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Event:
Madness 38 Haba vs Robinson
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Saljanka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pete.
Saint Pete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pete with a jab.
Pete throws a right and a left that Saljanka avoids nicely.
A cross from Pete lands.#CL2#
Saljanka has closed the distance and engaged Pete in a clinch.
Pete is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saljanka is defending well for now.
Pete lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pete.
Saljanka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Pete.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pete lands a nice uppercut.
Pete scores with a hook to the body.
Pete pushes Saljanka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Pete to work.
Pete working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1##BC#
Pete breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saljanka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pete throws a nice looking combination but Saljanka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saljanka shoots in for a double leg but Pete sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pete lands a slapping body shot.
Pete works over Saljanka's head and body with a nice combination.
Pete scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saljanka in his tracks.
Pete cracks Saljanka with a good jab.
Pete stuffs the takedown attempt from Saljanka. Saljanka gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Pete changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saljanka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pete advances to full mount.
Pete thowing shots but they're missing.
Pete punching from mount but Saljanka doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T2#
Pete punching from mount but Saljanka doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Pete thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Saljanka is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB#
Pete looking for a guillotine from mount but Saljanka is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pete throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Saljanka because Pete loaded up on that one.
Pete sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Saljanka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saljanka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pete thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB#
Pete with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pete throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3##SUB#
Pete jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Saljanka manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Check out the look on Pete's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pete throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Saljanka is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Pete take his back! Uh oh - Pete has got a rear naked choke here! Saljanka is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Saint Pete!
Saint Pete 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:
Madness Fright Night 24
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Saljanka throws a head kick that half lands.
Saljanka shoots in looking for a takedown. Bolsdeep tries to sprawl out of it but Saljanka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bolsdeep manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Saljanka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saljanka misses with a head kick.
Saljanka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bolsdeep.#CL#
Bolsdeep closes the distance and clinches.
Saljanka tries to pull guard but Bolsdeep won't allow it.
Bolsdeep lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saljanka or not.
Saljanka is trying to pull guard but Bolsdeep turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ramdin Bolsdeep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zintis Saljanka.
A right hand to the body from Bolsdeep.
Saljanka looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolsdeep stalling against the cage.
Bolsdeep lands a shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bolsdeep.
Good body shot from Bolsdeep.
Saljanka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bolsdeep lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Bolsdeep slows down the pace here.
Bolsdeep is working Saljanka over against the cage.
A short left from Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep slows down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bolsdeep creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bolsdeep lands an elbow just above Saljanka 's eye.
Bolsdeep is working Saljanka over against the cage.
Bolsdeep gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saljanka takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Bolsdeep on the inside. #ROC#
Saljanka is rocked!
Bolsdeep controlling the position using the Thai clinch, unloads with a massive knee! Boom! He's out cold and slumps to the floor against the cage! I can't wait to see the slow motion replay of that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Ramdin Bolsdeep!
Ramdin Bolsdeep thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
SMASH: Bogger vs Sully (NC)
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Saljanka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harris throws a shot to the body.
#KD#
Harris cracks Saljanka with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Harris has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Saljanka to stand back up!#ROC#
Saljanka is rocked!
Saljanka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saljanka is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris throws a right and a left that Saljanka avoids nicely.
Harris looks to land a combination but Saljanka avoids it well.
Saljanka seems to have recovered his senses.
Harris cracks Saljanka's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Saljanka slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Harris can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kordell Harris!
Kordell Harris took some time post fight to say the following; 'I just beat the baddest dude in this company and this is only my second pro fight. Thanks to my coaching staff and my support system and my fans. Love y'all!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Bennett tries to clinch #TD2#
and Saljanka counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bennett!
Bennett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saljanka controlling from side mount. #SU2#
Saljanka has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Saljanka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bennett bucks up and tries to throw Saljanka off but instead Saljanka has got his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Saljanka.
It looks like Saljanka might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Saljanka is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Bennett up.
Saljanka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
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.
#SUB2#
Saljanka has the hooks in. Bennett is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Saljanka passes his arm under Bennett's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Bennett taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zintis Saljanka!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Cooper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saljanka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saljanka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cooper pinned against the cage. Cooper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Cooper does no damage.
Cooper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cooper just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooper misses with a series of wild punches.
Saljanka darts in looking for a takedown but Cooper gets double underhooks and turns Saljanka into the cage.
Saljanka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saljanka tries to clinch but Cooper is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saljanka tries to clinch but Cooper moves out of range.
Saljanka shoots for a double leg takedown but Cooper sprawls well. He's pushed Saljanka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zintis Saljanka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saljanka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooper.
Saljanka seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Saljanka fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Saljanka tries to clinch there but Cooper circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Cooper there.
Saljanka slips a jab from Cooper.
Cooper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saljanka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sam Cooper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saljanka darts in looking for a takedown but Cooper gets double underhooks and turns Saljanka into the cage.
Saljanka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cooper stuffs the takedown.
Saljanka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cooper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cooper is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cooper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saljanka looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Saljanka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cooper avoids it really well and circles away.
Saljanka is breathing heavily.
Cooper lands a really nice looking cross but Saljanka seems unphased.
#T2#
Cooper connects with a body shot.
Cooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saljanka was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooper.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper throws a looping overhand right but Saljanka ducks down to avoid it.
Cooper lands with a straight right. Saljanka didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot by Cooper.
Saljanka dodges the punch combination from Cooper.
Cooper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saljanka's head.
Cooper misses with a wild combination.
Saljanka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Saljanka shoots in for a takedown but Cooper shows good takedown defense.
Saljanka slips a jab from Cooper.
Cooper swats away the attempt to clinch by Saljanka.#T3#
Cooper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saljanka lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Saljanka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cooper moves out of range of the strikes.
Saljanka misses with a takedown attempt - Cooper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cooper feints the counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Saljanka.
Saljanka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cooper as he jumps to the side.
Cooper throws a nice looking combination but Saljanka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saljanka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saljanka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cooper misses with a hook.
Cooper looks to land a right hand but Saljanka moved out of range.
Cooper misses with a straight right. #T4#
Saljanka fails to land the takedown.
A lazy left from Cooper finds it's target.
Saljanka moves out of range as Cooper strikes.
Saljanka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cooper defends it nicely.
Cooper leaves Saljanka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saljanka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saljanka tries to clinch there but Cooper circles away.
Cooper feints the counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooper misses with an uppercut
and Saljanka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cooper avoids the head kick by Saljanka.
Cooper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Cooper dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Saljanka misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Saljanka drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU#
Saljanka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cooper stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Cooper. No joy for Saljanka on that attempt.
Cooper looks to land a left hand but Saljanka moved out of range nicely.
Saljanka takes one to the side of the head.
Saljanka fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zintis Saljanka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saljanka slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saljanka.
Saljanka is looking for a counter combo.
Cooper looks to land a combination but Saljanka avoids it well.
Cooper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saljanka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saljanka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cooper defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Saljanka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cooper.
Cooper lands with a right hand.
Cooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saljanka.
Cooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saljanka moves away.
Saljanka wants to clinch.
Cooper just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooper missing with a left hand there. Saljanka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saljanka dives in and grabs Cooper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cooper pushes down on Saljanka's head and hops out.
The fighters circling - Cooper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sam Cooper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saljanka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Cooper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cooper tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cooper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saljanka misses with a wild body shot.
Saljanka is looking to clinch.
Cooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cooper misses the shot to the body.
Cooper misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Cooper misses the target.
Saljanka moves in looking to clinch but Cooper pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Cooper misses the target.
A right-left combo lands from Cooper.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooper misses the body punch
and Saljanka counters with a one-two to the body.
No luck for Saljanka with that takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Cooper. #T3#
A jab lands there for Cooper.
Cooper slips a jab and a cross from Saljanka.
Saljanka throws the left hand but Cooper avoids the punch easily.
Saljanka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Saljanka.
Cooper lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cooper looks to throw the jab but Saljanka is out of range.
Saljanka looks for a takedown but Cooper sprawls well.
Cooper scores with a hook.
Cooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cooper throws a hook but Saljanka avoids it easily.
Saljanka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saljanka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Cooper connects with a right hand. Saljanka shakes it off.
Cooper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saljanka.
Nice sprawl there from Cooper as Saljanka shoots in.
Cooper throws a hook but Saljanka avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooper circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left and a right from Cooper both land. Nice combination.
Sam Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Cooper does it's job there.
Saljanka fails with the takedown.
Saljanka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cooper circles away.
Cooper drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saljanka defends it well.
Cooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Saljanka misses with a takedown attempt - Cooper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big right from Cooper misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Cooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Cooper stuffs the takedown attempt from Saljanka. Saljanka gets slowly back to his feet.
Cooper 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.
Cooper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saljanka looks to land a right hand but Cooper moved out of range.
Saljanka shoots in and drives through. Cooper sprawls well.
Cooper throws a looping overhand right but Saljanka ducks down to avoid it.
Cooper swats away the attempt to clinch by Saljanka.
Cooper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saljanka blocks a jab.
Saljanka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooper displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cooper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saljanka circles away quickly and effectively.
Saljanka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saljanka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cooper changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Cooper throws a big shot that misses.
Saljanka fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zintis Saljanka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saljanka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooper moves away.
Cooper throws an overhand right that lands on Saljanka's shoulder, as Saljanka tries to avoid the shot.
Saljanka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Saljanka tries for a takedown but Cooper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cooper with the counter takedown but Saljanka avoids it easily.
Saljanka wants to clinch up but Cooper keeps it at a distance.
Cooper changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cooper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saljanka on the side of the head.
Saljanka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cooper circles away.
Cooper just misses with a punch to the body.
Saljanka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saljanka needs to keep his hands up - Cooper had a free shot at his head there.
Cooper misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Cooper misses the jab.
It looked like Saljanka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cooper misses with a body shot.
Cooper misses with a looping left.
Cooper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saljanka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cooper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Cooper misses its intended target.
Saljanka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saljanka.
Saljanka shoots in for a double leg but Cooper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Cooper tries to counter it with a takedown but Saljanka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cooper throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Cooper throws the left hand but Saljanka avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Cooper does it's job there.
Saljanka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cooper scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed right hand from Cooper misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saljanka.
Saljanka sets himself, and Cooper steps forward looking for the clinch! Saljanka avoids it this time.
Saljanka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cooper swinging wildly here.
A left lands for Cooper.
Cooper looks to land a left hand but Saljanka moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Saljanka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zintis Saljanka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saljanka is looking for a counter combo.
Cooper throws a series of punches but Saljanka moves out of range.
Saljanka has a takedown stuffed.
Cooper lands a glancing blow to the side of Saljanka's head.
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!
Cooper tries to bum rush Saljanka with a series of wild strikes but Saljanka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cooper throws the left hand but Saljanka avoids the punch easily.
Cooper looks to land a combination but Saljanka avoids it well.
Cooper swings for the body but Saljanka moves out of range.
Cooper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zintis Saljanka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cooper connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Cooper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cooper 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Cooper!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Saljanka moves out of range of the body kick.
Scherer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saljanka circles away.#CL#
Saljanka clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Scherer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Saljanka regains guard.
Scherer stays in close to Saljanka's body and controls the position.
Scherer cracks Saljanka with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saljanka seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Scherer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Scherer chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Scherer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Scherer connects with a couple of short punches.
Scherer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scherer is looking to stand up but Saljanka won't let him.
Scherer won't allow Saljanka to get back to his feet.
Saljanka is trying to keep Scherer in close.
Scherer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Scherer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saljanka is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scherer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Scherer has closed the distance and engaged Saljanka in a clinch.
Saljanka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scherer keeps control of Saljanka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saljanka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scherer's efforts to push away.
Saljanka is looking to break free of the clinch but Scherer has double underhooks.
Saljanka blocks an elbow strike.#TD2#
Scherer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Scherer manages to end up in side control.#T3#
Saljanka gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Saljanka tries to get to full guard but Scherer has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Scherer there.
Scherer tries to pass to full mount but Saljanka defends it.
Scherer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Scherer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Scherer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Still in half guard, Scherer seems content to control.
Scherer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saljanka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saljanka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scherer slows the pace down in half guard.
Scherer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timon Scherer dominated that round.
That's time! Saljanka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Scherer throws a head kick that misses.
Saljanka's corner calls for a 1-2. Saljanka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zintis Saljanka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saljanka tries to score with a low kick but Scherer moves his leg out of the way.
Scherer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saljanka's waist but Saljanka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scherer off to one side.
Scherer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saljanka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saljanka doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Scherer counters with a shoot takedown. Saljanka fights it but they end up in guard.
Scherer landing with the ground and pound.
Saljanka keeping moving, preventing Scherer from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scherer advances to half guard.
Scherer is looking to take a break and control but Saljanka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Scherer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Scherer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Scherer prevents Saljanka from improving his position.
Scherer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Saljanka has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Saljanka won't allow Scherer to pass to mount.
Saljanka taking some punishment here, with Scherer in his half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Scherer is working for an americana but Saljanka has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Scherer was thinking about the submission.#SUB#
Saljanka has his foot on Scherer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scherer works his way back into a safe position though.
Scherer connects with a couple of short punches.
Saljanka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scherer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Scherer is pulling down on Saljanka's head. It's preventing any offense from Saljanka, at least for the moment.
Scherer wants to stand but Saljanka is controlling the position. #T3#
Scherer wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Saljanka manages to pass to side control.
Scherer is concentrating on defense, preventing Saljanka from advancing position.
Scherer trying to control here.
Saljanka throws a strike but Scherer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Saljanka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Scherer's guard.#SUB2#
Scherer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saljanka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scherer looking to control.
Scherer has Saljanka pulled in close to control his posture.
Saljanka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saljanka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Scherer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scherer stuffs the takedown attempt from Saljanka. Saljanka gets slowly back to his feet.
Scherer looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Scherer tries to land a leg kick but Saljanka saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Timon Scherer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Scherer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saljanka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2#
Scherer looking to score a takedown here. Saljanka is defending well but Scherer drives through and ends up in Saljanka's guard.
Scherer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scherer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Scherer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scherer stands up over Saljanka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scherer with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Saljanka can't keep his opponent in guard - Scherer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Scherer is looking for a kimura but Saljanka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Scherer to get the leverage.
Scherer working the head and body with strikes.
Scherer is trying to control. Saljanka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scherer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Scherer is trying to control the action in half guard but Saljanka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Scherer 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.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Saljanka is defending against the submission attempts here by Scherer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Scherer slips a nice elbow through Saljanka's hands, connecting with Saljanka's forehead.#T3#
Scherer is controlling the pace.
Scherer is keen to just control but Saljanka is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Scherer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Saljanka defends it well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saljanka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saljanka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saljanka wants it to stay on the feet.
Saljanka leaves Scherer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zintis Saljanka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timon Scherer.
Saljanka moves in looking to clinch but Scherer pushes him off.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saljanka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Scherer shoots in and gets a takedown into Saljanka's guard.#ES#
Saljanka scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Saljanka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Scherer misses with a takedown #CL#
and Saljanka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saljanka lands an elbow just above Scherer 's eye.
Zintis Saljanka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timon Scherer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saljanka struggles to land a body shot inside as Scherer controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zintis Saljanka.
I think Scherer 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timon Scherer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Matip avoids the head kick by Saljanka.
Matip misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Saljanka counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Saljanka working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Matip is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saljanka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saljanka's back!
Saljanka looking very determined here, making life difficult for Matip.
Matip wants to control the position but Saljanka frees himself and scrambles - Matip manages to regain control in side control.
Matip wants to control but Saljanka is keeping him busy.
What's Saljanka going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Saljanka is trying to control Matip's posture but Matip avoids it. #T1#
Saljanka is trying to improve his position.
Matip wants to control but Saljanka is keeping him busy.
Saljanka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Matip's best efforts.
Saljanka keeping hold of Matip's head, controlling as best he can.
Saljanka is looking for a sweep. Matip is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saljanka is controlling Matip's trapped leg to prevent Matip from advancing to side control.
Saljanka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matip. #ES2#
Saljanka makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2#
Saljanka 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.
A punch combination from Saljanka misses. #TD2#
Saljanka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Matip wants to improve his position but Saljanka is controlling well.
Matip is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saljanka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saljanka's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saljanka looking very determined here, making life difficult for Matip.
Matip gets his hands free as Saljanka looks to control. #T3#
Saljanka prevents Matip from getting a body triangle.
Saljanka tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Saljanka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matip throwing strikes here but Saljanka is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matip prevents Saljanka from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Matip goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Saljanka turns into him and now he's in Matip's guard.
Saljanka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matip is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Saljanka controlling from the top position.
Saljanka is in close to Matip's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Saljanka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Matip wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zintis Saljanka dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Saljanka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matip.
That kick from Matip tenderised Saljanka's leg. Saljanka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matip moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matip looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matip tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Saljanka closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matip to the mat! Matip manages to get full guard.
Matip looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saljanka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matip is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Matip is trying to control the position here. Saljanka has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Matip tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Saljanka jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zintis Saljanka!
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Event:
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Date: Sep 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Shackelford throws a body shot but no joy.
Saljanka shoots in looking for a takedown. Shackelford tries to sprawl out of it but Saljanka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shackelford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shackelford takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rusty Shackelford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saljanka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shackelford as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Saljanka moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Saljanka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saljanka drops his hands momentarily and Shackelford takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saljanka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Saljanka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saljanka drops his hands momentarily and Shackelford takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1##CL#
Shackelford clinches up against the cage.
Shackelford lands a nice shot to the body.
Shackelford slows down the pace here.
Shackelford stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shackelford throws an elbow but misses.
Saljanka tries to pull guard but Shackelford forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rusty Shackelford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zintis Saljanka.
Shackelford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short uppercut from Shackelford.
Shackelford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saljanka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shackelford.
Shackelford is stalling here.
Saljanka jumps guard but Shackelford turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
A short left from Shackelford.
Saljanka blocks an elbow strike.
Saljanka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shackelford. #BC#
Shackelford manages to break the clinch.
Saljanka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shackelford paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shackelford lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Saljanka backs up against the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Saljanka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shackelford scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shackelford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shackelford looks to land a combination. Saljanka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#
Saljanka is rocked!
Shackelford pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Saljanka back to the cage. Shackelford follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Saljanka is still on wobbly legs! Can Shackelford finish him?
Saljanka dives in and grabs Shackelford's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shackelford pushes down on Saljanka's head and hops out.
Saljanka looks winded!#CL#
Shackelford has managed to clinch.
Saljanka seems to have recovered his senses.
Saljanka taking a breather.
Shackelford is pressed up against the cage. Saljanka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shackelford down to the mat. Shackelford avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Saljanka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shackelford misses with a double jab.
Saljanka with the counter takedown but Shackelford avoids it easily.
Jab by Shackelford.
Rusty Shackelford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shackelford defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saljanka.
Saljanka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saljanka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shackelford bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saljanka's head backwards.
Shackelford tries to bum rush Saljanka with a series of wild strikes but Saljanka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shackelford scores with a nice right hand.
Saljanka dodges the punch combination from Shackelford.
Shackelford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shackelford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shackelford misses with a hook.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saljanka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shackelford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saljanka tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shackelford is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shackelford lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shackelford lands with a hook. Saljanka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saljanka fails with the takedown.
Shackelford throws a one two combo.
Shackelford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shackelford lands a nice shot to the body.
Shackelford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saljanka tries to counter with a clinch but Shackelford shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shackelford looks to score with a jab to the body but Saljanka is just out of range.
Shackelford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shackelford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shackelford is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Shackelford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Shackelford dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Saljanka misses with a takedown
and Shackelford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saljanka misses with the combination.
Saljanka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Saljanka moves away from the strike by Shackelford. #CL#
Shackelford moves into range and clinches up with Saljanka.
Saljanka looking to stall.
Shackelford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shackelford.
Shackelford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saljanka backwards.
Shackelford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shackelford holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shackelford taking a breather.#T1#
Shackelford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saljanka has him pressed against the cage.
Shackelford stalls.
Shackelford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Shackelford on the inside.
Shackelford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saljanka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saljanka is breathing heavily.
Shackelford lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Shackelford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shackelford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Shackelford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shackelford misses with a double jab.
Shackelford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shackelford scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
Shackelford connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shackelford lands a head shot.
Saljanka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shackelford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saljanka at a distance.
Saljanka closes the distance and clinches up with Shackelford, looking for a takedown. Saljanka pushes Shackelford against the cage but Shackelford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rusty Shackelford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zintis Saljanka.
Shackelford cracks Saljanka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Saljanka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Shackelford.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shackelford darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shackelford bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saljanka's head backwards.
Saljanka dodges the punch combination from Shackelford.
Shackelford digs a good hook to Saljanka's body.
Shackelford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3##CL#
Saljanka gets tackled into the cage by Shackelford. Shackelford maintains the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Shackelford.
Saljanka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shackelford lands a left hand.
Saljanka blocks an elbow strike.
Shackelford lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Saljanka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shackelford has had enough of the clinch but Saljanka keeps him there for the moment.
Shackelford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shackelford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Shackelford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saljankas head.
Shackelford scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Saljanka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shackelford connects with a looping 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!
Shackelford connects with the punch.
Saljanka shoots in for a takedown but Shackelford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shackelford digs a good hook to Saljanka's body.
#CL#
Shackelford pushes Saljanka up against the cage in a clinch.
Saljanka letting Shackelford take a breather here.
Shackelford scores with a shot to the side of Saljanka's head.
Shackelford misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Shackelford 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#
Shackelford displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shackelford misses with the combination.
Nice cross by Shackelford.
Shackelford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saljanka can do to turn this around?
Shackelford lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
Shackelford instigates a clinch.
Saljanka is trying desperately to land a takedown but Shackelford is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Saljanka.
Shackelford lands with a left to the head.
Shackelford has had enough of the clinch but Saljanka keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Shackelford.
Shackelford is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A body shot lands from Shackelford.
Shackelford scores with a shot to the side of Saljanka's head.
Saljanka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shackelford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shackelford looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Saljanka looking to slow down the pace here.
Rusty Shackelford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shackelford works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shackelford prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saljanka prevents Shackelford from breaking the clinch.
Good body shot from Shackelford.
Shackelford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saljanka is defending well for now.#BC#
Shackelford breaks from the clinch.
Shackelford throws out a powerful jab.
Rusty Shackelford is winning the standup battle so far.
Shackelford tries to bum rush Saljanka with a series of wild strikes but Saljanka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saljanka feints the counter takedown.
Saljanka drops his hands momentarily and Shackelford takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shackelford scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shackelford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saljanka under the eye.
Jab, jab by Shackelford - just one landing. #T2#
Shackelford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saljanka on the side of the head.
Shackelford throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Saljanka colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Shackelford as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Saljanka is left battered and dazed whilst Shackelford and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rusty Shackelford!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Jab by Zemaitis.
Saljanka shoots in and drives through. Zemaitis sprawls well.
Saljanka fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Saljanka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saljanka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zemaitis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zemaitis can't break the clinch.
Zemaitis just leaning against Saljanka, taking a breather. #BC2#
Saljanka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zemaitis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saljanka staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saljanka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zemaitis.
Saljanka avoids the body shot from Zemaitis.
Zemaitis keeps the fight on the outside.
Zemaitis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saljanka counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Saljanka darts in looking for a takedown but Zemaitis gets double underhooks and turns Saljanka into the cage.
Laimonas Zemaitis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zintis Saljanka.
Saljanka throws a series of punches but Zemaitis moves out of range. #CL#
Saljanka gets tackled into the cage by Zemaitis. Zemaitis maintains the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Zemaitis.
Saljanka jumps guard but Zemaitis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zemaitis working hard to break the clinch.
Saljanka looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Saljanka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saljanka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zemaitis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #KD#
Zemaitis drops Saljanka with a beautiful combination! Saljanka stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zemaitis is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Saljanka is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saljanka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saljanka is still on wobbly legs! Can Zemaitis finish him?
Saljanka looks winded!#T2#
Zemaitis throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Saljanka crashing down! Saljanka tries to stagger back to his feet but Zemaitis just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Saljanka asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laimonas Zemaitis!
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