Tajmuraz Salkazanov vs. James Green – Welterweight

Salkazanov rallies in the third to edge Green, 4–4 on criteria, after trailing through two periods at RAF02.

‍Breakdown: R1: Green, 2-0 | R2: Green, 2-0 | R3: Salkazanov, 4-0

Strong start for Green. Salkazanov opens with a heavy snap but Green stays balanced, squares up, and drives him out for the stepout. Salk goes on the clock next and can’t score—Green picks up the point and takes a 2–0 lead into the break.

Second period, Salkazanov gets to a couple attacks and draws a warning for Green, but Green responds with a clean misdirection single. Finishes it for two. Tactical, efficient—Green stays in control, up 4–0 heading into the third.

The final period opens with a scramble off the edge—Green nearly scores the step out but Salkazanov recovers position and finds an angle to score a takedown. Quick restart, and Salk goes right back to it. He converts again and ties the match 4–4. From there, it’s all pace. Salkazanov stays offensive, Green works to get it back, but runs out of time.

Salkazanov takes it on criteria with the only two-point scores in the match.

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