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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Solomon throws a right hand that Mathis ducks under and follows up with a left that Mathis also avoids with ease.
Solomon looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Solomon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mathis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mathis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Solomon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mathis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Solomon manages to circle out of the way.
Solomon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Solomon is looking to clinch but Mathis is avoiding it.
#CL#
Mathis closes the distance and pushes Solomon back into the cage.
Mathis misses with a punch to the body.
Mathis controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathis stalling against the cage.
Mathis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mathis slowing the pace effectively.
Mathis has had enough of the clinch but Solomon keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Mathis.
Mathis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Solomon up against the cage.#BC#
Mathis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Solomon misses with a takedown attempt - Mathis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mathis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Solomon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Mathis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lavern Mathis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Solomon.
Mathis throws a shot from downtown. Solomon moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Mathis rushes Solomon and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Mathis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Solomon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mathis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Mathis manages to break the clinch.
Solomon shoots for a takedown but Mathis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Mathis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mathis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Mathis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Mathis clinches.
Mathis taking a breather.
Solomon is looking to break free of the clinch but Mathis has double underhooks. #T3#
Solomon is trying to force a seperation but Mathis has the dominant position.
Solomon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mathis.
#BC#
Mathis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Solomon tries to close the distance and clinch but Mathis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Mathis pushes Solomon up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Mathis breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Mathis clinches up with Solomon and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Mathis.
Solomon trying to stall but Mathis improves his position.
Solomon managing to block the knees to the body from Mathis.
#BC#
Mathis manages to break the clinch.
Solomon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mathis tries to avoid it but Solomon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mathis to the ground. Mathis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4##CL#
Mathis darts in and clinches Solomon up against the cage.
Solomon letting Mathis take a breather here.
Mathis lands a good knee to the midsection. Solomon won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Mathis breaks the clinch.
Solomon wants to clinch up but Mathis keeps it at a distance.
Mathis is looking for a counter combo.
Solomon tries to clinch up.
Mathis tries to counter by clinching up but Solomon breaks away and moves out of range.
We've been informed that Solomon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Mathis instigates a clinch.
Mathis controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mathis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mathis seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#BC#
Mathis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lavern Mathis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Solomon fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Mathis feints and as Solomon raises his hands in defense, Mathis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Solomon is wriggling around but Mathis manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Mathis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Solomon taking some punishment here, with Mathis in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Solomon's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Solomon has hold of Mathis's hands but Mathis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Solomon is breathing heavily.
Solomon taking some punishment here, with Mathis in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Solomon taking some punishment here, with Mathis in his half guard.
Mathis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mathis connects with a nice short shot to Solomon's temple.
Mathis is trying to control. Solomon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mathis slips a nice elbow through Solomon's hands, connecting with Solomon's forehead.
Mathis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solomon can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Mathis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Solomon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mathis.
Mathis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Solomon defending well though.
Mathis lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Mathis 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.
Solomon taking some punishment here, with Mathis in his half guard.
Mathis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mathis trying to control from half guard but Solomon is working away.
Mathis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SU#
Mathis postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Solomon to stand up. #CL#
Solomon gets tackled into the cage by Mathis. Mathis maintains the clinch.
Mathis can't break the clinch.
Mathis is stalling here.
Come on Mathis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3#
Mathis tries to land knees in the clinch but Solomon avoids the damage to the body.
Mathis taking a breather.
Mathis pressing his opponent against the cage.
Solomon jumps guard but Mathis stands there with Solomon around his waist. Solomon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mathis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lavern Mathis has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Mathis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Solomon tries to clinch but Mathis is having none of it.
As Solomon tries to get set, Mathis tries to push him back and clinch up but Solomon manages to avoid the attempt.
Solomon shoots for a takedown but Mathis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lavern Mathis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Solomon.#CL#
Mathis instigates a clinch.
Mathis stalling in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mathis obliges.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mathis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mathis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Mathis for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lavern Mathis.#CL#
Mathis has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lavern Mathis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Solomon tries to clinch up but Mathis circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Mathis closes the distance and clinches.
Solomon is trying to pull guard but Mathis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mathis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mathis scores a nice knee to the body.
Mathis taking a breather.#BC#
Mathis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mathis defends it nicely.
Lavern Mathis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Solomon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mathis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Solomon looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Mathis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Solomon closes the distance and clinches up with Mathis, looking for a takedown. Solomon pushes Mathis against the cage but Mathis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mathis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lavern Mathis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Solomon.
Mathis wants to clinch up but Solomon keeps it at a distance.
Mathis fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mathis tries to clinch but Solomon is having none of it. #TD#
Solomon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mathis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Mathis landing with the ground and pound.
Mathis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mathis throwing strikes from guard but Solomon blocks nicely.
Mathis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mathis is looking to work some ground and pound but Solomon has wrist control.
Mathis with a nice head shot there.
Mathis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mathis distracts Solomon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Mathis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Solomon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Solomon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mathis.
Mathis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mathis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mathis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Solomon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mathis.
Solomon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mathis tries to clinch there but Solomon circles away.
#CL#
Mathis closes the distance and clinches.
Mathis slows down the pace here.
#T4#
Mathis stalling.
#BC#
Mathis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Solomon falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Mathis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mathis. #BC#
Mathis manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Mathis has managed to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mathis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mathis blocks an elbow strike from Solomon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavern Mathis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mathis 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lavern Mathis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Solomon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flynn pinned against the cage. Flynn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Solomon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Solomon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Solomon looks winded!
Flynn shoots for a takedown but Solomon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Solomon throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Flynn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Solomon won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Flynn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Flynn controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Flynn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Solomon is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Flynn stands up and beckons Solomon to his feet.
Solomon tries to clinch #TD#
and Flynn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Flynn tries to stand but Solomon is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Solomon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flynn defends well.#T2#
Flynn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Flynn cracks Solomon with a solid left hand.
Flynn wants to stand but Solomon has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Flynn gets to his feet. Solomon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Flynn drives through with a takedown into Solomon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Solomon wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Flynn manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVB#
Flynn controlling the action here.#T3##SUB#
Flynn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Flynn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Flynn seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Solomon is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michael Flynn!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Solomon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marks sprawls well initially but Solomon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marks wants to get back to full guard.
Marks is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Marks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marks lands with a few short shots to the body.
Marks wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Marks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Solomon pulls his head out easily.
Marks is trying to get back to full guard.
Marks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Marks has his foot on Solomon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Solomon works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marks trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Marks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Solomon preventing the sweep. #T1#
Solomon wants to control from the top but Marks keeps moving. #SUB#
Marks working for a triangle but Solomon defends it easily.
#SUB#
Marks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Solomon won't allow Marks to sweep him here.
Marks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Solomon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Solomon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marks's guard.#SUB#
Marks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Solomon looks winded!#SUB#
Marks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Solomon postures up.
Marks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Solomon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Marks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Solomon is aware though and is defending well.
Marks doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Solomon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marks is trying to keep Solomon in close.
#SUB#
Marks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Solomon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Solomon landing some decent shots from guard.
Solomon landing some decent shots from guard.
Marks thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Marks trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SU2#
Solomon stands up and waves to Marks to follow him. #T4#
Solomon darts in trying to clinch#TD#
so Marks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Solomon is looking to stand back up but Marks counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Solomon. #REVB#
Solomon wants to get back to full guard but Marks has passed into side control.
Solomon struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Marks decides to stand back up. Marks steps back and let's Solomon get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Theodore Marks will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Solomon gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Marks manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Marks closes the distance and pushes Solomon back into the cage.#BC#
Marks manages to break the clinch.
Solomon doesn't manage to clinch there - Marks circles away.
Marks thinks about countering with a head kick.
Marks misses with a takedown attempt
and Solomon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danny Solomon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Marks closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solomon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Marks successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Marks has his foot on Solomon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Solomon works his way back into a safe position though.
Marks is looking to stand up but Solomon isn't so interested in that idea.
Solomon is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Solomon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1##SUB#
Solomon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marks keeping moving, preventing Solomon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Marks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Solomon postures up in Marks's guard and throws a big left but Marks blocks it.
Solomon wants to get up but he can't break Marks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Marks tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB#
Marks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Solomon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Solomon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Solomon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marks works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Marks working for a triangle but Solomon defends it easily.
Marks wants to sweep but no luck.
Solomon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Theodore Marks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solomon is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Marks is looking for a triangle here but Solomon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Solomon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marks's legs. #T3#
Marks is trying to improve his position.
Marks is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Solomon is controlling him well.
Marks is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Marks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Solomon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Solomon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Solomon trying to control the action but Marks is working from the bottom.
Solomon wants to stand but Marks is controlling his arm.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Solomon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marks, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marks can't do much from the bottom here.
Marks throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Marks manages to work his way to half guard, despite Solomon's best efforts.#SUB#
Marks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marks wants to control but Solomon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marks is pressing down on Solomon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Marks dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Marks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Solomon to the ground. Marks is now in Solomon's guard.
Solomon wants to sweep but no luck.
Solomon looking to control.
Marks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Solomon is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Marks stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Marks shoots in for a takedown but Solomon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Solomon is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Marks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Solomon wants to stand back up but Marks manages to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Solomon is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Marks decides to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marks.
Solomon throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Marks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Marks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marks wants to stand but Solomon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marks preventing the sweep. #T2##SU#
Solomon is working an open guard so Marks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Marks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Marks moves into the clinch.#TD#
Marks has clasped his hands together around Solomon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solomon is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Marks is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Solomon tries to hold on but Marks pushes him away. #SU#
Marks gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
A swing and a miss from Marks.#TD#
Marks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Solomon scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Marks manages to mount him!
#T3#
Solomon wants to hold on but Marks pushes him away.#SUB#
Marks is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Solomon can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Marks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Solomon tries to lock up and control but Marks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SU#
Marks stands up from mount. Strange move. #TD#
Marks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Marks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solomon can do to turn this around?
Solomon wants to control but Marks postures up.
Danny Solomon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Theodore Marks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Marks decides to stand back up. Marks steps back and let's Solomon get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theodore Marks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marks, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Marks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Solomon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Avila to the mat! Avila manages to get full guard. #ES#
Avila is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Solomon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Avila manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solomon wants to break free but Avila has control.
Solomon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Solomon is looking to break free of the clinch but Avila has double underhooks.
Avila misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Solomon prevents Avila from breaking the clinch.
Avila pushes off an throws an elbow but Solomon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Avila can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Solomon jumps into guard, dragging Avila to the mat.
Solomon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Avila.
Avila could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Solomon wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Avila manages to pass to side control. #SU#
Avila postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Solomon to stand up. #TD2#
Solomon gets a takedown into half guard.
Solomon scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Solomon not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Solomon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Solomon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Solomon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Avila defending well though.
Avila makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Avila.
Solomon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Avila utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Avila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Solomon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Avila working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Solomon.
Avila wants to sweep here but Solomon controlling him for the moment.
Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Avila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Solomon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Solomon looking to sit in guard and control but Avila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Solomon has momentary wrist control but Avila slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Avila wants to stand but Solomon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Avila lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Solomon working a defensive guard but Avila passes into half guard.
Solomon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Avila.
Solomon tries to get to full guard but Avila has control of the leg.
Avila lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Solomon tries to get to full guard but Avila has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo Avila dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Avila closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Solomon's guard.
Avila is standing up over Solomon. Solomon looks to escape but Avila dives into side control.
Avila 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.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon trying to control but Avila flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Solomon is in bad spot here.
Avila lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon tries to escape but Avila has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Solomon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Avila scores with punches from the back.
#T1#
Avila is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Solomon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Solomon trying to control the action but Avila just sinks the hooks in.
Avila has good solid back control here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
I really don't envy Solomon right now.
Avila is trying to stick to Solomon's back but Solomon is turning into Avila. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Avila's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Solomon.
Avila is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Solomon throws a big elbow that misses.
Solomon looking to sit in guard and control but Avila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Solomon wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Solomon looking for a guillotine here but Avila defends easily.
Solomon is looking to sweep but instead, Avila has passed into half guard.
Solomon is breathing heavily.
Avila lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Solomon tries to roll over but Avila keeps him under control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Solomon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Avila is working away from the top position though.
Avila prevents Solomon from improving his position.
Solomon scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Avila manages to mount him!
Avila in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solomon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo Avila dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Avila gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Avila might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Solomon looking to sit in guard and control but Avila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Solomon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Avila won't allow Solomon to sweep him here.
Solomon looking to control but Avila passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon wants to improve his position but Avila is controlling well.
Solomon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Avila's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Avila's back!#T1#
Solomon throwing sloppy strikes.
Avila is trying to get back to his feet but Solomon has full control of the position and if anything, Avila has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Avila avoids the strikes from Solomon. #ES#
Avila manages to escape to his feet.
Solomon tries to clinch but Avila is having none of it.
Avila seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Solomon throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Avila counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Avila. #BC#
Avila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Solomon clinches up against the cage.
Avila throws an elbow that misses.
#TD2#
Solomon pulls guard effortlessly. #T2#
Avila is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Avila is stalling in the full guard.
Avila makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SU#
Avila gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Solomon fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solomon fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Avila clinches up with Solomon and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Avila is fighting off a takedown attempt but Solomon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Avila to the mat. Avila regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Solomon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Solomon tries to stand but Avila is controlling from the bottom.
Avila wants to stand but Solomon is controlling the position. #SUB#
Avila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Avila utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES#
Avila has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Solomon is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Solomon scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4##BC#
Avila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Solomon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Avila is holding on to half guard well.
Solomon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Solomon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Solomon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Avila defends it well.
Danny Solomon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Theo Avila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Avila is pressing down on Solomon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Theo Avila.
Well Avila 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theo Avila!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Tom tries to clinch but Solomon moves away
and Solomon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Solomon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tom wants to get back to his feet but Solomon is dominant here and he's now got Tom's back!
Solomon lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Solomon.
#ROC#
Tom is rocked!#SUB#
Solomon has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Tom is in real trouble here. Solomon gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Tom is tapping out! Solomon wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Danny Solomon!
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