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Event:
PFF 24 Wooden vs Sunday
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Solmu walks into a straight right hand from Garcia.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Solmu feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Solmu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Solmu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Garcia is looking to regain half guard here but Solmu keeps moving and retains side control.
Solmu wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Solmu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garcia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Solmu happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solmu in side control, throwing shots but Garcia defends.
Garcia managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Solmu.
Garcia is not content to let Solmu control the position. #T1#
Solmu working the ground and pound but Garcia is defending the strikes.
Garcia is trying to work for a sweep but Solmu has mounted him!
Garcia tries to hold on but Solmu pushes him away. #SUB2#
Solmu goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Garcia turns into him and now he's in Solmu's guard.
#SUB2#
Solmu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garcia connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Solmu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garcia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Solmu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Solmu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Solmu is looking for a triangle but Garcia pushes his legs off easily.
Solmu wants to sweep but no luck.
Solmu has control of Garcia's left arm, preventing Garcia from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia slips nicely into half guard.
Solmu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Solmu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Garcia is looking to work some ground and pound but Solmu has wrist control.
Garcia trying to control but Solmu is working from the bottom.
Garcia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Solmu keeps moving. #SUB2#
Solmu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garcia works over Solmu with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Garcia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Solmu wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Solmu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Garcia has passed into side control.
Solmu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Solmu gets full guard.
Solmu is trying to keep Garcia in close.
#SUB2#
Solmu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garcia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garcia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Solmu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solmu keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass. #SUB2#
Solmu looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Garcia is defending well. Solmu quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Garcia has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Solmu celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simo Solmu!
Our winner, Simo Solmu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
PFF 19 Kansalainen vs Cook
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
A combination from Solmu does no damage. #CL#
Shark drives through and clinches with Solmu against the cage.
Shark prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Solmu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Solmu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shark is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shark leaves Solmu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shark lands a right hook to the body.
Shark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Solmu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Solmu tries for a takedown but Shark circles away easily
enabling Shark to counter with a crisp jab.
Power Shark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Solmu.
Shark takes a swing at Solmu's ribcage but misses.
Solmu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shark defends it well.
Power Shark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Shark slips under a jab.
Solmu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shark.
Solmu lands the left hand.
Solmu drops his hands momentarily and Shark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Solmu moves away from the strike by Shark.
Shark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shark lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Solmu.
Solmu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shark misses with an uppercut. Solmu saw that one coming.
Solmu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Solmu moves out of range as Shark strikes.
Solmu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shark's waist but Shark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Solmu off to one side.
Shark cracks Solmu with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Simo Solmu has been cut.
Shark avoids the head kick by Solmu.
#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Shark.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Solmu tries to clinch but Shark is having none of it.
Shark missing with a left hand there. Solmu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Solmu shoots and misses
letting Shark counter with a right hand.
Shark scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Shark clinches.
Shark tries to throw a body punch but Solmu avoids it by throwing Shark back against the cage.
Shark throws a head punch that misses.
Shark lands a body punch.
Solmu blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Solmu.
Shark misses with some punches.
Solmu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Solmu misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Shark throws a head punch that misses.
Solmu is trying to pull guard but Shark has him pressed against the cage.
Shark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Solmu's elbow.
Solmu tries to pull guard but Shark won't allow it.
Solmu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shark just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shark lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Solmu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shark loads up on a big right hand but Solmu slips the punch.
Shark connects with a right hand. Solmu shakes it off.
Shark misses with a looping left.
Solmu with the counter takedown but Shark avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Solmu.
Shark throwing a counter right hand but Solmu manages to avoid it.
Shark throws an overhand right that lands on Solmu's shoulder, as Solmu tries to avoid the shot.
Solmu misses with a takedown attempt - Shark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Shark. Solmu does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Solmu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shark to the mat! Shark manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solmu is fighting to break Shark's control of his arms but Shark is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Solmu throwing strikes but missing.
Shark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Solmu trying to control but Shark is working from the bottom.
Shark working a defensive guard here.
Solmu stands and throws Shark's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Power Shark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simo Solmu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Solmu shoots for a double leg takedown but Shark sprawls well. He's pushed Solmu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Solmu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shark swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Solmu.
Shark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Solmu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Solmu with the counter takedown but Shark avoids it easily.
Shark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Solmu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shark connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Solmu scrambles back to his feet.
Shark throws a looping overhand right but Solmu ducks down to avoid it.
Solmu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shark counters with a nice body shot.
Shark blocks a jab.
Shark throws a body shot but no joy.
Solmu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shark misses with a looping right.
Solmu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1##CL2#
Solmu closes the distance and clinches.
Shark lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shark.
Shark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shark misses with the head strike.
Shark wants to stall.
Shark working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Solmu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Solmu looking for a takedown.
A short right from Shark.
Solmu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shark walks away with a smile on his face. Solmu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Power Shark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Solmu.
Shark jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Solmu moves into range and clinches up with Shark.#T2#
Shark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
A right hand to the body from Shark.
Solmu is trying to pull guard but Shark has him pressed against the cage.
Shark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Solmu jumps guard but Shark stands there with Solmu around his waist. Solmu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Solmu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shark swings wildly with an uppercut but Solmu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shark misses with some punches.
Shark scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shark lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shark lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Shark throws a punch but it's blocked by Solmu.
Shark lands a hook that snaps the head of Solmu backwards.
Shark swings wildly with an uppercut but Solmu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shark is leaning against Solmu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Power Shark has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Solmu.
Shark misses with the head strike.
Solmu tries to score a body lock takedown but Shark shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shark lands a nice uppercut.
Solmu blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Shark.
Shark lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shark.
Solmu tries a knee to the head but Shark blocks it.
Shark working aggressively here.
#T4#
Solmu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shark pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Shark has taken the fight to the clinch.
Solmu blocks a punch to the side of 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!
Solmu wants a takedown but no success here.
Shark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solmu can do to turn this around?
Shark lands a hook that snaps the head of Solmu backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shark.
Solmu is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Shark.
Shark misses with the head strike.
Shark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Shark.
Shark scores with a shoulder strike.
Shark softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shark misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Power Shark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simo Solmu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Solmu tries to clinch up but Shark circles away and keeps his distance.
Shark lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shark. Solmu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Solmu feints the counter takedown.
Shark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shark lands a lovely overhand right.
Solmu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Shark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shark throws a jab but it's blocked by Solmu. #TD2#
Solmu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shark on his heels. He'll look to pass Shark's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark is pulling down on Solmu's head to control his posture.
Solmu wants to control from the top but Shark keeps moving.
Solmu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Solmu looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Shark has Solmu pulled in close to control his posture.
Solmu throws a big elbow that misses.
Solmu wants to control from the top but Shark keeps moving.
Solmu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Solmu looking to pass the guard.
Solmu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shark's guard.
Solmu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shark keeps working.
Power Shark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Solmu wants to pass the guard but Shark is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shark is defending against the submission attempts here by Solmu.
#SUB2#
Solmu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Solmu trying to control the pace. #T3#
Solmu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shark defending well though.
Shark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Solmu.
Shark has his hands clasped together around Solmu's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Solmu misses with a wild body shot.
Shark misses with a straight left.
Solmu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Simo Solmu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shark scores with a jab to the jaw.
Solmu misses with a hook. Shark ducked under it nicely.
Shark moves out of range of the body kick.
Power Shark is winning the standup battle so far.
Shark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solmu.
Shark scores with a body shot.
Solmu slips under a jab.
Solmu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Solmu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Solmu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shark throws out a loose jab but Solmu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solmu feints the counter takedown.
Solmu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solmu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shark circles away.
Shark scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Solmu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solmu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solmu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shark connects with a good right hand that stumbles Solmu. Solmu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shark connects with a single shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Power Shark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shark, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Power Shark!
Power Shark decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PFF 16w Silva vs Hanson
Date: Jan 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Loyer throws a hook but Solmu blocks it.
Solmu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Loyer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Loyer is looking to counter punch.
Loyer throws out a loose jab but Solmu uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Solmu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Solmu showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Solmu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Loyer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Solmu is working for a kimura but Loyer is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Solmu is working for a submission of some sort.
Solmu passes to side control. #T1#
Solmu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Solmu in side control, just content to control the action for now.
An elbow from Solmu crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Solmu.#SUB2#
Solmu has hold of Loyer's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Loyer seems comfortable defending it but Solmu has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Loyer is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Loyer is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Solmu couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simo Solmu!
Simo Solmu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
PFF 14 - Winner vs Forbes
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Solmu slips a jab from Loyer.
Loyer misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Solmu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Solmu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Solmu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Solmu taking a breather here.
The strikes coming from Solmu are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Solmu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Solmu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Loyer has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Loyer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loyer stops Solmu from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Solmu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Solmu fails to move to back control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Solmu controlling the position easily from mount.
Solmu throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Loyer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Solmu tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Solmu wants to take his opponent's back but Loyer doesn't allow it.
Loyer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Solmu controlling his opponent. #T3##SUB2#
Solmu is working for a guillotine from mount but Loyer frees his head quite easily.
Solmu controlling the pace for now.
It looks like Solmu might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Loyer is looking to get to half guard.
Solmu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T4#
Solmu fails to take his opponent's back.
Loyer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Solmu.
Solmu controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loyer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Solmu 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#
Loyer missing with a left hand there. Solmu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Solmu ducks under a wild hook from Loyer.
Loyer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Solmu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Solmu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Loyer is just riding it out for now. Solmu eventually gives up the hold.
Solmu wants to pass the guard but Loyer is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loyer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Loyer.
Solmu forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Solmu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Loyer wants to get back to full guard.
Solmu is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Loyer reverses the position - he's now on top in Solmu's guard.
Loyer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Solmu on the ground.
Solmu has control of Loyer's left arm, preventing Loyer from doing any damage.
Solmu is trying to keep Loyer in close.
#SUB2#
Solmu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Loyer defends well.#T2#
Solmu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Solmu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Solmu is pulling down on Loyer's head to control his posture.
Solmu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Loyer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Solmu forces his way into half guard.
Solmu wants to pass the guard but Loyer is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Loyer is defending against the submission attempts here by Solmu.
Loyer is trying to stand back up but Solmu is controlling him
Solmu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Loyer's head. #SUB2#
Solmu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Loyer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Solmu.
Solmu wants to free his trapped foot but Loyer is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Solmu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Loyer is just riding it out for now. Solmu eventually gives up the hold.
Solmu is looking to advance position but Loyer won't allow it.
Solmu is thwarting Loyer's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solmu lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Solmu 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Loyer throws a hook to the side of Solmu's head but Solmu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Solmu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Loyer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solmu.
Loyer misses with a straight right.
Loyer missing with a left hand there. Solmu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Solmu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loyer.
Nice defenses there by Solmu.
Solmu with the counter takedown but Loyer avoids it easily.
Simo Solmu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Solmu tries to bum rush Loyer with a series of wild strikes but Loyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Loyer scores with a hook to the body. Solmu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Loyer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solmu fails to land with a series of punches.
As Solmu looks to move away, Loyer throws a big counter combo but Solmu just gets out of the way.
Loyer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab from Solmu.
Some wild striking there from Loyer.
Loyer misses the shot to the body.
Solmu with the counter takedown but Loyer avoids it easily.#T1#
Loyer throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Solmu counters with a takedown into side control.
Loyer is letting Solmu control him for a moment.
Loyer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Solmu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Solmu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Solmu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Loyer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Loyer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Benoit Loyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Solmu controlling from mount.
Solmu is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Solmu has control of Loyer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Loyer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Solmu looking to secure an arm triangle but Loyer defends it well. #T3#
Solmu controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Solmu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Solmu jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Loyer is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Loyer and Solmu has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Solmu has an Americana. Loyer didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Solmu is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Solmu hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Simo Solmu!
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Event:
PFF 10 - Urine vs Bradman
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Solmu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Haily to the mat! Haily manages to get full guard.
Solmu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Solmu trying to control the position from guard on top but Haily is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solmu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Haily haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Solmu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Solmu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Solmu looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice jab there from Haily. #TD2#
Solmu gets a double leg takedown into Haily's guard.
Solmu sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Let's hope that Solmu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Solmu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Haily stops Solmu from passing to mount.
Solmu controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Solmu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haily keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
More stalling from Solmu.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Solmu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Haily, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Solmu taking a breather here.
Haily on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've been informed that Solmu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solmu trying to control the position but Haily is working away.
Solmu staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Solmu dominated 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.
#R2#
Solmu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Solmu misses with a takedown attempt - Haily sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Solmu tries for a takedown but Haily sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Haily closes the distance and pushes Solmu back into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Haily.
Still in the clinch, Haily scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haily goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haily goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haily lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Haily fails to land. #T1#
Haily misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haily working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Solmu is looking for a takedown.
Paul Haily has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Solmu.
Haily tries to throw a body punch but Solmu avoids it by throwing Haily back against the cage.
Solmu tries to pull guard but Haily forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Solmu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haily prevents it.
Haily on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Haily working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haily lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haily tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Solmu's elbow.
Haily lands a hook that snaps the head of Solmu backwards.
Haily working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haily tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Solmu's elbow. #T2#
Solmu blocks an uppercut.
Haily working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Simo Solmu has been cut.
Haily lands a body shot in the clinch.
Solmu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Haily smiles and moves away.
We've been told by Haily's head coaches at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!#CL#
Haily gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Haily tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Solmu's elbow.
Haily lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haily goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haily works on Solmu's body with a couple of short punches.
Haily scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haily. #T3#
Haily lands a body punch.
Haily is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solmu can do to turn this around?
Haily lands a nice uppercut.
Haily misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Haily.
A short uppercut from Haily.
A right hook to the body lands for Haily.
Solmu is trying to push Haily away but Haily has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haily creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Haily gets through Solmu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Haily pushes Solmu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Haily lands a left hand.
#ROC#
Solmu is rocked!
A short left from Haily.
Solmu is still on wobbly legs! Can Haily finish him?
Haily softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#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!
Haily lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Solmu backwards.
Haily working aggressively here.
Solmu seems to have recovered his senses.
Haily lands a left hand that snaps the head of Solmu backwards.
Haily struggles to land a body shot inside as Solmu controls his hands.
Haily lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Haily has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Solmu regains guard immediately.
Solmu is trying to keep Haily in close.
#SUB2#
Solmu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Solmu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Haily dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simo Solmu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Haily gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Solmu is trying to pull guard but Haily has him pressed against the cage.
Solmu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haily.
Haily lands with a light punch inside.
Haily misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Solmu gets control of Haily's arms and successfully pulls guard. Solmu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Solmu is trying to control the position but Haily postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Solmu has his foot on Haily's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haily works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Solmu working for a triangle but Haily defends it easily.
Solmu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Solmu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Solmu.
Haily won't allow Solmu to pass to mount.
Solmu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Solmu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Haily is just riding it out for now. Solmu eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Solmu is looking to take a break and control but Haily is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haily on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haily tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Solmu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Solmu is thwarting Haily's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Solmu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Solmu passes to full mount!
Solmu controlling from mount.
Haily working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Solmu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Haily is surviving well by controlling Solmu's body position as best he can.
Haily knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Solmu on the ground.#T4#
Solmu wants to control the pace but Haily is squirming around nicely.
Solmu looking to finish with strikes here!
#SUB2#
Solmu goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Haily is on top in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haily postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simo Solmu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Solmu 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Solmu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galloway manages to avoid it.
Solmu lands a nice shot to the body.
Solmu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Galloway has time to react.#CL#
Galloway drives through and clinches with Solmu against the cage.
#TD#
Galloway lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Galloway is nestled in close to Solmu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Solmu moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Galloway got a little sloppy there for a moment and Solmu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galloway has managed to get both his arms back between Solmu's legs - danger averted.
Galloway really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solmu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Solmu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galloway is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Solmu has his feet on Galloway's thighs here. He's pushed Galloway off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Galloway screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simo Solmu!
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