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Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Salkic stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Salkic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Salkic trying to pass the guard but Baggins defending well.
Salkic seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baggins tries to roll over but Salkic keeps him under control.
Baggins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baggins.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salkic tries to free his leg and advance position but Baggins is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baggins has a closed guard, preventing Salkic from standing up.
Baggins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1##SUB#
Salkic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baggins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Salkic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baggins wants to sweep but no luck.
Baggins managing to control the position.
Salkic trying to control but Baggins is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Salkic gets a clinch. #TD2#
Salkic gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Baggins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baggins is looking to escape.
Baggins trying to control here.
Baggins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baggins.
Salkic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baggins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Baggins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Baggins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Baggins advances position into side control!#SUB#
Baggins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Salkic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Salkic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4#
Baggins advances to full mount.
Baggins avoids the attempt from Salkic to control.
Salkic has given up his back here.
#SUB#
Baggins looking for the choke but no joy.
Salkic wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baggins punishes Salkic with strikes from the back mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bean Baggins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Salkic has closed the distance and engaged Baggins in a clinch.
Baggins fails to pull guard.
Baggins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Salkic smiles and moves away.
Salkic lands a nice looking body kick.
Baggins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salkic counters with a one-two to the body.
Baggins misses with a takedown attempt - Salkic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Salkic 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 Bean Baggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baggins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Salkic.#CUT2#It looks like Bean Baggins has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baggins shoots and misses #TD2#
and Salkic counters with a single leg into guard. Baggins didn't expect that.
Baggins wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Salkic manages to pass to side control.
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!#REVR#
Baggins moves into full guard.
#T1#
Baggins lands with a heel strike from the guard.
#SUB#
Baggins working for a triangle but Salkic defends it easily.
Baggins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Salkic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Baggins controlling from the top position. #T2#
Baggins forces his way into half guard.
Baggins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Baggins is trying to work for a kimura but Salkic is defending well.
#T3#
Baggins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Salkic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Salkic tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Baggins has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB#
Baggins with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T4#
Baggins wants to take his opponent's back but Salkic doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Baggins looking for a guillotine from mount but Salkic is having none of it.
Baggins with a couple of short strikes.
Baggins punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baggins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Baggins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bean Baggins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bean Baggins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Baggins shoots in and drives through. Salkic sprawls well.
Salkic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baggins with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Baggins. Those never looked like landing.
Bean Baggins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Salkic clinches up with Baggins and pushes him back against the cage.
Salkic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Baggins tries to pull guard but Salkic won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bean Baggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Baggins breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Salkic shoots in and gets a takedown into Baggins's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baggins is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
Baggins stands up and waves to Salkic to follow him. #CL2#
Baggins tries to keep at a distance but Salkic has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Salkic gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Baggins pushes Salkic off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Baggins shoots and misses
and Salkic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baggins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salkic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baggins is fending him off so far but Salkic persists. Nope, Baggins circles away and we're back to standing.
Baggins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Salkic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salkic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An inside leg kick lands from Salkic.
Baggins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Salkic with the counter takedown but Baggins avoids it easily.
Salkic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Baggins.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salkic fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Salkic clinches up against the cage.
Baggins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Salkic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Baggins is trying to break free.
Salkic lands an uppercut.
Baggins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Baggins tries to pull guard but Salkic holds him up against the cage and eventually Baggins drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Salkic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baggins tries to clinch up.
Salkic raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Safet Salkic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salkic thuds his shin into the meat of Baggins's side.
Baggins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salkic pinned against the cage. Salkic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Salkic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Baggins.
Salkic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Baggins's head.
Baggins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Salkic.
Salkic wants to clinch.
Baggins has a takedown stuffed.
Baggins throws a nice looking combination but Salkic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Salkic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baggins.
Salkic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baggins has time to react.
Baggins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Salkic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Salkic moves in looking to clinch but Baggins pushes him off.
Baggins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Salkic leaves Baggins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Salkic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Salkic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salkic trying to advance position but Baggins counters by regaining guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Safet Salkic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baggins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bean Baggins! |
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