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Event:
GC 207
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Starrk scores with a jab to the body.
Solo 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.
Starrk lands a body shot.
Solo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Starrk throws a lazy head kick
and Solo counters with a nice uppercut.
Solo swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Starrk to counter with a crisp jab.
Solo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starrk.
A good leg kick by Starrk.
Good leg kick by Solo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Starrk tests Solo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Starrk works over Solo's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Starrk throws an off balance right hand
and Solo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Solo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Solo lunges at Starrk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Starrk's hand.
Starrk throws a combination that misses
and Solo counters with a straight right hand.
Coyote Starrk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Solo is predictable there
and Starrk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Starrk throws a series of punches but Solo avoids them all with ease.
Starrk blocks the body kick.
Solo misses with a body kick.
Starrk lands with a nice body punch.
Starrk throws a right and a left that Solo avoids nicely.
Starrk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Solo.
Solo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Starrk throws a combination that misses
and Solo counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick by Starrk misses
and Solo counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Starrk slips under a jab.
Starrk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Starrk scores with the left hand. Solo knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starrk is looking to chop away at Solo's legs.
Starrk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Starrk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Starrk misses with an uppercut.
Starrk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Solo.
Solo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Starrk to score with a decent uppercut.
Starrk scores with a three punch combo!
Solo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Solo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Solo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Solo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Starrk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Solo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Starrk.
Starrk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick by Starrk misses
and Solo counters with a nice body shot.
Starrk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Solo counters with a low kick, right behind Starrk 's knee.
Solo checks the leg kick.
Starrk misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Solo! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Starrk.
Solo throws out a counter right but Starrk avoids it with no problem.
Solo connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Solo with a hook.
Starrk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Solo swings for the body but Starrk moves out of range.
Starrk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solo misses with a hook. Starrk ducked under it nicely.
Starrk lands a nice hook to Solo's body. Solo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Starrk closes the distance and clinches.
Starrk digs a right hand into Solo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Solo's gas tank.
Starrk tries a body shot but Solo blocks it.
Starrk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Solo looking to slow down the pace here.
Starrk misses with a body punch.
Solo lands a body shot.
Solo misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Solo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Coyote Starrk will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Starrk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Starrk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solo moves away.
Solo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Starrk with a body shot.
Coyote Starrk is winning the standup battle so far.
Solo throws a hook but Starrk blocks it.
Starrk scores with a body shot.
Starrk tries to land a body kick
and Solo counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Solo.
Solo avoids the body shot from Starrk.
Nice straight punches there by Solo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Solo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starrk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Solo. Starrk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Starrk throws a quick counter head kick but Solo was just out of range.
Starrk scores with a sloppy right hand. Solo should have avoided that one. #T1#
Solo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Solo tries to get set, Starrk tries to push him back and clinch up but Solo manages to avoid the attempt.
Starrk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Starrk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Solo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Starrk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Solo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Starrk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Starrk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Solo slips under a jab.
Solo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Starrk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Solo momentarily.
Starrk misses with a head kick.
Starrk scores with a head kick. Solo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Starrk takes a swing at Solo's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Solo misses with a wild body shot.
Starrk throws a nice inside leg kick.
It looks like Starrk has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Solo throws a leg kick but Starrk checks it.
Solo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Starrk has time to react.
Starrk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Solo can pounce on 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!
Starrk throws a sloppy body shot
and Solo counters with a nice uppercut.
Starrk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Starrk throws the left hand but Solo avoids the punch easily.
Solo blocks a low kick nicely.
Starrk defending well as Solo loads up on a big left hand.
Starrk tries to counter by clinching up but Solo breaks away and moves out of range.
Starrk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Solo is out of range.
Solo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Solo blocks a leg kick.
Solo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Solo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Starrk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#KD2#
Solo lands a big head kick that sends Starrk tumbling to the mat! Solo takes a step backwards and waves Starrk back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Starrk is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Coyote Starrk has been cut.
Starrk slips under a jab from Solo.
Oh Starrk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Solo throws a head kick that misses.
Solo throws an overhand right that has Starrk reeling! Solo follows up with more punches and Starrk is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roderick Solo!
A victorious Roderick Solo 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:
CEC 533
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Blake connects with a single shot there.
Solo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blake staying out of range there.
Blake is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Solo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blake moves away.
Solo throws out a loose jab but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solo missing with a left hand there. Blake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Solo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Solo avoids the head kick by Blake.
Solo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Solo lands with a straight right. Blake didn't see that one coming.
Blake throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Blake.
Solo half committed to a counter leg kick.
A combination from Solo does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blake tries a low kick but Solo avoids it.#T1#
Solo thuds his right hand into Blake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
It looks like Edward Blake has been cut.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solo manages to avoid it.
Solo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Blake tries a head kick but it misses.
Edward Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake cracks Solo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Blake.
Solo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blake throws a big shot that misses.
Solo is looking to counter punch.
Roderick Solo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Solo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blake throws a head kick that half lands.
Solo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blake takes a swing at Solo's ribcage but misses.
Solo throws a series of punches but Blake avoids them all with ease.
Blake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blake 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.
Solo needs to keep his hands up - Blake had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake lands with a cross.
Solo scores with a kick to the body.
Solo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solo.
Blake lands a jab to the nose.
Blake defending well as Solo loads up on a big left hand.
Blake moves away from the strike by Solo.
Solo tests Blake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Solo looks to land a body kick but Blake moved away.
Blake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Solo defends it well.
Solo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Solo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blake is able to avoid easily.
Blake cracks the inside of Solo's front leg.
Blake fails to land with a series of punches.
Blake connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Solo's hands.
Blake is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Blake scores with a head kick. Solo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Blake throws a body punch but Solo moves out of range.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Solo.
Blake connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from Blake misses.
Solo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blake throws a hook to the side of Solo's head but Solo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Solo misses with a left hand
and Blake counters with a big head kick but Solo shrugs it off.
Solo with a hook.
Solo throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blake scores with the left hand. Solo knows he should have avoided that one.
Blake is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Solo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Solo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake clobbers Solo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blake misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Blake throws a head kick that misses.
Solo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Solo swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Blake to counter with a crisp jab.
Solo throws a solid leg kick but Blake takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Solo.
Blake has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Solo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blake moves away from the strike by Solo.
Solo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blake's calf.
Solo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blake can pounce on him.
Blake tries a head kick but it misses.
Solo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Blake.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Solo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blake counters with a series of strikes. Solo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blake missing with a left hand there. Solo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Solo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Blake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Blake's cut.
That's time! Solo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A slow jab from Solo misses its intended target.
Blake tries a low kick but Solo avoids it.
Blake throws a hook but Solo blocks it.
Solo tries a low kick but Blake avoids it.
Blake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Solo defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Solo. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blake stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Solo throws a hook but Blake blocks it.
Blake misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo just misses with a punch to the body.
Solo throws a lazy right hand but Blake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Blake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Solo throws a head kick but Blake moves out of range.
Blake lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Solo blocks a head kick by Blake.
#T1#
Solo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Solo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blake.
Solo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blake.
Blake with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Solo walks into a straight right hand from Blake.
Solo throws a body punch but Blake moves out of range.
Blake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Solo defends well and Blake ends up having to push Solo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Solo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Solo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blake.
Blake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Solo throws a low kick, looking for Blake's leg but Blake calmly moves out of range.
Blake appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blake misses with a head kick.
Solo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blake finds it's way round the side to connect with Solo's head. #T2#
Solo moves out of range of the leg kick from Blake.
Solo tests Blake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Solo blocks a leg kick.
Solo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blake feints the counter takedown.
Solo tries a low kick but Blake avoids it.
Blake thinks about the counter body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake throws a head kick but Solo moves out of range.
Solo tries to score with a low kick but Blake moves his leg out of the way.
Blake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blake throws the left hand but Solo avoids the punch easily.
Blake looks to throw a body kick
and Solo counters with a leg kick.
Solo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blake misses with the combination.
#T3#
Solo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Blake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blake misses with a head kick.
Solo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Solo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solo motions for Blake to come forward. Solo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blake thinks about the counter body kick.
A head kick misses from Solo.
Blake lands a jab-cross combination.
Edward Blake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blake explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Blake throws a head kick but Solo moves out of range.
#T4#
Solo swings widly with a right hand
and Blake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Solo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solo walks into a straight right hand from Blake.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blake.
Blake throws a looping overhand right but Solo ducks down to avoid it.
Blake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Solo throws a big counter combination but Blake scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Solo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Solo misses.
Blake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blake throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blake looks to land a right hand but Solo moved out of range.
Blake shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Solo eats them both and turns towards Blake to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Blake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD#
and Solo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Blake! Solo lets Blake back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Blake is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Blake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edward Blake's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Solo blocks a head kick by Blake.
Blake is still on wobbly legs! Can Solo finish him?
Solo avoids the head kick by Blake.
Solo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Blake throws a head kick that misses.
Blake seems to have recovered his senses.
Solo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Solo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solo.
Solo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Blake crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Solo - the referee stops the clock and Blake gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Solo. Blake manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Solo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blake.
Blake only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Blake throws a leg kick but Solo checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Solo.
Blake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Solo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Solo scoring well with a low kick there.
Solo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Solo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Blake moves out of range of the body kick.
Solo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Solo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blake.
Blake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Solo avoids it really well and circles away.
Solo lands with an uppercut that bounces Blake off the cage and back into range.#CUT#
That has opened up Edward Blake's cut even more.
Blake digs a good body shot into Solo's ribs.
Blake throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roderick Solo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Solo walks into a stiff left hand from Blake.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blake or perhaps it was just good defense by Solo, which made it look bad.
Blake misses with a body shot.
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solo.
Solo misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Blake misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Blake walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Blake limp body while Solo jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roderick Solo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Roderick Solo made sure he mentioned MayheM sportswear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
EVO 03312017
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Solo blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Solo misses.
Solo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Solo slips under a jab.
Danky will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Danky is looking to chop away at Solo's legs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Danky has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Danky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Solo on the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Solo.
Solo walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danky throws a body kick that misses.
Danky lands a nice hook to Solo's body. Solo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Danky misses with a hook.
Solo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thunder MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Donk. Danky catches Solo right on the button with a cross.
Solo scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Danky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Solo looks to land a body kick but Danky moved away.
Solo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danky.
Solo checks a leg kick.
Danky misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Solo to counter with a crisp jab.
Danky is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Danky moves out of range of the leg kick from Solo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Solo.
Danky throws a body punch but Solo moves out of range.
Solo cracks the inside of Danky's front leg.
Solo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solo tries to land a front kick but Danky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And Danky responds with a good body kick, but Solo manages to step out the way in time.
Danky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Solo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Danky misses with a wild combination.
Solo falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Danky counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Solo manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Solo pushes Danky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Solo slows down the pace here.
Danky has a couple of punches blocked by Solo.
Solo prevents a body shot from Danky.
Solo tries to work over Danky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danky has Solo pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Danky fails to land. #T3#
Solo stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Danky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Solo counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Danky is rocked!
Solo misses with an uppercut. Danky saw that one coming.
Danky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Solo's head backwards.
Solo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Danky checks it well.
Danky tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Solo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD2#
Danky is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Solo's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danky winds up and cracks Solo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Danky stops Solo from getting back to his feet.
Danky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danky stops Solo from getting back to his feet.
Danky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Solo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Danky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Solo is trying to stand.
Danky lands with a punch from half guard.
Solo is looking to escape.
Danky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Danky working Solo over with strikes.
Danky is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Solo is trying to stand up here but Danky is controlling him well.
Danky working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Danky dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Solo cracks Danky with a good jab.
Solo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danky.
Danky throws a leg kick but Solo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Danky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Solo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Danky.
Danky moves out of range as Solo strikes.
A good leg kick by Solo.
Solo tries to move into range but Danky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Danky connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Solo finds it's target.
Solo slips a straight right by Danky.
Solo looks to land a left hand but Danky moved out of range nicely.
Danky connects with a body shot that sends Solo's belly button to the back.#T1#
Danky throws a body punch but Solo moves out of range.
Dom Danky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danky looks to land a left hand but Solo moved out of range nicely.
Danky checks the leg kick nicely there.
Danky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Solo as he jumps to the side.
A quick step to the side and Solo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danky digs a good hook to Solo's body.
Danky stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Solo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Danky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Solo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Danky misses with a takedown attempt
and Solo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Danky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Solo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danky scores with a hook.
Danky wants to land a leg kick but Solo is out of range.
Solo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Solo looks to land a body kick but Danky moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Danky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Solo sprawls well initially but Danky persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Solo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Danky is on him like a limpet, forcing Solo back against the cage.
Solo struggles to land a body shot inside as Danky controls his hands.
Danky has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Danky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Solo wants to stall.
Solo wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Solo.
Danky misses with some punches.
#T3##TD2#
Danky is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Solo can't fight it off and eventually Danky manages to take the fight to the floor. Solo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Danky scoring with some ground and pound.
Danky prevents Solo from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danky works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Danky lands with a punch from half guard.
Still in half guard, Danky seems content to control.
Danky tries to pass the half guard into mount. Solo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Solo makes his way to full guard, as Danky worked for a kimura.
Danky connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Danky postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Danky throwing strikes but missing.
Solo is looking to stand up but Danky isn't so interested in that idea.
Solo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Danky stands up over Solo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Danky tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard.
Danky scoring with punches to the head and body.
Danky throwing strikes but missing.
Danky won't allow Solo to get back to his feet.
Solo has momentary wrist control but Danky slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Danky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Danky changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Solo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Solo throws Danky to one side and escapes!
Danky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solo was well out of range. Poor timing from Danky.
Danky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solo moves away.
Danky misses with the body kick
and Solo counters with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Danky dives in and scores a takedown into Solo's 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!
Danky is working Solo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Danky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Solo wants to get back to his feet but Danky is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Danky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ES#
Solo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Danky off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Danky closes the distance and clinches up with Solo, looking for a takedown. Danky pushes Solo against the cage but Solo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roderick Solo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Danky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Solo slips a jab and a cross from Danky.
Danky throws out a leg kick but Solo moves out of range and Danky only half commits.
Solo takes one to the chin there.
Danky shoots for a double leg takedown but Solo sprawls well. He's pushed Danky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Solo as Danky shoots in.
Roderick Solo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Danky.
Solo misses with a straight left.
Danky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Solo.
Danky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Solo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Danky misses the jab.
Solo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Danky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Roderick Solo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dom Danky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Danky gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Solo.
Danky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Solo as he avoids it easily.
Danky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Solo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Danky scrambles back to his feet.
Solo throws a leg kick
and Danky counters with a nice low kick that buckles Solo's knee momentarily.
Danky throws a leg kick
and Solo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danky is still on wobbly legs! Can Solo finish him?
Danky scores with a jab.
Solo throws the left hand but Danky avoids the punch easily.
Danky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Solo can pounce on him.
Danky takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Solo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danky misses with a two punch combination.
Danky seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
A slow jab from Solo misses its intended target.
Solo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Danky.
Solo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Danky thows a leg kick but Solo checks it #KD#
and Solo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Danky! Solo lets Danky back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Solo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danky manages to avoid it.
Danky lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Solo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danky looks up at the clock. Bad move! Solo lands a right hand from hell, dropping Danky. Solo pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roderick Solo!
Roderick Solo very nearly forgot to thank MayheM sportswear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
EVO 304: Bashorov vs Kakoullis
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Branco shoots and misses
and Solo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Branco throws out a loose jab but Solo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Branco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Solo.
Solo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Solo throws out a loose jab but Branco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branco misses the jab.
Branco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solo.
An attempted straight right counter from Branco misses the target.
Solo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Branco has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Solo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Branco has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Solo.
Good leg kick by Branco there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Branco avoids the head kick by Solo.
Solo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Branco.
As Solo looks to move away, Branco throws a big counter combo but Solo just gets out of the way.
Branco throws a jab but it's blocked by Solo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Branco checks a leg kick.
Branco lands the left hand.
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!
Solo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Branco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solo.
#T1#
Solo misses with a body shot.
Branco misses with a kick to the body.
Branco lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Branco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Solo.
Branco fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Solo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Solo throws a body punch but Branco moves out of range.
Solo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Branco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Solo scores with a punch to the head.
Solo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Branco is able to avoid easily.
Solo looks for the body kick but Branco saw that one coming.
Solo throws a body punch but Branco moves out of range.
Branco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Branco scores with a shot to the body.
Branco moves out of range of the strikes.
Solo throws a head kick but Branco moves out of range.
Solo defending well as Branco loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Branco.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branco looks to land a combination but Solo avoids it well.
Solo ducks under a wild hook from Branco.
Solo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Solo misses the target.
Branco thinks about countering with a body kick.
Solo throws a sloppy body shot
and Branco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Solo takes a swing at Branco's ribcage but misses.
Solo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Branco.
Solo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Branco rather than just go for the knockout.
Branco swinging wildly here.
Solo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Branco connects with a solid leg kick.
Branco works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Solo. Branco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Branco lands with a hook. Solo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Branco's jab looks to have found its range, popping Solo under the eye.
Solo throws a jab but it's blocked by Branco.
Branco scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Branco lands a right hook to the body.
Branco throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Solo lands a really nice looking cross but Branco seems unphased.
Solo swings for the body but Branco moves out of range.
Solo misses with a body shot.
Solo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Branco.
Branco lands a nice shot that snaps Solo's head back.
Branco cracks Solo with a good jab.
Branco takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice uppercut there from Solo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solo slips a straight right by Branco.
Solo counters with a body kick.
Branco thows a body kick. Solo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Branco.
Branco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Branco throws a head kick that misses
and Solo counters with a left to the body.
Solo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T4#
Solo connects with a leg kick. Branco looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Solo just misses with a punch to the body.
Solo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Solo throws a head kick but Branco moves out of range.
Roderick Solo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solo throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Branco counter with a right hand.
Branco takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Solo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Solo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Branco checks a low kick from Solo.
Branco half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice body punch from Solo.
Solo just misses with a punch to the body.
Solo scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branco throws a wild body kick that Solo sees coming a mile off.
Branco blocks a jab.
A low kick from Solo misses
letting Branco counter with a right hand.
Solo staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mack Branco will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Branco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Solo on the side of the head.
Branco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Branco misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Solo.
Branco throws a jab when Solo was well out of range.
Branco throws a hook to the side of Solo's head but Solo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Solo misses with a low kick as Branco jumps back.
Branco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Branco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Solo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Branco misses the jab.
Mack Branco is winning the standup battle so far.
Branco scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Branco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Solo misses with a body shot.
Branco thinks about countering with a head kick.
Branco throws a body kick that misses
and Solo counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solo throws a wild body kick that Branco sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Branco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Branco lands with a cross.
Branco throws a right hand that misses
and Solo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Branco scores with a jab to the head.
Solo needs to keep his hands up - Branco had a free shot at his head there.
Branco tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Branco misses with a hook. Solo ducked under it nicely.
Branco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Branco.
Solo looks to land a body kick but Branco moved away.
Solo throws an overhand right that lands on Branco's shoulder, as Branco tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Branco. Solo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Solo connects with a solid leg kick.
Branco misses with a body kick.
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!
Branco blocks a jab.
Branco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Branco lands with a good body shot.
Solo misses with a hook to the body
and Branco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Branco is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A clash of legs there as Branco blocks the low kick.
Branco defending well as Solo loads up on a big left hand.
Branco throwing a counter right hand but Solo manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Solo.
Branco lands a jab.
Branco throws a hook but Solo avoids it easily.
Solo misses with an uppercut.
Solo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Solo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Solo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Solo throws a hook but Branco avoids it easily.
Solo checks the leg kick.
Solo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Branco connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Solo throws out a loose jab but Branco uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Solo.
#T3#
Branco looks to score with a jab to the body but Solo is just out of range.
Branco throws a body kick that misses.
Solo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Solo throws a leg kick but Branco checks it.
Branco doesn't manage to clinch there - Solo circles away.
Branco slips a jab from Solo.
A jab from Branco finds it's way through Solo's defenses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Branco, right into the meat.
Branco keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Solo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Branco.
Solo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#TD#
Branco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Solo to the mat! Solo manages to get full guard.
Solo is looking to stand back up but Branco counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Solo.
Branco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Branco wants to pass to mount but Solo is defending the position.
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!
Solo is trying to stand up here but Branco is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branco moves into full mount! Solo won't be happy about that!
Solo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Solo is squirming around, avoiding Branco's attempts to control the action.
Branco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Solo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Solo is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Branco dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Solo misses with a hook to the body
and Branco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Branco moves into range and connects with a jab.
Solo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Branco lands with an overhand left.
Branco misses with a left hand
and Solo counters with a nice body shot.
Branco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solo.
Branco keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Branco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branco scores with a jab to the head.
Branco digs a good body shot into Solo's ribs.
Branco looks to throw the jab but Solo is out of range.
Solo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Solo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Branco takes a step back to recover.
A big left from Branco misses.
Solo lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solo throws a jab but it's blocked by Branco.
It looked like Branco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Branco avoids the body shot from Solo.
Branco went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Branco checks a leg kick.
Branco moves forwards but Solo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No luck for Branco with that takedown attempt.
Solo lands a jab to Branco's midsection.
Solo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Solo throws a big shot that misses.
Solo scores with a jab to the head.
Solo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Solo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Solo throws a sloppy head kick
and Branco counters with a left to the body.
Solo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Solo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Branco. Branco obviously looking to wear him down.
Roderick Solo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Solo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branco moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branco misses with an uppercut.
Branco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solo.
Solo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Branco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Solo's sensitive parts.
Solo throws a nice looking combination but Branco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Branco swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Branco throws a head kick but Solo moves out of range.
Branco looks for the body kick but Solo saw that one coming.
Solo misses with a body kick.
Branco appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Branco fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Solo.
Branco checks a low kick from Solo.
Branco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Solo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Branco.
Donk. Branco catches Solo right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Solo misses the jab.
A jab from Solo misses.
Branco throws a shot from downtown. Solo moves away and avoids it.
Solo slips a jab from Branco.
Branco lands a jab to the head.
Solo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Branco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Solo throws a head kick but Branco moves out of range.
Solo moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Solo.
Solo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Solo moves out of range of the strikes.
Solo throws a hook to the side of Branco's head but Branco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Solo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Branco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick from Solo misses
letting Branco counter with a right hand.
Solo throws a lazy head kick
letting Branco counter with a right hand. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solo stuffs the takedown attempt from Branco. Branco gets slowly back to his feet.
Solo feints and then cracks Branco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Branco down.
Branco lands a nice looking kick to the body. Solo takes a step back to recover.
Solo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Branco drops down looking for a counter takedown but Solo sprawls and moves away.
Solo misses with a wild body shot.
Branco connects with a crisp jab.
Solo throws a hook but Branco blocks it.
Solo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Branco scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Solo doesn't seem bothered though.
Solo takes one to the side of the head.
Branco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mack Branco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Branco loads up on a big right hand but Solo slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mack Branco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Branco has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Branco!
During a confident post fight interview, Mack Branco thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EVO 185 Olympics Semi Finals
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Solo throws a leg kick
and Solo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kurtz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solo.
Solo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD#
Kurtz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Solo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kurtz is in Solo's guard.
Solo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kurtz's guard. #REVB#
Solo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kurtz is keeping the position for now.
Kurtz wants to sweep but no luck.
Kurtz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Solo postures up and lands a big shot to Kurtz's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Kurtz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Solo defends it easily.#SUB#
Solo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kurtz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Solo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kurtz pulls down on the head and he's put Solo to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Walter Kurtz!
Walter Kurtz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
G 46: TBD
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Koizumi fails with the takedown.
Solo tries a head kick but it misses.
Solo misses with an uppercut.
Koizumi motions for Solo to come forward. Koizumi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koizumi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koizumi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koizumi throws a combination that misses
enabling Solo to counter with a crisp jab.
Koizumi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Solo.
Koizumi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Solo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Koizumi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Solo managing to block the knees to the body from Koizumi.
Solo tries to throw a body punch but Koizumi avoids it by throwing Solo back against the cage.
Koizumi effectively controlling the action here.
Solo scores with a shoulder strike.
Solo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1##BC2#
Solo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Solo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koizumi moves away.
Koizumi feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD#
Koizumi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Koizumi trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koizumi's guard. #REVB#
Solo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Solo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Solo trying to control but Koizumi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Koizumi controls Solo momentarily but Solo frees himself. #SUB#
Koizumi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Solo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Solo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Solo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Solo lands a couple of elbows.
Koizumi is trying to keep Solo in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo won't allow Koizumi to sweep him here. #T3#
Koizumi looking to control.
Solo wants to control from the top but Koizumi keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Roderick Solo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Solo misses with a wild body shot.
Solo scores with a leg kick.
Koizumi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Solo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Solo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Solo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Koizumi gets the takedown into side control. #T4##ES2#
Solo throws Koizumi to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solo checks a low kick from Koizumi.
Solo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Solo slaps away a takedown attempt from Koizumi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Koizumi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Solo.
Koizumi throws a low kick, looking for Solo's leg but Solo calmly moves out of range.
Koizumi moves away from the strike by Solo.
Koizumi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Solo tries to avoid it but Koizumi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Solo to the ground. Solo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Solo unleashes a big counter combination but Koizumi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunji Koizumi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solo cracks Koizumi with a good jab.
A jab lands there for Solo.
Koizumi fails with a takedown attempt.
Solo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roderick Solo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Solo throws a right and a left that Koizumi avoids nicely.
Solo throws out a loose jab but Koizumi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koizumi avoids the head kick by Solo.
#TD#
Koizumi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Koizumi showed some decent athleticism there.
Koizumi tries to pass to full mount but Solo defends it. #SUB2#
Koizumi moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Solo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koizumi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Solo keeps working.
Koizumi in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Koizumi wants to take a breather but Solo manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Koizumi.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Koizumi from controlling successfully.
Solo wants to sweep here but Koizumi controlling him for the moment.
Koizumi stays in close to Solo's body and controls the position.
Koizumi trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koizumi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
Solo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koizumi is one step ahead there.
Koizumi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
Koizumi trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koizumi looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Koizumi misses with a takedown attempt
and Solo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koizumi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Solo is out of range and Koizumi settles back down. #TD#
Koizumi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Solo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koizumi is one step ahead there.
Koizumi is in close to Solo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Solo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koizumi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Koizumi trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
Solo keeping full guard, as Koizumi tries to pass.
Gunji Koizumi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Koizumi wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo wants to sweep here but Koizumi controlling him for the moment.
Koizumi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Solo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Solo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES2#
Solo kicks Koizumi off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roderick Solo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3##TD#
Koizumi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Koizumi seems to be working for a kimura but Solo defends the submission attempt.
Solo wants to control but Koizumi is keeping busy.
Solo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Koizumi trying to pass the guard but Solo defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Solo.
Koizumi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Koizumi trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
Solo trying to keep a closed guard but Koizumi is proving a slippery customer.
Koizumi pushing down on Solo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Koizumi stalling.
Solo tries to get to full guard but Koizumi has control of the leg.
Koizumi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
Solo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Koizumi looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Solo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Koizumi.
Solo is looking to get to half guard.
Koizumi lands a heavy elbow.
Solo tries to reverse the position but Koizumi maintains control.
Solo is bucking up trying to escape but Koizumi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Solo taking shots to the head. #T3#
Solo tries to buck Koizumi off but he can't manage it.
Koizumi dominating with strikes here.
Koizumi trying to control but Solo is having none of it.
Solo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Koizumi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Solo is trying to escape the mount.
Koizumi looking to control but Solo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koizumi is really struggling to control Solo but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Koizumi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Solo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Solo regains half guard.
Koizumi is trying to control the action in half guard but Solo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Solo won't allow Koizumi to pass to mount.
Koizumi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Solo defending well though.
Koizumi stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solo tries to get to full guard but Koizumi has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunji Koizumi clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Solo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Solo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Solo swings for the body but Koizumi moves out of range.
Solo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Solo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Solo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koizumi at a distance.
Koizumi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Solo misses with a looping right.
That kick from Koizumi tenderised Solo's leg. Solo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koizumi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Solo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koizumi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koizumi.
Solo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Solo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Koizumi dives in and grabs Solo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Solo pushes down on Koizumi's head and hops out.
Solo throws a big counter head kick but Koizumi avoids it with no problem.
Solo works Koizumi's body with a nice hook.
Koizumi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Solo as he avoids it easily.
Solo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Solo takes a swing at Koizumi's ribcage but misses.
Koizumi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Solo defends well and Koizumi ends up having to push Solo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunji Koizumi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koizumi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Solo.
Solo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koizumi.
Koizumi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Koizumi fails with a takedown attempt.
Koizumi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Solo.
Solo checks a leg kick. #T2#
Koizumi blocks a head kick by Solo.
Koizumi fails with a takedown attempt.
Koizumi shoots in for a double leg but Solo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koizumi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koizumi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koizumi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solo moves away.
Koizumi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Solo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koizumi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Solo avoids it really well and circles away.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Solo lands with an uppercut that bounces Koizumi off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Solo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Solo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koizumi.
Solo slaps away a takedown attempt from Koizumi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Solo throws a leg kick which misses Koizumi's front leg but catches the back leg as Koizumi tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Solo is predictable there
and Koizumi counters with an outside leg kick.
Koizumi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Solo sprawls well. Solo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koizumi gets slowly back to his feet.
Solo tests Koizumi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Koizumi lands a high kick!
Koizumi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Solo defends well and Koizumi ends up having to push Solo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Koizumi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Solo as he avoids it easily.
Gunji Koizumi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solo lands a nice looking body shot.
Koizumi throws a head kick but Solo moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koizumi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solo.
Koizumi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Solo.
Koizumi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Koizumi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Solo tries to avoid it but Koizumi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Solo to the ground. Solo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roderick Solo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Solo lands a big uppercut and Koizumi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Koizumi looks OK. Solo waves Koizumi back to his feet!#ROC2#
Koizumi is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Gunji Koizumi has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Solo.
As Solo backs away, Koizumi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Oh Koizumi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koizumi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2#
and Solo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Koizumi! Solo lets Koizumi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roderick Solo dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Gunji Koizumi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Solo jabs at Koizumi's body.
Koizumi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Solo.
Solo throws a head kick but Koizumi moves out of range.
Koizumi seems to have got his legs back now.
Koizumi tries to land a leg kick but Solo saw it coming and moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Solo.
Solo fails to land with a series of punches.
Koizumi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Solo throws a sloppy head kick
and Koizumi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Solo misses with a head kick.
Koizumi attempts a counter takedown but Solo avoids it well and moves away.
Solo throws a shot from downtown. Koizumi moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Solo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Solo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#TD#
Koizumi pulls guard effortlessly.
Solo trying to control but Koizumi is working from the bottom. #T1#
Solo content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Solo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Koizumi trying to keep a closed guard but Solo is proving a slippery customer.
Solo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Koizumi working for a triangle but Solo defends it easily.
Koizumi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Solo's guard. #REVR##T2#
Solo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Solo is trying to control the position but Koizumi postures up.
Koizumi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Koizumi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Koizumi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Koizumi wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.
Solo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Koizumi has passed into side control.
#T3#
Koizumi is looking to take a break and control but Solo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solo tries to buck Koizumi off but Koizumi is having none of it.
Solo is trying to control Koizumi's posture but Koizumi avoids it.
Koizumi wants to control but Solo is keeping him busy.
Koizumi slows the pace down.
Solo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gunji Koizumi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roderick Solo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Solo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Koizumi's best efforts.
Solo controlling the position for now.
Koizumi wants to take a breather but Solo is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Solo is looking to control Koizumi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solo avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koizumi goes for a double leg but Solo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Solo continues to drive forward.
Koizumi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Solo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Koizumi's knee momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koizumi misses with a kick to the body.
Solo throws a big shot that misses.
Koizumi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roderick Solo.
I think Solo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roderick Solo!
Roderick Solo is the new middleweight champion!
Roderick Solo 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:
G #40 Beaumont vs Boagrius 2
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Solo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Solo with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Silvio Gasaspo has been cut.
Solo misses with a straight left.
Roderick Solo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solo misses with a low kick.
Solo swings for the body but Gasaspo moves out of range.
We've been told by Solo's head coaches at Thunder MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Solo throws a push kick but Gasaspo slaps the foot to one side.
Solo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Solo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Solo lands with a nice body punch.
Solo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gasaspo is out of range. #T1#
Solo throws the left hand but Gasaspo avoids the punch easily.
Gasaspo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gasaspo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solo.
Gasaspo shoots in but Solo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gasaspo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Roderick Solo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gasaspo moves out of range as Solo throws a body kick.
Solo scores with a head kick.
Solo lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Gasaspo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Solo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gasaspo somewhat.
Solo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gasaspo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Solo counters with a straight right hand.
Roderick Solo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Gasaspo.
Gasaspo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Solo tries to avoid it but Gasaspo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Solo to the ground. Solo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gasaspo moves forwards but Solo connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Gasaspo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Solo.
Gasaspo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gasaspo shoots in for a takedown but Solo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Solo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Solo pushes Gasaspo away with a front kick.
Gasaspo shoots in for a takedown but Solo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Solo cracks the inside of Gasaspo's front leg. #KD#
Solo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gasaspo sprawling to the canvas! Gasaspo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Solo finish him?!
#ROC#
Gasaspo is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Silvio Gasaspo's cut even more.#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!
Solo is stalking Gasaspo. Gasaspo circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Solo, and it's lights out! Gasaspo really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roderick Solo!
A victorious Roderick Solo 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:
ITFL 10.2
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Solo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Scrubs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solo.
Roderick Solo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solo just misses with a punch to the body.
Solo scores with a jab to the body.
Scrubs 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.
Solo misses with a looping right.
Solo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scrubs.
Solo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scrubs under the eye.
Solo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scrubs lands a slapping body shot.
Scrubs throws a shot from downtown. Solo moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Solo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Scrubs.
Solo throws a shot from downtown. Scrubs moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Solo rushes Scrubs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scrubs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Scrubs.
Scrubs struggles to land a body shot inside as Solo controls his hands.
Scrubs has a couple of punches blocked by Solo.
Scrubs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scrubs prevents a body shot from Solo. #T1#
Scrubs blocks a body shot from Solo.
Scrubs tries to throw a body punch but Solo avoids it by throwing Scrubs back against the cage. #BC#
Solo manages to break the clinch.
Scrubs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Solo.
Solo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solo tries to clinch but Scrubs is having none of it.
Scrubs lands a leg kick that knocks Solo off balance momentarily.
Solo jabs at Scrubs's body.
Solo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scrubs manages to avoid it.
Scrubs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solo manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Solo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solo looks to score with a jab to the body but Scrubs is just out of range.
Solo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Solo's head coaches at Thunder MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Solo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Scrubs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Solo scrambles back to his feet.
Scrubs avoids a kick to the body.
Solo misses with a hook. Scrubs ducked under it nicely.
Scrubs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Solo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scrubs.
Scrubs connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Solo throws a head kick but Scrubs moves out of range.
Solo misses with an uppercut
and Scrubs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scrubs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Scrubs replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Solo blocks it well.
Scrubs throws a hook but Solo blocks it.
Solo connects with the punch.
Scrubs misses with a double jab.
Solo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Solo scores with a jab. Scrubs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Solo.
Scrubs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scrubs ducks under a wild hook from Solo.
Solo misses with a kick to the body.
#T3##KD#
Oooooh!!! Solo has knocked Scrubs down with a huge combo! Solo steps away and waves a wobbly Scrubs back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Scrubs is rocked!
Scrubs throws a poor cross that misses
and Solo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Scrubs is still on wobbly legs! Can Solo finish him?
Solo lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Scrubs - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Solo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roderick Solo!
An out of breath Roderick Solo 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:
G #33 JEBE vs NG
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Solo.#CL#
Declan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Solo is stalling here.
Declan stalling against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Declan.
#BC#
Declan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Solo tries to land a front kick but Declan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Declan throws a leg kick but Solo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Solo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Solo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Solo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo motions for Declan to come forward. Solo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Solo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Declan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Declan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Declan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Declan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Solo throws a looping overhand right but Declan ducks down to avoid it.
Solo throws a sloppy head kick and Declan moves out of range easily.
Declan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Solo just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Declan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Solo can pounce on him.
Solo avoids the body shot from Declan.
That kick from Solo tenderised Declan's leg. Declan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Solo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Declan drops his hands momentarily and Solo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Solo scores with a hook to the body. Declan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Solo throws a leg kick
and Declan counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Solo.
Solo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Declan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roderick Solo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Solo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Declan tried to score with a low kick but Solo checks it.
Solo misses with an uppercut.
Solo lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Declan slips a straight right by Solo.
Declan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Solo scores with a kick to the body.
Declan misses with a straight right.
Solo throws a push kick but Declan slaps the foot to one side.
Solo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Declan lands a slapping body shot.
Declan lands a glancing blow to the side of Solo's head.
Declan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Declan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Declan throws a body punch but Solo moves out of range.
Solo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Solo throws a head kick that misses.
Solo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Declan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solo throws a leg kick but Declan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Solo throws a low kick, looking for Declan's leg but Declan calmly moves out of range.
Declan throws a hook to the side of Solo's head but Solo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Declan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Declan cracks Solo with an open hand slap.
Declan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solo moves away.
Declan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Solo throws a hook to the side of Declan's head but Declan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Declan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Solo misses with a low kick.#T3#
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Solo.
Declan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some bone on bone action there as Declan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Declan half committed to a counter leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Declan.
Declan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Solo tries a head kick but it misses.
Declan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Solo.
A bone on bone clash there as Declan blocks the leg kick.
#CL#
Declan clinches with his opponent.
Solo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Declan up against the cage.
Declan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Solo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Declan has him pressed against the cage.
Solo blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Solo manages to break the clinch.
Solo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Declan.
Solo throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
A slow jab from Solo misses its intended target.
Solo loads up on a big right hand but Declan slips the punch.
Declan misses the jab.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Solo is just out of range.
Declan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Solo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Declan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solo looks to score with a jab to the body but Declan is just out of range.
Solo connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Declan has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Declan.
Declan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Declan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Come on Solo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Declan digs a right hand underneath Solo's ribcage. Solo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Solo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Solo struggles to land a body shot inside as Declan controls his hands.
Declan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aedan Declan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Declan throws a leg kick but Solo moved away.
Solo with a hook.
Declan missing with a left hand there. Solo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Declan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Declan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solo throws an off balance right hand
and Declan counters with a low kick, right behind Solo 's knee.
Roderick Solo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Solo misses with a straight right.
A clash of legs there as Solo blocks the low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Solo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Declan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Declan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Solo throws a big shot that misses.
Declan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Declan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Solo.
Declan throws a wild body kick that Solo sees coming a mile off.
Declan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Solo misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Solo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Declan.
The fighters circle momentarily. Declan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick from Solo lands but Declan takes it in his stride. #T1#
Declan misses with a body kick.
Declan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Declan throws a front kick that sends Solo stumbling back into the cage.
Solo throws a jab when Declan was well out of range.
Solo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Declan.
Solo lands the left hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Declan feints and then cracks Solo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Solo down.
Solo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Declan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solo misses with a body shot.
Declan looks to land a left hand but Solo moved out of range nicely.
Solo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Declan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Declan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Declan lands a jab to Solo's midsection.
Solo checks a leg kick.
Solo wants to slow Declan down by chopping away at his legs.
Solo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Declan backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Declan.
Declan blocks a jab.
Declan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Declan blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Solo misses with a body kick.
Solo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Declan blocks a low kick nicely.
Solo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Solo misses with a straight left.
Solo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Declan.
Solo moves out of range of the body kick.
Solo walks into a jab.
Good leg kick by Declan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Solo cracks Declan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Solo throws a big shot that misses.
Declan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Declan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Declan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Solo.
Declan wants to clinch up but Solo keeps it at a distance.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solo moves away.
Solo misses the shot to the body.
Declan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Solo throws a leg kick but Declan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Solo misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Declan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Solo circles away quickly and effectively.
Declan tried to score with a low kick but Solo checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Solo as he connects with a hook.
Solo throws a body shot but no joy.
Declan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Solo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Solo finds it's way through Declan's defenses.
Declan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Declan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Declan throws a sloppy head kick and Solo moves out of range easily.
Solo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Declan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Solo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Declan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Declan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Solo throws a hook but Declan avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solo misses with a straight right.
Declan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Solo checks it well.
Solo misses with a straight left.
Solo lands with a nice combination. Declan backs away looking to recover.
A swing and a miss from Solo.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Solo. Declan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Solo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Declan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Declan clobbers Solo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Declan misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Declan.
A jab from Solo misses.
Declan connects with a looping right hand.
Declan moves out of range of the leg kick from Solo.
Declan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Solo checks a leg kick.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Declan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Declan throws the kick towards the body but Solo avoids it.
Solo throws a leg kick but Declan sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Solo just misses with a punch to the body.
Declan is looking to counter punch.
Declan misses with a low kick as Solo jumps back.
Solo throws a big shot that misses.
Declan throws a jab but it's blocked by Solo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aedan Declan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Solo feints and then cracks Declan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Declan down.
Solo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Solo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Declan is out of range and Solo settles back down.
Nice shot lands for Solo.
Solo checks the leg kick.
Declan avoids a kick to the body.
Solo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Declan's sensitive parts.
Solo throws a shot from downtown. Declan moves away and avoids it.
Declan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Solo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Declan checks it well.
Declan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Declan throws a solid leg kick but Solo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Declan.
Declan misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Declan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Solo moves out of range as Declan throws a body kick.
Declan swings for the body but Solo moves out of range.
Declan throws a leg kick but Solo checks it.
Solo tries to land a leg kick but Declan saw it coming and moves away.
Declan staying out of range there.#T1#
Solo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Solo throws out a loose jab but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Declan tries to work over Solo's front leg with a kick but Solo checks it.
Solo throws a jab when Declan was well out of range.
Solo throws out a loose jab but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Declan.
Declan looks to land a body kick but Solo moved away.#CL#
Declan forces Solo back against the cage and clinches.
Solo tries to work over Declan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Solo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Solo tries to land a front kick but Declan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slapping leg kick lands for Solo.
Solo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Solo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Solo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Declan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A quick step to the side and Declan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Solo blocks the leg kick.
Declan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Roderick Solo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Solo misses with a low kick.
Declan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Solo just manages to avoid it.
Solo avoids the head kick by Declan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Solo! But no joy.
Declan tries to land a front kick but Solo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Declan misses the shot to the body.
Solo scores with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Aedan Declan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Declan. That did some damage!
Declan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Declan slips a jab and a cross from Solo.
Solo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Declan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solo misses with a low kick.
Solo throws a leg kick
enabling Declan to counter with a crisp jab.
Solo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Declan checks the leg kick.
Declan slips a straight right by Solo.
Declan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Declan connects with a solid leg kick.
Solo throws a leg kick but Declan moved away.
Solo throws the kick towards the body but Declan avoids it.
Declan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Declan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Declan misses with a head kick.
Solo throws a sloppy head kick and Declan moves out of range easily.
Solo swings for the body but Declan moves out of range.
Declan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Declan.
Solo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Declan misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Declan.
Solo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Declan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Declan misses the shot to the body.
Declan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solo.
Solo wants to land a leg kick but Declan is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Declan misses the target.
That kick from Declan tenderised Solo's leg. Solo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Declan.
Declan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Solo.
Declan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Solo throws out the jab.
Solo lands with a nice body punch.
Declan throws a sloppy head kick and Solo moves out of range easily.
Solo throws a hook but Declan blocks it.
Declan connects with a leg kick. Solo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Solo misses with a hook.
Declan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Solo.
Declan throws out a loose jab but Solo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Solo swings for the body but Declan moves out of range.
Solo misses with a straight right.
Declan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Solo throws out a loose jab but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solo throws a head kick that misses.
Solo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Solo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Declan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aedan Declan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A good leg kick by Declan.
Solo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Declan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roderick Solo.
I think Declan 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aedan Declan!
Aedan Declan made sure to mention his sponsor, Hellbent in his post fight interview.
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Event:
G #27 STOLT vs ALLEN
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Solo walks into a stiff left hand from Kurtz.
Kurtz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Solo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kurtz blocks a head kick by Solo.
Kurtz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kurtz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kurtz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Solo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Solo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kurtz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kurtz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kurtz scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A solid body kick from Kurtz.
Solo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Solo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kurtz thumps Solo with a low kick.
Solo takes one to the side of the head.
Solo checks the leg kick.
Kurtz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurtz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kurtz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Solo's head.
Kurtz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kurtz misses with a lunging right hand
#KD#
and Solo counters with a crisp one two that drops Kurtz! Solo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kurtz to his feet! Kurtz is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solo moves forwards but Kurtz connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Solo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kurtz.
Kurtz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Solo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kurtz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Solo is looking to score with low kicks.
Kurtz follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kurtz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Solo throws a sloppy head kick and Kurtz moves out of range easily.
Kurtz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Solo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kurtz. That one must have hurt.
Kurtz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Solo has time to react.
Kurtz scores with a jab. Solo acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Kurtz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kurtz digs a good hook to Solo's body.
Kurtz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kurtz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Solo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Solo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kurtz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Solo under the eye.
Kurtz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Solo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kurtz tries to land a front kick but Solo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kurtz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Solo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kurtz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Solo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Good shot there by Kurtz.
Roderick Solo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Solo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solo throws a sloppy head kick
and Kurtz counters with an outside leg kick.
Kurtz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Solo momentarily.
Kurtz throws out a loose jab but Solo uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Solo misses the target.
Walter Kurtz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurtz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Solo if he has to take too many more of those.
Kurtz misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurtz throws a leg kick which misses Solo's front leg but catches the back leg as Solo tries to avoid it.
Kurtz lands with a hook. Solo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Kurtz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kurtz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Walter Kurtz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurtz misses with a lunging right hand
and Kurtz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Walter Kurtz has been cut.
Kurtz with a jab.
Kurtz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solo.
Solo half committed to a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kurtz.
Kurtz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Solo's calf.
Kurtz cracks Solo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtz connects with a body shot that sends Solo's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Kurtz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Solo was covering up waiting for the punch and Kurtz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Solo is wriggling around but Kurtz manages to pass to half guard.
#T1##REVR#
Kurtz prevents Solo from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Solo is trying to stand up here but Kurtz is controlling him well.
Solo is in trouble now - Kurtz has advanced to mount!
Solo wants to try and get back to his feet.
Solo is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Kurtz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Solo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kurtz has taken his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kurtz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Kurtz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Solo is defending well though. Kurtz let's go of the attempt for now.
Solo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Kurtz biding his time, looking for the opening.
Solo trying to get back to his feet but Kurtz is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Solo showing good submission defense here.
Kurtz wants to control but Solo is keeping busy.
Solo wants to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB2#
Kurtz working for the choke.
Solo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Solo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kurtz. #SUB2#
Kurtz has managed to slip his arm under Solo's chin. This could be all over... yep, Solo is tapping out! Submission win for Kurtz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Walter Kurtz!
During a confident post fight interview, Walter Kurtz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ITFL 3.2
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Solo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Carmody lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carmody swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Solo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Carmody lands a leg kick that knocks Solo off balance momentarily.
Solo throws a solid leg kick but Carmody takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Solo.
Carmody is looking to counter punch.
Carmody pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carmody goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Solo blocks the body kick.
Carmody lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick from Carmody is predictable there
and Solo counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carmody misses with a double jab
enabling Solo to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Carmody lands a nice leg kick that just misses Solo's sensitive parts.
Carmody throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A low kick from Carmody is predictable there
and Solo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Hugo Carmody has been cut.
Carmody misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carmody scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carmody throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carmody.
Carmody misses with a jab to the body
and Solo counters with a nice uppercut.
Solo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Carmody scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
Carmody throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Solo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carmody throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Solo counters with a thumping low kick.
Carmody looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Solo feints and then cracks Carmody's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carmody down.
Solo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Carmody slips a jab from Solo.
Carmody is looking to slow Solo down with leg kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Carmody.
Solo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carmody throws out the jab.
Carmody throws a right hand that Solo ducks under and follows up with a left that Solo also avoids with ease.#T3#
Carmody scores with a jab.
Solo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Solo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carmody darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Carmody checks the leg kick nicely there.
Solo swings for the body but Carmody moves out of range.
Solo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Carmody.
Carmody connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good exchange - Carmody coming out on top.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Carmody misses.
Solo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Solo moves out of range as Carmody strikes.
Carmody throws the left hand but Solo avoids the punch easily.
Carmody scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carmody scores with a nice body kick.
Carmody lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Solo swings for the body but Carmody moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Carmody.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carmody lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Solo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Solo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Solo feints a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Carmody.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Carmody dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugo Carmody's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Carmody throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Solo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Solo just misses with a punch to the body.
Carmody goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carmody. That's going to slow Solo down.
Solo avoids the head kick by Carmody.
Carmody throws a leg kick
and Solo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carmody throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmody misses with a low kick as Solo jumps back.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Solo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Carmody wants to slow Solo down by chopping away at his legs.
Solo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carmody looks to land a body kick but Solo moved away.#T1#
Carmody lands a front kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carmody.
Carmody cracks the inside of Solo's front leg.
Carmody throws a low kick but Solo moves out of range easily.
Solo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Carmody tries to score with a low kick but Solo moves his leg out of the way.
Carmody moves out of range of the strikes.
Carmody throws a quick counter kick to the body but Solo avoids it.
Carmody uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solo.
Carmody is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solo can do to turn this around?
Carmody scoring well with a low kick there.
Carmody feints and then cracks Solo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Solo down.
Carmody looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Solo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Carmody has got the better of the exchanges.#T2#
Solo misses with an uppercut.
Carmody throws a leg kick which misses Solo's front leg but catches the back leg as Solo tries to avoid it.
Carmody throws a push kick but Solo slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Solo! But no joy.
Solo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Carmody lands a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carmody.
Carmody swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carmody connects with a leg kick. Solo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Solo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Carmody misses with a head kick.
Solo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Carmody will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Solo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Carmody.
Solo moves out of range of the body kick.
Solo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Carmody throws a body shot but no joy.
Carmody blocks a low kick nicely.
Carmody throws a leg kick which misses Solo's front leg but catches the back leg as Solo tries to avoid it.
Carmody throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Solo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Carmody lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Carmody connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Solo misses.
Carmody slips under a jab from Solo.
Carmody misses with a body shot.
Solo shapes to counter with a head kick.
Solo checks the leg kick.
Carmody throws a low kick, looking for Solo's leg but Solo calmly moves out of range.
Solo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carmody.
Nice uppercut lands for Carmody. That snapped Solo's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Carmody there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Carmody dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hugo Carmody's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Solo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carmody scores with a decent looking hook.
Carmody attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Solo avoids the body shot from Carmody.
A shot to the liver by Carmody. Beautiful body shot.
An inside leg kick from Carmody misses.
Solo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Solo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo blocks a leg kick.
Carmody fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Solo is out of range.
Carmody walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Solo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Carmody throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Solo throws out a counter right but Carmody avoids it with no problem.
Solo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Carmody quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Solo throws a looping overhand right but Carmody ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Solo blocks the low kick.
Carmody misses with a hook.
Solo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carmody scores with a decent looking hook.
Carmody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solo was well out of range. Poor timing from Carmody.
Solo moves out of range of the body kick from Carmody.
Solo tries a quick counter leg kick but Carmody is wise to it.
Carmody misses with an uppercut.
Carmody throws a sloppy head kick
and Solo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roderick Solo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##KD2#
Solo lands a big head kick that sends Carmody tumbling to the mat! Solo takes a step backwards and waves Carmody back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solo cracks Carmody with a hook to the temple - Carmody is on wobbly legs here! Solo swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Carmody falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Solo wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roderick Solo!
A victorious Roderick Solo 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:
GENERATION #18
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Solo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koizumi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koizumi fails with a takedown attempt.
Koizumi throws a low kick but Solo avoids it.
Solo flicks out a counter leg kick but Koizumi steps away.
Koizumi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Solo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Solo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koizumi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solo leaves Koizumi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koizumi misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Solo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koizumi goes for a double leg but Solo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Solo continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunji Koizumi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Koizumi feints and then cracks Solo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Solo down.
Koizumi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Solo.
Koizumi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Koizumi.
Solo blocks a head kick by Koizumi.
Solo tries a quick counter leg kick but Koizumi is wise to it.
Solo moves out of range of the body kick from Koizumi.
Solo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Solo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Koizumi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Solo lands with a left to the head.
Koizumi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Solo is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koizumi.
Nice body punch from Solo.
Solo misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Koizumi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koizumi stops Solo from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Solo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koizumi works his way into full mount!
Solo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koizumi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Solo is working to get back to half guard.
Solo wants to try and get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Solo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Koizumi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Solo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T3#
Solo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Solo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Koizumi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Koizumi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Solo for as long as he can get away with.
Solo tries to buck Koizumi off but Koizumi takes his back!
Solo wants to get back to his feet.
Solo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Koizumi lands a shot to the body. #T4#
Solo is trying to get back to his feet but Koizumi has full control of the position and if anything, Solo has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Koizumi is landing with strikes from the back.
Solo is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Koizumi is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Solo won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Koizumi off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gunji Koizumi!
Gunji Koizumi retains his middleweight title!
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RCG PPV 2: Pyy vs Solo
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Pyy walks into a jab.
Solo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Solo is looking to score with low kicks.
A quick step to the side and Pyy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That kick from Solo tenderised Pyy's leg. Pyy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pyy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pyy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Solo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Solo lands a jab to Pyy's midsection.
Solo looks to land a right hand but Pyy moved out of range.
A shot to the body from Solo misses
and Pyy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Solo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pyy's calf.
Pyy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solo.
Solo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pyy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Solo is looking to score with low kicks.
Solo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pyy on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Solo.
Solo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Solo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pyy.
Pyy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solo manages to avoid it.
Solo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Solo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pyy's sensitive parts.
Roderick Solo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pyy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Solo at a distance.
Pyy misses with a body shot.
Pyy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pyy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Solo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pyy checks it well.
Pyy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Solo lands with a shot to the body.
Solo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Solo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Solo misses the body punch
and Pyy counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pyy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Solo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Pyy needs to keep his hands up - Solo had a free shot at his head there.
Solo throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Pyy misses the target.
Solo misses with a leg kick.
Pyy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pyy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Solo looks to land a left hand but Pyy moved out of range nicely.
Solo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pyy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Solo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pyy scrambles back to his feet.
Solo looks to land a right hand but Pyy moved out of range.
Pyy is looking to counter the offense by Solo and move into the clinch.
Solo scores with the left hand. Pyy knows he should have avoided that one.
Pyy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pyy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Solo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Solo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pyy. Solo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Solo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Solo feints and then cracks Pyy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pyy down.
Solo jabs Pyy to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Pyy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Solo there.
Solo thows a leg kick but Pyy checks it
and Pyy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Solo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pyy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Solo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Solo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Solo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Solo throws a body shot but no joy.
Pyy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Solo.#CL#
Pyy darts in and clinches Solo up against the cage.
Solo throws a punch but it's blocked by Pyy.
Pyy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pyy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pyy.
Solo scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Pyy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Solo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pyy throws a punch but it's blocked by Solo.
Pyy misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
A short body shot lands from Pyy as the two fighters clinch.
Pyy lands a shot to the body.
Pyy misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Solo.
Solo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pyy up against the cage.
Pyy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Solo lands with a right to the head.
Pyy lands a shoulder strike.
Solo blocks a body shot from Pyy.
Solo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pyy is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Solo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Solo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pyy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pyy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Solo swings wildly with an uppercut but Pyy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solo misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roderick Solo dominated that round.
That's time! Pyy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pyy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Solo - the referee stops the clock and Pyy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Solo. Pyy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Solo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Solo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pyy in his tracks.
Solo throws a shot to the body.
Solo scoring well with a low kick there.
Solo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pyy misses the shot to the body.
Pyy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSolo.
Pyy misses with a body shot.
Pyy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pyy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Solo manages to circle out of the way.
Solo scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo lands a nice hook to Pyy's body. Pyy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Solo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Solo scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Solo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Solo avoids the body shot from Pyy.
Pyy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solo moves away.
Pyy throws a jab but it's blocked by Solo.
Solo throws out a counter right but Pyy avoids it with no problem.
Solo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Solo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pyy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Solo throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Pyy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Solo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Solo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Solo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Solo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Solo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pyy avoids the body shot from Solo.
Solo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Solo throws a hook but Pyy blocks it.
Pyy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Solo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pyy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Solo.#T2#
Solo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Solo tries to work over Pyy's front leg with a kick but Pyy checks it.
Solo misses the shot to the body.
Solo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Pyy misses the target.
Solo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pyy. Solo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Solo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Solo finds it's way through Pyy's defenses.
Pyy throws a big shot that misses.
Pyy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solo manages to avoid it.
Solo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pyy in his tracks.
Solo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Solo thuds a left hand into Pyy's body.#T3#
Solo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pyy throws a shot from downtown. Solo moves away and avoids it.
Pyy takes a swing at Solo's ribcage but misses.
Pyy is looking to wear down Solo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pyy moves out of range of the body kick.
Solo lands a really nice looking cross but Pyy seems unphased.
A bone on bone clash there as Pyy blocks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pyy checks a leg kick. #CL#
Solo gets tackled into the cage by Pyy. Pyy maintains the clinch.
Pyy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pyy blocks a body shot from Solo.
Pyy has a couple of punches blocked by Solo.
Solo misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Solo breaks from the clinch.
Solo takes a swing at Pyy's ribcage but misses.
Pyy throws out a loose jab but Solo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pyy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Solo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Solo throws a jab but it's blocked by Pyy.
Pyy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pyy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pyy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick from Solo misses.
Pyy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Solo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pyy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Solo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Roderick Solo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Solo misses with a looping left.
Solo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pyy.
A clash of legs there as Pyy blocks the low kick.
Pyy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Solo.
Solo misses with a looping right.
Solo cracks Pyy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Solo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roderick Solo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Solo misses the target.
Pyy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Solo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pyy is looking to counter the offense by Solo and move into the clinch.
Pyy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Solo scores with the left hand. Pyy knows he should have avoided that one.
Solo moves away from the strike by Pyy.
Solo lands a nice hook to Pyy's body. Pyy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Solo throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Solo.
Solo moves away from the strike by Pyy.
Pyy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Solo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pyy throws a looping overhand right but Solo ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Solo.
Solo lands with a cross. #T1#
Pyy avoids the body shot from Solo.
Solo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Solo scoring well with a low kick there.
Solo scores with a shot to the body.
Solo misses with a low kick.
Pyy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Solo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Solo lands a front kick.
Pyy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Solo can pounce on him.
Pyy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Solo throws a low kick but Pyy avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Solo.
Solo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Solo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pyy sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Solo throws a body punch but Pyy moves out of range.
Jab from Solo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pyy avoids the body shot from Solo.
Pyy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Solo manages to circle out of the way.
Solo lands a nice looking body shot.
Pyy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot by Solo.
Solo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pyy manages to avoid it.
As Solo tries to get set, Pyy tries to push him back and clinch up but Solo manages to avoid the attempt.
Pyy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pyy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Solo slips a jab from Pyy.
Solo misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Pyy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Solo avoids the body shot from Pyy.
#T3#
Pyy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Solo throws a poor cross that misses
and Pyy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pyy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Solo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pyy's sensitive parts.
Pyy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solo.
Pyy tries to clinch
and Solo counters with a nice leg kick.
Solo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pyy.
Solo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pyy's sensitive parts.
Solo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pyy.
Pyy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pyy avoids a kick to the body.
Solo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pyy.
It looked like Pyy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Solo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Solo.
A jab from Solo misses. #T4#
Solo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pyy misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pyy.
Solo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pyy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Solo scores with a punch to the head.
Solo connects with a leg kick. Pyy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Solo lands a nice hook to Pyy's body. Pyy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Solo swings for the body but Pyy moves out of range.
Pyy is looking to counter the offense by Solo and move into the clinch.
Solo misses with a looping left.
It looked like Pyy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Solo.
Solo throws a leg kick but Pyy checks it.
That kick from Solo tenderised Pyy's leg. Pyy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pyy checks a leg kick.
Solo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roderick Solo really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Solo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pyy misses with a body shot.
Solo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Solo.
Pyy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Solo.
Solo lands with a hook. Pyy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Solo lands a nice looking body shot.
Solo throws a sloppy head kick and Pyy moves out of range easily.
Solo moves out of range of the strikes.
Pyy checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyy needs to keep his hands up - Solo had a free shot at his head there.
Pyy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solo manages to avoid it.
Pyy thuds a left hand into Solo's body.
Solo lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Pyy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Solo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Solo lands a nice hook to Pyy's body. Pyy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pyy with a nice cross.
Solo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Solo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Solo is looking to score with low kicks.
Solo misses with a wild body shot.
As Solo tries to get set, Pyy tries to push him back and clinch up but Solo manages to avoid the attempt.
Solo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pyy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solo.
Solo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Pyy closes the distance and pushes Solo back into the cage.
The referee calls for Solo to work.
Solo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pyy is keeping busy.
Pekka Pyy has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Solo lands a nice uppercut.
Solo struggles to land a body shot inside as Pyy controls his hands.
Pyy throws a punch but it's blocked by Solo.
Solo is trying to maintain a safe position but Pyy gets an underhook and turns Solo into the cage.#BC2#
Solo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Solo throws a jab when Pyy was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Pyy misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pyy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Solo.
Solo misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Pyy misses its target.
Solo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pyy.
Solo blocks a jab.
Pyy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pyy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pyy misses with a hook.
Pyy looks to clinch
and Solo counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Solo misses with a body shot.
Solo pushes Pyy away with a front kick.
Pyy ducks under a wild hook from Solo.
Solo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Solo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Solo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pyy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Solo connects with a leg kick. Pyy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pyy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Solo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Solo misses with a head kick.
Pyy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Solo throws a shot from downtown. Pyy moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Pyy has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Pyy.
Solo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T4#
Pyy lands a right hand.
Solo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pyy is keeping busy.
Pyy scores with a hook to the body.
Pyy can't find room to land a body shot as Solo controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pyy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pyy is leaning against Solo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pyy struggles to land a body shot inside as Solo controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pyy.
Solo blocks a body shot from Pyy.
Pyy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Pyy.
Solo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pyy swings wildly with an uppercut but Solo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pyy lands a shoulder strike.
Pyy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pyy cracks Solo with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Roderick Solo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Solo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pyy finds it's way round the side to connect with Solo's head.
Pyy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Solo.
Solo wants to slow Pyy down by chopping away at his legs.
Pyy dodges the punch combination from Solo.
Pyy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Solo misses with a hook.
Pyy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Solo.
Solo throws a head kick that Pyy semi-blocks.
Pyy fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Solo.
Solo throws a leg kick which misses Pyy's front leg but catches the back leg as Pyy tries to avoid it.
Pyy looks to score with a jab to the body but Solo is just out of range.
Pyy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Solo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Solo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Solo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Solo misses with a hook. Pyy ducked under it nicely.
Pyy checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Pyy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Solo lands with a right hand.
Solo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pyy on the side of the head.
Pyy misses the jab.
Solo throws a leg kick that misses.
Pyy is looking to counter punch.
Solo cracks Pyy with an open hand slap.
Solo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Solo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
A head kick misses from Solo.
Solo scores with a spinning back kick!
Pyy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pyy misses with a looping left.
Pyy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solo throws a jab but it's blocked by Pyy.
Solo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Solo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pyy at a distance.
Solo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Solo misses with a body shot.
Pyy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pyy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Solo misses with a body shot.
Pyy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Solo manages to circle out of the way.
Pyy swings for the body but Solo moves out of range.
#T3#
Solo lands with a shot to the body.
Solo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pyy ducks under a wild hook from Solo.
Solo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pyy's head backwards.
Solo is looking to land body kicks.
Solo stuns Pyy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Solo throws a jab but it's blocked by Pyy.
Solo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Solo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pyy slips a jab from Solo.
Solo cracks Pyy with an open hand slap.
Pyy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Solo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pyy scrambles back to his feet.
Pyy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Solo.
Pyy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Solo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pyy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Solo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Solo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Roderick Solo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Solo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Solo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pekka Pyy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Pyy instigates a clinch.
Pyy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pyy tries a body shot but Solo blocks it.
Pyy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Solo's elbow.
Pyy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pyy throws a punch but it's blocked by Solo.
Solo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roderick Solo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Solo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 45:50
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roderick Solo!
Roderick Solo is the new middleweight champion!
Roderick Solo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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