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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Holman (ranked 24549 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Wayne (ranked 3669 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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200 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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188 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Solomon Holman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Wayne! The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wayne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Holman is able to avoid easily. Wayne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Holman goes for a double leg but Wayne avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wayne continues to drive forward. Holman has his takedown stuffed and Wayne counters with a nice body shot. Holman drops his hands momentarily and Wayne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Holman checks a leg kick. Wayne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Holman is out of range. Holman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wayne.
Wayne throws out a leg kick but Holman moves out of range and Wayne only half commits. Wayne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Wayne stuffs the takedown attempt from Holman. Holman gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Holman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Holman checks a leg kick. Wayne with a body punch. A glancing blow. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wayne lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Holman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Holman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Holman throws a big counter combination but Wayne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Holman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Holman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wayne pinned against the cage. Wayne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Wayne tries to score with a low kick but Holman moves his leg out of the way. Wayne throws a leg kick and Holman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wayne won't be happy with that. Holman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wayne will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Holman stands up. Holman with a poor takedown and Wayne counters with a stiff right hand. Wayne misses with a low kick. Wayne lands with a good body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Holman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wayne to score with a decent uppercut. Holman gets the takedown into side control. Wayne tries to bench press Holman off him but Holman keeps the position. Holman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Holman is putting a hurting on Wayne here, landing some big shots from side control. Wayne is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Holman stands up and we're back to a striking position. Holman closes the distance and clinches. Wayne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Holman. A nice glancing elbow lands by Holman. Holman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Waynes head. Wayne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wayne tries a body shot but Holman blocks it.
Holman blocking some punches.
Holman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Holman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Holman just leaning against Wayne, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wayne lands a right hand. Holman jumps guard but Wayne turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Holman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wayne is trying to force a seperation but Holman has the dominant position. Holman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Holman is breathing heavily. Wayne throws a strike but Holman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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! Holman throws a big elbow that misses. Wayne wants to sweep but no luck. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wayne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wayne dominated that round. That's time! Holman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wayne thuds a left hand into Holman's body. Wayne with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wayne punishes Holman's body with a nice straight punch. Holman moves into range and clinches up with Wayne. Wayne throws a punch but it's blocked by Holman. Holman is trying to pull guard but Wayne has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wayne lands a takedown into guard.
Holman has his feet on Wayne's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Holman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wayne tries a head kick but it misses.
Holman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wayne's corner calls for a 1-2. Wayne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Wayne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Holman lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Holman is just out of range. Holman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Wayne is breathing heavily. Holman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wayne sprawls well. Wayne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holman gets slowly back to his feet. Solomon Holman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wayne. Holman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Wayne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Wayne scores with a nice head shot. Holman with a lazy takedown attempt and Wayne counters with a nice uppercut. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Holman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Holman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wayne circles away. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Horrible takedown attempt by Holman or perhaps it was just good defense by Wayne, which made it look bad. Wayne flicks out a counter leg kick but Holman steps away. Bruce Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Holman checks a low kick from Wayne. Holman throws a big counter combination but Wayne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Wayne lands a lovely overhand right. Wayne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Wayne scores with a jab. Holman acknowledges it with a nod of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wayne scores with a hook to the body. Holman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Good leg kick by Wayne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've been informed that Wayne has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Wayne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Holman.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice body punch from Wayne. Wayne throws a low kick but Holman moves out of range easily. Bruce Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wayne jabs at Holman's body. Holman blocks a low kick nicely. Wayne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Holman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wayne as he jumps to the side. Wayne throws a head kick that misses. Holman throws a big counter combination but Wayne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Wayne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Holman.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Holman dodges the punch combination from Wayne.
Holman throws a head kick that misses. Wayne is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Holman with a body shot. Wayne has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wayne lands with a nice combination. Holman backs away looking to recover. Holman dives in for a single leg takedown but Wayne sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. A leg kick checked by Holman. Wayne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Wayne connects with a solid leg kick. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Wayne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Holman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wayne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wayne throws a sloppy head kick and Holman moves out of range easily. Wayne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Donk. Wayne catches Holman right on the button with a cross. Wayne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holman was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne. Wayne lands with a cross. Wayne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holman misses with a takedown attempt - Wayne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Holman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wayne. Wayne throws a shot to the body.
Wayne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Holman doesn't succeed with the takedown and Wayne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wayne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Holman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holman there as he acknowledges the shot. Holman with a poor takedown and Wayne counters with a right hand to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Holman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Holman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Wayne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Holman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wayne misses with a leg kick. Wayne scores with a nice strike. Wayne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wayne scores with a hook to the body. Holman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Wayne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Wayne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Holman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wayne tries to avoid it but Holman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wayne to the ground. Wayne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Wayne throws a leg kick that misses. Holman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wayne.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Holman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Wayne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A head kick misses from Wayne. Holman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Holman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Holman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wayne scores with a hook to the body. Holman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Holman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wayne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holman somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wayne lunges at Holman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holman's hand. Wayne dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Holman wants to clinch up but Wayne keeps it at a distance. Wayne throws a chopping leg kick but Holman manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Wayne lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Solomon Holman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bruce Wayne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wayne throws a sloppy head kick and Holman moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Bruce Wayne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Wayne winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Wayne!
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energy
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RATING
50% |
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