hand.
Shalit moves to clinch but Hull breaks away
and Shalit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shalit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Hull gets tackled into the ropes by Shalit. Shalit maintains the clinch. #BC#
Hull breaks the clinch.
Shalit scores with a hook.
Shalit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hull.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shalit! But no joy.
Shalit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hull connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Shalit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shalit.
Hull misses with a straight left.
Hull lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hull is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shalit.#T1#
Shalit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shalit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hull swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hull pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shalit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hull misses with a wild body shot.
Hull lands with an overhand left.
Hull drops his hands momentarily and Shalit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shalit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shalit tries to clinch up but Hull circles away and keeps his distance.
Hull is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shalit misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
Shalit wants to clinch.
Hull swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shalit walks into a straight right hand from Hull.
Donk. Shalit catches Hull right on the button with a cross.
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!
Hull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hull scores with a jab.
Shalit ducks under a wild hook from Hull.
Hull misses with a right hand
and Shalit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Shalit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hull in his tracks.
Shalit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hull had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Some wild striking there from Shalit.
A quick step to the side and Hull tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Shalit coming out on top.
Shalit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hull moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shalit digs a good hook to Hull's body.
Shalit misses with a wild body shot.
Hull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shalit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shalit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Shalit slips a straight right by Hull.
Shalit lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hull moves out of range of the body kick.
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!
Hull throws a series of punches but Shalit avoids them all with ease.
Hull drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shalit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shalit lands with a hook. Hull tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hull misses with a body punch
and Shalit counters with a stiff right hand.
Shalit lands a nice looking body shot.
Hull throws a hook to the side of Shalit's head but Shalit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shalit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hull.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elazar Shalit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hull misses with a straight left.
Hull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hull takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shalit. Hull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hull misses the jab.
Hull walks into a stiff left hand from Shalit.
Shalit jabs Hull right on the nose. Hull blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Shalit there.
Shalit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shalit ducks under a wild hook from Hull.#T1#
Shalit slips a jab from Hull.
Shalit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hull's head.
Elazar Shalit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Shalit has Hull up against the ropes in a clinch.
Shalit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#ROC2#
Hull is rocked!
Shalit avoiding damage.
Shalit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Hull is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shalit lands a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shalit lands a big right hand that drops Hull! The killer instinct kicks in and Shalit finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Shalit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elazar Shalit!
A relieved looking Elazar Shalit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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