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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Obasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sadiq Hossein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obasi's entrance music is Overkill. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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148 lbs
32 - 20 - 1 |
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152 lbs
18 - 9 - 3 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Solomon Obasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 3, fighting out of New York, Sadiq Hossein!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Hossein does it's job there.
Obasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obasi connects with the punch.
Hossein misses with a hook.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Obasi, right into the meat.
Obasi ducks under a wild hook from Hossein.
Obasi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obasi swings for the body but Hossein moves out of range.
Obasi moves away from the strike by Hossein.
Obasi avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Obasi moves out of range of the strikes.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obasi lands a right hook to the body.
Obasi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hossein.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obasi misses with a kick to the body.
Hossein misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hossein ducks under a wild hook from Obasi.
A head kick misses from Hossein.
A nice inside leg kick there by Obasi. That's going to slow Hossein down.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obasi scores with a hook to the body. Hossein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
An inside leg kick from Hossein misses.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obasi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
Obasi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obasi manages to avoid it.
Obasi staying out of range there.
Hossein punishes Obasi's body with a nice straight punch.
Hossein avoids the body shot from Obasi.
Good exchange - Obasi coming out on top.
Obasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hossein was well out of range. Poor timing from Obasi.
Hossein moves out of range of the body kick from Obasi.
Obasi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hossein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obasi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Obasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obasi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Hossein is predictable there
and Obasi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hossein!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hossein is looking to reverse the position.
Hossein defending against the ground and pound.
Hossein is looking for a sweep.
Obasi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hossein keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hossein is looking for a sweep.
Hossein regains half guard there - taking advantage of Obasi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Obasi is just content to waste time from the top position. Hossein takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hossein keeping full guard, as Obasi tries to pass.
Hossein can't keep his opponent in guard - Obasi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Obasi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hossein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Obasi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hossein is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Obasi dominated that round.
That's time! Obasi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Obasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein misses with an uppercut. Obasi saw that one coming.
Hossein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Obasi under the eye.
Hossein throws a lazy uppercut
and Obasi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hossein!
Obasi working away.
Obasi swings around for an armbar but Hossein sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Obasi's guard.
Obasi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hossein controls the pace.
Hossein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obasi working for a triangle but Hossein defends it easily.
Solomon Obasi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hossein is looking to stand up but Obasi won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Obasi keeping moving, preventing Hossein from controlling successfully.
Obasi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hossein controls the pace.
Hossein trying to control but Obasi is working from the bottom.
Obasi keeping full guard, as Hossein tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sadiq Hossein was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Obasi closes the distance and clinches up with Hossein, looking for a takedown. Obasi pushes Hossein against the cage but Hossein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sadiq Hossein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obasi. Hossein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hossein lands the left hand.
Hossein cracks Obasi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obasi thows a body shot but no joy.
Obasi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obasi is looking to wear down Hossein with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hossein throws a hook to the side of Obasi's head but Obasi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obasi moves out of range of the strikes.
Obasi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obasi ducks under a wild hook from Hossein.
Hossein connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Obasi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hossein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Obasi misses with a wild body shot.
Obasi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hossein defends it nicely.
A big right from Hossein misses.
Obasi staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Obasi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obasi moves away from the strike by Hossein.
Hossein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obasi.
Obasi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hossein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hossein, as that shot connected.
Hossein lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Hossein catches Obasi right on the button with a cross.
Hossein swings for the body but Obasi moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Obasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obasi connects with a right hand. Hossein shakes it off.
Obasi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hossein gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hossein keeping full guard, as Obasi tries to pass.
Obasi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obasi trying to control but Hossein is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sadiq Hossein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Obasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hossein misses with a low kick.
Hossein looks to land a combination but Obasi avoids it well.
Obasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hossein is just out of range.
Obasi clinches.
Obasi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Obasi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hossein gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hossein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hossein throws a hook but Obasi blocks it.
Horrible takedown by Obasi or perhaps it was just good defense by Hossein which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Obasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hossein takes one to the side of the head.
Obasi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hossein sprawls well initially but Obasi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hossein wants to get back to his feet.
Obasi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hossein reverses the position - he's now on top in Obasi's guard.
Hossein is stalling in the full guard.
Obasi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hossein trying to control the position from guard on top but Obasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hossein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obasi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hossein defends well.
Hossein is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sadiq Hossein hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A jab from Hossein misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obasi avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Hossein slips under a jab from Obasi.
Hossein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hossein misses with a hook.
Hossein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hossein lands a right hook to the body.
Obasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hossein.
Obasi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Obasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hossein is just out of range.
Hossein throws a sloppy head kick
and Obasi counters with a shoot takedown. Hossein fights it but they end up in guard.
Obasi forces his way into half guard.
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!
Obasi is pressing down on Hossein's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hossein is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasi content to control rather than advance.
Obasi seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Hossein has recovered full guard.
Obasi stops Hossein from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon Obasi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Obasi 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Obasi!
Solomon Obasi made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'A spartan is just no match for such a gentleman like me.'.
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energy
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