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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Saltzman looks to clinch
and Dickinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saltzman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Saltzman misses.
As Saltzman backs off Dickinson throws a huge counter combo but Saltzman manages to avoid it all.
Dickinson lands with a cross.
Saltzman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dickinson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saltzman doesn't manage to clinch there - Dickinson circles away.
Dickinson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saltzman's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Josie Saltzman has been cut.
Saltzman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dickinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Dickinson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saltzman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saltzman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dickinson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dickinson. #T1#
Saltzman slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dickinson. Saltzman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sean Dickinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saltzman connects with a jab.#TD#
Saltzman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dickinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dickinson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Saltzman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dickinson is proving hard to escape from.
Dickinson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Saltzman dives into side control.
Dickinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saltzman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dickinson tries to escape but Saltzman is in control.
Dickinson is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Dickinson is looking for a sweep.
Dickinson is pushing Saltzman's head away, looking to escape. Saltzman manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickinson bucks up and tries to throw Saltzman off but instead Saltzman has got his back!
Dickinson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3#
Saltzman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dickinson because Saltzman loaded up on that one.
Dickinson 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.
Dickinson is trying to stand back up but Saltzman is controlling him
Dickinson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Dickinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Saltzman.
Saltzman is pressing down on Dickinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dickinson is holding on for now.
Saltzman not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saltzman prevents Dickinson from improving his position.
Dickinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saltzman is working away from the top position though.
Saltzman stalling.
Saltzman prevents Dickinson from improving his position.
Dickinson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Dickinson kicks off Saltzman and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Dickinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josie Saltzman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dickinson misses with a body shot.
Dickinson throws a series of strikes that have Saltzman backpedaling.
Saltzman shoots in looking for a takedown. Dickinson tries to sprawl out of it but Saltzman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dickinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saltzman. Dickinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Josie Saltzman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dickinson scores with a nice strike.
Dickinson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson jabs at Saltzman's body.
Dickinson misses with an uppercut. Saltzman saw that one coming.
Saltzman shoots and misses
and Dickinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saltzman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dickinson.
Saltzman shoots for a takedown but Dickinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dickinson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josie Saltzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Josie Saltzman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saltzman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dickinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left and a right from Dickinson both land. Nice combination.
Saltzman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dickinson as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saltzman. #TD#
Saltzman gets a takedown into half guard.
Dickinson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Saltzman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dickinson lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Dickinson manages to break the clinch.
Dickinson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dickinson lands with a slapping head kick.
Saltzman shoots for a double leg takedown but Dickinson sprawls well. He's pushed Saltzman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saltzman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dickinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
Saltzman darts in looking for a takedown but Dickinson gets double underhooks and turns Saltzman into the cage.
Dickinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dickinson misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Dickinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saltzman misses with a takedown
and Dickinson counters with a series of strikes. Saltzman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dickinson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saltzman on the side of the head.#CUT2#Josie Saltzman's cut is getting worse.
Saltzman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dickinson lands a nice looking body kick.
Dickinson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Dickinson. Those never looked like landing.
Dickinson swinging wildly here.
Dickinson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Dickinson lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saltzman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Dickinson counter with a right hand.
Saltzman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dickinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dickinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saltzman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dickinson eats them both and turns towards Saltzman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#KD2#
Dickinson lands a big head kick that sends Saltzman tumbling to the mat! Dickinson takes a step backwards and waves Saltzman back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Saltzman is rocked!
Saltzman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dickinson scores with a counter punch that sends Saltzman to the canvas! Dickinson smells blood - he's punishing Saltzman with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Saltzman has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Dickinson!
Sean Dickinson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I beat this bum . Now give me another bum'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Saltzman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Destro misses with a body kick.
Saltzman darts in looking for a takedown but Destro gets double underhooks and turns Saltzman into the cage.
Destro is leaning against Saltzman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Destro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Saltzman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Destro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saltzman's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Josie Saltzman has been cut.
Saltzman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Destro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Destro connects with a right hand. Saltzman shakes it off.
Saltzman tries to move into range but Destro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Destro.
Saltzman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Destro manages to circle out of the way.
Destro throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Saltzman drives through with a takedown into Destro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Destro seems keen to control Saltzman's posture.
Destro looking for a sweep. Not yet Destro, not yet.
Destro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Destro wants to improve his position but instead Saltzman has moved into half guard.
Destro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Saltzman is working for a kimura but Destro is defending it quite comfortably.
Destro wants to get back to full guard.
Destro keeps trying to improve his position.
Saltzman is trying to control the action in half guard but Destro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Destro is trying to control but can't.
Destro tries to roll over but Saltzman keeps him under control.#T2#
Saltzman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Destro keeps working.
Destro is trying to control but can't.
Destro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Destro 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.#SUB#
Destro is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Saltzman has latched onto it... Big trouble! Saltzman pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Destro is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Saltzman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josie Saltzman!
A victorious Josie Saltzman 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Saltzman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saltzman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Popkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Popkov stalks Saltzman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saltzman's face. Saltzman staggers backwards, shaken.
Saltzman shoots in for a takedown but Popkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Popkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Popkov lands the left hand.
Popkov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Popkov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab lands there for Popkov.
Mikhail Popkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saltzman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saltzman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Popkov.
Saltzman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick by Popkov misses #TD#
and Saltzman counters with a single leg into guard. Popkov didn't expect that. #SU#
Saltzman gets to his feet - Popkov follows without any prompting.
Popkov throws a combination. Saltzman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Popkov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Saltzman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popkov.#T1#
Popkov lands a head kick!
Popkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saltzman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saltzman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Popkov defends well and Saltzman ends up having to push Popkov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Popkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#BC#
Saltzman breaks the clinch.
Popkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Popkov scores with a nice right hand.
Popkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Popkov keeps Saltzman at a distance using the push kick.
Popkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saltzman thows a leg kick but Popkov checks it
and Popkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popkov misses with an uppercut. Saltzman saw that one coming.
Popkov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Popkov.
No joy there for Popkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saltzman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Popkov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josie Saltzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Popkov lands the left hand.
Saltzman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Popkov pinned against the cage. Popkov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Popkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saltzman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saltzman misses with a takedown
and Popkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Popkov misses with a head kick.
Saltzman shoots in for a double leg but Popkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Popkov looks to land a left hand but Saltzman moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Popkov.
Popkov with a jab.
Saltzman takes one to the side of the head.
Popkov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saltzman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Popkov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saltzman scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Popkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Popkov stalks Saltzman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saltzman's face. Saltzman staggers backwards, shaken.
Popkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Popkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Popkov throws a nice looking combination but Saltzman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Popkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Saltzman.
Donk. Popkov catches Saltzman right on the button with a cross.
Popkov is working the combinations to good effect here.#CL#
Saltzman moves into range and clinches up with Popkov.
Saltzman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Popkov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Popkov feints a jab promting Saltzman to slip. Popkov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saltzman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Popkov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saltzman.
A slapping leg kick lands for Popkov.
Saltzman shoots in looking for a takedown but Popkov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saltzman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saltzman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Good leg kick by Popkov.
Popkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Popkov feints a jab promting Saltzman to slip. Popkov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saltzman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Popkov works over Saltzman's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Josie Saltzman has been cut.
Popkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saltzman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saltzman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saltzman shoots in for a takedown but Popkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Popkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Popkov throws a low kick but Saltzman moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Popkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josie Saltzman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Saltzman walks into a straight right hand from Popkov.
Mikhail Popkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Popkov slaps away a takedown attempt from Saltzman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Popkov connects with a jab.
Popkov connects with a solid leg kick.
Saltzman shoots and misses
and Popkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saltzman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popkov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Popkov, as that shot connected.
Saltzman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A left and a right from Popkov both land. Nice combination.
Nice uppercut there from Popkov.
Saltzman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Popkov looks to land a combination. Saltzman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Saltzman is looking to clinch.
Popkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saltzman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1##CL#
Saltzman has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Saltzman breaks the clinch.
Saltzman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saltzman moves away from the strike by Popkov.
Nice sprawl there from Popkov as Saltzman shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josie Saltzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mikhail Popkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Popkov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Popkov misses with a wild combination.
Popkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Popkov feints and then cracks Saltzman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saltzman down. #CL#
Saltzman closes the distance and pushes Popkov back into the cage.
Saltzman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saltzman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Saltzman is looking for a takedown.#T2#
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!#BC2#
Popkov breaks from the clinch.
Popkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saltzman. Saltzman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saltzman shoots in for a double leg but Popkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice uppercut there from Popkov.
Saltzman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popkov.
Popkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Popkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saltzman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Popkov stalks Saltzman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saltzman's face. Saltzman staggers backwards, shaken.
A slapping leg kick lands for Popkov.
An inside leg kick lands from Popkov.
Popkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saltzman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Popkov avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Popkov scores with a nice body kick.
Popkov misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Saltzman shoots in and gets a takedown into Popkov's guard.
Popkov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Saltzman dives into side control.
#REVB#
Popkov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Saltzman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Popkov's legs.
Popkov is trying to buck Saltzman off.
Saltzman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#ES2#
Popkov throws Saltzman to one side and escapes!
Popkov throws a nice head kick!
#T4#
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!
Saltzman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saltzman shoots in but Popkov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Josie Saltzman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saltzman misses with a body kick.
Popkov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Popkov lands a leg kick that knocks Saltzman off balance momentarily.
Popkov lands a jab-cross combination.
Saltzman shoots in but no luck this time.
Popkov unleashes a big counter combination but Saltzman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Popkov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saltzman on the side of the head.
Popkov lands with a hook. Saltzman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Popkov throws a leg kick which misses Saltzman's front leg but catches the back leg as Saltzman tries to avoid it.
Popkov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Popkov.
Popkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Popkov throws out a loose jab but Saltzman uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Popkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Josie Saltzman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Saltzman takes the fight into the clinch.
Saltzman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Popkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Popkov wants to break free but Saltzman has control.
A body shot lands from Popkov.
#BC2#
Popkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Popkov lands a nice hook to Saltzman's body. Saltzman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Popkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saltzman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Saltzman.
Saltzman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Saltzman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popkov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saltzman.
Popkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saltzman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saltzman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Popkov cracks Saltzman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Popkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Popkov lands with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Popkov.
Popkov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A nice leg kick from Popkov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Popkov looks to land a combination but Saltzman avoids it well.
Saltzman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Popkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Saltzman blocks a head kick by Popkov.
Popkov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saltzman.
Saltzman tries to close the distance and clinch but Popkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saltzman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Popkov circles away.
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!
Popkov lands with an uppercut that bounces Saltzman off the cage and back into range.
Popkov throws a right hand that Saltzman ducks under and follows up with a left that Saltzman also avoids with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Saltzman misses its target.
Saltzman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2#
Popkov lands with a straight right. Saltzman didn't see that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Saltzman.
Popkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Popkov misses with a hook. Saltzman ducked under it nicely.
Saltzman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Popkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Popkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Popkov looks to throw the jab but Saltzman is out of range.
Popkov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saltzman counters with a two punch combo.
Popkov throws a leg kick which misses Saltzman's front leg but catches the back leg as Saltzman tries to avoid it.
Saltzman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popkov manages to avoid it.
Popkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saltzman circles away quickly and effectively.
Popkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Saltzman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saltzman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josie Saltzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saltzman closes the distance but Popkov moves to the side
and Popkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Saltzman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Popkov throws out a counter right but Saltzman avoids it with no problem.
Popkov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Josie Saltzman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Popkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saltzman moves out of range as Popkov strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Popkov as Saltzman shoots in.
Popkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saltzman manages to avoid it.
Popkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Saltzman blocks a head kick by Popkov.
Popkov looks to land a combination. Saltzman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4#
A jab from Popkov misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saltzman tries for a takedown but Popkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Popkov misses with a double jab.
Saltzman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saltzman with a poor takedown
and Popkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Saltzman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Popkov lands a nice shot that snaps Saltzman's head back.
Saltzman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Popkov avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popkov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Popkov duly obliges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Popkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Popkov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Popkov!
Mikhail Popkov 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Saltzman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saltzman wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Saltzman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jones on his heels. He'll look to pass Jones's guard now, I'm sure.
Saltzman wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saltzman on the ground.
Saltzman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Jones'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.
Saltzman tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Jones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Saltzman has passed into half guard!
#T1##SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Saltzman tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Jones wants to control but Saltzman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones tries to roll over but Saltzman keeps him under control.
Saltzman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saltzman stalling. #SUB#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saltzman pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Saltzman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Saltzman seems content to control.#T3#
Saltzman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Saltzman maintains control.
Saltzman controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Jones is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jones tries to escape but Saltzman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Saltzman missing with strikes. #T4#
Jones has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Saltzman.
Saltzman somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Saltzman throwing sloppy strikes.
Saltzman throwing sloppy strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saltzman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jones doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Saltzman has his arm under Jones's chin here. Game over son! Saltzman squeezes tightly and Jones is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Josie Saltzman!
Josie Saltzman 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:
WFCG 3: Fujiwara vs Grizzly
Date: Sep 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ryan Jack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Josie Saltzman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jack fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Saltzman 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: Jack (0) vs (2) Saltzman
Jack tries to roll over but Saltzman keeps him under control.#SUB#
Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Saltzman has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jack defend it? Saltzman steps over the head and cranks it - Jack is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Saltzman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josie Saltzman!
Josie Saltzman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WFCG 2: Babel vs Fujiwara
Date: Aug 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Marcelo Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Josie Saltzman!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Saltzman keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Saltzman scores with a takedown into Silva's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Saltzman#SUB#
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saltzman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saltzman 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.
Silva is trying to hold Saltzman in close to prevent damage but Saltzman has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Saltzman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Saltzman.
Saltzman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Saltzman seems content to control.#SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Saltzman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Saltzman moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Silva. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (5) Saltzman
Saltzman works to advance to full mount. Silva defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva (0) vs (7) Saltzman
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Saltzman has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saltzman controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Silva can't escape the position.
Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Saltzman swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josie Saltzman!
Josie Saltzman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SSSD 55: Gazersky/Lima
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Saltzman fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saltzman.
Saltzman looks for a takedown but Fury sprawls well.
Ryu Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josie Saltzman.
Saltzman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT#It looks like Josie Saltzman has been cut.
Saltzman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Josie Saltzman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saltzman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fury circles away.
Fury misses with a low kick.
Saltzman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Saltzman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Saltzman trying to control the action but Fury is working from the bottom.
Fury has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saltzman is working away from the top position though.
Saltzman stops Fury from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Fury trying to control from the bottom.
Fury looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fury definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saltzman trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Saltzman is trying for a kimura here. Fury looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Saltzman wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josie Saltzman!
A less than humble Josie Saltzman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Josie Saltzman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Liam St. Georges !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
St. Georges moves into the clinch.
Saltzman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saltzman wants a takedown but no success here.
Saltzman wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josie Saltzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saltzman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Saltzman wants a takedown.
Saltzman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. St. Georges is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
St. Georges ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. St. Georges no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
St. Georges looking for a sweep. Not yet St. Georges , not yet.
Saltzman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saltzman tries to free his leg and advance position but St. Georges is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saltzman trying to control the position from guard on top but St. Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St. Georges looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saltzman looking to pass the guard. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as St. Georges holds on and takes a little breather.
St. Georges 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.
St. Georges controlling Saltzman's posture.
Saltzman looking to pass the guard.
St. Georges has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Saltzman has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Saltzman (3) vs (0) St. Georges
St. Georges is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Saltzman trying to control the action but St. Georges is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Saltzman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saltzman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
St. Georges gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
St. Georges is trying to get back to full guard.
St. Georges moves into full guard.
St. Georges pulls Saltzman in close to his closed guard and prevents Saltzman from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Saltzman wants to pass the guard but St. Georges is keeping the position.
St. Georges looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saltzman trying to control but St. Georges is working from the bottom.
St. Georges pulls Saltzman in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
St. Georges tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saltzman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St. Georges keeping moving, preventing Saltzman from controlling successfully.
St. Georges is pulling down on Saltzman's head. It's preventing any offense from Saltzman, at least for the moment.
Saltzman trying to control the position from guard on top but St. Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5##SUB#
Saltzman has gone for a leg lock! St. Georges slips out almost immediately though and dives into Saltzman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saltzman (3) vs (2) St. Georges
St. Georges pushing down on Saltzman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
St. Georges sitting and controlling from the half guard.
St. Georges trying to mount his opponent but Saltzman defends it.
Still in half guard, St. Georges seems content to control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw St. Georges working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T6##SUB#
Saltzman looking for submissions off his back.
St. Georges wants to free his trapped foot but Saltzman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
St. Georges is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
St. Georges is taking a breather. Saltzman 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.
St. Georges trying to mount his opponent but Saltzman defends it. #SUB#
Saltzman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saltzman is looking for a sweep. St. Georges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Saltzman is working hard here to advance position.
St. Georges stalling.
St. Georges wants to free his trapped foot but Saltzman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
St. Georges with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saltzman is trying to control but can't.
St. Georges wants to pass to mount but Saltzman is defending the position. #T8#
Saltzman keeping control of the position.
St. Georges is keen to just control but Saltzman is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Saltzman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St. Georges pulls his head out easily.
Saltzman tries to roll over but St. Georges keeps him under control.
St. Georges is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that St. Georges 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.#T9#
Saltzman won't allow St. Georges to pass to mount.
Well, if St. Georges 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.
St. Georges wants to free his trapped foot but Saltzman is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Saltzman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
St. Georges with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10#
St. Georges seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saltzman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
St. Georges is pressing down on Saltzman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saltzman is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Saltzman regains full guard. Nicely done.
St. Georges forces his way into half guard.
Saltzman is looking to get back to full guard here but St. Georges has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Saltzman (3) vs (5) St. Georges
Saltzman stops St. Georges from passing to mount. #T11#
St. Georges controls the position.
St. Georges working away.
St. Georges controlling the position from side mount.
Saltzman stops St. Georges from passing to mount.
Saltzman manages to get back to half guard.
St. Georges takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
St. Georges trying to work for an americana but Saltzman has managed to regain full guard.
#T12#
St. Georges is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Saltzman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
St. Georges sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Saltzman looking for a guillotine here but St. Georges defends easily.
St. Georges stays in close to Saltzman's body and controls the position. #T13##SUB#
Saltzman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. St. Georges defends it easily.
St. Georges tries to free his leg and advance position but Saltzman is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St. Georges not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
St. Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Saltzman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saltzman trying to keep a closed guard but St. Georges is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
St. Georges slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Saltzman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. St. Georges defends it easily.#SUB#
Saltzman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. St. Georges is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St. Georges looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
St. Georges wins on points by 5 to 3.
Liam St. Georges took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 1
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
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 4 wins and 1 losses; Josie Saltzman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Akechi Yamato!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Saltzman fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Saltzman dives in and scores a takedown into Yamato's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saltzman (2) vs (0) Yamato
Saltzman controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saltzman'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.
Saltzman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yamato's guard. #T1##SUB#
Saltzman is working for a kimura but Yamato is defending it quite comfortably.
Saltzman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yamato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saltzman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Saltzman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yamato doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saltzman. #T2#
Yamato wants to control but Saltzman is keeping busy.
Saltzman content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Saltzman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yamato defends it well.
Yamato is trying to maintain the position but Saltzman is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Saltzman is trying to work for a kimura but Yamato is defending well.
Saltzman is taking a breather. Yamato 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.#SUB#
Saltzman is looking for a kimura but Yamato is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saltzman to get the leverage.
Saltzman has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Saltzman controlling the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Yamato is looking for a sweep. Saltzman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saltzman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Saltzman tries to pass to full mount but Yamato defends it.
Saltzman sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Saltzman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5#
Saltzman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Saltzman (5) vs (0) Yamato
Yamato has given up his back. Will we see Saltzman going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Saltzman (8) vs (0) Yamato#SUB#
Saltzman is looking for the choke from the back position but Yamato is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Yamato is trying to defend against the choke here but Saltzman has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Saltzman Tightens the hold and Yamato taps out furiously! Saltzman displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Josie Saltzman!
Josie Saltzman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 22, 2021 |
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 4 wins and 0 losses; Josie Saltzman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Kuzma!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kuzma instigates a clinch.
We've been informed that Kuzma 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.#TD2#
Kuzma has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Saltzman is trying to keep an underhook but Kuzma manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saltzman (0) vs (2) Kuzma
Saltzman is trying to maintain the position but Kuzma is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuzma is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kuzma wants to free his trapped foot but Saltzman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saltzman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saltzman wants to improve his position but Kuzma is controlling well.
Kuzma slows the pace down in half guard.
Saltzman's coaches at Tycoon Gym 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.#SUB#
Saltzman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuzma pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Kuzma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kuzma wants to pass to mount but Saltzman is defending the position.
Kuzma is thwarting Saltzman's attempts to control the position.
Kuzma performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Saltzman trying to control here.
Kuzma content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Saltzman is looking to control Kuzma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saltzman avoid being mounted?
Kuzma controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Kuzma is looking for a kimura but Saltzman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuzma to get the leverage. #SUB#
Saltzman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuzma slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Kuzma 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.#T3#
Kuzma wants to free his trapped foot but Saltzman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saltzman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuzma performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuzma works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saltzman (0) vs (5) Kuzma
Saltzman seems a little lost for a moment, as Kuzma dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Saltzman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kuzma works to advance to full mount. Saltzman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saltzman (0) vs (7) Kuzma
Saltzman is desperately trying to improve his position but Kuzma has a good base and remains in mount.
Kuzma controlling his opponent.
Kuzma's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Saltzman wants to control but Kuzma is having none of it.
Saltzman is trying desperately to improve position.
Kuzma sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Kuzma wants to take his opponent's back but Saltzman doesn't allow it.
Kuzma controlling from mount.
Saltzman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuzma controlling from the full mount.
Kuzma fails to move to back control.
Saltzman wants to control but Kuzma is having none of it.#T6#
Kuzma controlling from mount.
Saltzman tries to hold on but Kuzma pushes him away.
Kuzma sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saltzman 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: Saltzman (2) vs (7) Kuzma
Saltzman looking to sit in guard and control but Kuzma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saltzman (2) vs (9) Kuzma
Saltzman looking to control.
#T7##SUB#
Saltzman has his foot on Kuzma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuzma works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuzma slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Saltzman (2) vs (12) Kuzma
Kuzma is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Saltzman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Saltzman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kuzma content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T8#
Saltzman can't do much from the bottom here.
Saltzman is trying to escape the position but Kuzma is controlling the position.
Saltzman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kuzma's best efforts.
Saltzman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuzma is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Saltzman manages to get to full guard.
#T9#
Kuzma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Saltzman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuzma forces his way into half guard.
Kuzma sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Saltzman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saltzman trying to control here.
Kuzma moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saltzman (2) vs (15) Kuzma#T10#
Saltzman is being controlled here.
Saltzman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kuzma off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Saltzman (6) vs (15) Kuzma
Kuzma is in bad spot here.
Kuzma breaks Saltzman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saltzman (6) vs (17) Kuzma
Saltzman wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuzma tries to free his leg and advance position but Saltzman is retaining full guard.
Saltzman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuzma looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saltzman 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.#T11#
Kuzma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Saltzman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuzma 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. #T12#
Kuzma tries to free his leg and advance position but Saltzman is retaining full guard.
Kuzma 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.
Saltzman looking to control.
Kuzma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saltzman is keeping the position for now.
Saltzman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Saltzman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T13#
Kuzma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kuzma works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saltzman is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuzma is taking a breather. Saltzman 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.#SUB#
Saltzman actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Kuzma is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Saltzman! Score +3 for passing guard: Saltzman (6) vs (20) Kuzma
Kuzma looking to control and managing it successfully.
Saltzman tries to reverse the position but Kuzma maintains control.
Kuzma sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saltzman tries to hold on but Kuzma postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuzma controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuzma wins on points by 20 to 6.
Kyle Kuzma is the new middleweight champion!
Kyle Kuzma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Neil Nucombe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Josie Saltzman!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Saltzman fails with the takedown.#CL#
Nucombe moves into the clinch.
Nucombe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saltzman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Saltzman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Nucombe wants the takedown. Saltzman is fighting it off but Nucombe persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Saltzman's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nucombe (2) vs (0) Saltzman
Nucombe 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Saltzman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nucombe defends it easily.
Nucombe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saltzman looking for a sweep. Not yet Saltzman, not yet. #T1##SUB2#
Saltzman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nucombe is aware though and is defending well.
Saltzman is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Saltzman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nucombe looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Saltzman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nucombe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nucombe looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB2#
Saltzman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saltzman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nucombe wants to pass the guard but Saltzman is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nucombe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB2#
Nucombe sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Saltzman doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Nucombe paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Saltzman - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Josie Saltzman!
A very excited looking Josie Saltzman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 20, 2021 |
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Desmond Bright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Josie Saltzman!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bright throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Saltzman was covering up waiting for the punch and Bright finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bright (2) vs (0) Saltzman#SUB2#
Saltzman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saltzman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bright has managed to get both his arms back between Saltzman's legs - danger averted.
Bright slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Saltzman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bright postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Saltzman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bright drops back looking for a leg! Saltzman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saltzman manages to kick Bright off! Bright jumps back into Saltzman's guard.
Bright trying to control the position from guard on top but Saltzman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bright stays in close to Saltzman's body and controls the position.
Bright wants to control from the top but Saltzman keeps moving.
Bright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saltzman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Saltzman working for a triangle but Bright defends it easily.
#T2#
Bright trying to control the position from guard on top but Saltzman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bright won't allow Saltzman to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Saltzman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saltzman pulls Bright in close to his closed guard and prevents Bright from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bright is looking to advance position but Saltzman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bright (2) vs (4) Saltzman
Bright regains half guard.#T3##SUB#
Bright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saltzman pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bright actively working from the bottom here.
Saltzman is trying to control the action in half guard but Bright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Saltzman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bright sees it coming and defends easily.
Saltzman trying to control the action but Bright is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Saltzman 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.
#T4#
Bright makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bright.
Saltzman trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saltzman defends well.#SUB#
Bright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saltzman is aware though and is defending well.#T5#
Saltzman trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom.
Saltzman passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bright is refusing to be controlled, as Saltzman sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Bright is defending against the submission attempts here by Saltzman.
Bright tries to get to full guard but Saltzman has control of the leg. #T6#
Saltzman wants to free his trapped foot but Bright is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bright is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Bright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Saltzman is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Bright looking for submissions off his back.#T7#
Saltzman is just content to waste time from the top position. Bright takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Bright is looking for a triangle but Saltzman pushes his legs off easily.
Bright keeping moving, preventing Saltzman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bright throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Saltzman escapes and throws Bright's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (2) vs (7) Saltzman
Saltzman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bright keeps working. #T8#
Bright is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saltzman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Bright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bright is in trouble now - Saltzman has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (2) vs (10) Saltzman
Bright is looking to get to half guard.
Bright wants to control but Saltzman is having none of it.#T9#
Bright is trying desperately to improve position.
Saltzman trying to control but Bright is having none of it. #SUB2#
Saltzman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bright has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bright is looking to improve his position but Saltzman isn't that keen on the idea.
Bright knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saltzman on the ground.#T10#
Bright controls the position.
Saltzman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bright is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Saltzman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bright is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (4) vs (10) Saltzman
Saltzman trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saltzman holds on and takes a little breather.
Bright won't allow Saltzman to sweep him here. #T11#
Bright stays in close to Saltzman's body and controls the position.
Bright tries to free his leg and advance position but Saltzman is retaining full guard.
Bright looking to sit in guard and control but Saltzman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (4) vs (12) Saltzman#SUB#
Bright is looking for a triangle here but Saltzman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (4) vs (15) Saltzman
Bright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Bright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bright is trying to improve his position.#T12##SUB2#
Saltzman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saltzman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bright is looking to reverse the position.
Saltzman wants to control but Bright is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Saltzman is trying to get an arm triangle but Bright is defending well.
Bright regains half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Saltzman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bright is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Saltzman seems to be looking for submissions.
Bright tries to get to full guard but Saltzman has control of the leg. #SUB#
Bright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saltzman pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Saltzman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bright doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saltzman. #T14##SUB2#
Saltzman 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.
Bright is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saltzman pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saltzman wins on points by 15 to 4.
Josie Saltzman 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:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Josie Saltzman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Timmy Benton!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Saltzman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saltzman showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saltzman (2) vs (0) Benton#SUB#
Saltzman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Benton desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Benton is looking to improve his position.
Benton gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saltzman stopping the sweep attempt from Benton.
Saltzman is pushing down on Benton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Benton is fighting to maintain full guard but Saltzman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saltzman is trying to control. Benton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saltzman prevents Benton from improving his position.#SUB#
Saltzman wants to work for an arm triangle but Benton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Benton is not content to let Saltzman control the position.
Benton is trying to maintain the position but Saltzman is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Saltzman is working for a submission of some sort.
Saltzman 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#
Benton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Saltzman is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Benton trying to hold on to Saltzman's head to control him but Saltzman postures up.
Benton is looking to improve his position.
Saltzman is keen to just control but Benton is a slippery customer.
Benton trying to hold on to Saltzman's head to control him but Saltzman postures up.
#T3##SUB2#
Benton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Saltzman wants to work for an arm triangle but Benton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saltzman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Benton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saltzman prevents Benton from improving his position.
Benton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Benton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saltzman (2) vs (2) Benton#T4##SUB#
Benton looking to improve position, pressing down on Saltzman's thigh with his hand. Saltzman seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Benton paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Benton's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Saltzman picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Josie Saltzman!
In his post fight interview, Josie Saltzman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Josie Saltzman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Guillermo Pato!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pato displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saltzman.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saltzman is defended easily by Pato.#CL2#
Pato clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Pato is trying to trip Saltzman. He has hold of a leg but Saltzman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pato persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saltzman (0) vs (2) Pato#SUB#
Pato is sitting in close to Saltzman's body. Saltzman has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pato is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pato is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Saltzman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Josie Saltzman!
A very excited looking Josie Saltzman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Saltzman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Josie Saltzman has been cut.
Brah looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Saltzman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saltzman showed some decent athleticism there.
Saltzman trying to control the action but Brah is working from the bottom.
Brah is looking for a sweep. Saltzman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Saltzman wants to work for an arm triangle but Brah is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Saltzman 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Saltzman is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Brah is refusing to be controlled, as Saltzman sits in half guard.
Saltzman moves nicely into side control.
Saltzman is looking to take a break and control but Brah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Saltzman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brah pushes Saltzman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Saltzman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Brah is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Saltzman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saltzman is looking to take a break and control but Brah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saltzman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brah is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3##SUB#
Saltzman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Saltzman has an Americana. Brah didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Saltzman is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Saltzman hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Josie Saltzman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Saltzman feints and as Brah raises his hands in defense, Saltzman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brah looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Saltzman pushes down on Brah's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Saltzman 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.
#SUB2#
Saltzman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saltzman is keen to just control but Brah is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB2#
Saltzman 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.
Brah missing with punches from the bottom.
Saltzman is keen to just control but Brah is a slippery customer.
Brah looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brah tries to roll over but Saltzman keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saltzman wants to take a breather but Brah is having none of it. #SUB2#
Saltzman has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Brah defend it? Saltzman steps over the head and cranks it - Brah is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Saltzman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josie Saltzman! |
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