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Event:
OFK 231 - De Geno Vs Alcala
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Wilson misses the body punch
and Salaam counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Salaam. Those never looked like landing.
Salaam lunges at Wilson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wilson's hand.
Salaam feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wilson 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.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salaam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Salaam.
Salaam lands a nice shot to the body.
Andre Salaam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salaam manages to avoid it.#CL#
Wilson closes the distance and pushes Salaam back into the cage.
Salaam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salaam lands a knee to the body.
Salaam lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Salaam struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands.
#T1#
Salaam lands with a right to the head.
Salaam lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Wilson jumps guard.
Salaam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salaam must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wilson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Salaam throwing strikes from guard but Wilson blocks nicely.
Wilson pulls Salaam in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salaam trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Wilson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salaam is aware though and is defending well.
Wilson has control of Salaam's left arm, preventing Salaam from doing any damage.
Salaam really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wilson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salaam's guard. #REVR#
Wilson trying to control but Salaam is working from the bottom.
Salaam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Wilson drops back looking for a leg! Salaam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salaam manages to kick Wilson off! Wilson jumps back into Salaam's guard.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Salaam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Salaam can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Salaam wants to control the action here but instead Wilson manages to pass to full mount!
Wilson raining down shots from the mount!
Wilson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Salaam looks a forlorn figure.
#CUT#It looks like Andre Salaam has been cut.
Wilson trying to control but Salaam is having none of it.
Wilson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Salaam is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Wilson lands a big shot there that rocks Salaam but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#CUT#That has opened up Andre Salaam's cut even more.
Wilson with good strikes from the mount here!
Wilson trying to control but Salaam is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wilson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#CUT#Andre Salaam's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andre Salaam's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Russel Wilson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Olatunji clinches with his opponent.
Olatunji tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Salaam has Olatunji pressed against the cage.
Olatunji tries to land a knee to the head but Salaam blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Salaam.
Salaam lands a shot to the body.
I was talking to Salaam's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Olatunji is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Salaam is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olatunji lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Andre Salaam has been cut.
Salaam digs a right hand underneath Olatunji's ribcage. Olatunji let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Salaam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Olatunji is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salaam lands with a shot to the body.
Salaam scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Salaam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like JJ Olatunji has been cut.
Salaam lands a right hook to the body.
Olatunji looks winded!
Salaam throws a shot to the body.
Salaam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Salaam connects with a looping right hand.
Salaam with a body punch. A glancing blow. #KD#
Salaam lands a big uppercut and Olatunji crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Olatunji looks OK. Salaam waves Olatunji back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salaam pounces like a tiger and cracks Olatunji with a vicious hook! Olatunji is down but not out! Salaam follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andre Salaam! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Salaam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noah.
No joy there for Salaam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salaam misses with a body punch
and Noah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Andre Salaam has been cut.
Noah getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Salaam looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Noah throws a body punch but Salaam moves out of range.
A cross from Noah lands.
Noah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hebrew Noah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salaam with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Hebrew Noah has been cut.
Salaam throws a nice looking combination but Noah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot by Salaam.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Salaam misses.
Noah throws out a counter right but Salaam avoids it with no problem.
Salaam misses with the combination.
#T1#
Salaam throws a hook but Noah avoids it easily.
Noah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salaam throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Salaam throws a series of punches but Noah avoids them all with ease.
As Salaam backs off Noah throws a huge counter combo but Salaam manages to avoid it all.
Salaam misses with a wild combination.
Noah throws a shot from downtown. Salaam moves away and avoids it.
Salaam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD2#
and Noah counters with a right hand that sends Salaam tumbling to the canvas! Can Noah finish him? He dives into Salaam's guard looking to do just that!#ROC2#Salaam is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Salaam is looking for a triangle but Noah pushes his legs off easily.
Oh Salaam is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Noah tries to stand but Salaam is controlling from the bottom.
Salaam seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Salaam looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Salaam looking for a guillotine here but Noah defends easily.
Salaam wants to stand but Noah is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Salaam blocks a jab.
Salaam seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A lazy left from Noah finds it's target.#CUT2#Andre Salaam's cut is getting worse.
Noah misses with a right hand
and Salaam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noah on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Salaam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Salaam throws a nice looking combination but Noah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Noah is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Noah connects with a nice looking jab.
Salaam throws a series of punches but Noah moves out of range.
Salaam getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Salaam throws a series of punches but Noah avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salaam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Hebrew Noah's cut even more.#KD2#
Noah catches Salaam napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Salaam to the canvas!
#CUT2#Andre Salaam's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Salaam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Salaam looking for a guillotine here but Noah defends easily.
Salaam is looking to stand up but Noah isn't so interested in that idea.
Salaam has a closed guard, preventing Noah from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hebrew Noah will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Salaam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noah manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Noah bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Salaam! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salaam looking for a sweep. Not yet Salaam, not yet.
Noah wants to stand and escape but instead Salaam has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Salaam stops Noah from standing up.
Salaam wants to control from the top but Noah keeps moving.
Salaam prevents Noah from getting back to his feet.
Noah is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1#
Salaam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salaam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Salaam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Noah thuds his right hand into Salaam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#Jeez, Andre Salaam's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Noah throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Salaam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noah has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Salaam takes one to the chin there.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andre Salaam's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hebrew Noah!
A relieved looking Hebrew Noah thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RISE X3
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Thibodeaux coming out on top.#CUT2#It looks like Andre Salaam has been cut.
Salaam looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Thibodeaux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Salaam misses with a punch to the body.
Salaam misses with a body punch.
Salaam working aggressively here.
Salaam is leaning against Thibodeaux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Salaam lands a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salaam.
Salaam misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Salaam.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salaam.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salaam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux stalling in the clinch but Salaam improves position. #T1#
Salaam tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Salaam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Salaam is having none of it. #CL2#
Thibodeaux forces Salaam back against the cage and clinches.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Salaam controls the action.
Salaam is looking to control Thibodeaux's arms but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Salaam has his back to the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Salaam fails to land.
Thibodeaux pushes Salaam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thibodeaux.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salaam.
Salaam lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Salaam misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salaam creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Salaam tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Salaam.
Salaam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Salaam avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Salaam.
Salaam throws a head punch that misses.
Salaam blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Salaam is breathing heavily.
Salaam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salaam tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Salaam back against the cage.
Salaam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salaam gets through Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salaam creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Salaam lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
#BC#
Salaam breaks the clinch.
#KD2#
Thibodeaux feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Salaam sprawling to the canvas! Salaam rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thibodeaux finish him?!
#KD2#
Thibodeaux lands a big uppercut and Salaam crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Salaam looks OK. Thibodeaux waves Salaam back to his feet!#ROC2#Salaam is rocked!
Salaam walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Salaam limp body while Thibodeaux jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcel Thibodeaux!
Our winner, Marcel Thibodeaux, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Finals
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Frostulfsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salaam.
A slow jab from Frostulfsson misses its intended target.
Salaam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salaam wants to clinch
and Frostulfsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Andre Salaam has been cut.
A big right from Salaam misses.
Frostulfsson misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Salaam counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Salaam.
Salaam misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frostulfsson lands with a left to the head.
Frostulfsson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frostulfsson. #TD2#
Salaam decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Salaam has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Frostulfsson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Salaam has tightened it up now! Frostulfsson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andre Salaam! |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Semi Finals A
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Salaam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zahedi.
Salaam throws the left hand but Zahedi avoids the punch easily.
Zahedi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zahedi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Zahedi rushes Salaam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salaam has a couple of punches blocked by Zahedi.
Salaam lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Zahedi breaks the clinch.
Zahedi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT2#It looks like Andre Salaam has been cut.
BOOM! Zahedi lands a beautiful left hook that drops Salaam. Salaam tries to recover but Zahedi is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Salaam lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danyaal Zahedi!
Danyaal Zahedi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Quarter Finals A
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Zweihander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Salaam misses
and Zweihander counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Andre Salaam has been cut.
Salaam looks to land a left hand but Zweihander moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Zweihander throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salaam throws a lazy uppercut
and Salaam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salaam throws a lazy uppercut
and Zweihander counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zweihander slips under a jab.#KD#
Zweihander feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Salaam sprawling to the canvas! Salaam rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zweihander finish him?!
#ROC#Salaam is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salaam gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Zweihander gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Zweihander!
An out of breath Kurt Zweihander thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 6 B
Date: Apr 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Zane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zane looks to land a right hand but Salaam moved out of range.
A left lands for Salaam.
Salaam misses with an uppercut. Zane saw that one coming.
Zane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salaam.
Salaam lands with a hook. Zane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Zac Zane has been cut.
Zane lands an overhand right.
Zane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zane lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Andre Salaam has been cut.
Zane misses with a lunging right hand
and Zane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Salaam cracks Zane with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zane looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Salaam finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zane walks straight into a right hand from Salaam - that's dropped him! Salaam jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Zane from any more punishment! Zane complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andre Salaam! |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 5 A
Date: Apr 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Cake jabs Salaam right on the nose. Salaam blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Andre Salaam has been cut.
Cake closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Salaam! Cake dives in looking to finish! Salaam is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kush Cake! |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 4 A
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zweihander. Salaam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salaam is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right from Salaam misses.
Nice defenses there by Salaam.
Kurt Zweihander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zweihander slips under a jab.
We've been told by Salaam's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zweihander throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Zweihander. That snapped Salaam's head back.
#CUT2#It looks like Andre Salaam has been cut.
Zweihander goes for a small jab and connects. Now Zweihander goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Salaam stumbles back but Zweihander runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Salaam to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Salaam will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kurt Zweihander!
A relieved looking Kurt Zweihander thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 3 A
Date: Mar 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Salaam moves away from the strike by Thomas .
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Salaam's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thomas throws a hook but Salaam avoids it easily.
It looked like Salaam was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thomas .
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Salaam holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Salaam prevents a body shot from Thomas .
Salaam misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas lands a nice uppercut.
Salaam has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas .
Thomas works on Salaam's body with a couple of short punches.
Thomas gets through Salaam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salaam takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Salaam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Salaam 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Thomas misses.
As Thomas tries to get set, Salaam tries to push him back and clinch up but Thomas manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salaam looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
A jab from Thomas misses. #KD2#
Thomas drops Salaam with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Salaam looks back up at him and smiles so Thomas waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Salaam is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Andre Salaam has been cut.
Thomas throws a right and a left that Salaam avoids nicely.
Thomas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas misses the jab.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Donk. Thomas catches Salaam right on the button with a cross.
Salaam misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Salaam slips a jab and a cross from Thomas .
Salaam went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thomas takes a swing at Salaam's ribcage but misses.
Salaam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Salaam takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Salaam takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD2#
Thomas cracks Salaam with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thomas has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Salaam to stand back up!
Oh Salaam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Andre Salaam's cut is getting worse.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Salaam moves away and avoids it.
Salaam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Salaam is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Thomas doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Salaam crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Salaam's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derrick Thomas !
Derrick Thomas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 2 A
Date: Feb 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Salaam swings for the body but Jogert moves out of range.
Salaam misses with a straight left.
Jogert now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jogert lands with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Andre Salaam has been cut.
Salaam throws out a loose jab but Jogert uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Jogert was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Salaam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jogert with a nice calf kick.
Jogert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jogert looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jogert blocks a jab.
Jogert throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jogert throws a wild body kick that Salaam sees coming a mile off.
Jogert lands a high kick!
Salaam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Heke Jogert has been cut.
Salaam looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jogert uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jogert connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#Salaam is rocked!
Salaam jabs Jogert to the body, keeping him at a distance.#KD2#
Jogert feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Salaam sprawling to the canvas! Salaam rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jogert finish him?!
Oh Salaam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Andre Salaam's cut is getting worse.#CL#
Salaam moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Jogert fails to land.
Salaam misses with a punch on the inside.
Salaam seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Salaam.
Jogert looks winded!
Jogert tries to throw a body punch but Salaam avoids it by throwing Jogert back against the cage.
Salaam presses Jogert against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Salaam lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Salaam.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Salaam.
A nice right hand lands inside from Salaam.
Jogert blocks a body shot from Salaam.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Salaam.
Jogert throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Salaam.
Jogert blocks an uppercut.
Salaam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salaam lands a nice uppercut.
Salaam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Salaam blocks a body shot from Jogert.
Salaam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salaam misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salaam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Salaam just leaning against Jogert, taking a breather.
Jogert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Salaam lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Salaam breaks the clinch.
Salaam misses the body punch
and Jogert finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Salaam thuds his right hand into Jogert's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jogert lands the left hand.
Jogert thows a body kick. Salaam tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Salaam throws a hook to the side of Jogert's head but Jogert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salaam swings for the body but Jogert moves out of range.
Salaam backing away here, and Jogert unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Salaam throws out a powerful jab.
Jogert dips to his left and cracks Salaam with an uppercut!
Salaam throws a jab but it's blocked by Jogert.
Jogert looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Salaam swings widly with a right hand
and Jogert counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salaam thinking.
Salaam takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL#
Salaam closes the distance and clinches.
Salaam misses with a punch to the body.
Salaam throws a punch but it's blocked by Jogert. #T3#
Salaam misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jogert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jogert lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salaam backwards. #CUT2#Andre Salaam's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Salaam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Jogert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whack! Jogert lands a heavy head kick that drops Salaam. The ref tackles Jogert to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Salaam was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Heke Jogert!
Our winner, Heke Jogert, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 1 A
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Salaam dodges the punch combination from Zahedi.
It looked like Salaam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Salaam's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zahedi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salaam was well out of range. Poor timing from Zahedi.
Salaam takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#It looks like Andre Salaam has been cut.
Zahedi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zahedi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Salaam takes a swing at Zahedi's ribcage but misses.
Zahedi looks to throw the jab but Salaam is out of range.
Salaam was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zahedi throws a poor cross that misses
and Salaam counters with a nice uppercut.
Danyaal Zahedi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zahedi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Salaam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salaam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zahedi throws out the jab. #T1#
Salaam takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zahedi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zahedi throws an off balance right hand
and Zahedi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zahedi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zahedi throws a jab when Salaam was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Salaam tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salaam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zahedi.
Zahedi swats away the attempt to clinch by Salaam.#T2#
Salaam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zahedi.
Zahedi swings widly with a right hand
and Salaam counters with a straight right hand.
Zahedi circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Zahedi to counter with a crisp jab.
Zahedi loads up on a big right hand but Salaam slips the punch.
Salaam is looking to counter punch.
Zahedi drops his hands momentarily and Salaam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salaam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zahedi.
Salaam swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zahedi misses with a right hand
and Salaam counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3##KD2#
Zahedi cracks Salaam with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zahedi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Salaam to stand back up!#ROC2#Salaam is rocked!
Zahedi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zahedi takes a swing at Salaam's ribcage but misses.
Zahedi looks to throw the jab but Salaam is out of range.
Salaam closes the distance but Zahedi moves to the side #KD2#
and Zahedi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Salaam! Zahedi lets Salaam back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Salaam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Andre Salaam's cut is getting worse.
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!
Zahedi closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Salaam out cold! Salaam corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danyaal Zahedi!
Danyaal Zahedi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GROUCH FC PROVING GROUNDS 4
Date: Nov 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL#
Beck moves into range and clinches up with Salaam.
Salaam holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Beck gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Salaam taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Beck - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Salaam content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Beck stalling the fight.
Salaam stalling.
The referee calls for Salaam to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andre Salaam.#CL2#
Salaam has Beck up against the cage in a clinch.
Salaam holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2#
Salaam controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Beck pulls guard successfully.
Salaam 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.
Beck keeping full guard, as Salaam tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salaam stands and throws Beck's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andre Salaam.
Well Salaam has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 9:10
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 10:9
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Andre Salaam! |
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