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Event:
APEX 10
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Riendeau on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Riendeau has taken the fight to the clinch.
Solomon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riendeau's elbow.
Solomon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Solomon can't find room to land a body shot as Riendeau controls the action.
Solomon misses with a body punch.
Riendeau tries to work over Solomon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riendeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Solomon prevents a body shot from Riendeau.
Solomon tries to throw a body punch but Riendeau avoids it by throwing Solomon back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Riendeau.
Riendeau prevents a body shot from Solomon.
Riendeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Solomon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Solomon misses with some punches.
Riendeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Riendeau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Riendeau blocks a body shot from Solomon.
Solomon lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solomon can't find room to land a body shot as Riendeau controls the action.
Riendeau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riendeau.
Solomon lands a body punch.
Riendeau keeps control of Solomon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Riendeau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Riendeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riendeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riendeau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Solomon's efforts to push away.
Solomon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Solomon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riendeau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Riendeau cracks Solomon with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Riendeau - that landed with a thud.
Solomon looks winded!
Riendeau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riendeau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Riendeau fails to land.
Solomon tries to break the clinch but Riendeau is controlling the position.
Riendeau throws a head punch that misses. #KD#
Riendeau drops Solomon onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Solomon is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Solomon is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Riendeau - that landed with a thud.
Solomon is still on wobbly legs! Can Riendeau finish him?
Riendeau throws a big uppercut that drops Solomon! More strikes from Riendeau and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Solomon lies dazed against the cage as Riendeau celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Riendeau!
After the fight, Eric Riendeau was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
APEX 5
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Riendeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solomon manages to avoid it.
Solomon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eric Riendeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riendeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solomon jabs Riendeau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Riendeau tries to clinch up.
Solomon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Riendeau.
Riendeau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riendeau misses with an uppercut
enabling Solomon to counter with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Solomon there.#CL#
Riendeau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Solomon, pushing him back against the cage.
Solomon misses with a punch to the body.
Solomon struggles to land a body shot inside as Riendeau controls his hands.
Riendeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Riendeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Solomon lands an uppercut.
Solomon blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riendeau lands an uppercut.
Solomon throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Riendeau. #T1#
Solomon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riendeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Solomon.
Riendeau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Solomon.
A left hand lands to the body for Riendeau.
Riendeau misses with the head strike.
Riendeau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Solomon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riendeau tries to clinch up but Solomon circles away and keeps his distance.
Solomon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Solomon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riendeau tries to clinch but Solomon is having none of it.
Riendeau lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Solomon tries to keep at a distance but Riendeau has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Solomon.
Riendeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riendeau lands a shot to the body.
Solomon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riendeau's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Solomon fails to land. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Riendeau - that landed with a thud.
Solomon looks winded!
Riendeau lands a shot to the body.
Riendeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riendeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Solomon misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Riendeau.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riendeau.
Riendeau pushes Solomon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riendeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Riendeau - that landed with a thud.
Riendeau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Solomon backwards.
Riendeau scores with a shoulder strike.
Riendeau lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Solomon is rocked!
Riendeau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Solomon is still on wobbly legs! Can Riendeau finish him?
Riendeau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Riendeau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Solomon or not.
Riendeau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riendeau dips a shoulder and cracks Solomon with a mighty uppercut! Solomon falls back against the cage and Riendeau unloads with a barrage of strikes! Solomon is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Riendeau screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Riendeau!
A very excited looking Eric Riendeau rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
SMFL 23 - Riendeau v Raikov 3
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Lopez throws a body punch but Solomon moves out of range.
Solomon connects with a nice looking jab.
Solomon blocks a jab.
Lopez slips a straight right by Solomon.
Lopez walks into a stiff left hand from Solomon.
Lopez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lopez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Solomon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lopez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lopez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Solomon momentarily.
Solomon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Solomon cracks a nice hook into Lopez's ribs.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Solomon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Solomon misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Solomon.
Lopez dives in and grabs Solomon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Solomon pushes down on Lopez's head and hops out.
Solomon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lopez momentarily.
Lopez slips a jab from Solomon.
Lopez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Solomon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot lands for Solomon.#T1#
Lopez throws a lazy uppercut
and Solomon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lopez lands a really nice looking cross but Solomon seems unphased.
Ben Solomon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solomon.
Solomon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lopez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lopez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Solomon counters with a stiff right hand.
Solomon looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Solomon throws out a powerful jab.
Lopez throws a hook but Solomon blocks it.
Lopez throws a right hand that misses
and Solomon counters with a nice uppercut.
Lopez tries to land a leg kick but Solomon saw it coming and moves away.
Solomon takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Solomon throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez throws a hook but Solomon blocks it.
Solomon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lopez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Solomon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Solomon manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Solomon gets full guard.
Solomon wants to sweep but no luck.
Solomon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lopez's guard. #REVR#
Lopez is looking to stand up but Solomon isn't so interested in that idea.
Solomon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Solomon looking to pass the guard.
Solomon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Lopez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Solomon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lopez wants to stand up but Solomon is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Solomon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Solomon stays in close to Lopez's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Solomon.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Solomon.
Lopez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Solomon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lopez jabs Solomon right on the nose. Solomon blinks but takes it well.
Solomon fails to land with a series of punches.
Solomon throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Solomon.
A low kick from Lopez is predictable there
and Solomon counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez tests Solomon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lopez lands a nice hook to Solomon's body. Solomon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lopez throws out a loose jab but Solomon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solomon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lopez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solomon.
Solomon misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben 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#
The crowd cheers as Lopez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Solomon doesn't seem phased though.
Solomon lands a nice shot to the body.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Solomon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ben Solomon is winning the standup battle so far.
Solomon staying out of range there.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Solomon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Solomon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Solomon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solomon takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Solomon is fending him off so far but Lopez persists. Nope, Solomon circles away and we're back to standing.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Solomon.
Solomon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Solomon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Lopez lands a nice shot that snaps Solomon's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Lopez.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Solomon moved out of range nicely.
Solomon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Solomon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lefty Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Solomon misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Solomon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Solomon. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Solomon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lopez's head.
Solomon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Solomon.
Solomon ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Solomon misses with a looping right.
Solomon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Solomon throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez throws a nice looking combination but Solomon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopez cracks a nice hook into Solomon's ribs.
Lopez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solomon.
Solomon throwing a counter right hand but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Lopez misses with a combination
and Solomon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lopez throws a hook but Solomon blocks it.
Solomon looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Solomon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Solomon misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solomon pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Solomon needs to keep his hands up - Lopez had a free shot at his head there.
Lopez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lopez tried to score with a low kick but Solomon checks it.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Solomon throwing a counter right hand but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solomon.
Lopez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Solomon throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez tries a quick counter leg kick but Solomon is wise to it.
Lopez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Solomon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Solomon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lopez misses with a series of wild punches.
Lopez lands with a nice body punch.
Lopez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Solomon is able to avoid easily.
Lopez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Solomon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
Solomon just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Solomon avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Solomon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solomon moves out of range of the strikes.
Solomon throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Solomon misses its intended target.
Solomon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a jab to the body
and Solomon counters with a stiff right hand.
Solomon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Solomon works Lopez's body with a nice hook.
Solomon throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Lopez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Solomon lands a lovely overhand right.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
Solomon throwing a counter right hand but Lopez manages to avoid it.#T4#
Lopez misses with a looping left.
Lopez misses with a hook.
Solomon is looking to counter punch.
Solomon scores with a jab. Lopez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solomon scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lopez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Solomon looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Solomon scores with a jab to the head.
Lopez throws a hook but Solomon avoids it easily.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Solomon blocks a jab.
Solomon is looking to counter punch.
Solomon throws a body shot but no joy.
Solomon throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solomon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Solomon blocks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Solomon blocks the low kick.
Solomon swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Solomon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lopez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Solomon - just one landing.
Lopez misses with a body punch
and Solomon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lopez connects with a body shot.
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Solomon circles away quickly and effectively.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Solomon checks a leg kick.
Lopez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Solomon.
Solomon tries to bum rush Lopez with a series of wild strikes but Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Solomon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Solomon ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Lopez throws out a leg kick but Solomon moves out of range and Lopez only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Solomon lands with a good body shot.
Solomon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Solomon swats away the attempt to clinch by Lopez.#T1#
Solomon misses the shot to the body.
Lopez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lopez slips under a jab.
Solomon walks into a straight right hand from Lopez.
Solomon throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lopez throws a looping overhand right but Solomon ducks down to avoid it.
Lopez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Solomon.
Lopez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Solomon just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Solomon.
Nice uppercut lands for Solomon. That snapped Lopez's head back.
Solomon misses the shot to the body.
Lopez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lopez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Solomon counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solomon digs a good body shot into Lopez's ribs.
Solomon walks into a stiff left hand from Lopez.
Lopez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC#Lopez is rocked!#T2#
A lazy left from Solomon finds it's target.
Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can Solomon finish him?
Solomon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Solomon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Solomon punishes Lopez's body with a nice straight punch.
Solomon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez misses with an uppercut.
Solomon pounces like a tiger and cracks Lopez with a vicious hook! Lopez is down but not out! Solomon follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ben Solomon!
Our winner, Ben Solomon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SMFL 18 - Raikov vs. Solomon
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Solomon - that landed with a thud.
Solomon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Raikov.
Solomon throws a punch but it's blocked by Raikov.
Raikov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Solomon after a bit of a struggle.
Raikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Solomon is keeping busy.#BC2#
Solomon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Solomon misses with a two punch combination.
Solomon misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Raikov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Solomon working a defensive guard here.
Solomon keeping full guard, as Raikov tries to pass. #T1#
Solomon wants to sweep here but Raikov controlling him for the moment.
Raikov forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Solomon is defending against the submission attempts here by Raikov.
Raikov trying to pass the guard but Solomon defending well.
Solomon is looking for a sweep. Raikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Solomon is looking to control Raikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solomon avoid being mounted?
Raikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Solomon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Raikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Raikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Solomon sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Raikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Solomon defends it well. #T2#
Raikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Solomon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Solomon tries to kick Raikov off but Raikov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Raikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Solomon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Raikov.
Solomon wants to control but Raikov is keeping busy.
Raikov tries to pass to full mount but Solomon defends it. #SUB#
Raikov is looking for a kimura here.
Solomon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Raikov wants to pass the guard but Solomon is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Raikov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Solomon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Raikov prevents Solomon from improving his position.
Raikov trying to pass the guard but Solomon defending well.
Solomon manages to get to full guard.
Solomon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Raikov throwing strikes from guard but Solomon blocks nicely.
Raikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solomon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raikov advances to half guard.
Solomon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Raikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Raikov prevents Solomon from standing back up.
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.
Solomon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Solomon is trying to maintain the position but Raikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Raikov moves nicely into side control.
Raikov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Solomon is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Raikov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Raikov tries to advance to mount but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solomon wants to control but Raikov postures up.
Solomon is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Solomon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Raikov 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 throws out a loose jab but Raikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solomon throws a hook but Raikov blocks it.
Raikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Raikov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Solomon tries to avoid it but Raikov 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 connects with a jab.
Raikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solomon can do to turn this around?
Solomon throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Raikov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Solomon tries to throw a body punch but Raikov avoids it by throwing Solomon back against the cage. #TD#
Solomon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Raikov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Solomon to the mat. Solomon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Solomon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Solomon is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Raikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solomon is one step ahead there.
Raikov is working hard here to advance position.
Solomon trying to control but Raikov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Solomon wants to get up but he can't break Raikov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Raikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Solomon manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ivan Raikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Solomon controls Raikov momentarily but Raikov frees himself.
Raikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solomon is keeping the position for now.
Solomon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Raikov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Raikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Solomon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Solomon has managed to get both his arms back between Raikov's legs - danger averted.
Raikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Raikov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Solomon is desperately trying to improve his position but Raikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Raikov wants to take Solomon's back here but Solomon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Solomon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Raikov wants to work for an arm triangle but Solomon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Solomon is trying to get back to full guard.
Solomon trying to control but Raikov postures up.
Solomon won't allow Raikov to pass to mount. #T3##SUB#
Raikov 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. Raikov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Raikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Solomon defends it well. #SUB#
Raikov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Raikov wants to pass the guard but Solomon is defending well.
Solomon is looking to improve his position.
Solomon trying to hold on to Raikov's head to control him but Raikov postures up.
Solomon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Raikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Solomon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Raikov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Raikov fails to move to back control.
Solomon is desperately trying to improve his position but Raikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Solomon is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Raikov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Raikov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Solomon is holding on tight.
Solomon regains half guard.
Raikov is pressing down on Solomon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Solomon is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Solomon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Raikov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Solomon throws a lazy right hand but Raikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raikov dives in for a single leg takedown but Solomon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Solomon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Solomon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Solomon wants to get back to striking at distance but Raikov won't allow it.
Solomon tries to work over Raikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raikov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Solomon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Solomon moves out of range of the body kick from Raikov.
Raikov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Raikov. 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.
Raikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Solomon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raikov scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Raikov has been cut.
Solomon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Solomon lands a body shot.
#T1#
Solomon jabs Raikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Solomon misses with an uppercut. Raikov saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Solomon misses its intended target.
No luck for Raikov with that takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Solomon misses.
Solomon lands a jab to the head.
Solomon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Raikov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Raikov tries to advance to mount but Solomon denies him. #SUB#
Raikov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Solomon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Solomon is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Solomon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Solomon prevents Raikov from improving position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Solomon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Solomon wants to control but Raikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Raikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Solomon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Raikov passes to side control. #SUB#
Raikov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Raikov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Solomon tries to bench press Raikov off him but Raikov keeps the position.
Solomon gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Solomon is desperately trying to improve his position but Raikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Solomon keeps trying to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Raikov fails to take his opponent's back. #T3#
Raikov moves to the back position. #SUB#
Raikov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Solomon wants to get back to his feet.
Raikov not allowing Solomon to control his hands. #SUB#
Raikov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Solomon has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Raikov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Solomon is defending well though. Raikov let's go of the attempt for now.
Solomon is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Raikov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Solomon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Solomon tries to break free.
#T4#
Solomon is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Raikov looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Raikov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Solomon is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Raikov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Raikov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Solomon has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Raikov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Solomon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Solomon for a finish.
Solomon is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Raikov working for a choke but Solomon is defending well.
Solomon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ben Solomon just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ivan Raikov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
No luck for Raikov with that takedown attempt.
Raikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solomon.
Raikov throws a jab when Solomon was well out of range.
Solomon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Raikov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Solomon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Raikov is in Solomon's guard.
Solomon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Raikov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Raikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Solomon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon seems keen to control Raikov's posture.
Raikov wants to pass the guard but Solomon is keeping the position.#T1#
Raikov advances to half guard.
Solomon is looking for a sweep. Raikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Solomon moves into full guard.
Raikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Solomon's guard.
Raikov wants to pass the guard but Solomon is defending well.
Solomon wants to improve his position but Raikov is controlling well.
Raikov trying to mount his opponent but Solomon defends it.
Solomon keeping hold of Raikov's head, controlling as best he can.
Solomon won't allow Raikov to pass to mount. #T2#
Solomon is in trouble now - Raikov has advanced to mount!
Solomon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Raikov moves to the back. #SUB#
Raikov looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Solomon taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Raikov!
Ivan Raikov retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Ivan Raikov 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:
SMFL 14 - Chai vs. Kardi
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Solomon avoids the head kick by Picard.
Picard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Picard misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Solomon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solomon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Solomon jabs Picard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Solomon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Picard walks into a straight right hand from Solomon.#CUT#It looks like Jean Luc Picard has been cut.
Picard throws a body punch but Solomon moves out of range.
Picard misses with a body shot
and Picard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Solomon throws a lazy right hand but Picard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Picard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Picard swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Solomon to counter with a crisp jab.
Solomon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Picard counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solomon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solomon misses with a right hand
and Picard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Picard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solomon.#T1#
Picard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solomon.
Picard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Solomon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Picard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Picard! But no joy.
Solomon lands a body shot.
Solomon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Picard finds it's way round the side to connect with Solomon's head.
Picard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ben Solomon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Picard throws the left hand but Solomon avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Solomon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Solomon misses with a left hand
and Picard counters with an outside leg kick.
Solomon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Picard needs to keep his hands up - Solomon had a free shot at his head there.
Picard slips a straight right by Solomon.
Solomon cracks Picard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Picard just misses with a punch to the body.
Solomon just misses with a punch to the body.
Picard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Solomon throws out the jab.
Solomon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#That has opened up Jean Luc Picard's cut even more.
Solomon looks to throw the jab but Picard is out of range.
Solomon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#Picard is rocked!
Picard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Solomon counters with a right hand from hell and Picard is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Solomon!
An out of breath Ben 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:
SMFL 11 - Sadewa vs. Hunt II
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Jankovic throws a right and a left that Solomon avoids nicely.
Jankovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Solomon counters with a left and a right that stings Jankovic.
Jankovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Solomon staying out of range there.
Solomon throws a jab but it's blocked by Jankovic.
Jankovic throws a head kick but Solomon moves out of range.
Jankovic tries to land a leg kick but Solomon saw it coming and moves away.
Solomon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jankovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Solomon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Solomon throws a looping overhand right but Jankovic ducks down to avoid it.
Jankovic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ben Solomon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jankovic throws a body punch but Solomon moves out of range.
Jankovic throws a body shot but no joy.
As Jankovic looks to move away, Solomon throws a big counter combo but Jankovic just gets out of the way.
Jankovic slips a jab from Solomon.
Jankovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Solomon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jankovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Jankovic.
Jankovic throws a series of strikes that have Solomon backpedaling.
Solomon misses with a straight left. #T1#
Solomon throws a body shot but no joy.
Jankovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Solomon connects with a nice looking jab.
Solomon throws a hook to the side of Jankovic's head but Jankovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jankovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solomon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jankovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Solomon.
Solomon misses with an uppercut. Jankovic saw that one coming.
Jankovic misses with a straight left.
Jankovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Solomon misses with a hook. Jankovic ducked under it nicely.
Jankovic misses with a wild body shot.
Solomon slips under a jab.
Solomon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed right hand from Solomon misses the target. #T2#
Jankovic punishes Solomon's body with a nice straight punch.
Solomon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solomon throws a jab but it's blocked by Jankovic.
It seemed like Jankovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Solomon lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Solomon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Solomon moves out of range as Jankovic strikes.
Jankovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solomon.
Solomon throws an off balance right hand
and Jankovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good exchange - Jankovic coming out on top.
Jankovic throws a shot from downtown. Solomon moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Solomon.
A solid body kick from Jankovic.
Solomon misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Jankovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Solomon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jankovic.
Jankovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Solomon moves away from the strike by Jankovic. #T3#
Jankovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Solomon avoids a kick to the body.
Solomon looks to land a left hand but Jankovic moved out of range nicely.
Solomon looks to score with a jab to the body but Jankovic is just out of range.
Solomon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jankovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Solomon misses with a looping right.
Solomon connects with the punch.
Solomon looks to land a right hand but Jankovic moved out of range.
Jankovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD2#
Jankovic lands a big uppercut and Solomon crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Solomon looks OK. Jankovic waves Solomon back to his feet!#ROC2#Solomon is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solomon switches off momentarily and Jankovic cracks him with a monster right hand! Solomon topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Jankovic dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Jankovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Jankovic!
Ivan Jankovic thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMFL 8 - Chretien vs. Nimitz
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
A big right from Solomon misses.
A combination from Bear does no damage.
A lazy left from Solomon finds it's target.
Bear swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bear dives in and grabs Solomon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Solomon pushes down on Bear's head and hops out.#TD2#
Solomon tries to sprawl but Bear drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bear thows a huge punch but Solomon dodges it nicely.
Bear has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bear performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bear is trying to control. Solomon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Solomon is looking to escape.
Bear trying to mount his opponent but Solomon defends it.
Solomon's coaches at Bronk´s GYM have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bear not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1##SUB2#
Bear is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Bear is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Solomon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bear.
Bear sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Solomon defending well though.
Solomon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bear.
Bear trying to control from Solomon's half guard. Solomon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bear is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bear throwing strikes but missing.
Bear throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bear is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bear wants to control from the top but Solomon keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bear misses with a two punch combination.
Solomon scores with a jab to the head.
Bear looks for a takedown but Solomon sprawls well.#T3##TD2#
Solomon gets caught napping as Bear dives in and scores a takedown. Solomon manages to retain guard.
Bear trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bear stops Solomon from standing up.
Bear postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Solomon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bear trying to control but Solomon is working from the bottom.
Bear passes Solomon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solomon tries to roll over but Bear keeps him under control.#T4##SUB2#
Bear 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. Bear eventually gives up the hold.
Solomon wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bear not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bear seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Solomon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bear perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Bear 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#
Bear wants to clinch up but Solomon keeps it at a distance.
Solomon throws a body shot but no joy.
Solomon just misses with a punch to the body.
Bear tries to clinch up but Solomon circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Solomon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Solomon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bear accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear throws a big right hand that misses.
Bear throws a big elbow that misses.
Bear throws an elbow that misses. Solomon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bear's guard. Nice move by Solomon!#REVR#
Russian Bear has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Bear is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Solomon defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Bear throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Bear 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.
Solomon showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Bear 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. Oh but Bear is tightening it up a little... Solomon has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Solomon reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Solomon taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bear!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Russian Bear!
Russian Bear really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Un-Kaged Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SMFL 6
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Solomon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nimitz.
Good standup being displayed there by Solomon as he connects with a hook.
Nimitz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Solomon tries to avoid it but Nimitz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Solomon to the ground. Solomon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nimitz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chester Nimitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nimitz has a takedown stuffed.
Nimitz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Solomon cracks Nimitz with a good jab.
Solomon scores with a jab.
Nimitz fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Solomon counters with a nice right hand that sends Nimitz toppling to the canvas! Nimitz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Solomon finish him?!#ROC2#Nimitz is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nimitz gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Solomon points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Nimitz wakes up just in time to hear Solomon thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Solomon!
An out of breath Ben 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:
SMFL 4
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Greyvine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Solomon's hands.
Solomon misses with a body shot.
Greyvine misses with a body shot.
Greyvine scores with a shot to the body.
Greyvine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Solomon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Greyvines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Solomon throws a body punch but Greyvine moves out of range.
Greyvine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Solomon throws a hook but Greyvine blocks it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Greyvine.
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!
Greyvine throws a jab when Solomon was well out of range.
Nice shot lands for Greyvine.
Greyvine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Solomon throws out the jab.
Greyvine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solomon moves away.
Solomon slips a straight right by Greyvine.
Solomon swings for the body but Greyvine moves out of range.
Greyvine throws a body punch but Solomon moves out of range.
Solomon throws a big counter combination but Greyvine scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jab from Solomon.#T1##KD#
Solomon drops Greyvine with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Greyvine looks back up at him and smiles so Solomon waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Greyvine is rocked!
Solomon drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Greyvine's head, knocking him out cold! Solomon is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Solomon!
Ben Solomon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
300.F.C FIGHT 9
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Solomon takes one on the button.
Solomon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Green shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Green moves in looking to clinch but Solomon pushes him off.
Green will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Green dives in and grabs Solomon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Solomon pushes down on Green's head and hops out.
Solomon moves out of range as Green throws a body kick.
Green shoots in but Solomon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ben Solomon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bil Green.
Solomon throws a series of punches but Green moves out of range.
Green tries for a takedown but Solomon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Green takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Bil Green has been cut.
Green thuds his right hand into Solomon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Green shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Solomon pinned against the cage. Solomon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Solomon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Solomon lands a big uppercut and Green crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Green looks OK. Solomon waves Green back to his feet!#ROC#Green is rocked!#T1#
Solomon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Solomon misses with a wild body shot.
Green walks into a straight right hand from Solomon.
Green is still on wobbly legs! Can Solomon finish him?
Solomon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Green seems to have recovered his senses.
Green looks winded!#KD#
Solomon drops Green with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Green looks back up at him and smiles so Solomon waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solomon sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Green's defenses. It connects perfectly with Green's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Solomon!
After winning the bout, Ben 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:
300.F.C FIGHT 5
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Solomon lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Manuel Tillich has been cut.#TD#
Tillich drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tillich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tillich trying to stand up but can't free himself from Solomon's guard.
Solomon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tillich is looking to work some ground and pound but Solomon has wrist control.
Solomon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Solomon won't allow Tillich to sweep him here.
Tillich wants to stand but Solomon is controlling the position.
Tillich tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Solomon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tillich's guard.
Solomon controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Solomon preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon advances to half guard.
Tillich wants to improve his position but Solomon is controlling well.
Tillich gets back to full guard.
Solomon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Solomon pushes down on Tillich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tillich on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tillich tries to get out of the position.
Tillich is trying to get back to full guard.
Solomon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tillich looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
Tillich wants to improve his position but Solomon is controlling well.
Solomon tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tillich controls his leg.
Tillich tries to get to full guard but Solomon has control of the leg.
Solomon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tillich is looking to improve his position.
Solomon wants to stand up but Tillich is controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Solomon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Solomon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Tillich is desperately trying to improve his position but Solomon has a good base and remains in mount.
Solomon content just to control the position here.
Tillich is wriggling around trying to escape.
Solomon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tillich is looking to get to half guard.
Solomon controlling his opponent. #T4#
Solomon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tillich really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Solomon content just to control the position here.
Tillich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tillich can't escape the position.
Solomon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Solomon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manuel Tillich's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Solomon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Solomon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tillich tries to clinch up.
Tillich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manuel Tillich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solomon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Solomon pounces like a tiger and cracks Tillich with a vicious hook! Tillich is down but not out! Solomon follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ben Solomon!
A relieved looking Ben Solomon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
300.F.C FIGHT
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Solomon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Manuel Tillich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tillich just misses with a punch to the body.
Tillich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tillich throws a nice looking combination but Solomon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tillich takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Manuel Tillich has been cut.
Solomon staying out of range there.
Solomon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Solomon throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Tillich counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Solomon pulls Tillich in close to prevent any damage.
Tillich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tillich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Solomon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Solomon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tillich's guard. #REVR#
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 controls from within his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tillich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Solomon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Solomon stopping the sweep attempt from Tillich.
Solomon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solomon is looking to stand up but Tillich won't let him.
Solomon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Solomon stopping the sweep attempt from Tillich.
Solomon wants to stand but Tillich has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tillich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tillich wants to sweep but no luck.
Solomon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Solomon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Solomon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Solomon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Solomon moves in looking to clinch but Tillich pushes him off.
Solomon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tillich as he avoids it easily.
Solomon goes for a double leg but Tillich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tillich continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Solomon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Solomon.
Solomon gets underhooks to prevent Tillich's takedown attempt.
Tillich is trying to break the clinch but Solomon has him pressed against the cage.
Tillich is looking to break free of the clinch but Solomon has double underhooks.
Tillich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Solomon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Solomon fails with a takedown attempt.
Tillich wants to counter the offense by Solomon and move into the clinch position.
Solomon fails with a takedown attempt.
Solomon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tillich.
Solomon tries to counter with a takedown but Tillich is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Tillich. Those never looked like landing.
Solomon dives in for a single leg takedown but Tillich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tillich has Solomon pressed against the cage.
Tillich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Solomon is trying to drag Tillich to the mat but Tillich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tillich looking to stall.
#TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Solomon decides to pull guard.
Tillich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tillich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Solomon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon has control of Tillich's left arm, preventing Tillich from doing any damage.
Solomon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Tillich throws a strike but Solomon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tillich trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Solomon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Solomon lands a couple of elbows.
Solomon stopping the sweep attempt from Tillich.
Tillich wants to stand up but Solomon is controlling him.
Tillich looks winded!
Tillich throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Solomon throws a big right hand that misses.
Tillich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tillich throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#ES2#
Tillich has his feet on Solomon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Solomon shoots in for a takedown but Tillich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tillich dives in for a single leg takedown but Solomon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Solomon with a hook.#ROC#Tillich is rocked!#CL#
Solomon closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ben Solomon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manuel Tillich's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Solomon clinches with his opponent.
Tillich is still on wobbly legs! Can Solomon finish him?
Solomon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Solomon tries a knee to the head but Tillich blocks it.
Solomon goes for a takedown attempt but Tillich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tillich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Solomon.
Solomon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tillich as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Solomon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solomon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tillich.
Tillich stuffs the takedown attempt from Solomon. Solomon gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Tillich misses.
Solomon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tillich seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Tillich closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tillich lands in his opponent's guard.
Solomon is adopting a defensive guard.
Tillich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Solomon looking for a guillotine here but Tillich defends easily.
Solomon wants to stand and escape but Tillich is having none of it. #T1#
Solomon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB#
Solomon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tillich tries to free his leg and advance position but Solomon is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Solomon is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Solomon throwing strikes from guard but Tillich blocks nicely.
Solomon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Solomon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tillich for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tillich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tillich is still trying to improve position.
Solomon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tillich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Solomon is controlling him.
Solomon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tillich 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.#T3#
Solomon tries to stand but Tillich is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Solomon doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Tillich holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Solomon goes for a takedown attempt but Tillich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tillich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Solomon has managed to clinch.
Solomon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tillich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tillich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Solomon is keeping busy.
Tillich stops a takedown attempt from Solomon.
Tillich is trying to break the clinch but Solomon is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Tillich manages to break the clinch.
Tillich is breathing heavily.
Tillich misses with a body shot.
Solomon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tillich avoids it really well and circles away.
Solomon throws a sloppy head kick and Tillich moves out of range easily.
Ben Solomon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Solomon goes for a double leg but Tillich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tillich continues to drive forward.
Solomon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Tillich breaks from the clinch.
Manuel Tillich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tillich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Solomon rushes Tillich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tillich throws a head punch that misses.
Tillich misses with some punches.
Solomon blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Tillich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manuel Tillich's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Solomon shoots in for a double leg but Tillich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Solomon forces Tillich back against the cage and clinches.
Solomon is struggling to control the position.
Tillich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Solomon.
Solomon looking for a takedown.
Solomon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Solomon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tillich is trying to break the clinch but Solomon has him pressed against the cage.
Solomon gets underhooks to prevent Tillich's takedown attempt.
Solomon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tillich or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Solomon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Solomon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tillich being controlled here momentarily.
Tillich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tillich tries to free his leg and advance position but Solomon is retaining full guard. #T1#
Tillich stopping the sweep attempt from Solomon.
Tillich won't allow Solomon to get back to his feet.
Solomon pulls Tillich in close to his closed guard and prevents Tillich from doing any damage or advancing position.
Solomon keeping full guard, as Tillich tries to pass.
Tillich is fighting to break Solomon's control of his arms but Solomon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solomon is looking to stand up but Tillich isn't so interested in that idea.
Solomon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tillich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tillich misses with the combination.
It looked like Solomon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Solomon shoots for a takedown but Tillich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tillich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Solomon has managed to clinch.
Tillich looking to stall.
#BC#
Solomon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Solomon tries to clinch there but Tillich circles away.
Solomon shoots in for a double leg but Tillich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Solomon keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown attempt by Solomon or perhaps it was just good defense by Tillich, which made it look bad.
Tillich tries to clinch there but Solomon circles away.
Solomon is looking for a counter combo.
Solomon shoots for a double leg takedown but Tillich sprawls well. He's pushed Solomon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Tillich clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Solomon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Solomon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Tillich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Solomon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tillich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solomon is keeping the position for now.
Solomon keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom. #SUB#
Solomon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tillich postures up and lands a big shot to Solomon's brow. #SUB#
Solomon has his foot on Tillich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tillich works his way back into a safe position though.
Solomon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tillich.
Solomon wants to stand up but Tillich is controlling him.
Ben Solomon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tillich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tillich is looking to work some ground and pound but Solomon has wrist control.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tillich throws an elbow that misses. Solomon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tillich's guard. Nice move by Solomon!#REVR#
Solomon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Solomon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Solomon passes into half guard.
Solomon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Solomon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tillich is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tillich looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Solomon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Solomon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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