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Event:
RapidFC 28
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Quinn tries to move into range but Solomon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Quinn closes the distance and pushes Solomon back into the cage.
Quinn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Quinn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Quinn.
Solomon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Quinn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Solomon backwards. #BC2#
Solomon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quinn lands with a straight right. Solomon didn't see that one coming.
Quinn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Quinn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Solomon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Quinn counters with a three punch combo that has Solomon backing up. Solomon nods at Quinn to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Quinn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Quinn.
Solomon throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Quinn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Solomon to the mat! Solomon manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Solomon wriggles free and stands up.
Quinn just misses with a punch to the body.
Solomon misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Quinn counters by clinching up. #BC#
Quinn breaks the clinch.
Solomon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Solomon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1##TD#
Quinn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Quinn lands in his opponent's guard.
Quinn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Quinn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Quinn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Quinn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Quinn is looking to work some ground and pound but Solomon has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quinn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Solomon's head.
Solomon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Quinn is controlling him.
Quinn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Solomon is looking to stand up but Quinn isn't so interested in that idea.
Quinn trying to control the position from guard on top but Solomon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solomon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quinn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Solomon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quinn is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Quinn drops back looking for a leg! Solomon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Solomon manages to kick Quinn off! Quinn jumps back into Solomon's guard.
Quinn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Solomon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Quinn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Quinn landing some decent shots from guard.
Solomon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quinn trying to control but Solomon is working from the bottom. #T3#
Quinn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Quinn trying to control the position from guard on top but Solomon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solomon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Quinn postures up in Solomon's guard and throws a big left but Solomon blocks it. #SUB#
Quinn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Solomon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Quinn, into his guard. #REVB#
Quinn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solomon is one step ahead there.
Solomon is fighting to break Quinn's control of his arms but Quinn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Solomon stopping the sweep attempt from Quinn.
Solomon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Quinn pulls Solomon in close to prevent any damage.
Solomon throwing strikes from guard but Quinn blocks nicely.
Quinn is pulling down on Solomon's head. It's preventing any offense from Solomon, at least for the moment.
Quinn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Quinn wants to sweep but no luck.
Solomon throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Quinn dominated that round.
That's time! Quinn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Solomon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Quinn works Solomon's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Quinn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Solomon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Quinn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Solomon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good shot there by Quinn.
Solomon checks a low kick from Quinn.
Solomon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Quinn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Quinn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Quinn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Solomon misses with some punches.
Quinn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Solomon has had enough of the clinch but Quinn keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quinn's elbow.
Solomon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Quinn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Solomon avoids it.
Quinn scores with a knee to the head.
Quinn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Solomon's elbow. #T1#
Quinn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Solomon is defending well for now.
Quinn taking a breather.
Solomon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Quinn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Solomon blocks it with crossed arms.
Solomon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Solomon letting Quinn take a breather here.
Quinn trying to land knees to the body.
Solomon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Solomon tries to break free but Quinn pushes him back against the cage.
Quinn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Solomon gets through Quinn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Quinn is trying to drag Solomon to the mat but Solomon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Quinn trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Quinn.
Solomon is trying to break free.#T2#
Solomon misses with a punch to the body.
Quinn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Solomon takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC2#
Solomon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Solomon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quinn.
Quinn lands the left hand.
Quinn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Solomon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quinn blocks a head kick by Solomon.
Solomon throws a leg kick but Quinn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Solomon misses with a head kick.
Solomon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL#
Quinn rushes Solomon and presses him up against the cage.
Quinn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Solomon.
Quinn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Solomon.
Quinn with a knee to the head.
Quinn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Quinn missing with knees to the body.
Quinn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solomon can do to turn this around?
Solomon is trying to push Quinn away but Quinn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Quinn misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Solomon.
Solomon is trying to break the clinch but Quinn has him pressed against the cage.
Quinn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Solomon.
Quinn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Solomon swings wildly with an uppercut but Quinn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quinn blocks an uppercut.
Solomon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Solomon misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Solomon breaks from the clinch.
Solomon throws a right and a left that Quinn avoids nicely.
Quinn moves out of range as Solomon throws a body kick.
Solomon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Solomon throws a head kick but Quinn moves out of range.
Quinn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Solomon tries to clinch up
enabling Quinn to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Quinn moves into the clinch.
Solomon wants to break free but Quinn has control.
Knees to the body from Quinn.
Quinn tries to land knees in the clinch but Solomon avoids the damage to the body.
Quinn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Solomon's efforts to push away.
Solomon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quinn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quinn wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Quinn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solomon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Solomon has a couple of punches blocked by Quinn.
Solomon tries to stall but Quinn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Quinn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Solomon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Quinn dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Quinn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Solomon.
It looked like Quinn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Quinn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Solomon defends it nicely.
Quinn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Quinn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Solomon.
Quinn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quinn lands with a shot to the body.
Solomon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quinn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Solomon manages to circle out of the way.
Jab from Quinn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn throws a right hand that Solomon ducks under and follows up with a left that Solomon also avoids with ease.
Solomon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Solomon moves out of range as Quinn strikes.
Quinn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Quinn slips under a jab.#T1#
Quinn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Solomon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Quinn does no damage.
Quinn moves out of range as Solomon strikes.
Quinn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Solomon throws out the jab. #CL#
Quinn moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Solomon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quinn lands a two punch combo.
Quinn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sloppy strikes from Quinn. Those never looked like landing.
Solomon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Solomon looks to clinch
and Quinn counters with a nice 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!
Quinn misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Solomon finds it's target.
Solomon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Quinn's head backwards.
Quinn ducks under a wild hook from Solomon.
Solomon throws a head kick but Quinn moves out of range.
#T2#
Solomon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quinn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Solomon.
Quinn works Solomon's body with a nice hook.
Quinn looks for a takedown but Solomon sprawls well.
Donk. Quinn catches Solomon right on the button with a cross.
Solomon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Quinn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Solomon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quinn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Solomon in his tracks.
No joy there for Quinn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Solomon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Quinn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Axel Solomon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Quinn. Those never looked like landing.
Solomon is looking for the big counter here.
Billy Quinn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Solomon throws a head kick that misses
and Quinn counters with a left and a right that stings Solomon.
Solomon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quinn works over Solomon's head and body with a nice combination.
Quinn closes the distance and clinches up with Solomon, looking for a takedown. Quinn pushes Solomon against the cage but Solomon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Quinn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Solomon just misses with a punch to the body.
Quinn throws a right hand that Solomon ducks under and follows up with a left that Solomon also avoids with ease.
Solomon misses with a head kick.
Solomon looks to land a combination but Quinn avoids it well.
Quinn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Solomon throws a shot from downtown. Quinn moves away and avoids it.
Solomon tries a head kick but it misses.
Quinn misses with a two punch combination.
Quinn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Solomon tries to clinch up.
Quinn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Solomon in his tracks.
Solomon misses with a left hand
and Quinn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quinn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Solomon's hands.
Solomon throws a lazy uppercut
and Quinn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Billy Quinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Solomon throws the left hand but Quinn avoids the punch easily.
Axel Solomon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quinn fails with a takedown attempt.
As Quinn backs off Solomon throws a huge counter combo but Quinn manages to avoid it all.
Quinn lands a right hook to the body.
Quinn tries to bum rush Solomon with a series of wild strikes but Solomon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quinn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Solomon. Those never looked like landing.
Quinn scores with a nice right hand.
Solomon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Quinn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Solomon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Quinn is predictable there
and Solomon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quinn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Solomon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Quinn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Quinn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Quinn 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Quinn!
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Event:
RFC Aloha Hawaii 5
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Brown misses with a body shot
and Solomon counters with a series of strikes. Brown will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Solomon but Solomon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Solomon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Billy Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solomon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Solomon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Solomon tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Solomon circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown lands a jab to the head.
Solomon lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Brown shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Solomon napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Brown advances to mount.
Solomon 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.#SUB#
Brown is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Solomon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Solomon shrugs it off.
Solomon tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Brown blocks Solomon's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Solomon tries to hold on but Brown postures up.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Solomon is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action. #T2##SUB#
Brown is working for a guillotine from mount but Solomon frees his head quite easily.
Solomon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brown controlling from mount.
Solomon is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Brown has taken his back.
#SUB#
Solomon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brown. #SUB#
Solomon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brown.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 bit of a pause in the action here. Brown controlling the positon.#T3#
Solomon wants to control his opponent's hands but Brown gets his hands free. #SUB#
Solomon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brown gets his way!
#SUB#
Brown is looking for the choke from the back position but Solomon is controlling his hands well.
Brown seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Solomon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Brown is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Solomon with him. Solomon is trying to defend but Brown has an arm under the chin now! Solomon grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Brown!
Billy Brown made sure to mention his sponsor, RESISTANCE in his post fight interview.
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Event:
RapidFC 21
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Lowery is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Solomon.
Alex Lowery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lowery misses with a straight right.
Lowery fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Solomon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Solomon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lowery is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lowery. Solomon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lowery throws a hook but Solomon avoids it easily.
Lowery throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Solomon's waist but Solomon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lowery off to one side.
Lowery shoots in looking for a takedown but Solomon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lowery's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Lowery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Solomon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lowery under the eye.#TD#
Solomon tries to sprawl but Lowery drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Solomon manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
Lowery swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Solomon counters with a three punch combo that has Lowery backing up. Lowery nods at Solomon to acknowledge the strikes.
Lowery tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Solomon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick there by Solomon.
Solomon lands a slapping body shot.
Lowery tries to clinch up.
Lowery shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Solomon is looking for the big counter here.
Solomon throws a front kick that sends Lowery stumbling back into the cage.
Axel Solomon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Solomon lands a head kick. Lowery smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Solomon connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lowery tries to clinch but Solomon moves out of range.
Lowery with a poor takedown
and Solomon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lowery is breathing heavily.
Lowery misses with a takedown attempt - Solomon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Lowery 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Solomon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Solomon lands with a cross.
Solomon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#
Lowery is rocked!#CL2#
Solomon has managed to clinch.
Oh Lowery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Solomon lands a body shot. #BC2#
Solomon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Solomon steps in with a hook that catches Lowery right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Solomon follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Lowery looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axel Solomon!
An out of breath Axel Solomon 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:
RFC - Showdown in Tokyo
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Newman misses with an uppercut
and Solomon counters with a one-two to the body.
Newman throws a right hand that misses
and Solomon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Solomon walks into a left hand.
A shot to the liver by Solomon. Beautiful body shot.
Newman throws a right hand that misses
and Solomon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Solomon wants to land a leg kick but Newman is out of range.
Newman stuns Solomon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Newman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Solomon counters with a left and a right that stings Newman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Solomon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Newman scrambles back to his feet.
Solomon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Solomon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Newman misses the jab.
Newman throws a lazy uppercut
and Solomon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newman. Solomon does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Solomon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Solomon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newman.
Solomon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Newman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Solomon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Newman misses.
Newman lands with a nice body punch.
Solomon misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newman! But no joy.
Newman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Solomon counters with a nice uppercut.
Newman misses with a lunging right hand
and Solomon counters with a stiff right hand.
Newman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Newman throws a body shot but no joy.
Newman throws a hook but Solomon blocks it.
Newman misses with a body shot
and Solomon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Newman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Solomon moves away from the strike by Newman.
Solomon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Newman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Newman misses with a hook
and Solomon counters with a two punch combo.
Solomon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newman.
A slow jab from Newman misses its intended target.
Newman misses with an uppercut.
Newman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Newman lunges at Solomon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Solomon's hand.
Newman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Newman throws a jab when Solomon was well out of range.
Solomon is looking for a counter combo.
Solomon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Newman avoids the head kick by Solomon.
A big left from Newman misses.
Newman throws a jab but it's blocked by Solomon.
A jab from Newman misses.
Solomon throws a head kick that misses.
Newman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Solomon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newman swings widly with a right hand
and Solomon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Solomon throws a combination. Newman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Solomon blocks a jab.
Newman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solomon.
#T4#
Newman takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Newman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Solomon slips a straight right by Newman.
Solomon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Newman on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Newman.
A big right from Newman misses.
Solomon is looking for a counter combo.
Solomon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newman.
Solomon misses with a body shot.
Solomon thuds a left hand into Newman's body.
Solomon fails to land with a series of punches.
Newman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Solomon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Solomon 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#
Newman throws a right hand that misses
and Solomon counters with a two punch combo.
Solomon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newman throws out the jab.
Solomon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newman.
James Newman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solomon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Newman throws a hook but Solomon blocks it.
Solomon tries to score with a low kick but Newman moves his leg out of the way.
Newman swings for the body but Solomon moves out of range.
A jab from Newman misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon ducks under a wild hook from Newman.
Newman throws an overhand right that lands on Solomon's shoulder, as Solomon tries to avoid the shot.
Solomon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Newman misses.
Solomon tried to counter with a leg kick but Newman avoided it.#T1#
Newman throws a poor cross that misses
and Solomon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Solomon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newman.
Solomon swings for the body but Newman moves out of range.
Newman misses the shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Solomon.
Solomon clobbers Newman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Solomon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Solomon fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Solomon.
Newman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Solomon counters with a left to the body.
Solomon lands a two punch combo.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newman loads up on a big right hand but Solomon slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Solomon.
Newman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Newman clobbers Solomon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Axel Solomon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Solomon lands a nice looking body shot.
Newman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Solomon counters with a stiff right hand.
Solomon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Solomon as he connects with a hook.
Solomon lands with a straight right. Newman didn't see that one coming.#ROC#
Newman is rocked!
Newman misses with an uppercut
and Solomon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newman is still on wobbly legs! Can Solomon finish him?
Solomon defending well as Newman loads up on a big left hand.
Solomon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Solomon scores with a jab. Newman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Newman throws a lazy uppercut
and Newman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Solomon rushes Newman with punches - Newman moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Newman goes down! Solomon follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axel Solomon!
After winning the bout, Axel Solomon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
FARTMMA 19
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Wes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Wes.
Solomon misses with a double jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Solomon.
Solomon slips a straight right by Wes.
Solomon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A combination from Wes does no damage.
Wes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solomon.
Wes throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon ducks under a wild hook from Wes.
Wes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Solomon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wes checks a leg kick nicely.
Solomon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Solomon. Those never looked like landing.
Wes throws an overhand right that lands on Solomon's shoulder, as Solomon tries to avoid the shot.
Solomon looks for the body kick but Wes saw that one coming.
Wes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Solomon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wes digs a good hook to Solomon's body.
Wes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Wes there.
A punch combination from Solomon misses.
Wes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Solomon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wes misses with a wild combination.
A low kick from Solomon misses
and Wes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wes missing with a left hand there. Solomon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Solomon is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Wes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Solomon moves forwards but Wes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wes misses with a hook.
Solomon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Solomon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wes checks a leg kick.
Solomon slips a straight right by Wes.
Wes lands a right hook to the body.
Solomon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wes throws out a loose jab but Solomon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wes lands a jab to the nose.
Solomon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wes at a distance.
Wes throws a big shot that misses.
Wes throws out a loose jab but Solomon uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Solomon moves out of range as Wes strikes.
Solomon ducks under a wild hook from Wes.
Nice jab there from Wes.
Solomon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wes lands a head kick. Solomon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice shot lands for Solomon.
Solomon blocks a head kick by Wes.
Solomon blocks a jab.
Savy Wes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solomon swings for the body but Wes moves out of range.
Wes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Solomon.
Wes scores with a shot to the body.
Wes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wes connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Wes slips under a jab from Solomon.
No joy there for Wes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Solomon misses its target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Solomon misses the target.
Solomon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Solomon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wes. Wes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solomon moves away.
Wes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wes throws the left hand but Solomon avoids the punch easily.
Solomon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wes.
Solomon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Solomon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Solomon lands with an uppercut that bounces Wes off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Savy Wes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Solomon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot by Wes.
Axel Solomon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Solomon.
Solomon misses with a series of wild punches.
Wes misses with a right hand
and Solomon counters with a left to the body.
Solomon throws a series of punches but Wes moves out of range.
Wes throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Solomon to counter with a crisp jab.
Solomon defending well as Wes loads up on a big left hand.
Solomon is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wes tests Solomon's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Solomon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Wes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wes.
Solomon checks a leg kick.
Wes misses the jab.
Solomon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Solomon throws a lazy head kick
and Wes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wes connects with a crisp jab.
Wes scores with a body shot.
Solomon looks to land a combination but Wes avoids it well.
And Wes tries to counter it with a takedown but Solomon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wes.
Wes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wes dodges the punch combination from Solomon.
Solomon throws a shot to the body.
Savy Wes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Solomon slips a jab and a cross from Wes.
Wes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Solomon dodges the punch combination from Wes.
A counter left hand to the body from Solomon misses its target.
Wes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Solomon blocks a jab.
Wes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Wes misses with a wild body shot.
Wes tries a head kick but it misses.
Wes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Solomon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice shot lands for Solomon.
Wes throws a series of strikes that have Solomon backpedaling.
Wes takes one to the chin there.
Wes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Solomon rushes Wes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solomon blocking some punches.
Solomon blocks an uppercut.
Solomon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Wes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Solomon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wes throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Solomon has closed the distance and engaged Wes in a clinch.
Solomon pushes Wes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Solomon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wes walks into a left hand.
Wes looks to land a combination. Solomon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Solomon tries a head kick but it misses.
Solomon throws a hook but Wes avoids it easily.
Wes slips a jab and a cross from Solomon.
Solomon walks into a jab.
Wes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Savy Wes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Solomon misses with a head kick.
Solomon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Solomon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Solomon just misses with a punch to the body.
Wes throws a hook but Solomon avoids it easily.
Solomon swinging wildly here.
Solomon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wes.
Wes blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Solomon throws a jab but it's blocked by Wes.
Wes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wes moves forwards but Solomon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wes scores with a one two! Solomon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Solomon tries to clinch but Wes is having none of it.
Solomon slips a jab and a cross from Wes.
Wes throws a head kick but Solomon moves out of range.
Wes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wes dodges the punch combination from Solomon.
Wes checks a low kick from Solomon.
Wes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Solomon circles away quickly and effectively.
Solomon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solomon looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Solomon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Solomon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wes.
Wes misses the body punch
enabling Solomon to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Solomon avoids the body shot from Wes.
Wes throws a leg kick which misses Solomon's front leg but catches the back leg as Solomon tries to avoid it.
Solomon throws a sloppy head kick and Wes moves out of range easily.
Wes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wes fails to land with a series of punches.
Wes misses with an uppercut. Solomon saw that one coming.
Solomon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wes loads up on a big right hand but Solomon slips the punch.
Solomon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wes moves away.#T3#
Wes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Solomon eats them both and turns towards Wes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sloppy strikes from Solomon. Those never looked like landing.
Wes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Wes looks to move away, Solomon throws a big counter combo but Wes just gets out of the way.
Savy Wes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Solomon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wes throws a head kick that misses.
Solomon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Solomon misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Solomon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wes thumps Solomon with a low kick.
Axel Solomon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Wes walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wes scoring well with a low kick there.
Solomon misses with an uppercut.
Wes scores with a hook to the body. Solomon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wes throws a head kick that misses.
Solomon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Solomon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wes lands a really nice looking cross but Solomon seems unphased.
Solomon throws a right and a left that Wes avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wes, as that shot connected.
Solomon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Solomon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice uppercut lands for Wes. That snapped Solomon's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Savy Wes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wes 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Savy Wes!
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Event:
FARTMMA 13
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Solomon lands with a nice body kick.
Solomon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Solomon wants it to stay on the feet.
Crisby misses with a takedown
and Solomon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Solomon rushes Crisby and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crisby looking for a takedown.
Axel Solomon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Crisby.#BC#
Solomon breaks the clinch.
Crisby has a takedown stuffed.
Solomon looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Solomon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Solomon stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon wants to clinch.
Crisby throws a head kick that misses. #T1##CL#
Solomon has closed the distance and engaged Crisby in a clinch.
Solomon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Solomon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crisby looking for a takedown.
Good body shot from Solomon.
#BC#
Solomon breaks from the clinch.
Crisby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crisby takes one to the side of the head.
Crisby swats away the attempt to clinch by Solomon.
Crisby takes a kick to the side of the head.
Solomon throws a front kick that sends Crisby stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Solomon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Crisby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crisby misses with a double jab
and Solomon counters with a big head kick but Crisby shrugs it off.
Crisby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Axel Solomon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Solomon rushes Crisby and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Solomon as the two fighters clinch.
Crisby has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Solomon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Solomon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arthur Crisby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crisby thows a leg kick but Solomon checks it
and Solomon counters with a left and a right that stings Crisby. #KD#
Solomon lands a big head kick that sends Crisby tumbling to the mat! Solomon takes a step backwards and waves Crisby back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Crisby is rocked!
Crisby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Crisby is still on wobbly legs! Can Solomon finish him?#T3##CL#
Solomon moves into range and clinches up with Crisby.
Crisby drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Solomon. #BC#
Solomon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crisby seems to have recovered his senses.
Crisby throws a leg kick
and Solomon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crisby.
Crisby throws a leg kick
and Solomon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Solomon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Crisby's head.
Solomon goes for a small jab and connects. Now Solomon goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Crisby stumbles back but Solomon runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Crisby to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Crisby will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Axel Solomon!
Axel Solomon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
FARTMMA 6
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Solomon looks to land a combination but Bashar avoids it well. #CL#
Bashar has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Bashar pulls guard successfully.
Bashar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bashar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bashar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Solomon defends well.#T1#
Solomon trying to control but Bashar is working from the bottom.
Bashar is controlling Solomon's posture.
Further stalling from Bashar.#SUB#
Solomon is sitting in close to Bashar's body. Bashar has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Solomon is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Solomon is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bashar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Asal Bashar!
Asal Bashar took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
FARTMMA 3
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Madsen missing with a left hand there. Solomon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Solomon.
Madsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Solomon jabs Madsen right on the nose. Madsen blinks but takes it well.
No luck for Madsen with that takedown attempt.
Madsen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Solomon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut lands for Solomon. That snapped Madsen's head back.
Solomon jabs Madsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Madsen tries to bum rush Solomon with a series of wild strikes but Solomon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solomon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Madsen feints the counter takedown.
Solomon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD2#
Madsen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Solomon did well to prevent Madsen getting side control.#ES#
Solomon has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Madsen is on him like a limpet, forcing Solomon back against the cage.
Solomon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Madsen tries to work over Solomon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Madsen has Solomon pressed against the cage.
Solomon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Madsen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Solomon tries to land a knee to the head but Madsen blocks with his arms.
Madsen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Axel Solomon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark O Madsen.
Solomon wants to stall.
Madsen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Solomon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Solomon can't break the clinch.
Madsen has Solomon pressed against the cage, preventing Solomon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Solomon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Solomon has had enough of the clinch but Madsen keeps him there for the moment.
Solomon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Solomon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Madsen backwards.
Madsen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Solomon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Solomon is trying to break free.
Solomon is trying to force a seperation but Madsen has the dominant position.#BC2#
Madsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Solomon is looking to land body kicks.
Solomon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Madsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Madsen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Solomon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Madsen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Madsen is nestled in close to Solomon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Madsen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Solomon trying to control here.
Madsen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Madsen controlling the action here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Madsen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Solomon gets back to full guard.
Madsen stands up over Solomon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Madsen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Solomon wants to get back to his feet but Madsen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Madsen postures up and lands a big shot to Solomon's brow.
Madsen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Madsen postures up and lands a big shot to Solomon's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Solomon 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##CL#
Solomon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Madsen can't find room to land a body shot as Solomon controls the action.
Madsen tries to pull guard but Solomon won't allow it.
#BC2#
Madsen breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Solomon gets tackled into the cage by Madsen. Madsen maintains the clinch.
Solomon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Madsen can't get the takedown.
Madsen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Solomon smiles and moves away.
Axel Solomon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark O Madsen.#CL2#
Madsen closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Solomon manages to break the clinch.
Madsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Solomon defends it nicely.
Solomon throws a big counter combination but Madsen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Solomon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Madsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Solomon.
Madsen misses with a takedown attempt - Solomon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Solomon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Madsen's head.
Axel Solomon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Solomon defending well as Madsen loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Madsen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Solomon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Madsen moves into full mount!
Madsen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Solomon looks a forlorn figure.
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!
Solomon is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Madsen controlling from the full mount.
Madsen lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madsen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Solomon is bucking up trying to escape but Madsen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Madsen working Solomon over with strikes here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Madsen with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Madsen content just to control the position here.
Madsen connects with a bit shot that sees Solomon covering up! More strikes from Madsen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Madsen is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark O Madsen!
In his post fight interview, Mark O Madsen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Honey throws a lazy uppercut
and Solomon counters with a three punch combo that has Honey backing up. Honey nods at Solomon to acknowledge the strikes.
Solomon misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Solomon moves into the clinch successfully.
Honey tries for a takedown but Solomon manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Solomon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Solomon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Honey takes a swing at Solomon's ribcage but misses.
Honey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Solomon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Solomon scores with a hook to the body. Honey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Solomon throws a head kick that misses.
Honey tries to counter with a takedown but Solomon is quick to defend against it.
Solomon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solomon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Solomon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Honey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Solomon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Honey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solomon. #CL#
Honey clinches up with Solomon and pushes him back against the cage.
Honey misses with some punches.
#BC#
Honey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Honey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Solomon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Solomon misses with a double jab.
Honey tries to bum rush Solomon with a series of wild strikes but Solomon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Honey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Honey tries to move into range but Solomon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Solomon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Honey misses with a two punch combination.
Honey throws a lazy right hand but Solomon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2##CL2#
Honey tries to keep at a distance but Solomon has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solomon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Honey controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Solomon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Honey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Solomon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Honey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Honey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Honey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Solomon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Honey misses with an uppercut. Solomon saw that one coming.
Solomon looks to land a combination but Honey avoids it well.
Solomon misses with a head kick.
Honey slips a jab and a cross from Solomon.
Honey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Solomon throws a combination. Honey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Solomon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Honey.
We've been informed that Solomon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Solomon lands with a nice combination. Honey backs away looking to recover.
Honey catches Solomon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A combination from Honey does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honey slips a jab and a cross from Solomon.
Solomon looks winded!#T4#
Solomon misses with a wild combination.
That kick from Honey tenderised Solomon's leg. Solomon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Solomon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Honey backs up against the cage.
Honey misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Honey misses the target.
Solomon throws a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Honey.
Solomon looks to land a combination. Honey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Honey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Solomon is able to avoid easily.
Axel Solomon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Solomon scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Solomon dominated that round.
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#
Solomon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Honey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Solomon unleashes a big counter combination but Honey bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Axel Solomon seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Solomon rushes Honey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Honey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Solomon's elbow.
Honey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Solomon manages to break the clinch.
Honey throws a right and a left that Solomon avoids nicely.
Honey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Honey misses with a body shot
and Solomon counters with a one-two to the body.
Solomon lands with an uppercut that bounces Honey off the cage and back into range.
Solomon is working the combinations to good effect here.
Solomon tests Honey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1##CL#
Honey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Honey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Solomon's elbow. #BC2#
Solomon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Solomon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Honey does no damage. #TD#
Honey shoots in and gets a takedown into Solomon's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Solomon working a defensive guard here.
Solomon keeping moving, preventing Honey from controlling successfully.
Honey is looking to work some ground and pound but Solomon has wrist control.
Honey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Honey trying to control but Solomon is working from the bottom.
Honey showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Honey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Honey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Solomon sprawls well. Solomon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Honey gets slowly back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Solomon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T3#
Solomon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Honey misses with a body shot.
Solomon slips a jab and a cross from Honey.
Solomon wants to land a leg kick but Honey is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Honey. Those never looked like landing.
Honey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Honey tries to bum rush Solomon with a series of wild strikes but Solomon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Solomon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Honey trying to stall but Solomon improves his position.
Honey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Solomon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4##BC2#
Solomon breaks from the clinch.
Honey tries for a takedown but Solomon circles away easily
and Solomon counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adnan Honey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solomon keeps Honey at a distance using the push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solomon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Honey back to the cage. Solomon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Solomon takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Solomon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Solomon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Solomon thuds a left hand into Honey's body.
Solomon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Honey at a distance.
Honey misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Solomon 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#
Danga de danga de dang - Solomon scores with a four punch combination!
Honey avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Honey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Solomon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Honey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Solomon lands a jab-cross combination.
Solomon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Honey can pounce on him.
Honey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An inside leg kick from Honey misses. #TD#
Honey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Solomon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solomon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#ES2#
Solomon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Solomon breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Honey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Solomon tries to avoid it but Honey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Solomon to the ground. Solomon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Solomon misses with a series of wild punches.
Honey works the jab nicely.
Solomon misses with a wild combination.
A left lands for Solomon.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Honey is defended easily by Solomon.#T2#
Solomon avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Honey backs off Solomon throws a huge counter combo but Honey manages to avoid it all.
Solomon throws a head kick that half lands.
Honey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Solomon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Honey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Solomon looks to move away, Honey throws a big counter combo but Solomon just gets out of the way.
Solomon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Honey misses the body punch
and Solomon counters with a left and a right that stings Honey.
Adnan Honey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Honey misses with the combination.
Solomon throws a series of strikes that have Honey backpedaling.
Solomon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Solomon tries to close the distance and clinch but Honey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Solomon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Solomon digs a right hand into Honey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Honey's gas tank.
Honey misses with a punch to the body.
Solomon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Honeys head. #TD#
Honey has picked Solomon up - he's going for a ride! Honey dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Honey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Adnan Honey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Honey prevents Solomon from improving his position.#SUB#
Honey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Solomon is just riding it out for now. Honey eventually gives up the hold.
Axel Solomon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Honey thows a huge punch but Solomon dodges it nicely.
Adnan Honey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Honey tries to pass to full mount but Solomon defends it. #SUB#
Honey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Axel Solomon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Solomon 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axel Solomon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Solomon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Solomon wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Solomon rushes Pitts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Solomon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Solomon throws a combination. Pitts tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Terrence Pitts has been cut.
Pitts has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Solomon.
Solomon tries to bum rush Pitts with a series of wild strikes but Pitts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Pitts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Solomon closes the distance and clinches.
Pitts keeps control of Solomon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pitts is struggling to control the position.
Solomon is looking to break free of the clinch but Pitts has double underhooks. #BC#
Pitts breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Solomon does no damage. #T1#
Pitts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Solomon swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Solomon gets the takedown into side control.
Solomon trying to control the action but Pitts is working from the bottom.
Pitts is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pitts sneaks back into half guard.
Pitts strikes from the bottom but Solomon uses the opportunity to move to side control.
#T2#
Solomon lands some shots froms side control.
Pitts is looking to regain half guard here but Solomon keeps moving and retains side control.
Pitts struggling a bit here.
Pitts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pitts is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Pitts is trying to get back to full guard.
Pitts is refusing to be controlled, as Solomon sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitts wants to improve his position but Solomon is controlling well.
Pitts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pitts wants to control but Solomon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pitts has a hand on Solomon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Solomon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T4#
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.
Pitts manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Solomon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pitts's head.
Solomon wants to free his trapped foot but Pitts is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pitts trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pitts tries to roll over but Solomon keeps him under control.#SU2#
Solomon stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Solomon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrence Pitts'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##TD2#
Solomon drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Pitts manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Solomon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Solomon throws a one two combo.
#ROC2#
Pitts is rocked!
Solomon lands with a big right hook that stumbles Pitts - he's out on his feet here! Solomon follows up with another monster hook that separates Pitts from consciousness! Pitts falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Solomon stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Axel Solomon!
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