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Event:
UGD 37:Escobarre Vs Mason
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
KaSolomon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - KaSolomon lands in his opponent's guard.
Brazier keeping full guard, as KaSolomon tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
KaSolomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Brazier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
KaSolomon throws an elbow that misses. Brazier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in KaSolomon's guard. Nice move by Brazier!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brazier content to stall in guard here.
Brazier is looking to stand up but KaSolomon won't let him. #T1##SU#
Brazier gets to his feet - KaSolomon follows without any prompting.
Brazier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
KaSolomon clinches up with Brazier and pushes him back against the cage.
Brazier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brazier is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brazier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Brazier stops a takedown attempt from KaSolomon.
Brazier stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Brazier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shaka KaSolomon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
KaSolomon moves into the clinch.
KaSolomon jumps guard but Brazier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brazier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brazier misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
The referee calls for Brazier to work.
KaSolomon tries to pull guard but Brazier holds him up against the cage and eventually KaSolomon drops back down to his feet.
Conor Brazier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka KaSolomon.#BC#
Brazier manages to break the clinch.
KaSolomon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Brazier there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
KaSolomon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brazier sprawls well. Brazier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. KaSolomon gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Brazier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Brazier gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows KaSolomon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
KaSolomon postures up in Brazier's guard and throws a big left but Brazier blocks it.
KaSolomon throws an elbow that misses. Brazier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in KaSolomon's guard. Nice move by Brazier!#REVR#
Brazier sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brazier's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Brazier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Brazier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
KaSolomon tries for a takedown but Brazier circles away easily
and Brazier counters with a good low kick that KaSolomon was not able to check.
KaSolomon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Conor Brazier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka KaSolomon.
KaSolomon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
KaSolomon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
KaSolomon shoots and misses
and Brazier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Shaka KaSolomon has been cut.
KaSolomon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brazier counters with a right hand to the body.
KaSolomon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brazier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. KaSolomon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brazier lands a nice shot to the body.
Brazier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. KaSolomon doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brazier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brazier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to KaSolomon's calf.
KaSolomon is breathing heavily.
Brazier lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brazier jabs at KaSolomon's body.
Brazier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that KaSolomon can do to turn this around?#T1#
Brazier scores with a body shot.
Brazier lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheers as Brazier lands an impressive looking overhand right. KaSolomon doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Brazier has managed to clinch.
Brazier stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Brazier breaks the clinch.
KaSolomon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Conor Brazier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brazier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brazier wants it to stay on the feet.
Brazier is looking to wear down KaSolomon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
KaSolomon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brazier. #CL#
Brazier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
KaSolomon tries to circle away but Brazier has him pinned against the cage.
Brazier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brazier.
KaSolomon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brazier just stands there and leans against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brazier - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
KaSolomon tries to pull guard but Brazier won't allow it.
Brazier content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T3#
Come on Brazier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Conor Brazier.
KaSolomon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
KaSolomon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brazier.
KaSolomon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brazier counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brazier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brazier lands with a hook. KaSolomon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
KaSolomon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and KaSolomon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
That has opened up Shaka KaSolomon's cut even more.
KaSolomon closes the distance and clinches up with Brazier, looking for a takedown. KaSolomon pushes Brazier against the cage but Brazier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Brazier moves into range and clinches up with KaSolomon.#BC#
Brazier manages to break the clinch.
Brazier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from KaSolomon.
KaSolomon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brazier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten KaSolomon somewhat.
Brazier appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KaSolomon has his takedown stuffed
and Brazier counters with a left and a right... And another left! KaSolomon is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor Brazier!
A very excited looking Conor Brazier 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:
UGD 33:Lord Vs Crespo
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Rougeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by KaSolomon.
KaSolomon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rougeau as he avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
KaSolomon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rougeau.
KaSolomon looks for a takedown but Rougeau sprawls well.
KaSolomon tries for a takedown but Rougeau circles away easily
and Rougeau counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Shaka KaSolomon has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaka KaSolomon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
KaSolomon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rougeau counters with a stiff right hand.
Rougeau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent KaSolomon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rougeau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice straight punches there by Rougeau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rougeau.
Rougeau listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rougeau slaps away a takedown attempt from KaSolomon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rougeau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
KaSolomon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
KaSolomon is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
KaSolomon shoots in for a takedown but Rougeau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
KaSolomon drops his hands momentarily and Rougeau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#
Shaka KaSolomon's cut is getting worse.
Rougeau closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks KaSolomon out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacques Rougeau!
Jacques Rougeau decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
UGD 30:Escobarre Vs Richmond
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Dykstra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from KaSolomon.
Dykstra lands a head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Shaka KaSolomon has been cut.
KaSolomon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dykstra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#KD#
Dykstra feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends KaSolomon sprawling to the canvas! KaSolomon rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dykstra finish him?!
Dykstra and KaSolomon are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Dykstra throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking KaSolomon into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Dykstra knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Doc Dykstra!
Doc Dykstra thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
UGD 27:Dykstra Vs Fist
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Andreasson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
KaSolomon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
KaSolomon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Andreasson - that will leave a mark!
Andreasson scores with a body shot.
Andreasson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bestar Andreasson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andreasson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Shaka KaSolomon has been cut.
Andreasson moves into range and connects with a jab.
KaSolomon takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Andreasson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andreasson looks to land a combination but KaSolomon avoids it well.
KaSolomon attempts a counter takedown but Andreasson avoids it well and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Andreasson. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Andreasson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andreasson throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and KaSolomon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Andreasson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
KaSolomon throws a big elbow that misses.
Andreasson keeping moving, preventing KaSolomon from controlling successfully.
Andreasson controlling KaSolomon's posture.
KaSolomon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
KaSolomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreasson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Andreasson controlling the position.
KaSolomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreasson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Andreasson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andreasson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
KaSolomon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Andreasson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
KaSolomon takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andreasson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andreasson works on KaSolomon's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Andreasson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andreasson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andreasson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andreasson.
Andreasson tries a body shot but KaSolomon blocks it.
Andreasson throws a punch but it's blocked by KaSolomon.
Good body shot from Andreasson.
KaSolomon blocks an uppercut.
Andreasson lands with a right to the head.
KaSolomon takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Andreasson.
Andreasson has KaSolomon pressed against the cage.
Andreasson has a couple of punches blocked by KaSolomon.
#T4#
Andreasson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
KaSolomon blocking some punches.
Andreasson throws a head punch that misses.
Andreasson misses with some punches.
Andreasson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andreasson digs a right hand into KaSolomon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on KaSolomon's gas tank.
KaSolomon is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andreasson lands with a light punch inside.
Andreasson misses with a body punch.
Andreasson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andreasson misses with some punches.
Andreasson struggles to land a body shot inside as KaSolomon controls his hands.
Andreasson scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
KaSolomon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. KaSolomon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bestar Andreasson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaka KaSolomon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Andreasson lands a lovely overhand right.
KaSolomon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Andreasson pushes KaSolomon up against the cage in a clinch.
KaSolomon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by KaSolomon.
Andreasson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andreasson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andreasson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Andreasson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. KaSolomon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Andreasson can turn it around.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreasson misses with a body punch.
Andreasson throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Andreasson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andreasson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andreasson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of KaSolomon backwards. #CUT2#
Shaka KaSolomon's cut is getting worse.
KaSolomon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Andreasson to keep the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Andreasson.
KaSolomon fails to pull guard.
KaSolomon tries to pull guard but Andreasson holds him up against the cage and eventually KaSolomon drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaka KaSolomon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andreasson.
Andreasson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andreasson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Andreasson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Andreasson scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Andreasson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with KaSolomon's elbow.
KaSolomon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
KaSolomon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andreasson misses with a body punch.
Andreasson digs a right hand underneath KaSolomon's ribcage. KaSolomon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andreasson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
KaSolomon is trying to pull guard but Andreasson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Andreasson lands with a light punch inside.
Andreasson pushes KaSolomon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Andreasson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Andreasson lands a hook that snaps the head of KaSolomon backwards. #ROC2#
KaSolomon is rocked!
Andreasson misses with a punch on the inside.
Andreasson scores with a shot to the side of KaSolomon's head.
Oh KaSolomon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Shaka KaSolomon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Andreasson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends KaSolomon's eyes rolling into the back of his head! KaSolomon drops to his knees and Andreasson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bestar Andreasson!
Bestar Andreasson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
UGD 25:Poole Vs Palmer
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
West shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from West there.
KaSolomon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
West keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of KaSolomon's head.
West working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of KaSolomon's head.
West is working KaSolomon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
KaSolomon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but KaSolomon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
West with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
West scoring with some ground and pound.
West with a nice head shot there.
West working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
West pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. KaSolomon is keeping the position for now.
West content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
West working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
West loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
KaSolomon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead West passes into half guard.
West is looking to take a break and control but KaSolomon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
West scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
West with the ground and pound but KaSolomon uses the opportunity to regain guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw West working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
KaSolomon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from West.
West throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as KaSolomon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
West throws a big right hand that misses.
West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
West wants to control from the top but KaSolomon keeps moving.
KaSolomon has momentary wrist control but West slips an elbow through the middle.
KaSolomon keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
KaSolomon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
West postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
West landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
West missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
West is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
West moves into range and clinches up with KaSolomon.
West misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
KaSolomon pulls guard.
KaSolomon has momentary wrist control but West slips an elbow through the middle.
West has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
West loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
West lands a couple of digs.#CUT2#
It looks like Shaka KaSolomon has been cut.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells West's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
West keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of KaSolomon's head.
West throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4##SUB#
KaSolomon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
West chips away with some ground and pound.
West postures up.
West with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells West's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
West scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
West keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of KaSolomon's head.
West is working KaSolomon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
West lands a couple of decent looking shots.
West postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy West dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaka KaSolomon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
West looks to score with a jab to the body but KaSolomon is just out of range.
KaSolomon thows a left - swing and a miss!
KaSolomon throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
West looks to land a right hand but KaSolomon moved out of range.
West throws a hook but KaSolomon blocks it.
KaSolomon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West cracks KaSolomon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
KaSolomon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
West connects with a jab.#T1#
KaSolomon blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of KaSolomon 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
West has closed the distance and engaged KaSolomon in a clinch.
West taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from West.
West pushes KaSolomon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
West lands a shot to the body.#TD2#
West tightens his grip and picks KaSolomon up, before dumping him to the ground. KaSolomon manages to land in guard.
West chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells West's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
West postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
West scoring with punches to the head and body.
West chips away with some ground and pound.
West lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of KaSolomon's head.
West chips away with some ground and pound.
West with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells West's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
West is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
West postures up and lands a big shot to KaSolomon's brow.
West landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#
KaSolomon is rocked!#T3#
KaSolomon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
KaSolomon keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
West scoring with punches to the head and body.
West working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
KaSolomon is looking for a triangle here but West uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
West working the head and body with strikes.
West creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Billy West has got the better of the ground game so far.
West lands a huge shot from side control! KaSolomon is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Billy West!
After winning the bout, Billy West 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:
UGD 18:Lewis Vs Hooper
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Tremblay throws a wild body kick that KaSolomon sees coming a mile off.
Tremblay thows a leg kick but KaSolomon checks it #TD#
and KaSolomon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tremblay is trying to keep KaSolomon in close.
KaSolomon wants to control from the top but Tremblay keeps moving.
Tremblay working a defensive guard here.
Tremblay looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tremblay looking to hit a scissor sweep but KaSolomon is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tremblay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Tremblay working for a triangle but KaSolomon defends it easily.
#T1#
KaSolomon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tremblay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tremblay looking to hit a scissor sweep but KaSolomon is one step ahead there.
Tremblay is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
KaSolomon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tremblay is trying to control the position but KaSolomon postures up.
KaSolomon trying to control but Tremblay is working from the bottom.
Tremblay wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and KaSolomon is now in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
KaSolomon moves into full mount! Tremblay won't be happy about that!
Tremblay gets back to half guard.
Tremblay gets full guard.
KaSolomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Tremblay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
KaSolomon throwing strikes but missing.
KaSolomon won't allow Tremblay to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Tremblay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Tremblay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. KaSolomon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. KaSolomon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tremblay controls KaSolomon momentarily but KaSolomon frees himself. #T3#
KaSolomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Tremblay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tremblay wants to hit a switch here but KaSolomon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tremblay there!
Tremblay tries to improve his position but instead KaSolomon has taken his back!
Tremblay tries to escape the position.
Tremblay tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
KaSolomon wants to finish this one by submission but Tremblay is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from KaSolomon.
KaSolomon avoids the attempt from Tremblay to control.#T4#
KaSolomon tries to control but Tremblay wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tremblay is working to get back to half guard.
KaSolomon lands a big elbow.
Tremblay working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Tremblay tries to improve his position but KaSolomon has taken his back! KaSolomon has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Tremblay tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! KaSolomon pushes Tremblay away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shaka KaSolomon!
A victorious Shaka KaSolomon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
UGD 15:KaSolomon Vs Richmond
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Richmond scores with a push kick.
Richmond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
KaSolomon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
KaSolomon shoots in for a double leg but Richmond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Richmond clinches up against the cage.
Richmond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richmond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with KaSolomon's elbow.
Richmond stalling the fight.
Richmond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richmond misses with a punch to the body.
KaSolomon is looking for a takedown.
KaSolomon has Richmond pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Richmond manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaka KaSolomon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Richmond.
#BC2#
Richmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Richmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
KaSolomon tries to counter with a takedown but Richmond is quick to defend against it.
Richmond fakes the leg kick and cracks KaSolomon in the body.
KaSolomon is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Richmond clinches.
Richmond lands a left hand.
Richmond manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Richmond.
#BC2#
Richmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
KaSolomon feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Richmond gets a clinch.
Richmond misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Richmond manages to break the clinch.
Richmond misses with a head kick.
#T2##CL2#
Richmond rushes KaSolomon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Richmond lands a left hand that snaps the head of KaSolomon backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richmond misses with a body punch.
KaSolomon has been working on his balance at Abobomination Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Richmond.
A nice left hand lands by Richmond.
Richmond misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Richmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richmond wants to clinch up but KaSolomon keeps it at a distance.
KaSolomon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Richmond gets a clinch. #BC2#
Richmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Richmond closes the distance and clinches.
KaSolomon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Richmond to keep the fight standing.
Richmond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richmond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with KaSolomon's elbow.
Richmond lands an uppercut.#T3##BC2#
Richmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Richmond moves into range and clinches up with KaSolomon.
Richmond misses with a body punch.
KaSolomon tries to pull guard but Richmond holds him up against the cage and eventually KaSolomon drops back down to his feet.
Richmond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Richmond lands on the inside with an uppercut.
KaSolomon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Richmond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Richmond gets through KaSolomon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Richmond stops a takedown attempt from KaSolomon.
KaSolomon prevents a body shot from Richmond.
KaSolomon wants a takedown.
#T4##TD#
KaSolomon pulls guard.
Richmond 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.
Richmond wants to stand but KaSolomon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Richmond stays in close to KaSolomon's body and controls the position.
KaSolomon looking for a sweep. Not yet KaSolomon, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richmond controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Richmond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
KaSolomon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richmond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richmond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richmond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. KaSolomon is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Richmond dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A low kick from Richmond is predictable there #TD#
so KaSolomon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Richmond keeping moving, preventing KaSolomon from controlling successfully.
Richmond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with KaSolomon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
KaSolomon preventing the sweep.
KaSolomon wants to control from the top but Richmond keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KaSolomon is really struggling to control Richmond but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Richmond seems keen to control KaSolomon's posture.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Richmond. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
KaSolomon throws an elbow that misses. Richmond uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in KaSolomon's guard. Nice move by Richmond!#REVB##T1#
Richmond postures up.
Richmond's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Richmond must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
KaSolomon looking for a sweep. Not yet KaSolomon, not yet. #SUB#
KaSolomon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richmond is aware though and is defending well.
Richmond showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
KaSolomon is looking for a triangle but Richmond pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
KaSolomon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
KaSolomon working for a triangle but Richmond defends it easily.
Richmond slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Richmond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
KaSolomon wants to control the position but Richmond says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richmond sitting and controlling from the half guard.
KaSolomon is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Well, if Richmond is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
KaSolomon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richmond is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick misses from Richmond. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Richmond pushes KaSolomon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Richmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Richmond throws a series of punches but KaSolomon moves out of range.
KaSolomon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Richmond wants to clinch but KaSolomon slips to the side#TD#
and KaSolomon counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Richmond has his feet on KaSolomon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Richmond closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Richmond breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Richmond.
KaSolomon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Richmond sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
KaSolomon tries to keep at a distance but Richmond has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Richmond breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Richmond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Richmond fails to land with a series of punches.
KaSolomon blocks a head kick by Richmond.
#CL2#
Richmond pushes KaSolomon up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Richmond manages to break the clinch.
KaSolomon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#
It looks like Shaka KaSolomon has been cut.#CL2#
KaSolomon tries to keep at a distance but Richmond has taken the fight into the clinch.
KaSolomon looking to slow down the pace here.
KaSolomon blocks a body shot from Richmond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KaSolomon prevents a body shot from Richmond.
Richmond pushes KaSolomon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Richmond lands a left hand that snaps the head of KaSolomon backwards. #T1#
Richmond misses with a punch to the body.
Richmond scores with a shoulder strike.
Richmond tries to throw a body punch but KaSolomon avoids it by throwing Richmond back against the cage.
Richmond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richmond struggles to land a body shot inside as KaSolomon controls his hands.
Richmond struggles to land a body shot inside as KaSolomon controls his hands.
KaSolomon blocks a body shot from Richmond. #BC2#
Richmond breaks from the clinch.
Richmond tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and KaSolomon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
KaSolomon being controlled here momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Richmond can do anything to dispel that myth.
Richmond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shaka KaSolomon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
KaSolomon looking to sit in guard and control but Richmond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
KaSolomon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Richmond manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Richmond wants to sweep here but KaSolomon controlling him for the moment.
KaSolomon passes Richmond's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richmond wants to improve his position but KaSolomon is controlling well.
Richmond is not content to let KaSolomon control the position.#T3#
KaSolomon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Richmond keeping hold of KaSolomon's head, controlling as best he can.
Richmond's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Richmond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Richmond blocking the ground and pound attempt from KaSolomon.
Richmond is looking to control KaSolomon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Richmond avoid being mounted?
KaSolomon is pressing down on Richmond's thigh, looking to free his foot. Richmond is holding on for now. #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.#SUB#
KaSolomon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
KaSolomon thows a huge punch but Richmond dodges it nicely.
Richmond is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of KaSolomon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take KaSolomon's back!
Richmond controls the action.
Charles Richmond is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
KaSolomon wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Richmond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Richmond has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Richmond!
Charles Richmond 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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