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Event:
CEC 702
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1# DeRozan moves in looking to clinch but Kahn pushes him off. DeRozan avoids the body shot from Kahn.
Solomon Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. DeRozan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Kahn backs off DeRozan throws a huge counter combo but Kahn manages to avoid it all. Kahn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
DeRozan takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses. DeRozan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kahn swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kahn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like DeRozan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. DeRozan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kahn can pounce on him.
DeRozan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A swing and a miss from DeRozan. DeRozan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kahn on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. DeRozan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range. Kahn throws an off balance right hand
enabling DeRozan to counter with a crisp jab. A big right from DeRozan misses. #T1# Kahn loads up on a big right hand but DeRozan slips the punch. DeRozan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away. Kahn throws a nice outside leg kick. DeRozan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeRozan there as he acknowledges the shot. DeRozan blocks a leg kick. Kahn backing away here, and DeRozan unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Kahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeRozan throws a looping overhand right but Kahn ducks down to avoid it. Kahn ducks under a wild hook from DeRozan. Kahn connects with a crisp jab. Kahn misses with a body kick. DeRozan looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. DeRozan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. DeRozan loads up on a big right hand but Kahn slips the punch.#T2# DeRozan checks a low kick from Kahn. Kahn scores with a jab. DeRozan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kahn can pounce on him.
Kahn throws a jab but it's blocked by DeRozan. Kahn wants to slow DeRozan down by chopping away at his legs. 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! DeRozan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
DeRozan blocks a leg kick. DeRozan misses with a wild body shot. A jab from Kahn misses. Kahn lands a really nice looking cross but DeRozan seems unphased.
Kahn misses with an uppercut. DeRozan saw that one coming. And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeRozan! But no joy. DeRozan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahn. Kahn throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3# Kahn tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from DeRozan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. DeRozan throws a leg kick but Kahn checks it. DeRozan drops his hands momentarily and Kahn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Kahn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. DeRozan thows a left - swing and a miss! DeRozan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kahn throws out the jab. A big right from DeRozan misses. A left lands for Kahn. DeRozan lunges at Kahn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kahn's hand. Kahn looks to land a left hand but DeRozan moved out of range nicely. DeRozan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kahn misses with an uppercut. DeRozan saw that one coming. DeRozan throws out a counter right but Kahn avoids it with no problem.#T4# Kahn throws a solid leg kick but DeRozan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kahn. Kahn lands a front kick. Kahn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Kahn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kahn misses with a body kick. DeRozan flicks out a counter leg kick but Kahn steps away. DeRozan lands a slapping body shot.
Kahn jabs DeRozan to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kahn walks into a straight right hand from DeRozan. Kahn misses with a body shot
and DeRozan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kahn's knee momentarily. Kahn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kahn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Kahn misses with a looping left. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Kahn dominated that round. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Kahn thows a left - swing and a miss! Kahn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Kahn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeRozan can do to turn this around? Kahn tries a head kick but it misses.
DeRozan flicks out a counter leg kick but Kahn steps away. Kahn moves out of range of the strikes. DeRozan misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab. Kahn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. DeRozan avoids the body shot from Kahn.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeRozan! But no joy. DeRozan moves out of range as Kahn throws a body kick.
Kahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeRozan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kahn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
DeRozan on the wrong end of a nice hook. A swing and a miss from Kahn. DeRozan feints a counter leg kick. The fighters circling - DeRozan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1# Kahn throws a jab but it's blocked by DeRozan. DeRozan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahn. DeRozan moves out of range of the strikes. A jab from DeRozan does it's job there.#CUT2#Solomon Kahn's cut is getting worse. Kahn darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Kahn missing with a left hand there. DeRozan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kahn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DeRozan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Kahn jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kahn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by DeRozan. DeRozan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kahn can pounce on him.
Kahn misses with a left hand and DeRozan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. DeRozan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. DeRozan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2# A jab from Kahn misses. It seemed like DeRozan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kahn looks to throw a body kick and DeRozan scores with a counter punch that sends Kahn to the canvas! DeRozan smells blood - he's punishing Kahn with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kahn has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMar DeRozan! |
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Event:
CEC 698.5
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kahn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shabanov will feel that in the morning. Kahn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Shabanov moves out of range of the body kick from Kahn.
Shabanov scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. A low kick from Kahn misses and Shabanov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Shabanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Kahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A slapping leg kick lands for Kahn.
Shabanov lands a front kick. Shabanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kahn. Shabanov moves out of range of the strikes. Shabanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Shabanov on the wrong end of a nice hook. Some bone on bone action there as Shabanov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shabanov moves out of range of the strikes.#T1# Shabanov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Kahn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Shabanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kahn dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shabanov sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kahn throws a lazy body kick enabling Shabanov to counter with a crisp jab. Both fighters circling a little - Kahn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Shabanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kahn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Kahn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shabanov manages to avoid it. Shabanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kahn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Shabanov checks a low kick from Kahn. Shabanov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Solomon Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# 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! Shabanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kahn. Kahn misses with a looping left. Kahn throws an off balance right hand
and Shabanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Shabanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Shabanov cracks Kahn with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kahn tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Shabanov pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kahn is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Shabanov! Fedor Shabanov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CEC: 696
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kahn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kahn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Kahn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Camara thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kahn if he has to take too many more of those.
Kahn looks to throw the jab but Camara is out of range. Camara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kahn scores with a sloppy right hand. Camara should have avoided that one. Camara wants to slow Kahn down by chopping away at his legs. A nice leg kick from Camara, right into the meat of the thigh.
Camara scores with a kick to the body.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Kahn walks into a left hand. Camara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Camara. Kahn wants to land a leg kick but Camara is out of range. Camara throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range. Camara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kahn under the eye. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kahn throws a right hand that misses
letting Camara counter with a right hand. Kahn checks a low kick from Camara. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Camara checks a leg kick. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Kahn moves away from the strike by Camara. #T1# A thudding body kick lands there by Camara!
Ibrahim Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kahn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Camara. Camara blocks a head kick by Kahn.
Kahn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camara. Camara obviously looking to wear him down.
Camara has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Camara misses the body punch and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kahn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camara throws out the jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Kahn does a little dance to reset his feet. Kahn throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Camara counters with a slapping leg kick. Kahn throws a sloppy body shot
and Camara counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kahn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kahn looks to land a left hand but Camara moved out of range nicely. Camara slips under a jab. An attempted straight right counter from Camara misses the target. Camara connects with a solid leg kick. Camara tries to land a leg kick but Kahn saw it coming and moves away.
Camara misses the jab. Kahn lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fighters circling - Camara throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Camara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kahn throws out the jab. #T2# Camara misses with a wild body shot. Nice defenses there by Camara. Camara lands a nice looking body shot.
Kahn scores with a jab. Camara acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Kahn throws a hook to the side of Camara's head but Camara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Camara walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kahn. Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it. Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it. Kahn goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Kahn looks for the body kick but Camara saw that one coming. Camara jabbing away but nothing is landing. Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it. Kahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camara sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kahn misses with a low kick.
Camara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahn. Kahn thuds his shin into the meat of Camara's side. Good shot there by Camara. A leg kick checked by Camara.#T3# Kahn throws a half hearted mid kick. Kahn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kahn throws a body shot but no joy. Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn throws a lazy right hand but Camara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Camara tried to counter with a leg kick but Kahn avoided it. Kahn misses with a hook. Kahn scores with a jab to the jaw. Kahn thows a leg kick but Camara checks it and Camara counters with a lovely straight right hand! Camara misses with an uppercut. Kahn saw that one coming. Kahn slips under a jab from Camara. Kahn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Camara on the side of the head. Camara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
Kahn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Camara on the side of the head. Camara tries to land a leg kick but Kahn saw it coming and moves away.
Camara avoids the body shot from Kahn.
Camara moves into range and connects with a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kahn avoids the head kick by Camara.
Kahn throws an overhand right that lands on Camara's shoulder, as Camara tries to avoid the shot. #T4# Kahn lands a high kick!
Kahn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Camara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Camara is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Camara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kahn. Kahn circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Camara misses with a leg kick. Camara ducks under a wild hook from Kahn. Camara connects with an inside leg kick. Kahn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kahn dips to his left and cracks Camara with an uppercut! Camara throws a nice outside leg kick. Camara throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kahn. Camara throws out a leg kick but Kahn moves out of range and Camara only half commits. Kahn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Camara ducks under a wild hook from Kahn. Kahn is looking to slow Camara down with leg kicks. Camara misses with a body shot.
Kahn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kahn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ibrahim Camara will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Camara throws a wild body kick that Kahn sees coming a mile off. Camara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kahn. A lazy left from Camara finds it's target. Camara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Camara backing away here, and Kahn unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Kahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camara. Kahn throws a leg kick but Camara sees it coming and moves out of range. Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibrahim Camara is winning the standup battle so far. Camara misses with a body kick. Kahn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Kahn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Camara. Kahn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camara. Camara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A low kick from Camara is predictable there and Kahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Camara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kahn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Kahn throws a leg kick and Camara counters with a nice leg kick. Camara on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Kahn, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kahn throws a jab when Camara was well out of range. Camara misses with the body kick and Kahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# Kahn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Camara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kahn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kahn throws a low kick but Camara avoids it. Camara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camara lands with a right hand. Camara lands with a straight right. Kahn didn't see that one coming. A jab from Camara misses. Camara checks the leg kick. Camara tries to move into range but Kahn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it. Camara moves out of range of the body kick from Kahn.
Kahn swings away with a leg kick that misses. Kahn loads up on a big right hand but Camara slips the punch. It looked like Camara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kahn misses with a hook.#T2# Camara is looking to land body kicks. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Camara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
A jab from Kahn misses. A quick step to the side and Camara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Kahn misses with a body kick. Camara avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kahn throws a body shot but no joy. Camara misses with a low kick. Kahn moves out of range of the body kick. Kahn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Camara blocks a leg kick. Sloppy strikes from Camara. Those never looked like landing. A little jabbing left from Kahn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kahn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Kahn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kahn throws the left hand but Camara avoids the punch easily. Kahn slips a jab from Camara. Kahn looks to throw the jab but Camara is out of range. Camara scoring well with a low kick there.
Kahn throws a body punch but Camara moves out of range. Camara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3# Camara throws a front kick aimed at Kahn's knee but Kahn avoids it well. Camara moves out of range as Kahn strikes. Camara lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Camara tries a head kick but it misses.
Kahn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Camara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Kahn throws out a leg kick but Camara moves out of range and Kahn only half commits. Kahn scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Camara cracks a nice hook into Kahn's ribs. Camara dips to his left and cracks Kahn with an uppercut! Kahn moves into range and connects with a jab. Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Camara. Camara sizes up Kahn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Kahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kahn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kahn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kahn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Camara to score with a decent uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kahn misses with a kick to the body.
Kahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camara. Camara throws a front kick aimed at Kahn's knee but Kahn avoids it well. #T4# Camara connects with a body shot that sends Kahn's belly button to the back. A big right from Camara misses. Kahn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Camara. A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Kahn does a little dance to reset his feet. Kahn throws out a powerful jab. Kahn throws a low kick but Camara moves out of range easily. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Camara. Camara lands a front kick. Kahn blocks the body kick.
Camara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahn. Kahn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Camara at a distance.
A lazy left from Camara finds it's target. Kahn looks for the body kick but Camara saw that one coming. Camara throws a nice inside leg kick. Camara takes one on the button. Camara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kahn blocks a low kick nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ibrahim Camara will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Camara throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Camara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahn. Kahn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Camara. A telegraphed right hand from Kahn misses the target. Camara looks to land a body kick but Kahn moved away. Camara throws a half hearted mid kick. Camara throws a leg kick but Kahn sees it coming and checks it nicely. Camara drops his hands momentarily and Kahn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Kahn defending well as Camara loads up on a big left hand. Kahn throws a wild body kick that Camara sees coming a mile off. Camara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kahn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A slow jab from Kahn misses its intended target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kahn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Kahn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Camara. Camara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kahn counters with a head kick. That will keep Camara thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Camara misses with a low kick. #T1# Camara misses with a body shot.
Kahn unleashes a big counter combination but Camara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Kahn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Camara is looking to slow Kahn down with leg kicks. Kahn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Camara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kahn counters with a nice uppercut. Camara blocks a head kick by Kahn.
Camara jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kahn thuds a left hand into Camara's body. Camara throws the left hand but Kahn avoids the punch easily. Kahn misses with a body kick. Camara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
A little jabbing left from Kahn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kahn lands an overhand right. Camara keeps Kahn at a distance using the push kick. Kahn misses with a right hand and Camara counters with a left to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Camara throws an overhand right that lands on Kahn's shoulder, as Kahn tries to avoid the shot. Camara throws a looping overhand right but Kahn ducks down to avoid it. Some bone on bone action there as Kahn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2# Kahn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Camara punishes Kahn's body with a nice straight punch. Kahn throws a leg kick letting Camara counter with a right hand. Kahn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camara. Camara obviously looking to wear him down.
Camara throws a right hand that misses
and Kahn counters with a good low kick that Camara was not able to check. Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kahn swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
Kahn scores with a leg kick.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it. Kahn feints a counter leg kick. Camara misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Kahn. Kahn swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
Kahn scores with a nice body kick.
Kahn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Camara looks to land a right hand but Kahn moved out of range. A jab from Camara does it's job there.#T3# Camara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Camara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kahn. Kahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camara.
Camara is looking to counter punch. Camara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kahn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Camara misses with a jab to the body
and Kahn counters with a straight right hand. Kahn throws a combination that misses and Camara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kahn takes a swing at Camara's ribcage but misses. Camara dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. Camara does a little dance to reset his feet. A cross from Kahn lands. Camara looks to land a left hand but Kahn moved out of range nicely. Kahn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Camara connects with a right hand. Kahn shakes it off. The fighters circling - Camara throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kahn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A head kick misses from Kahn. Kahn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kahn throws a head kick that misses. Camara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kahn's head.#T4# An inside leg kick from Camara misses. Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Camara is just out of range. Jab from Kahn. Camara avoids the body shot from Kahn.
Camara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kahn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A low kick from Kahn is predictable there and Camara finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Kahn misses with a lunging right hand
and Camara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kahn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kahn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Camara on the side of the head. Ibrahim Camara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kahn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Kahn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Camara throws a low kick but Kahn avoids it. Kahn misses with a hook. Camara ducked under it nicely. Kahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camara sees it coming and avoids it easily. Camara drops his hands momentarily and Kahn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Solomon Kahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kahn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Camara counters with a thumping low kick. Camara throws a leg kick which misses Kahn's front leg but catches the back leg as Kahn tries to avoid it. Kahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Kahn backs away, Camara returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Kahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Solomon Kahn. Well Camara has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Camara! A relieved looking Ibrahim Camara 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:
Tokyo Monday Night Raw
Date: Feb 17, 2020 |
#R1# Nice cross by Kahn. Kahn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Lee counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Kahn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kahn misses with a body shot
and Lee counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. A jab from Kahn finds it's way through Lee's defenses. Kahn throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee. Kahn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kahn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee. It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kahn looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely. Lee throws a half hearted mid kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Lee. Kahn avoids the body shot from Lee.
Kahn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lee will feel that in the morning. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet. Kahn blocks a head kick by Lee.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kahn, right into the meat.
Kahn takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses. Kahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1# Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kahn doesn't seem bothered though. Kahn misses with a hook. Kahn missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kahn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Lee ducks under a wild hook from Kahn. Kahn lands a jab to the head.
Kahn's coach down at Desert Fitness & Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kahn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Lee tries to score with a low kick but Kahn moves his leg out of the way. Lee throws a shot from downtown. Kahn moves away and avoids it. Lee misses with a looping left. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kahn. Kahn throws a head kick that misses. Lee misses the jab. Kahn feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down. Kahn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Kahn looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming. Lee misses with a hook. Nice body kick from Kahn. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kahn lands the left hand.#T2# Kahn misses the shot to the body. Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee. Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee. A swing and a miss from Kahn. Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee moves out of range as Kahn throws a body kick.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss! A little jabbing left from Kahn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kahn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range. Kahn lands a jab. Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kahn throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem. Kahn thows a left - swing and a miss! Lee with a hook. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from Lee. Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kahn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3# Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kahn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee. Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kahn on the side of the head. Lee moves to clinch but Kahn breaks away and Kahn counters with a straight right hand.#CL# Lee instigates a clinch. Kahn blocking some punches.
Kahn misses with a body punch.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Kahn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee. Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kahn tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kahn working hard to break the clinch. Kahn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee lands a shoulder strike. Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! 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! Lee lands a right hand. Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch. Lee lands with a short shot to the head. #T4# A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee. Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it. Lee throws a head punch that misses. Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land. Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut. Kahn throws a head punch that misses. Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn lands a hook to the side of the head. Kahn lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kahn. Lee blocks an uppercut.
Kahn lands a left hand.
Kahn lands with a short shot to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kahn blocks a body shot from Lee. #BC# Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kahn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well. Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Kahn manages to avoid taking any serious damage. A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Solomon Kahn will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Kahn is looking to score with low kicks. Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Kahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it. Lee misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Lee misses. Lee misses with an uppercut. Kahn saw that one coming. Kahn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lee misses with a hook to the body
and Kahn counters with a straight punch to the midsection. An inside leg kick lands from Kahn. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kahn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Lee is predictable there and Kahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Nice straight punches there by Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lee. Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kahn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kahn misses with a straight left. Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1# Kahn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Kahn blocks a head kick by Lee.
Kahn throws a leg kick but Lee checks it. Lee fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kahn just manages to avoid it. Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Lee. Kahn looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely. Lee throws a head kick but Kahn moves out of range.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Kahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee throws a half hearted mid kick. Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Lee throws a head kick but Kahn moves out of range.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boo Lee is winning the standup battle so far. Kahn lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kahn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Lee misses with a right hand and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand! A chopping leg kick lands by Kahn. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kahn is able to avoid easily. Kahn scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Kahn throws a leg kick that is checked and Lee counters with a thumping low kick. Kahn scores with a punch to the head. Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target. Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Kahn throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem. Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kahn. Kahn obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses. Kahn throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Kahn's shoulder, as Kahn tries to avoid the shot. Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kahn at a distance.
Lee slips under a jab from Kahn. Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range. Lee misses the jab. Kahn throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3# Kahn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kahn lands a jab to the nose. Lee throws a shot to the body.
Lee cracks Kahn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Lee misses with a low kick. Lee checks the leg kick. Lee takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses. Kahn lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand. Lee takes one to the chin there. Lee motions for Kahn to come forward. Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Kahn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee. A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet. That kick from Kahn tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on. Lee fails in his attempt to clinch. Lee defending well as Kahn loads up on a big left hand. #T4# Kahn throws a big shot that misses. This has been an exciting period of action! Kahn throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot. Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee. Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range. Kahn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kahn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee. Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kahn.
Good shot there by Kahn. Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Kahn counters with a good low kick that Lee was not able to check. Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Kahn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kahns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kahn moves out of range of the strikes. Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Kahn's shoulder, as Kahn tries to avoid the shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Kahn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kahn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee. Lee takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses. The fighters circle momentarily. Kahn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Kahn misses with a wild body shot. Kahn tried to score with a low kick but Lee checks it. Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Kahn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee. Kahn throws a nice outside leg kick. Lee misses with a straight right. Lee misses with a hook. Lee moves out of range as Kahn strikes. A quick step to the side and Lee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kahn. Kahn obviously looking to wear him down.
Kahn throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side. Lee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Kahn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Lee misses with a hook to the body
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1# Lee takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses. Kahn staying out of range there. Kahn misses with an uppercut. Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kahn throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily. Kahn moves out of range of the strikes. Kahn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee. Kahn throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand! A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Kahn does a little dance to reset his feet. Nice defenses there by Lee. Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee. Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it. Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kahn circles away. Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kahn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kahn is trying to counter with his kicks. Boo Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Kahn throws a leg kick that misses. Kahn cracks the inside of Lee's front leg. Kahn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kahn throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily. Kahn throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Kahn only half commits. Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Kahn misses with a looping right. Kahn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lee.#CUT# That has opened up Solomon Kahn's cut even more. Lee throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range. A head kick by Lee misses and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lee tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kahn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kahn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lee. Kahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kahn. Lee throws a front kick that sends Kahn stumbling back into the ropes. Kahn throws a chopping leg kick but Lee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3# Kahn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lee's calf. Kahn throws a quick inside leg kick. Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. An inside leg kick lands from Kahn. Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee is looking to land body kicks. A jab from Lee misses. A head kick misses from Lee. Kahn slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee. Kahn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kahn. Kahn misses with a looping left. An inside leg kick from Kahn misses. Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahn.#T4# Kahn connects with a nice looking jab.
Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kahn's calf. 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! Lee misses with an uppercut
and Kahn counters with a straight right hand. Lee cracks a nice hook into Kahn's ribs. Lee ducks under a wild hook from Kahn. Lee throws out a loose jab but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it. Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot. Lee misses with a double jab.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kahn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kahn throws a sloppy body shot
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Solomon Kahn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Kahn fakes the leg kick and cracks Lee in the body. Kahn moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Kahn slips under a jab from Lee. Kahn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Solomon Kahn. Well Kahn 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:30 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Solomon Kahn! A relieved looking Solomon Kahn 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:
CEC 687
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1# Cooke looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range. Cooke throws an overhand right that lands on Kahn's shoulder, as Kahn tries to avoid the shot. A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kahn moves out of range of the body kick. Kahn half committed to a counter leg kick. Cooke sizes up Kahn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Cooke throws a leg kick but Kahn sees it coming and checks it nicely. Kahn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cooke. Kahn lands with an uppercut that bounces Cooke off the cage and back into range. Cooke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kahn lands a nice shot that snaps Cooke's head back.
A head kick misses from Cooke. Cooke looks to land a body kick but Kahn moved away. Cooke misses the shot to the body. Kahn misses with a looping left. Kahn backing away here, and Cooke unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Kahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooke. Cooke scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Kahn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cooke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kahn. Cooke looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range. Kahn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Cooke blocks a head kick by Kahn.
Cooke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1# Cooke throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Cooke connects with a jab. Kahn misses with a hook. Cooke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kahn can pounce on him.
Kahn throws a leg kick but Cooke sees it coming and checks it nicely. And Cooke responds with a good body kick, but Kahn manages to step out the way in time. Cooke throws a half hearted mid kick. Kahn thumps Cooke with a low kick. Cooke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Cooke misses with a leg kick. Nice defenses there by Kahn. Kahn lands a slapping body shot.
Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooke.
Kahn getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Kahn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kahn misses with a leg kick. A big right from Cooke misses. Cooke moves out of range as Kahn strikes. Cooke throws a sloppy head kick and Kahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Kahn dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kahn throws a push kick but Cooke slaps the foot to one side. Cooke looks to land a right hand but Kahn moved out of range. Cooke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kahn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Cooke on the wrong end of a nice jab. Kahn misses with a looping right. Cooke tries to score with a low kick but Kahn moves his leg out of the way. Kahn blocks a leg kick. Kahn moves out of range of the body kick from Cooke.
Kahn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Kahn. Kahn takes a swing at Cooke's ribcage but misses. Cooke flicks out a counter leg kick but Kahn steps away. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Cooke cracks Kahn with a right hand to the side of the head. Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn blocks a leg kick. Cooke digs a good body shot into Kahn's ribs. Cooke lands a slapping body shot.
Cooke has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. A lazy left from Cooke finds it's target.#T3# Kahn misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Kahn. Kahn throws a push kick but Cooke slaps the foot to one side. Kahn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Cooke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kahn circles away quickly and effectively. Cooke misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Cooke backs away, Kahn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Cooke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kahn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooke throws out the jab. Cooke defending well as Kahn loads up on a big left hand. A big left from Cooke misses. Kahn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kahn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Kahn avoids the head kick by Cooke.
Kahn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kahn moves out of range as Cooke throws a body kick.
Kahn throws a shot from downtown. Cooke moves away and avoids it. Kahn tries to work over Cooke's front leg with a kick but Cooke checks it. Kahn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4# A thudding body kick lands there by Kahn!
This has been an exciting period of action! Cooke takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses. Cooke throws a push kick but Kahn slaps the foot to one side. A slow jab from Cooke misses its intended target. Kahn moves out of range of the body kick from Cooke.
No joy there for Cooke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cooke throws a leg kick but Kahn checks it. A telegraphed right hand from Kahn misses the target. Cooke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cooke. Kahn lands the left hand. Kahn tries to land a leg kick but Cooke saw it coming and moves away.
Kahn backing away here, and Cooke unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Cooke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A good leg kick by Cooke. Kahn misses with a low kick as Cooke jumps back. A countering left hand to the body from Cooke misses. Cooke blocks a jab. Cooke misses with a right hand and Kahn counters with a good low kick that Cooke was not able to check. Cooke misses with a hook. Kahn ducked under it nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Cooke will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Cooke connects with a leg kick. Kahn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Kahn throws an overhand right that lands on Cooke's shoulder, as Cooke tries to avoid the shot. Cooke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Cooke throws a lazy right hand but Kahn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooke.
Kahn misses with a body kick. Cooke throws a leg kick but Kahn moved away. It looked like Kahn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cooke. Cooke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Cooke takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Kahn lands a glancing blow to the side of Cooke's head. Kahn cracks a nice hook into Cooke's ribs. Kahn tries to land a leg kick but Cooke saw it coming and moves away.
Kahn with a nice cross. Cooke looks to land a left hand but Kahn moved out of range nicely. Kahn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Cooke misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A left lands for Kahn. Cooke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kahn under the eye.#T1# Cooke punishes Kahn's body with a nice straight punch. Kahn looks to land a left hand but Cooke moved out of range nicely. Kahn thows a leg kick but Cooke checks it and Cooke counters with a straight right hand. A combination from Kahn does no damage. Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Cooke manages to avoid it. A decent looking cross lands there for Kahn. Solomon Kahn is winning the standup battle so far. Kahn checks a low kick from Cooke. Cooke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Cooke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kahn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cooke scrambles back to his feet. Kahn tests Cooke's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kahn swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooke. Kahn misses with a low kick. Cooke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kahn. Cooke throws a looping overhand right but Kahn ducks down to avoid it. Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke misses with a hook to the body
and Kahn counters with a series of strikes. Cooke will be more careful next time no doubt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kahn misses with a looping left.#T2# Cooke throws a leg kick that is checked and Cooke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Cooke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kahn tries to score with a low kick but Cooke moves his leg out of the way. A jab from Cooke does it's job there. Cooke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kahn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Donk. Kahn catches Cooke right on the button with a cross. Cooke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kahn looks to land a combination but Cooke avoids it well. Cooke connects with a body shot. Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Kahn. A clash of legs there as Kahn blocks the low kick. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Kahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it. Kahn connects with a leg kick. Cooke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Kahn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cooke counters with a straight right hand. Kahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kahn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kahn. Cooke takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses. Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Cooke. Cooke throws the kick towards the body but Kahn avoids it. Cooke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Some wild striking there from Cooke.
Cooke scores with a spinning back kick! Kahn moves out of range of the body kick from Cooke.
Cooke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Kahn takes a body punch but keeps moving. Kahn tries to land a front kick but Cooke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Cooke thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kahn if he has to take too many more of those.
Cooke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kahn. Cooke scores with a nice strike.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice jab there from Cooke. Kahn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Kahn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cooke. Cooke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kahn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Cooke feints a counter leg kick. Cooke scores with a jab. Cooke misses the jab. Cooke slips under a jab from Kahn. Cooke throws a leg kick and Kahn counters with a straight right hand. Cooke lands with a shot to the body. Cooke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Cooke throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke. Kahn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away. Cooke tries to bum rush Kahn with a series of wild strikes but Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Kahn throws a hook but Cooke blocks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Solomon Kahn will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# A solid leg kick lands there for Kahn.
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Cooke misses with a head kick.
Cooke dodges the punch combination from Kahn.
Cooke scores with a shot to the body.
Cooke misses with an uppercut. Kahn throws a hook but Cooke blocks it. Some bone on bone action there as Cooke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Cooke throws a lazy uppercut
and Kahn counters with a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cooke loads up on a big right hand but Kahn slips the punch. Cooke lands with a kick to the temple. Kahn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Cooke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kahn swings widly with a right hand
and Cooke counters with a solid body kick. Kahn misses with a straight left. Cooke pushes Kahn away with a front kick. Cooke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1# Cooke throws a low kick, looking for Kahn's leg but Kahn calmly moves out of range. Cooke throws a head kick that misses letting Kahn counter with a right hand. Kahn throws a half hearted mid kick. Cooke explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. A nice inside leg kick there by Kahn. That's going to slow Cooke down. Cooke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Cooke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kahn. A swing and a miss from Kahn. A clash of legs there as Cooke blocks the low kick. Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Kahn. Kahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it. Cooke misses with an uppercut
and Kahn counters with a nice uppercut. Cooke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kahn sprawls well. Kahn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cooke gets slowly back to his feet. Kahn lands a head shot.#T2# Cooke thumps Kahn with a low kick. Kahn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kahn cracks the inside of Cooke's front leg. Kahn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Kahn misses with a hook. Cooke ducked under it nicely. Kahn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Kahn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooke. Kahn looks for the body kick but Cooke saw that one coming. Cooke was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. A chopping leg kick lands by Kahn. Kahn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kahn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cooke's sensitive parts. Kahn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kahn connects with a high kick. Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooke.
Cooke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooke is just out of range. Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3# Cooke throws a body kick that misses. Cooke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cooke thows a leg kick but Kahn checks it and Kahn counters with a body kick that stops Cooke in his tracks momentarily. Kahn lands a leg kick that knocks Cooke off balance momentarily. Kahn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cooke's head backwards. Cooke tries to work over Kahn's front leg with a kick but Kahn checks it. Cooke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kahn. Kahn obviously looking to wear him down.
Kahn takes a kick to the side of the head. Kahn looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range. Kahn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cooke is out of range and Kahn settles back down. A nice side step and Cooke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Kahn misses with a double jab
and Cooke counters with a nice body shot. Kahn jabs at Cooke's body. Kahn avoids the body shot from Cooke.
Kahn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cooke. Kahn connects with the punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The crowd cheers as Cooke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kahn doesn't seem phased though.#T4# Kahn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A big right from Kahn misses. Cooke throws a leg kick but Kahn checks it. Cooke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cooke. Kahn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooke takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses. Kahn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cooke on the side of the head. Kahn scores with a nice right hand.
Cooke blocks a leg kick. Cooke throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cooke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kahn. Cooke digs a good body shot into Kahn's ribs. Cooke misses with a body kick. Cooke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kahn.
And that's the end of the fight! Solomon Kahn showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kahn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
CEC 683.5
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
#R1# Power cracks Kahn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Power sizes up Kahn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Kahn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kahn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Power finds it's way round the side to connect with Kahn's head. Power throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kahn counters with a nice leg kick. Kahn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Power misses with a left hand and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kahn throws a body punch but Power moves out of range. Kahn checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kahn staying out of range there. Power throws a poor cross that misses
and Kahn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Power throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Power throws a leg kick and Kahn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Power looks winded!#T1# Kahn moves away from the strike by Power. Power thows a body kick. Kahn tries to catch it but that hurt him. A head kick by Power misses and Kahn counters with a nice uppercut. Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kahn throws a body punch but Power moves out of range. A jab from Power does it's job there. Power connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A low kick from Power misses and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand! Power connects with a solid leg kick. Power connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Geordie Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Power fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kahn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Power rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kahn counter with a right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Power scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2# Power moves into the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power. Kahn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Power can't find room to land a body shot as Kahn controls the action.
Kahn lands with a left to the head. Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kahn scores with a shot to the side of Power's head. Kahn prevents a body shot from Power. Kahn takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Kahn blocks the elbow strike.
Power prevents a body shot from Kahn. #BC# Kahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kahn moves away from the strike by Power. A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3# Kahn throws a hook but Power blocks it.#CL2# Power moves into the clinch. Power lands an elbow just above Kahn 's eye. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn. Kahn lands an uppercut. Power misses with the head strike.
Kahn lands with a light punch inside. Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Power. Power can't find room to land a body shot as Kahn controls the action.
Kahn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Power misses with some punches.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn lands a hook to the side of the head. Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kahn lands a nice shot to the body. A short uppercut from Kahn. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Power looking to throw knees to the head but Kahn is blocking nicely.
#BC# Kahn breaks the clinch.
Power misses with a double jab.
Kahn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4# Kahn misses with a low kick as Power jumps back. Power tries a quick counter leg kick but Kahn is wise to it. Kahn lands a leg kick that knocks Power off balance momentarily. Kahn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kahn throws a leg kick and Power counters with a lovely shot to the body. Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Power throws a sloppy body shot
and Kahn counters with a stiff right hand. Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahn.
Power lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kahn's sensitive parts. Power throws an overhand right that lands on Kahn's shoulder, as Kahn tries to avoid the shot. The fighters circling - Power throws out the jab but it was never going to land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Solomon Kahn will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Left hook, right uppercut from Power. Power scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kahn in his tracks. Power throws a series of punches but Kahn avoids them all with ease. Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Geordie Power seems to be getting the better of the standup. Power tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kahn paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kahn half committed to a counter leg kick. Kahn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Power. Power just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Power lands a really nice looking cross but Kahn seems unphased.
Power swinging wildly here.
Power connects with an inside leg kick.#T1# Kahn throws a lazy right hand but Power sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Power. Power misses with a looping right. Kahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Power. Power misses with a shot to the body and Kahn counters with a low kick, right behind Power 's knee. #CL2# Power clinches up with Kahn and pushes him back against the cage. Kahn lands with a short shot to the head. Kahn can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Kahn.
Power is breathing heavily.#T2# Power has a couple of punches blocked by Kahn.
Power with a knee to the head.
Power blocks an uppercut.
Kahn lands a left hand.
Solomon Kahn has scored more points in the clinch so far. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kahn lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC# Kahn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD# Kahn drops Power with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Power looks back up at him and smiles so Kahn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A combination from Kahn does no damage. Kahn motions for Power to come forward. Kahn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kahn stuns Power with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#KD# Kahn cracks Power with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Power looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kahn finish him?
#ROC# Power is rocked! Kahn fakes the body blow, causing Power to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Power goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Solomon Kahn! Solomon Kahn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
CEC Halloween 2
Date: Oct 31, 2019 |
#R1# Kahn tries to land a front kick but Cooke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Kahn throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke. Cooke feinted there with a counter leg kick. Kahn misses with a body kick. Cooke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Kahn slips a straight right by Cooke. Nice defenses there by Cooke. Cooke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Cooke blocks the body kick.
Cooke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Kahn. Cooke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A head kick misses from Cooke. Kahn cracks Cooke with a right hand to the side of the head. Cooke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Kahn. Cooke slips a straight right by Kahn. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A big right from Kahn misses. Cooke staying out of range there. Kahn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cooke looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range. Cooke throws a big shot that misses.#T1# Kahn throws a push kick but Cooke slaps the foot to one side. Kahn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Cooke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kahn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kahn blocks a low kick nicely. Kahn misses with a hook. Cooke is looking to counter with a shot to the body. A combination from Kahn does no damage. Cooke is looking to score with low kicks. Cooke blocks the body kick.
Cooke throws out a loose jab but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it. Cooke misses with a wild body shot. Cooke throws a low kick but Kahn avoids it. Cooke misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kahn! But no joy. Cooke is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cooke misses with a looping right. Kahn tries to land a front kick but Cooke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Cooke connects with a looping right hand.
#T2# Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kahn lunges at Cooke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cooke's hand. Cooke misses with a body shot.
Kahn throws the left hand but Cooke avoids the punch easily. 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! Cooke slips under a jab. Cooke misses with a hook. Kahn ducked under it nicely. Cooke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kahn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Cooke misses with a hook to the body
and Kahn counters with a nice uppercut. Kahn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Nice defenses there by Cooke. Cooke is looking to score with low kicks. Kahn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No joy there for Kahn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cooke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Cooke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A quick step to the side and Cooke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Kahn thows a left - swing and a miss! Cooke misses with a straight right. A head kick by Kahn misses and Cooke counters with a good low kick that Kahn was not able to check. Cooke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kahn.#T3# Cooke lands a jab to Kahn's midsection. Kahn throws out a loose jab but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it. Cooke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kahn looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range. Cooke lands with a slapping head kick. Cooke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahn. Cooke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Cooke throws a right and a left that both miss. Cooke swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn misses with a straight right. Kahn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cooke. Cooke throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range. Kahn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. The fighters circling - Cooke throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kahn lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kahn throws a shot from downtown. Cooke moves away and avoids it. Cooke is looking to chop away at Kahn's legs. Cooke misses with a wild body shot. #T4# Nice cross by Cooke. Kahn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cooke's head backwards. Cooke misses with a body shot.
Kahn throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooke counters with a good low kick that Kahn was not able to check. Kahn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cooke moves out of range of the strikes. Kahn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Kahn throws the left hand but Cooke avoids the punch easily. Cooke misses with a low kick as Kahn jumps back. Kahn walks into a straight right hand from Cooke. Kahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooke sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cooke feinted there with a counter leg kick. Cooke slips under a jab from Kahn. Cooke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kahn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cooke on the side of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kahn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kahn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Cooke scores with a hook to the body. Kahn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Kahn throws a hook to the side of Cooke's head but Cooke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooke. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matt Cooke will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Kahn blocks a leg kick. Kahn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Cooke connects with an inside leg kick. Cooke throws a front kick that sends Kahn stumbling back into the cage. Cooke slips a straight right by Kahn. Nice jab there from Kahn. Kahn takes a shot right to the bread basket. Kahn cracks Cooke with an open hand slap. Kahn throws a shot from downtown. Cooke moves away and avoids it. Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke. Kahn throws a wild body kick that Cooke sees coming a mile off. A punch combination from Cooke misses. Nice body kick from Cooke. Kahn moves away from the strike by Cooke. Cooke moves away from the strike by Kahn. Kahn misses with a kick to the body.
Cooke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cooke tries to score with a low kick but Kahn moves his leg out of the way. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cooke.
#T1# Kahn staying out of range there. Cooke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Cooke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kahn. That did some damage! Kahn throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke. Cooke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kahn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Kahn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cooke will feel that in the morning. Cooke throws out a loose jab but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it. Kahn misses with a straight right. Cooke looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range. Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke. Nice cross by Kahn. Cooke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kahn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke. Cooke thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kahn if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cooke moves out of range of the strikes. Matt Cooke is winning the standup battle so far. Kahn throws a body kick that misses. #T2# Cooke misses with an uppercut. Cooke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it. Cooke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cooke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cooke throws a series of punches but Kahn avoids them all with ease. Kahn misses with a body kick. Kahn drops his hands momentarily and Cooke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Kahn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Nice straight punches there by Cooke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cooke. Cooke walks into a jab. A slow jab from Kahn misses its intended target. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Cooke blocks a jab. Cooke moves out of range as Kahn throws a body kick.
Cooke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kahn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Kahn misses with a hook. Cooke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cooke throws a big shot that misses.#T3# Cooke throws out a loose jab but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it. Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahn. Kahn lands a nice looking body kick. Cooke misses with an uppercut. Cooke is looking to slow Kahn down with leg kicks. Cooke throws a lazy uppercut
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooke staying out of range there. A head kick from Cooke lands but Kahn takes it in his stride. Cooke throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range. Kahn pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kahn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Cooke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kahn's knee momentarily. Cooke throws a leg kick and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cooke looks to land a combination but Kahn avoids it well. Cooke moves out of range of the strikes. Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cooke. Cooke looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kahn lands a glancing blow to the side of Cooke's head. A big left from Kahn misses. Kahn connects with the punch. Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses. Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kahn checks a leg kick nicely. A telegraphed right hand from Cooke misses the target. Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Kahn. Cooke misses the shot to the body. Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Cooke scores with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cooke slips under a jab from Kahn. Kahn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Cooke throws a body shot but no joy. Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Cooke will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Kahn dodges the punch combination from Cooke.
Cooke is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kahn walks into a jab. Cooke misses with a kick to the body.
Kahn missing with a left hand there. Cooke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Cooke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Cooke walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kahn. Kahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooke sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cooke is looking to wear down Kahn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cooke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kahn avoids the body shot from Cooke.
Kahn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Cooke takes one to the chin there. Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Kahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Cooke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1# Cooke throws the left hand but Kahn avoids the punch easily. Cooke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Cooke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Cooke scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kahn blocks the body kick.
Kahn follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Cooke throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cooke with a body punch. A glancing blow. Kahn throws a hook to the side of Cooke's head but Cooke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cooke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Cooke misses with a looping left. Cooke misses the shot to the body. Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kahn throws out the jab. Cooke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Kahn misses. Kahn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Some wild striking there from Kahn.
This has been an exciting period of action! Kahn throws a shot from downtown. Cooke moves away and avoids it.#T2# Kahn throws a body kick that misses. A punch combination from Kahn misses. Cooke throws a body kick that misses letting Kahn counter with a right hand. Kahn throws a series of punches but Cooke moves out of range. Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Kahn. Cooke is looking to clinch but Kahn is avoiding it.
Kahn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cooke if he has to take too many more of those.
Kahn scores with a jab to the head.
Cooke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Nice uppercut lands for Cooke. That snapped Kahn's head back.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away. Kahn tests Cooke's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jab, jab by Kahn - just one landing. Kahn misses with a left hand letting Cooke counter with a right hand. Kahn misses with a wild combination.
#T3# Cooke on the wrong end of a nice jab. A slow jab from Kahn misses its intended target. Cooke misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kahn. Kahn throws a lazy uppercut
and Cooke counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Cooke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kahn looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range. Cooke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn. Cooke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kahn throws out the jab. Kahn pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cooke is looking for a counter combo. Cooke misses the shot to the body. Cooke misses the shot to the body. Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kahn throws out the jab. Kahn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Matt Cooke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke. Cooke misses with a low kick.
Kahn missing with a left hand there. Cooke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Cooke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cooke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kahn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kahn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cooke takes a step back to recover. Cooke connects with an inside leg kick. Cooke walks into a left hand. Cooke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Cooke throws a body shot but no joy. Kahn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooke. Cooke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Kahn blocks a head kick by Cooke.
Solomon Kahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cooke throws a body shot but no joy. Kahn replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cooke blocks it well. Cooke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Cooke moves away from the strike by Kahn. Cooke misses with a right hand and Cooke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Cooke slips a jab from Kahn.
And that's the end of the fight! Solomon Kahn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Cooke 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
CEC INVASION
Date: Sep 30, 2019 |
#R1# Kahn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Winston. Winston obviously looking to wear him down.
Winston lands an overhand right. Kahn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Winston swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
Winston looks to land a left hand but Kahn moved out of range nicely. Kahn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Winston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kahn. Kahn circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Kahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston. Kahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Winston misses with a straight right. Winston throws a shot to the body.
Winston throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kahn counter with a right hand. Winston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kahn's hands. Winston throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range. It looked like Kahn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Winston. Decent striking displayed by Kahn there.#T1# Winston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Winston throws a body shot but no joy. Winston scores with a jab to the body. Winston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kahn on the side of the head. A punch combination from Winston misses. Winston swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Winston throws out a loose jab but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it. A leg kick checked by Kahn. A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Winston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kahn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Kahn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kahn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Winston misses with a hook
and Kahn counters with a nice uppercut. #T2# Winston throws a series of punches but Kahn avoids them all with ease. Kahn is looking to counter punch. Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kahn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Winston misses with an uppercut
#KD# and Kahn counters with a crisp one two that drops Winston! Kahn thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Winston to his feet! Winston is in big trouble!#ROC# Winston is rocked! A jab from Winston misses. Harry Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Winston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kahn circles away quickly and effectively. Kahn is looking to counter punch. Winston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Winston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Winston throws a leg kick but Kahn checks it. Winston scores with the left hand. Kahn knows he should have avoided that one. Kahn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Winston lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T3# Kahn avoids a low kick by using good footwork. An attempted straight right counter from Kahn misses the target. Winston misses with a jab to the body
and Kahn counters with a body kick that stops Winston in his tracks momentarily. Winston misses with a leg kick. Winston throws a wild combination but nothing lands. It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Winston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Winston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Winston. Winston misses with a double jab.
Kahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Winston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kahn at a distance.
A slow jab from Winston misses its intended target. A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kahn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston. Kahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kahn slips under a jab from Winston. Winston cracks Kahn with a good jab.#T4# Winston throws a leg kick that is checked and Kahn counters with a nice body kick.
Winston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Winston throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Winston throws a shot from downtown. Kahn moves away and avoids it. Winston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kahn throws a lazy right hand but Winston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A lazy left from Kahn finds it's target. Kahn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kahn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston. Kahn jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Winston is looking to score with low kicks. Kahn is looking to counter punch. Winston misses with a jab to the body
#KD# and Kahn counters with a crisp right hand that drops Winston! Kahn lets Winston back up to his feet, looking for a finish! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Winston lands a jab. Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kahn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Winston throws a good cross that connects.
Winston on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Winston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Winston throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kahn closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Winston! Kahn dives in looking to finish! Winston is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Kahn! In his post fight interview, Solomon Kahn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
CEC 674
Date: Sep 08, 2019 |
#R1# Kahn slips under a jab. Kahn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kahn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Stefan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kahn's hands. Stefan misses with the combination.
Hector Stefan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stefan. Kahn steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Kahn staying out of range there. Stefan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kahn counters with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stefan digs a good body shot into Kahn's ribs. Stefan throws the kick towards the body but Kahn avoids it. Stefan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kahn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1# Stefan throws a nice looking combination but Kahn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kahn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Stefan throws a right hand that Kahn ducks under and follows up with a left that Kahn also avoids with ease. The fighters circle momentarily. Stefan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Stefan just misses with a punch to the body.
Stefan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Some wild striking there from Stefan.
Kahn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Stefan throws a looping overhand right but Kahn ducks down to avoid it. Stefan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
It seemed like Kahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Stefan lands a right hook to the body.
Stefan throws a lazy right hand but Kahn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kahn replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stefan blocks it well.#T2# Stefan throws a lazy head kick and Kahn counters with a nice kick to the body. Stefan misses with a left hand and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Stefan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kahn counters with a body kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stefan with a body punch. A glancing blow. Stefan lands a glancing blow to the side of Kahn's head. Stefan misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Kahn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Stefan swings widly with a right hand
letting Kahn counter with a right hand. Stefan throws a series of strikes that have Kahn backpedaling.
#CUT# That has opened up Solomon Kahn's cut even more. Stefan throws a hook but Kahn blocks it. Kahn throws out a counter right but Stefan avoids it with no problem. Stefan lands with a hook. Kahn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3# Kahn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stefan. Stefan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kahn circles away quickly and effectively. Stefan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Sloppy strikes from Stefan. Those never looked like landing. Kahn follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Stefan gets off balance looking for a body kick and Kahn counters with a straight right hand. Kahn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stefan.
It seemed like Kahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Stefan throws a right and a left that Kahn avoids nicely. It seemed like Kahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Stefan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kahn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Stefan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kahn counters with a straight right hand.#T4##KD# Oooooh!!! Stefan has knocked Kahn down with a huge combo! Stefan steps away and waves a wobbly Kahn back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Kahn is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kahn backs away from a small jab... but Stefan lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Kahn crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Stefan with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Hector Stefan! Hector Stefan opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
CEC 670
Date: Aug 11, 2019 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Kahn throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.#CL# McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A short right from Kahn on the inside. McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
Kahn blocks a body shot from McGuire. McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage. McGuire lands a nice uppercut. Kahn misses with some punches.
#BC2# Kahn manages to break the clinch.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
Kahn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kahn misses with a straight left. #T1# McGuire feints a jab and as Kahn dips his head, McGuire unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Kahn right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Kahn falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! McGuire smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bryer McGuire! Bryer McGuire is the new light heavyweight champion! Bryer McGuire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GAMMA#780 Nicu v Kahn
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1# Nicu lands with a straight right. Kahn didn't see that one coming. Nicu ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Iosue Nicu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nicu punishes Kahn's body with a nice straight punch. Kahn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicu. Kahn throws out a counter right but Nicu avoids it with no problem. Nicu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kahn's sensitive parts. Nicu scores with a kick to the midsection. Nicu works Kahn's body with a nice hook. Nicu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Nicu lands with a straight right. Kahn didn't see that one coming. Nicu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicu. Nicu scores with a jab. Kahn acknowledges it with a nod of the head. 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! Nicu throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kahn throws a big counter head kick but Nicu avoids it with no problem. Nicu misses with a leg kick and Kahn counters with a head kick. Nicu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1# Nicu throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Donk. Nicu catches Kahn right on the button with a cross. Nicu looks for the body kick but Kahn saw that one coming. Kahn replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nicu blocks it well. Nicu throws a nice head kick!
A jab from Nicu misses. Nicu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Smash and Twist in the buildup to the fight. Nicu connects with a nice looking jab.
Nicu misses with a double jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nicu. Nicu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Nicu lands a leg kick that knocks Kahn off balance momentarily. Nicu connects with a looping right hand.
Nicu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice uppercut lands for Nicu. That snapped Kahn's head back.
Nicu scoring well with a low kick there.
Nicu moves into range and connects with a jab. Kahn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nicu cracks Kahn with a right hand to the side of the head. Nicu throws a front kick that sends Kahn stumbling back into the cage. Nicu catches Kahn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Nicu swings widly with a right hand
and Kahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2# It looks like Iosue Nicu has been cut. Nicu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it. Kahn moves forwards but Nicu connects with a nice, crisp jab. Nicu throws a right hand that misses
and Kahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3# Nicu misses with a right hand and Kahn counters with a nice uppercut. Kahn tries to move into range but Nicu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Nicu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Nicu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nicu looks to land a left hand but Kahn moved out of range nicely. Kahn looks like he wants to counter punch here. Nicu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nicu misses with a hook. Kahn ducked under it nicely. Nicu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kahn's calf. Kahn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nicu.
Nicu scores with a decent looking hook.#T4# Nicu misses with a leg kick #KD2# and Kahn counters with a nice right hand that sends Nicu toppling to the canvas! Nicu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kahn finish him?!#ROC2# Nicu is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nicu throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range. Kahn follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Oh Nicu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Nicu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kahn looks like he wants to counter punch here. Nicu seems to have got his legs back now. Kahn takes one on the button. Nicu scores with a hook. Nicu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kahn! But no joy. Nicu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Nicu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Nicu dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nicu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. That kick from Nicu tenderised Kahn's leg. Kahn is trying to keep his angry face on. A nice inside leg kick there by Nicu. That's going to slow Kahn down. Nicu misses with a head kick.
Kahn throws out a counter right but Nicu avoids it with no problem. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iosue Nicu dominated that round. The cut man is working on Iosue Nicu's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Nicu throws a shot to the body.
Nicu getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Nicu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Kahn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Nicu misses with a right hand and Kahn counters with a nice uppercut. Kahn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Nicu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kahn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Kahn moves out of range of the leg kick from Nicu. Kahn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kahn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nicu to score with a decent uppercut. Nicu throws a head kick that misses. Kahn looks like he wants to counter punch here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kahn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Nicu throws out a leg kick but Kahn moves out of range and Nicu only half commits. Nicu tried to score with a low kick but Kahn checks it. Kahn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Nicu lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1# Nicu misses with a hook
#KD2# and Kahn counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nicu! Kahn lets Nicu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2# Iosue Nicu's cut is getting worse. Nicu throws a chopping leg kick but Kahn manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Kahn throws out a counter right but Nicu avoids it with no problem. Nicu misses with a hook. Nicu throws a leg kick and Kahn counters with a crisp right that sends Nicu to the canvas! Kahn follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Kahn! After the fight, Solomon Kahn 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:
CEC 663
Date: Jun 23, 2019 |
#R1# Asztalos misses with a hook
and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand! Asztalos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Asztalos misses with a hook. Kahn ducked under it nicely. It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A slapping leg kick lands for Asztalos.
Kahn moves forwards but Asztalos connects with a nice, crisp jab. A nice leg kick lands there from Asztalos. Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Asztalos jabs at Kahn's body. Kahn avoids the body shot from Asztalos.
Kahn jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. The fighters circling - Asztalos throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Asztalos with a nice cross. Kahn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asztalos throws out the jab. Asztalos scoring well with a low kick there.
Kahn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Asztalos misses its intended target. Kahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1# Asztalos swings away with a leg kick that misses. Asztalos misses with a body shot.
Asztalos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kahn staying out of range there. Asztalos throws a leg kick which misses Kahn's front leg but catches the back leg as Kahn tries to avoid it. #CL2# Asztalos gets a clinch. A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land. Kahn scores with a shoulder strike. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kahn. Kahn lands an uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Kahn. Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it. Kahn lands on the inside with an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Kahn lands with a short shot to the head. Kahn scores with a shoulder strike. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn. A right hand to the body from Kahn.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kahn tries to work over Asztalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kahn scores with a hook to the body.#KD# Kahn drops Asztalos onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Asztalos is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC# Asztalos is rocked!#BC# Kahn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Asztalos is still on wobbly legs! Can Kahn finish him? Kahn drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Asztalos's head, knocking him out cold! Kahn is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Solomon Kahn! Solomon Kahn retains his light heavyweight title! Solomon Kahn tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. In defeat, Alex Asztalos stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back.'.
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Event:
CEC 659
Date: May 26, 2019 |
#R1# Arjuna lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Nice defenses there by Kahn. Kahn takes one on the button. Rama Arjuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arjuna misses with an uppercut. #CL2# Arjuna has managed to clinch.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kahn tries a body shot but Arjuna blocks it.
Kahn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Arjuna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kahn backwards. Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Arjuna. Arjuna takes a shot to the head. Arjuna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2# Arjuna manages to break the clinch.
Arjuna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kahn counters with a straight right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A jab from Kahn misses. A nice leg kick lands there from Arjuna. Kahn throws out a loose jab but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Kahn looks to land a right hand but Arjuna moved out of range. Arjuna throws a counter combo. Arjuna moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kahn throws the left hand but Arjuna avoids the punch easily. Arjuna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kahn. Arjuna just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Arjuna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Arjuna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahn. Arjuna throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kahn counters with a stiff right hand. Kahn slips a straight right by Arjuna. Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Arjuna manages to avoid it. A decent looking cross lands there for Arjuna.#T2# Arjuna connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kahn's hands. A head kick misses from Arjuna. Arjuna is looking to clinch. Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Arjuna manages to avoid it. Arjuna looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range. Arjuna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Arjuna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arjuna.
Arjuna with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3# Arjuna looks to land a right hand but Kahn moved out of range. A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Arjuna misses with a straight right. An attempted straight right counter from Kahn misses the target. Some bone on bone action there as Kahn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Arjuna lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Arjuna misses with the body kick and Kahn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A bone on bone clash there as Kahn blocks the leg kick.
Kahn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Arjuna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Arjuna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Arjuna jabs Kahn to the body, keeping him at a distance. No joy there for Arjuna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kahn tried to counter with a leg kick but Arjuna avoided it.#T4# No joy there for Kahn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arjuna lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Kahn throws a right hand that misses
and Arjuna counters with a series of strikes. Kahn will be more careful next time no doubt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kahn loads up on a big right hand but Arjuna slips the punch.#CL2# Kahn tries to keep at a distance but Arjuna has taken the fight into the clinch. Kahn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kahn is leaning against Arjuna and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A head punch on the inside from Arjuna fails to land. #BC# Kahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Arjuna throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab. Arjuna cracks the inside of Kahn's front leg. Arjuna throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. It looked like Kahn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Arjuna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Arjuna dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Arjuna moves in looking to clinch but Kahn pushes him off. Arjuna misses with a jab to the body
and Kahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kahn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arjuna has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arjuna - that will leave a mark!
Rama Arjuna seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2# Arjuna moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards. Arjuna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Arjuna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC# Kahn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Arjuna defending well as Kahn loads up on a big left hand. Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kahn jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1# Arjuna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand! Arjuna missing with a left hand there. Kahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kahn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Left hook, right uppercut from Arjuna. #CUT2# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Arjuna connects with a body shot that sends Kahn's belly button to the back.#CL2# Arjuna clinches up with Kahn and pushes him back against the cage. Kahn is trying to break the clinch but Arjuna has him pressed against the cage. Kahn tries to throw a body punch but Arjuna avoids it by throwing Kahn back against the cage. Still in the clinch, Arjuna scores with a nice short uppercut. Arjuna misses with a body punch.
Kahn blocking some punches.
Arjuna blocking some punches.
Kahn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arjuna's elbow. #BC# Kahn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kahn is looking to slow Arjuna down with leg kicks. #T2# 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! Arjuna lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Arjuna. A head kick misses from Arjuna. Arjuna takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Arjuna swinging wildly here.
It looked like Kahn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Arjuna. Kahn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Arjuna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kahn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Arjuna manages to avoid it. Kahn keeps the fight on the outside. It looked like Kahn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Arjuna.#CL2# Arjuna moves into the clinch.#T3# Arjuna keeps control of Kahn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. I was talking to Kahn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Arjuna lands a body shot. A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land. Still in the clinch, Arjuna scores with a nice short uppercut. Arjuna lands an uppercut. Arjuna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kahn backwards. Kahn scores with a shot to the side of Arjuna's head. #BC# Kahn breaks from the clinch.
Kahn keeps the fight on the outside. Nice uppercut lands for Kahn. That snapped Arjuna's head back.
Kahn misses the jab. Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Kahn misses. Arjuna throws a push kick but Kahn slaps the foot to one side. #T4# Arjuna throws a series of punches but Kahn moves out of range. Arjuna tries to clinch up and Arjuna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A low kick from Arjuna is predictable there and Arjuna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Arjuna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice combination there by Arjuna.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Arjuna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R3# Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arjuna shapes to counter with a head kick. Arjuna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahn. Arjuna punishes Kahn's body with a nice straight punch. Kahn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arjuna can pounce on him.
Arjuna lands a body shot.
Kahn moves out of range of the body kick. Arjuna fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kahn checks it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arjuna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away. Arjuna misses with a kick to the body.
Kahn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1# Arjuna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2# Arjuna drives through and clinches with Kahn against the cage.
#BC2# Arjuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Arjuna throws a lazy uppercut
and Kahn counters with a nice uppercut. Arjuna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arjuna throws a looping overhand right but Kahn ducks down to avoid it. Kahn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Arjuna throws a series of punches but Kahn moves out of range. Kahn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arjuna under the eye. Arjuna throws a nice outside leg kick. Kahn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arjuna.#T2# Arjuna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arjuna. Arjuna throws a right and a left that Kahn avoids nicely. Arjuna throws a series of punches but Kahn moves out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Kahn gets tackled into the cage by Arjuna. Arjuna maintains the clinch. Arjuna throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn. Kahn working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kahn misses with some punches.
Arjuna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arjuna lands a body punch. Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kahn scores with a hook to the body. Arjuna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC# Kahn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kahn misses with a straight right. Arjuna tries to counter with a clinch but Kahn shakes him off and moves away.#T3# Arjuna tries to clinch but Kahn is having none of it. A counter left hand to the body from Kahn misses its target. Arjuna takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arjuna.
Arjuna lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That kick from Arjuna tenderised Kahn's leg. Kahn is trying to keep his angry face on. Kahn misses with a straight right. Arjuna throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kahn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Arjuna throws a right and a left that Kahn avoids nicely. Kahn throws a big shot that misses. Arjuna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4##KD# Kahn cracks Arjuna with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Arjuna looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kahn finish him?
#ROC# Arjuna is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arjuna will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arjuna is still on wobbly legs! Can Kahn finish him? Arjuna throws a looping overhand right but Kahn ducks down to avoid it. Arjuna throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kahn counters with a right hand from hell and Arjuna is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Solomon Kahn! Solomon Kahn retains his light heavyweight title! Solomon Kahn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
CEC 655
Date: May 12, 2019 |
#R1# Kahn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beznisko. Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kahn. Beznisko misses with a hook to the body
letting Kahn counter with a right hand. Beznisko scores with the left hand. Kahn knows he should have avoided that one. Beznisko connects with a body shot. Kahn swats away the attempt to clinch by Beznisko. Beznisko checks a leg kick. Beznisko appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Beznisko pushing out the jab but it's not landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beznisko throws a series of punches but Kahn avoids them all with ease. Beznisko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Beznisko. A little jabbing left from Kahn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Beznisko blocks a jab. Beznisko misses with a body kick.#T1# Beznisko slips under a jab from Kahn. Kahn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Kahn tries to move into range but Beznisko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Kahn slips a jab and a cross from Beznisko.
Kahn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kahn moves out of range as Beznisko throws a body kick.
Sergey Beznisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Beznisko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Beznisko misses with a looping left. Kahn walks into a stiff left hand from Beznisko. Beznisko walks into a jab. Beznisko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beznisko throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily. Kahn avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Beznisko shoots in for a double leg but Kahn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Beznisko doesn't succeed with the takedown and Kahn counters with a nice body shot. Beznisko is breathing heavily. Kahn catches Beznisko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Nice shot by Kahn.#CUT2# It looks like Sergey Beznisko has been cut. Beznisko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kahn counters with a huge left! Beznisko is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kahn isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Beznisko from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kahn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Kahn! Solomon Kahn retains his light heavyweight title! After the fight, Solomon Kahn 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:
CEC 652
Date: Apr 17, 2019 |
#R1# Blaster swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn blocks a jab. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kahn, right into the meat.
Good shot there by Kahn. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Blaster swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
#CL2# Kahn closes the distance and pushes Blaster back into the cage. Blaster works on Kahn's body with a couple of short punches. Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch. Kahn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Blaster scores with a shoulder strike. Still in the clinch, Blaster scores with a nice short uppercut. Nice body punch from Blaster - that landed with a thud.
Kahn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blaster. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Blaster misses with a hook from the clinch. Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Blaster manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Kahn misses. Blaster throws a push kick but Kahn slaps the foot to one side. Blaster lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Blaster throws a solid leg kick but Kahn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blaster. Kahn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blasters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1# Kahn missing with a left hand there. Blaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Blaster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kahn. Some bone on bone action there as Kahn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kahn moves out of range as Blaster throws a body kick.
Kahn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kahn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Kahn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A leg kick checked by Kahn. Blaster looks to land a right hand but Kahn moved out of range. Blaster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Blaster catches Kahn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Blaster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kahn. Blaster misses with a straight left. A little jabbing left from Kahn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kahn getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Blaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn. A slow jab from Blaster misses its intended target. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kahn pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kahn jabbing away but nothing is landing. A bone on bone clash there as Kahn blocks the leg kick.
#T2# Kahn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blaster. Blaster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kahn momentarily.
Kahn scores with a nice right hand.
Kahn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kahn there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2# Kahn rushes Blaster and presses him up against the cage. Kahn being controlled against the cage. Blaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kahn lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Blaster.
Kahn gets through Blaster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Blaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kahn. Blaster has a couple of punches blocked by Kahn.
#BC# Blaster breaks from the clinch.
Kahn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kahn throws a hook to the side of Blaster's head but Blaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Blaster scores with a jab. Kahn acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3# Blaster lands with a cross. Blaster misses with a kick to the body.
Kahn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Kahn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Blaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kahn. Kahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaster. Kahn connects with a body shot. Kahn works Blaster's body with a nice hook. Kahn scoring well with a low kick there.
Blaster throws out a loose jab but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it. Kahn feints a counter leg kick. Kahn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blaster's sensitive parts. A telegraphed right hand from Blaster misses the target. Blaster slips a jab from Kahn. Blaster works Kahn's body with a nice hook. Blaster misses with a straight left. Blaster throws a leg kick and Kahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Blaster sizes up Kahn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Nice shot by Kahn. Kahn tries to clinch but Blaster moves out of range. #T4# Blaster tries a head kick but it misses.
Blaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away. Blaster connects with a jab.#CL# Blaster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Kahn misses with some punches.
Blaster misses with a short punch on the inside. Blaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Kahn backwards. Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses. Blaster tries a body shot but Kahn blocks it.
Kahn can't find room to land a body shot as Blaster controls the action.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn takes a shot to the head. #CUT# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaster prevents a body shot from Kahn. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Blaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Blaster fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Blaster fails to land. Still in the clinch, Kahn scores with a nice short uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kahn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Blaster dominated that round. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn'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# Kahn misses with a right hand and Blaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kahn misses with a looping left. Kahn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2# Blaster gets tackled into the cage by Kahn. Kahn maintains the clinch. Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Blaster. A short right hand to the side of the head by Kahn. Blaster taking a breather. Kahn avoids the elbow strike from Blaster, against the cage.
Blaster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kahn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blaster seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kahn can turn it around.#BC# Blaster breaks the clinch.
Kahn throws a leg kick but Blaster checks it. Blaster misses with a head kick.
Kahn lands a leg kick that knocks Blaster off balance momentarily. Kahn connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action! The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. A jab lands there for Blaster. Blaster throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab. Kahn throws a low kick, looking for Blaster's leg but Blaster calmly moves out of range. Kahn looks to throw the jab but Blaster is out of range. Kahn takes a shot right to the bread basket. It looks like Blaster has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Master Blaster is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# Kahn lands with a nice body kick. Kahn missing with a left hand there. Blaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Blaster throws a hook but Kahn blocks it.#CL# Blaster clinches up against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaster. Kahn blocking some punches.
Kahn scores with a shoulder strike. A short body shot lands from Blaster as the two fighters clinch.
Kahn works on Blaster's body with a couple of short punches. Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Blaster.
Kahn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blaster backwards. Blaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blaster lands an uppercut. Blaster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kahn. Kahn is breathing heavily. Blaster is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kahn is keeping busy. Blaster tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing Blaster back against the cage. Blaster lands a good knee to the midsection. Kahn won't want to take too many of those. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Blaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# Blaster blocking some punches.
Blaster misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kahn. #BC# Blaster breaks the clinch.
Kahn tries a low kick but Blaster avoids it. Kahn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Blaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kahn counters with a good low kick that Blaster was not able to check. A slow jab from Blaster misses its intended target. Kahn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blaster's sensitive parts. Blaster walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kahn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Kahn cracks Blaster with an open hand slap. Blaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
Blaster misses with a combination
and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kahn tries to clinch but Blaster moves out of range. Blaster takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blaster throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Blaster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3# Blaster throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Kahn lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Kahn misses. Blaster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2# Kahn darts in and clinches Blaster up against the cage. Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside. Blaster misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blaster lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kahn. Blaster stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Blaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blaster blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kahn. #BC# Blaster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kahn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Blaster just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kahn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kahn slips under a jab. Kahn throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaster. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Blaster throws a series of punches but Kahn moves out of range. #T4# Kahn misses with a wild body shot. Blaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kahn moves out of range of the body kick from Blaster.
Kahn tries to clinch up. Kahn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blaster tries a head kick but it misses.
Kahn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Blaster looks for the body kick but Kahn saw that one coming. A jab from Kahn misses. Kahn throws a jab when Blaster was well out of range. Kahn avoids the head kick by Blaster.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kahn. Blaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kahn misses with an uppercut. Blaster saw that one coming. Blaster tries to land a front kick but Kahn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Blaster blocks a jab.#CL# Blaster has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kahn lands with a short head shot on the inside. Blaster misses with the head strike.
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Solomon Kahn will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R3# Kahn misses with a looping left. It looked like Blaster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Blaster takes a jab right on the kisser.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kahn!
Blaster scores with a jab. A lazy left from Kahn finds it's target. Kahn throws an overhand right that lands on Blaster's shoulder, as Blaster tries to avoid the shot. Blaster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Blaster lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Blaster is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Kahn misses with a hook. Blaster scores with a jab. Kahn acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Kahn checks a low kick from Blaster. Blaster feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kahn's calf. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A left lands for Kahn. Kahn wants to clinch up but Blaster keeps it at a distance. Kahn throws a leg kick but Blaster sees it coming and checks it nicely. Blaster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kahn wants to land a leg kick but Blaster is out of range. #T1# Kahn lands an overhand right. Kahn lands a right hook to the body.
Kahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Blaster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kahn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blaster throws out the jab. Kahn lands a jab to the nose. Kahn throws a hook to the side of Blaster's head but Blaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kahn slips under a jab from Blaster. Kahn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Blaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kahn throws out the jab. Blaster walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kahn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. An inside leg kick from Blaster misses. Blaster scores with a jab to the body. Kahn blocks the body kick.
Kahn darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Blaster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kahn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kahn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blaster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kahn missing with a left hand there. Blaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2# Kahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Blaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahn. Blaster throws a leg kick which misses Kahn's front leg but catches the back leg as Kahn tries to avoid it. Kahn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Blaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahn. Blaster is looking to land body kicks. Blaster throws a lazy head kick and Kahn counters with a body kick that stops Blaster in his tracks momentarily. Kahn throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaster. Blaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahn. Kahn cracks the inside of Blaster's front leg. The fighters circling - Kahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Blaster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kahn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blaster. A decent looking cross lands there for Kahn. Kahn checks a leg kick. Kahn getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Kahn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blaster's head.#T3# Kahn tries to clinch up. Kahn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Blaster staying out of range there. Kahn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blaster. Kahn misses the jab. A left lands for Kahn. Blaster lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kahn throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Blaster throws a leg kick but Kahn sees it coming and moves out of range. Kahn cracks Blaster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Blaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kahn throws out the jab. Blaster was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Blaster moves out of range as Kahn strikes. Kahn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Kahn connects with a looping right hand.
A cross from Blaster lands. Blaster lands a jab to the head.
Blaster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kahn throws a lazy right hand but Blaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4# Kahn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaster looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL# Blaster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kahn, pushing him back against the cage. Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Master Blaster has scored more points in the clinch so far. Blaster pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Kahn blocks a body shot from Blaster. Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blaster lands a hook to the side of the head. Kahn misses with the head strike.
Blaster pushes Kahn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# Blaster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Blaster looks to land a left hand but Kahn moved out of range nicely. Kahn jabs Blaster right on the nose. Blaster blinks but takes it well. Blaster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kahn. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Blaster slips a jab from Kahn. Blaster tried to counter with a leg kick but Kahn avoided it. Blaster looks to land a right hand but Kahn moved out of range. Blaster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kahn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Blaster scores with a jab to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Kahn really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R4# Blaster throws out a loose jab but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it. Kahn on the wrong end of a nice jab. Blaster throws the kick towards the body but Kahn avoids it. Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Blaster scores with a nice right hand.
Kahn lands a leg kick that knocks Blaster off balance momentarily. Blaster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kahn. Kahn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Blaster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Blaster cracks Kahn with a right hand to the side of the head. Kahn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blaster. Blaster jabs Kahn right on the nose. Kahn blinks but takes it well. Kahn throws a jab when Blaster was well out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Blaster misses with a straight right. Kahn throws a shot from downtown. Blaster moves away and avoids it. Blaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kahn throws out the jab. Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1# Blaster scores with a nice body kick.
Kahn throws the left hand but Blaster avoids the punch easily. Kahn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A solid body kick from Blaster. Kahn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Kahn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Blaster. Blaster misses with a body kick. Kahn misses with a straight right. Kahn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahn. Blaster half committed to a counter leg kick. Blaster misses with a hook. Kahn ducked under it nicely. Blaster misses with a body shot.
Blaster throws a head kick that misses. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kahn. Blaster moves away from the strike by Kahn. Blaster is looking to counter punch. Kahn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blaster to score with a decent uppercut. Kahn slips a straight right by Blaster. Kahn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blaster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kahn scrambles back to his feet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Blaster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2# Blaster loads up on a big right hand but Kahn slips the punch. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blaster 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 Kahn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kahn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. It seemed like Kahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Blaster lands with a hook. Kahn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Blaster misses with a hook. A lazy left from Kahn finds it's target. Blaster takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blaster lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Blaster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A swing and a miss from Blaster. Blaster misses with an uppercut. Kahn saw that one coming. Kahn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kahn's corner calls for a 1-2. Kahn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Kahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kahn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kahn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Blaster misses with a straight left. Blaster takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses. Kahn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3# Blaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away. Kahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blaster. Blaster takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Blaster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kahn avoids the body shot from Blaster.
Blaster takes one to the chin there.#CL2# Kahn clinches with his opponent.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaster throws a head punch that misses. Blaster lands with a light punch inside. Blaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaster. Blaster scores with a hook to the body. A head punch on the inside from Blaster fails to land. Blaster scores with an uppercut up the middle. Blaster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Blaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Blaster fails to land. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kahn. Blaster misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn scores with an uppercut up the middle. A nice left hand lands by Kahn.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. A short right from Blaster on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blaster. Kahn avoids a wild elbow strike from Blaster. Kahn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Blaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kahn. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Blaster blocks an uppercut.
Kahn blocking some punches.
Kahn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blaster backwards. #BC2# Kahn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Blaster had his way with Solomon Kahn in that round. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R5# Kahn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blaster throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab. Blaster shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Blaster misses with a looping right. Blaster misses the jab. Blaster looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Kahn scores with a jab to the body. Kahn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Blaster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Blaster misses with a head kick.
Blaster throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily. Blaster misses with a hook. Kahn ducked under it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blaster throws the kick towards the body but Kahn avoids it.#CL2# Kahn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blaster, pushing him back against the cage. Blaster lands a body punch in the clinch. Kahn scores with a shoulder strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Blaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1# A left hand lands to the body for Blaster.
#BC# Blaster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A head kick misses from Blaster. Blaster throws out a leg kick but Kahn moves out of range and Blaster only half commits. Kahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blaster. Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaster moves into range and connects with a jab. Blaster slips a jab from Kahn. Kahn checks a low kick from Blaster.#CL# Blaster clinches. Blaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kahn backwards. Blaster lands an uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blaster. Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaster uses good head movement to avoid it. Blaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2# Blaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it. Blaster misses with a short punch on the inside. Blaster misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn lands with a light punch inside. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Blaster wants to stall.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaster uses good head movement to avoid it. Kahn misses with the head strike.
Blaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn. Kahn prevents a body shot from Blaster. Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaster controls his hands.
Blaster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn. Blaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaster tries a body shot but Kahn blocks it.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn. #T3# Blaster blocks a body shot from Kahn. A quick uppercut on the inside from Blaster. Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside. Kahn blocking some punches.
Kahn lands with a short shot to the head. Blaster throws a head punch that misses. Kahn lands a nice shot to the body. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaster controls his hands.
Kahn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Kahn pushes Blaster back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Kahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kahn lands a left hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land. Blaster blocking some punches.
Kahn presses Blaster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kahn lands a left hand.
Blaster has a couple of punches blocked by Kahn.
A body shot lands from Kahn.
Kahn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kahn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blaster or not. Kahn scores with a shot to the side of Blaster's head. Kahn misses with some punches.
Blaster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blaster tries a body shot but Kahn blocks it.
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Kahn as the two fighters clinch.
Kahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blaster backwards. Kahn throws a head punch that misses. Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blaster backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaster. Blaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kahn lands with a right to the head. Blaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Kahn controls his hands.
#BC# Blaster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Blaster swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
Blaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Solomon Kahn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Kahn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Kahn! Solomon Kahn is the new light heavyweight champion! Solomon Kahn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. The defeated Master Blaster had this to say: 'It was that little dude on my shoulder that done fucked me up. God he's got an annoying voice. He's kinda heavy too.'.
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CEC 649
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1# Fitzsimmons dips to his left and cracks Kahn with an uppercut!#CUT# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Fitzsimmons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kahn, as that shot connected.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons. Kahn moves away from the strike by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Kahn ducks down to avoid it. Fitzsimmons sets himself, and Kahn steps forward looking for the clinch! Fitzsimmons avoids it this time. Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solomon Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kahn lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzsimmons's head. Kahn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Kahn blocks it. Fitzsimmons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it. Kahn misses with a body shot
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kahn connects with a nice looking jab.
Kahn darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Kahn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1# Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch
letting Kahn counter with a right hand. A jab from Kahn finds it's way through Fitzsimmons's defenses. Kahn jabs Fitzsimmons right on the nose. Fitzsimmons blinks but takes it well. Kahn throws a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Kahn. Fitzsimmons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Fitzsimmons does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons. A left lands for Kahn. Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fitzsimmons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Kahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fitzsimmons connects with a solid leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kahn throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it. Kahn throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot. Kahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.#T2# Kahn looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range. Kahn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Kahn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fitzsimmons under the eye. Kahn throws a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fitzsimmons tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Fitzsimmons throwing a counter right hand but Kahn manages to avoid it. Kahn throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahn. Fitzsimmons walks into a straight right hand from Kahn. A big left from Fitzsimmons misses. Fitzsimmons looks to land a combination but Kahn avoids it well. Kahn lands an overhand right. Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. A bone on bone clash there as Kahn blocks the leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range. Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses. #T3# Kahn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body. Kahn lands a head shot. Kahn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Kahn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Fitzsimmons is looking to counter punch. Kahn thows a leg kick but Fitzsimmons checks it and Fitzsimmons counters with a stiff right hand. Fitzsimmons avoids a kick to the body.
Kahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Kahn throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily. Kahn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fitzsimmons had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Kahn strikes. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kahn, right into the meat.
#CL2# Kahn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Kahn controls the action.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons. Nice body punch from Kahn. Kahn lands a shoulder strike. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons. #T4# Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Kahn. Kahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Fitzsimmons holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kahn.
Kahn lands a left hand.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Kahn.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Fitzsimmons.
Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Kahn scores with a shot to the side of Fitzsimmons's head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kahn is working Fitzsimmons over against the cage. Kahn lands a shoulder strike. Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn lands an uppercut. Kahn lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Kahn dominated that round. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Fitzsimmons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fitzsimmons there as he acknowledges the shot. Kahn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Kahn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Kahn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot to the body.
Kahn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range and Kahn settles back down. Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Kahn counters with a stiff right hand. Fitzsimmons looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Kahn scores with a leg kick.
Kahn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Kahn's midsection. Kahn has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kahn throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kahn. That did some damage! A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target. #CL2# Kahn has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Fitzsimmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Kahn closes the distance and pushes Fitzsimmons back into the cage.#T1# Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike. Kahn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fitzsimmons takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Kahn scores with a nice short uppercut. Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch. A right hand to the body from Kahn.
Fitzsimmons's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Kahn blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons. Kahn lands a shoulder strike. A short right from Kahn on the inside. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2##BC# Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut
#CL2# and Kahn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Kahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. 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! Kahn lands with a short shot to the head. Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kahn up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn. Solomon Kahn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons. #BC2# Kahn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kahn throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily. Fitzsimmons appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Kahn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Kahn checks it. Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kahn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3# A jab from Kahn does it's job there. Kahn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Fitzsimmons with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kahn to score with a decent uppercut. Kahn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the body
and Kahn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Kahn wants to land a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range. Fitzsimmons is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Fitzsimmons dodges the punch combination from Kahn.
Kahn misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming. A jab from Kahn does it's job there. Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons. Kahn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. The fighters circling - Kahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Fitzsimmons throwing a counter right hand but Kahn manages to avoid it. Kahn misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely. Kahn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kahn avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot that sends Kahn's belly button to the back. Solomon Kahn seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kahn scores with the left hand. Fitzsimmons knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2# Kahn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kahn scores with a shoulder strike. Fitzsimmons taking a breather. Fitzsimmons controlling the action here for a moment.
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch. Kahn lands with a left to the head. Kahn blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage. Fitzsimmons taking a breather. Kahn lands with a short shot to the head. The referee is keeping an eye on Fitzsimmons - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Kahn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# Fitzsimmons keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Fitzsimmons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A big right from Kahn misses. Kahn lands a jab to Fitzsimmons's midsection. Kahn throws a front kick aimed at Fitzsimmons's knee but Fitzsimmons avoids it well. An attempted straight right counter from Fitzsimmons misses the target. Fitzsimmons takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fitzsimmons misses with a right hand and Kahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kahn throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Fitzsimmons fails to land with a series of punches.
Kahn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kahn moves out of range of the strikes. Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it. Fitzsimmons is looking to counter punch. Fitzsimmons ducks right into an uppercut from Kahn. Fitzsimmons motions for Kahn to come forward. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Fitzsimmons lands a body shot.
Kahn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Kahn catches Fitzsimmons with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Kahn lands a nice hook to Fitzsimmons's body. Fitzsimmons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Fitzsimmons takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kahn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Fitzsimmons throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Fitzsimmons digs a good body shot into Kahn's ribs. Kahn misses with a wild combination.
Kahn avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons cracks Kahn with a right hand to the side of the head. Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Kahn ducks down to avoid it. Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A lazy left from Kahn finds it's target. Fitzsimmons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
Kahn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fitzsimmons on the side of the head. Fitzsimmons connects with an inside leg kick. Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn. Kahn scores with a jab to the jaw. Kahn throws a head kick that misses. Kahn lands with a cross. Kahn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Kahn tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons is having none of it. Fitzsimmons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kahn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahn. A punch lands to the side of Fitzsimmons 's head but he takes it in his stride. Kahn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3# Nice shot lands for Kahn.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Kahn.
Kahn letting Fitzsimmons take a breather here. Kahn blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch. Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons cracks Kahn with a nice body shot.#BC2# Kahn manages to break the clinch.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Fitzsimmons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kahn cracks Fitzsimmons with a good jab. Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn. Kahn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Kahn lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot
and Kahn counters with an outside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice hook. Kahn scores with a nice strike. Kahn closes the distance and lands a one-two. Kahn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2# Kahn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fitzsimmons, pushing him back against the cage. Fitzsimmons lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kahn lands a body shot. Solomon Kahn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Both fighters are breathing heavily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside. Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A nice left hand lands by Kahn.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Kahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight! Solomon Kahn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kahn 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Kahn! A very excited looking Solomon Kahn 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. In defeat, Jim Fitzsimmons stepped up to the mic, saying 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.
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Event:
CEC 643
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
#R1# Kahn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Burns has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kahn finds it's way round the side to connect with Burns 's head. Kahn misses with a looping left. Burns jabs Kahn to the body, keeping him at a distance. Burns scoring well with a low kick there.
Burns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kahn. Burns scores with a sloppy right hand. Kahn should have avoided that one. #CUT# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Burns defending well as Kahn loads up on a big left hand. Kahn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Burns fakes the leg kick and cracks Kahn in the body. Burns slips a straight right by Kahn. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kahn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns lands a nice hook to Kahn's body. Kahn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahn. Burns appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Kahn cracks the inside of Burns 's front leg. Kahn walks into a left hand. Burns slips under a jab. A quick step to the side and Burns tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Kahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns . The crowd cheers as Kahn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burns doesn't seem phased though. Kahn throws a nice outside leg kick. Burns scores with a jab. Kahn acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1# Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range. Kahn takes a shot right to the bread basket. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kahn. Burns bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Kahn moves out of range as Burns throws a body kick.
Kahn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns slips a jab from Kahn. A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target. Kahn throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it. Kahn moves into range and connects with a jab. Kahn avoids the body shot from Burns .
Burns throws a head kick that misses and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. An inside leg kick from Burns misses. It seemed like Kahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Burns misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kahn misses the target. Burns misses with the combination.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away. Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kahn throws a body shot but no joy. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns . A big left from Burns misses. Burns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. It seemed like Kahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kahn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns . Kahn throws a head kick that misses. Kahn misses the shot to the body. Kahn avoids the head kick by Burns .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kahn! But no joy. A low kick from Kahn is predictable there and Burns counters with a good low kick that Kahn was not able to check. Kahn throws a leg kick that misses. Burns connects with a body shot that sends Kahn's belly button to the back. Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns .
Burns plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Burns staying out of range there. Kahn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3# Burns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A nice leg kick lands there from Burns . Kahn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Burns lands with a hook. Kahn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A nice leg kick lands there from Burns . Kahn throws a body shot but no joy. Kahn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns . A counter left hand to the body from Burns misses its target. Kahn throws a leg kick that is checked and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range. Kahn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Kahn throws a hook but Burns blocks it. Burns is looking to counter punch. Kahn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kahn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kahn with a hook. This has been an exciting period of action! Burns lands a jab to the nose. Burns blocks a jab. Kahn misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Burns . Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Burns scores with a nice head shot.#T4# Jab by Burns .#ROC# Kahn is rocked! Burns lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kahn falls backwards - clearly groggy! Burns dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex John Conor Burns ! Alex John Conor Burns retains his light heavyweight title! A victorious Alex John Conor Burns 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:
CEC 641
Date: Feb 08, 2019 |
#R1# A slow jab from Kahn misses its intended target. Kahn throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kahn is looking to slow Arjuna down with leg kicks. Nice uppercut lands for Kahn. That snapped Arjuna's head back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arjuna, right into the meat.
Solomon Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arjuna works Kahn's body with a nice hook. Arjuna takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arjuna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Arjuna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kahn. Arjuna tries a quick counter leg kick but Kahn is wise to it. Arjuna fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Kahn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Kahn misses with a head kick.
Kahn with a nice cross. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Arjuna looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Decent striking displayed by Kahn there.#T1# Arjuna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahn.
Donk. Arjuna catches Kahn right on the button with a cross. A solid leg kick lands there for Kahn.
Kahn throws a hook to the side of Arjuna's head but Arjuna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Arjuna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arjuna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD# Kahn cracks Arjuna with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kahn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Arjuna to stand back up!#ROC# Arjuna is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kahn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arjuna checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Arjuna is still on wobbly legs! Can Kahn finish him? Arjuna takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Arjuna moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Kahn throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Arjuna to counter with a crisp jab. Kahn walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Arjuna drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kahn swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Arjuna's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Kahn! Our winner, Solomon Kahn, 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:
CEC 636
Date: Jan 04, 2019 |
#R1# A nice leg kick lands there from Kahn. Kahn cracks Blake with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2# It looks like Edward Blake has been cut. Kahn throws a hook to the side of Blake's head but Blake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kahn tries to work over Blake's front leg with a kick but Blake checks it. Kahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blake.
Kahn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Blake is landing a low percentage of strikes. Solomon Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice body punch from Blake. Blake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Blake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kahn's sensitive parts. #CL# Blake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Kahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Blake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kahn thows a leg kick but Blake checks it and Blake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Blake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Blake loads up on a big right hand but Kahn slips the punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kahn misses with a low kick. Kahn throws a body kick that misses. Blake looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range. Kahn looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kahn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Blake walks into a left hand. Kahn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Kahn throws a hook but Blake avoids it easily.#T1# Blake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kahn throws out the jab. Kahn looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range. Blake shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Blake lands with an uppercut that bounces Kahn off the cage and back into range. Kahn throws a hook to the side of Blake's head but Blake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Blake lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kahn on the side of the head. Blake misses with a looping left. Kahn throws a hook to the side of Blake's head but Blake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Blake tries to move into range but Kahn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Kahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blake. Blake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kahn getting the better of the striking in that exchange. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kahn lands with a nice body punch. Kahn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kahn avoids the body shot from Blake.
Kahn throws a front kick aimed at Blake's knee but Blake avoids it well. #T2# Blake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kahn. Kahn lands a nice hook to Blake's body. Blake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kahn looks to land a left hand but Blake moved out of range nicely. Kahn jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kahn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC2# Blake is rocked! Kahn misses with an uppercut
and Blake counters with a nice uppercut. Blake slips under a jab. Kahn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kahn misses with a right hand and Blake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Blake feints and then cracks Kahn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kahn down. Kahn misses with a jab to the body
enabling Blake to counter with a crisp jab. Blake throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kahn! But no joy. Kahn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blake's calf. Blake's corner calls for a 1-2. Blake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Kahn throws a right hand that misses
and Blake counters with a two punch combo. Kahn thuds his right hand into Blake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2# Edward Blake's cut is getting worse.#T3# Blake staying out of range there. Kahn takes a body punch but keeps moving. Kahn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Blake with a hook.#KD2# Kahn drops Blake with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Blake looks back up at him and smiles so Kahn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Blake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Blake circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Kahn. Blake falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Kahn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Solomon Kahn! During a confident post fight interview, Solomon Kahn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEC 632
Date: Dec 12, 2018 |
#R1# Beznisko on the wrong end of a nice jab. Kahn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Beznisko misses with a wild body shot. Kahn takes one to the chin there.#CUT# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Kahn avoids the body shot from Beznisko.
Kahn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kahn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Beznisko - the referee stops the clock and Kahn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Beznisko. Kahn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Beznisko misses with a hook. Kahn ducked under it nicely. Kahn lands with a cross. Beznisko lands a nice hook to Kahn's body. Kahn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kahn throws a lazy uppercut
and Beznisko counters with a straight right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Beznisko misses with a left hand and Kahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Beznisko looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range. Beznisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it. Kahn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Beznisko throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range. Beznisko blocks a low kick nicely. Sloppy strikes from Kahn. Those never looked like landing. Nice defenses there by Beznisko. Beznisko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Beznisko lands a jab to the head.
#T1# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kahn, as that shot connected.
Beznisko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL# Beznisko clinches up with Kahn and pushes him back against the cage. Kahn is trying to push Beznisko away but Beznisko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. I was talking to Beznisko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Beznisko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kahn's efforts to push away. Beznisko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kahn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2# Kahn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Beznisko avoids the head kick by Kahn.
Kahn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Beznisko swings widly with a right hand
and Kahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kahn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Beznisko misses with a hook.#TD# Beznisko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kahn did well to prevent Beznisko getting side control. This has been an exciting period of action! Beznisko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kahn is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Beznisko with the ground and pound but Kahn uses the opportunity to regain guard. Beznisko throws an elbow that misses. Kahn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Beznisko's guard. Nice move by Kahn!#REVB##T2##SU2# Kahn stands up from Beznisko's guard - Kahn perhaps looking for a knockout. Kahn misses the body punch and Beznisko counters with a lovely straight right hand! Beznisko clobbers Kahn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Beznisko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beznisko tries to counter with a takedown but Kahn is quick to defend against it. Nice shot by Kahn. Beznisko slips under a jab from Kahn. Beznisko shoots in for a takedown but Kahn shows good takedown defense. A jab from Kahn misses. Solomon Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice defenses there by Beznisko. Kahn wants to land a leg kick but Beznisko is out of range. Beznisko throwing a counter right hand but Kahn manages to avoid it. Kahn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Beznisko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Beznisko just misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko throws an overhand right that lands on Kahn's shoulder, as Kahn tries to avoid the shot. Kahn scores with a sloppy right hand. Beznisko should have avoided that one. Kahn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beznisko. Beznisko lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3# An inside leg kick lands from Beznisko. A big right from Kahn misses. Beznisko misses with a wild combination.
Beznisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beznisko dives in and grabs Kahn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kahn pushes down on Beznisko's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him. Beznisko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahn. Beznisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away. Nice straight punches there by Kahn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kahn. No joy there for Beznisko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beznisko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kahn's calf.#TD# Beznisko shoots in and gets a takedown into Kahn's guard. Beznisko prevents Kahn from getting back to his feet. Beznisko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Kahn wants to stand and escape but Beznisko is having none of it. #T4# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beznisko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Beznisko won't allow Kahn to get back to his feet. Beznisko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Kahn wants to stand but Beznisko is controlling the position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Solomon Kahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kahn blocks a jab. Kahn takes a swing at Beznisko's ribcage but misses. Beznisko swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab. Beznisko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kahn looks to land a right hand but Beznisko moved out of range. Beznisko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kahn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. and Beznisko counters with a left and a right that stings Kahn. Kahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beznisko. Beznisko throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range. Kahn throws a right hand that misses
and Beznisko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Beznisko misses with an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Solomon Kahn will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Kahn thuds his shin into the meat of Beznisko's side. Beznisko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kahn. Kahn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beznisko throws a lazy right hand but Kahn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kahn scores with a punch to the head. Kahn misses with a straight left. Beznisko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beznisko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kahn pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Beznisko with a body punch. A glancing blow. Beznisko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahn.
Beznisko appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Beznisko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kahn misses the shot to the body. Kahn thows a left - swing and a miss! Beznisko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beznisko. Kahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beznisko manages to avoid it. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Beznisko drives through and clinches with Kahn against the cage.
Kahn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1# Good body shot from Beznisko.
Beznisko pushes Kahn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Kahn lands a body shot. Beznisko misses with some punches.
Beznisko lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2# Kahn breaks the clinch.
Kahn lands a slapping body shot.
Kahn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beznisko. Beznisko obviously looking to wear him down.
Kahn misses with a wild body shot. A big left from Kahn misses. Kahn wants to land a leg kick but Beznisko is out of range. A decent looking cross lands there for Beznisko. Kahn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Kahn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Beznisko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Solomon Kahn seems to be getting the better of the standup. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kahn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Beznisko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kahn swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kahn misses with an uppercut. #T2# Beznisko looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range. Kahn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beznisko connects with a single shot there. Beznisko scores with a leg kick.
Kahn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beznisko blocks a leg kick. A counter left hand to the body from Beznisko misses its target. Beznisko connects with a crisp jab. Kahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beznisko. Beznisko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kahn throws out the jab. Kahn thumps Beznisko with a low kick. Kahn misses with a looping left. Beznisko throwing a counter right hand but Kahn manages to avoid it. Beznisko tries to clinch but Kahn is having none of it. Kahn jabbing away but nothing is landing. A slow jab from Kahn misses its intended target. Beznisko fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Kahn misses. Kahn throws the left hand but Beznisko avoids the punch easily. Kahn throws a body punch but Beznisko moves out of range. #T3# Beznisko tries to move into range but Kahn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Beznisko looks to land a left hand but Kahn moved out of range nicely. A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. Beznisko does a little dance to reset his feet. Beznisko throws a body kick that misses. Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kahn throws a hook to the side of Beznisko's head but Beznisko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Beznisko attempts a counter takedown but Kahn avoids it well and moves away. Kahn misses with a series of wild punches.
Kahn lands with a straight right. Beznisko didn't see that one coming. Good work by Beznisko as he checks the leg kick. Kahn slips a straight right by Beznisko. Kahn misses with a left hand and Beznisko counters with a stiff right hand. Beznisko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kahn. Kahn throws a hook but Beznisko blocks it.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Beznisko keeps control of Kahn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4##BC2# Kahn breaks from the clinch.
Kahn checks a leg kick nicely. Kahn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Decent striking displayed by Beznisko there.#ROC# Kahn is rocked!#TD# Beznisko lands a huge takedown. Kahn is out but the ref is slow to react and Beznisko lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Kahn lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Beznisko! Sergey Beznisko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CEC 626
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
#R1# Beznisko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
Beznisko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Kahn avoids the body shot from Beznisko.
Beznisko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kahn swats him away and circles back towards the center. Beznisko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn. Kahn throws a leg kick but Beznisko sees it coming and moves out of range. Beznisko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Beznisko throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Beznisko swings widly with a right hand
and Kahn counters with a nice uppercut. Kahn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Kahn cracks a nice hook into Beznisko's ribs. Kahn lands a head shot. Kahn cracks the inside of Beznisko's front leg. Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Beznisko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. The fighters circle momentarily. Kahn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. 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! Kahn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kahn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beznisko. Beznisko throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahn. Beznisko looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range.#T1# Kahn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beznisko. Kahn moves out of range of the strikes. Kahn misses with a hook. Beznisko ducked under it nicely. Beznisko misses with a right hand enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab. Kahn slips a straight right by Beznisko. Beznisko throws a looping overhand right but Kahn ducks down to avoid it. Beznisko throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Beznisko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kahn defends it nicely. A low kick from Beznisko misses and Kahn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Kahn tries to move into range but Beznisko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Beznisko lands a nice shot to the body.
Kahn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Beznisko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kahn sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2# Beznisko clinches up with Kahn and pushes him back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beznisko. Beznisko misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn misses with some punches.
#T2# Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Beznisko wants a takedown.
Beznisko tries a body shot but Kahn blocks it.
Beznisko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn. Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside. Kahn tries to throw a body punch but Beznisko avoids it by throwing Kahn back against the cage. Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Beznisko controls his hands.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kahn misses with some punches.
Beznisko blocking some punches.
Kahn misses with some punches.
Beznisko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beznisko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beznisko lands on the inside with an uppercut. Beznisko is working Kahn over against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Beznisko. Beznisko works on Kahn's body with a couple of short punches. Beznisko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kahn after a bit of a struggle. Solomon Kahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Beznisko. Beznisko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beznisko lands a nice shot to the body. #T3# Beznisko struggles to land a body shot inside as Kahn controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beznisko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kahn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards. Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Beznisko works on Kahn's body with a couple of short punches. Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Beznisko. Beznisko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kahn misses with the head strike.
Beznisko stalling in the clinch but Kahn improves position. A left hand lands to the body for Kahn.
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch. Kahn tries a body shot but Beznisko blocks it.
Beznisko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Kahn.
Beznisko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kahn is defending well. Beznisko misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn lands a hook that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards. #T4# Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beznisko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice body punch from Beznisko. #TD2# Kahn is fighting off a takedown attempt but Beznisko is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kahn to the mat. Kahn regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Kahn wants to get back to his feet but Beznisko is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Beznisko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Beznisko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kahn can't keep his opponent in guard - Beznisko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Kahn tries to kick Beznisko off but Beznisko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Beznisko working the head and body with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Solomon Kahn will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Beznisko defending well as Kahn loads up on a big left hand. Beznisko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kahn takes a body punch but keeps moving. Kahn tests Beznisko's chin there with a solid looking shot. Beznisko lands an overhand right. Beznisko misses with a straight left. Beznisko misses with a body shot.
Beznisko lands with a good body shot. Kahn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko. Beznisko swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
Beznisko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahn. Beznisko only half commits to the counter leg kick. Beznisko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Beznisko. Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Beznisko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1# Kahn connects with a body shot that sends Beznisko's belly button to the back. Beznisko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kahn is able to avoid easily. Kahn is looking to counter with a body kick. Beznisko moves out of range as Kahn throws a body kick.
Kahn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beznisko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kahn scores with a body shot.
It looks like Kahn has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Kahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beznisko. Kahn half committed to a counter leg kick. Beznisko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kahn's calf. Kahn misses with a hook
and Beznisko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2# Kahn is rocked! Kahn looks up at the clock. Bad move! Beznisko lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kahn. Beznisko pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Beznisko! An out of breath Sergey Beznisko 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:
CEC 622
Date: Oct 19, 2018 |
#R1# Kahn tests Blazer's chin there with a solid looking shot. Blazer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kahn looks to land a right hand but Blazer moved out of range. Blazer avoids the body shot from Kahn.
Kahn connects with a single shot there. Kahn throws a hook to the side of Blazer's head but Blazer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kahn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Blazer throws a series of punches but Kahn moves out of range. Blazer misses with a wild body shot. Kahn lands a jab to the head.
Blazer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it. Kahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blazer sees it coming and avoids it easily. Despite the aggression on Blazer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Kahn missing with a left hand there. Blazer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Blazer throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#KD# Oooooh!!! Kahn has knocked Blazer down with a huge combo! Kahn steps away and waves a wobbly Blazer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Blazer is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Ricky Blazer has been cut. Blazer gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Kahn gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Blazer is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Kahn! Our winner, Solomon Kahn, 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:
OFC 380: Gray vs Kahn
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1# Gray drops his hands momentarily and Kahn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Gray walks into a straight right hand from Kahn. A combination from Kahn does no damage. Gray takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Gray drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kahn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Gray walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Kahn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Gray misses the shot to the body. Kahn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Kahn misses the body punch and Gray counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kahn throws a looping overhand right but Gray ducks down to avoid it. Kahn scores with a spinning back kick! Kahn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Gray closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A big left from Kahn misses. A swing and a miss from Kahn. Gray throws a lazy right hand but Kahn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gray throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1# Gray pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kahn throws a hook but Gray blocks it. Gray thinks about countering with a body kick. Kahn throws a hook to the side of Gray's head but Gray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kahn jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kahn misses with an uppercut
and Gray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Gray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it. Kahn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kahn keeps the fight on the outside. Gray goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Kahn cracks the inside of Gray's front leg. Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gray appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Kahn lands a slapping body shot.
Gray misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gray throws an overhand right that lands on Kahn's shoulder, as Kahn tries to avoid the shot. It seemed like Kahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD# Gray cracks Kahn with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kahn looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gray finish him?
#ROC# Kahn is rocked! Solomon Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kahn misses with an uppercut
and Gray counters with a right hand from hell and Kahn is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akoni Gray! Akoni Gray retains his light heavyweight title! After the fight, Akoni Gray 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:
OFC 377: Kamikaze
Date: Sep 19, 2018 |
#R1# Kahn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Slater thows a left - swing and a miss! Nice straight punches there by Kahn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kahn. Kahn misses with a jab to the body
letting Slater counter with a right hand. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slater is defended easily by Kahn. Slater sets himself, and Kahn steps forward looking for the clinch! Slater avoids it this time.#TD# Slater gets the takedown into side control. Slater trying to control the action but Kahn is working from the bottom. Slater working the ground and pound. Kahn wants to get back to his feet but Slater drags him back down. Slater tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Kahn told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T1# Kahn wants to get back to his feet. Slater misses with the ground and pound. Slater lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kahn down.
Kahn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Kahn bucks up and tries to throw Slater off but instead Slater has got his back! Slater misses with punches from the back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kahn is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Slater tries to get the hooks in deep but Kahn pushed the leg off. Slater is striking well from the back but Kahn escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being. Slater thows a huge punch but Kahn dodges it nicely.
#T2# Kahn is refusing to be controlled, as Slater sits in half guard. Kahn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slater. Slater winds up and cracks Kahn with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Kahn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slater. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Slater connects with a nice short shot to Kahn's temple. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Slater in particular looking to stall. Slater thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Kahn is trying to stand back up but Slater is controlling him
Slater lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Kahn is trying to stand.
Slater thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kahn's head. #T3# Slater missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Kahn is trying to stand back up but Slater is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Slater is just content to waste time from the top position. Kahn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Slater is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kahn wants to stand and escape but Slater is having none of it. Slater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Slater 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. Slater postures up and lands a big shot to Kahn's brow. Slater with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4# Slater with a flurry of punches that miss. Kahn wants to stand but Slater is controlling the position. Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kahn wants to get back to his feet but Slater is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Kahn darts in and clinches Slater up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kahn. Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slater's elbow. Slater wants a takedown but no success here.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kahn misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AC Slater dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Slater throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kahn looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kahn misses with a leg kick and Slater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Slater walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Slater rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kahn moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Solomon Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slater checks a leg kick. Slater is looking for a counter combo. Slater looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range. Kahn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Slater misses with a straight left. Kahn connects with a body shot that sends Slater's belly button to the back. Jab, jab by Kahn - just one landing. Kahn getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Kahn misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Slater takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1##CL2# Kahn moves into the clinch successfully.
Slater is looking to take this one to the mat. Kahn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Slater.
Slater wants a takedown.
I was talking to Slater's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Slater uses good head movement to avoid it. Kahn misses with some punches.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Slater prevents a body shot from Kahn. #T2# Kahn lands a nice uppercut. Kahn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Kahn misses with a body punch.
Kahn lands with a right to the head. Slater blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Slater.
Kahn misses with some punches.
Kahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC# Slater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Slater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahn.
Slater changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Slater changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kahn tries to avoid it but Slater manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kahn to the ground. Kahn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Slater throws a sloppy body shot
letting Kahn counter with a right hand. Slater throws a right hand that Kahn ducks under and follows up with a left that Kahn also avoids with ease.#T3# Kahn scores with a leg kick.
Kahn cracks Slater with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Horrible takedown attempt by Slater or perhaps it was just good defense by Kahn, which made it look bad. Kahn closes the distance looking to clinch and Slater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Some wild striking there from Slater.
Kahn has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kahn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Slater walks into a left hand. Kahn jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kahn misses the jab.#T4# Slater walks into a stiff left hand from Kahn. Kahn tries to clinch but Slater is having none of it. Kahn wants to clinch but Slater slips to the side and Slater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. 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! Slater throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahn. Kahn wants to clinch up but Slater keeps it at a distance. Slater avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kahn scores with a hook to the body. Slater takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. AC Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kahn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slater paws at him with a jab and circles away. Slater swats away the attempt to clinch by Kahn. Kahn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Slater moves forwards but Kahn connects with a nice, crisp jab. Solomon Kahn seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kahn misses with a lunging right hand
and Slater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Kahn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Some wild striking there from Slater.
Kahn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Kahn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Slater's head. Slater throws a series of punches but Kahn moves out of range. Slater throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kahn counters with a stiff right hand. Kahn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kahn thuds his right hand into Slater's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Kahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slater.
Kahn throws out a loose jab but Slater uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slater blocks a head kick by Kahn.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kahn. Kahn scores with a jab to the body. Kahn fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1# Kahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slater. Kahn lands with a hook. Slater tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. The fighters circling - Kahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land. As Kahn looks to move away, Slater throws a big counter combo but Kahn just gets out of the way. Kahn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slater.
Slater tries for a takedown but Kahn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Slater takes a body punch but keeps moving. Kahn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Solomon Kahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Slater slips a jab from Kahn. Kahn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Kahn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kahn tries a head kick but it misses.
Slater walks into a jab. The crowd cheers as Kahn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slater doesn't seem phased though.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Slater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kahn. Kahn stuffs the takedown. Slater fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kahn throws a good cross that connects.
Slater throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range. Kahn throws a lazy right hand but Slater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A slapping leg kick lands for Kahn.
Kahn throws a shot to the body.
Kahn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slater. Slater is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3# Kahn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Kahn connects with a nice looking jab.
Slater slips a straight right by Kahn. Kahn tries to clinch up but Slater circles away and keeps his distance. Slater closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kahn circles away. Kahn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Slater looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Kahn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Kahn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Slater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kahn throws out the jab. Kahn scores with a nice right hand.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2# Kahn clinches up with Slater and pushes him back against the cage.#T4# Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
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! Kahn lands a body punch in the clinch. Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Slater uses good head movement to avoid it. Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Slater.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Slater blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kahn on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn. Solomon Kahn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Slater tries to circle away but Kahn has him pinned against the cage. Kahn tries to work over Slater's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Slater blocks a body shot from Kahn. Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slater's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight! Solomon Kahn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Kahn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Kahn! A very excited looking Solomon Kahn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
OFC 372: Hawk vs Bateman
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1# Kahn throws a lazy right hand but Coleman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A slow jab from Kahn misses its intended target. Solomon Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Coleman throws a sloppy head kick and Kahn moves out of range easily. Kahn avoids the head kick by Coleman.
Kahn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coleman's head backwards. Kahn throws out a powerful jab. Kahn checks the leg kick. Kahn lands with a right hand. Kahn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Kahn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Coleman will feel that in the morning. Kahn lands with a nice body punch. Coleman misses with a straight left. Kahn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kahn scores with a decent looking hook. Kahn scores with a nice strike.#T1# Coleman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Coleman misses the shot to the body. Kahn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coleman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kahn throws an overhand right that lands on Coleman's shoulder, as Coleman tries to avoid the shot. Coleman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahn. Coleman misses with a straight left. Coleman throws a half hearted mid kick. Coleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Coleman. Kahn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Kahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coleman.
Coleman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Coleman lands a nice shot to the body.
Coleman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Coleman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kahn scores with a hook.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Coleman misses with a head kick.
Kahn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Kahn misses with a jab to the body
and Coleman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Coleman takes one to the side of the head.
Coleman moves out of range of the strikes. Coleman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kahn scores with a jab. Coleman acknowledges it with a nod of the head. A big right from Coleman misses. Kahn with a jab. Kahn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Coleman moves out of range of the leg kick from Kahn. Coleman throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kahn avoids it. Coleman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coleman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Coleman loads up on a big right hand but Kahn slips the punch. Kahn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Coleman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Kahn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3# Coleman misses with a body shot.
Kahn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Coleman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Coleman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A swing and a miss from Coleman. Kahn scores with a jab. Kahn scores with the left hand. Coleman knows he should have avoided that one. That kick from Kahn tenderised Coleman's leg. Coleman is trying to keep his angry face on. Kahn is looking to score with low kicks. Kahn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Coleman connects with a solid leg kick. Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coleman. Kahn looks to throw a body kick and Coleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. 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! Coleman avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A counter left hand to the body from Coleman misses its target.#T4# A leg kick checked by Coleman. Coleman looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range. Coleman ducks under a wild hook from Kahn. Coleman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A telegraphed right hand from Coleman misses the target. Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coleman tries a head kick but it misses.
Kahn throws out a counter right but Coleman avoids it with no problem. Coleman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kahn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coleman scrambles back to his feet. Coleman misses with a body shot.
Kahn misses with an uppercut
and Coleman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kahn thumps Coleman with a low kick. Coleman misses with a low kick.
Coleman moves out of range as Kahn strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Kahn dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# A big right from Kahn misses. Coleman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kahn throws a hook to the side of Coleman's head but Coleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Coleman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahn. Coleman moves out of range of the body kick. Coleman checks a low kick from Kahn. Kahn has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kahn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Coleman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
Coleman lands with a nice combination. Kahn backs away looking to recover. Coleman catches Kahn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coleman slips a straight right by Kahn. Solomon Kahn seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kahn throws the left hand but Coleman avoids the punch easily. Kahn thuds his right hand into Coleman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Kahn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1# A punch combination from Coleman misses. Coleman throws a low kick but Kahn avoids it. Coleman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Coleman throws a head kick but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn misses with a looping left. Kahn moves out of range of the strikes. Kahn lands a lovely overhand right. Kahn throws a body punch but Coleman moves out of range. Coleman throws a right and a left that both miss. A big right from Coleman misses. Kahn lands a jab to Coleman's midsection. A telegraphed right hand from Kahn misses the target. Coleman on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2# A slow jab from Kahn misses its intended target. As Kahn looks to move away, Coleman throws a big counter combo but Kahn just gets out of the way. Kahn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coleman. Coleman thows a left - swing and a miss! Coleman takes one to the chin there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Coleman lands a nice shot that snaps Kahn's head back.
Kahn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kahn loads up on a big right hand but Coleman slips the punch. A slow jab from Kahn misses its intended target. Kahn thows a left - swing and a miss! Kahn throws out a loose jab but Coleman uses good head movement to avoid it. Kahn connects with a looping right hand.
Coleman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kahn misses the jab. Coleman moves away from the strike by Kahn. #T3# Coleman walks into a stiff left hand from Kahn. Kahn lands a leg kick that knocks Coleman off balance momentarily. Kahn connects with the punch. Kahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away. Kahn throws a leg kick but Coleman moved away. It looked like Coleman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Coleman looks to land a combination but Kahn avoids it well. Coleman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. The fighters circling - Coleman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kahn throws out a counter right but Coleman avoids it with no problem. Coleman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coleman connects with a body shot that sends Kahn's belly button to the back. A lazy left from Kahn finds it's target. Kahn lands a really nice looking cross but Coleman seems unphased.
Kahn misses with a right hand and Coleman counters with a straight punch to the midsection. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Coleman misses with a two punch combination.
#T4# A jab lands there for Kahn. Kahn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Kahn scores with a nice head shot. Coleman throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range. Kahn throws a big shot that misses. Coleman staying out of range there. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kahn. Kahn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Coleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kahn dips to his left and cracks Coleman with an uppercut! Coleman drops his hands momentarily and Kahn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Coleman ducks under a wild hook from Kahn. Coleman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kahn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Kahn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Coleman moves forwards but Kahn connects with a nice, crisp jab. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Coleman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Coleman slips a straight right by Kahn. Kahn misses the shot to the body. Kahn throws a body punch but Coleman moves out of range. Greg Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Coleman misses with a body shot.
Kahn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kahn throws out a powerful jab. Coleman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kahn. Kahn misses with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kahn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kahn connects with a crisp jab. A shot to the liver by Kahn. Beautiful body shot. Kahn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1# Nice body punch from Kahn. Coleman takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses. Kahn misses with a looping left. Coleman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kahn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coleman's head backwards. Coleman throws a right and a left that both miss. Kahn throws a hook to the side of Coleman's head but Coleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kahn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coleman counters with a lovely straight right hand! Coleman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. It seemed like Kahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coleman. A shot to the liver by Kahn. Beautiful body shot. Coleman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kahn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Kahn scores with a nice head shot.#T2# Kahn connects with a single shot there. 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! Kahn misses with a straight right. Coleman is looking to counter punch. Coleman slips under a jab. Kahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coleman manages to avoid it. Kahn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Coleman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Coleman throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD2# Kahn feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Coleman sprawling to the canvas! Coleman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kahn finish him?!
#ROC2# Coleman is rocked! Coleman loses concentration momentarily and Kahn pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Coleman crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Kahn finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Solomon Kahn! During a confident post fight interview, Solomon Kahn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
OFC 369: Shamrock vs Ng
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1# Skovgaard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kahn. Skovgaard throws a poor cross that misses
and Kahn counters with a straight right hand. Valentin Skovgaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A big left from Skovgaard misses. Kahn looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kahn lands a body shot.
Kahn misses with a hook. Kahn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Skovgaard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kahn doesn't seem bothered though. Kahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skovgaard throws a nice outside leg kick. Kahn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skovgaard. Kahn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A decent looking cross lands there for Kahn. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kahn jabbing away but nothing is landing. Skovgaard is looking to counter with head kicks. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Skovgaard, right into the meat.
Skovgaard gets off balance looking for a body kick and Kahn counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2# Skovgaard is rocked! Kahn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skovgaard. Skovgaard obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Kahn misses. Skovgaard looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range. Skovgaard misses with a wild body shot. #T1# Kahn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Skovgaard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Skovgaard throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range. Kahn lands with a shot to the body. Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skovgaard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Skovgaard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kahn. That did some damage! Skovgaard throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range. Skovgaard throws a low kick, looking for Kahn's leg but Kahn calmly moves out of range. Kahn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Skovgaard under the eye. Kahn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skovgaard. That did some damage! Skovgaard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kahn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Oh Skovgaard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Skovgaard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Skovgaard seems to have got his legs back now. 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! Skovgaard scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kahn misses with a wild body shot. Skovgaard takes a shot right to the bread basket. Skovgaard is looking to wear down Kahn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Kahn throws a body shot but no joy. #T2# Skovgaard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kahn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skovgaard. Skovgaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kahn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Skovgaard is looking to land body kicks. Kahn jabs Skovgaard to the body, keeping him at a distance. Skovgaard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kahn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Skovgaard motions for Kahn to come forward. Skovgaard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kahn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Kahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kahn throws out a counter right but Skovgaard avoids it with no problem. Kahn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skovgaard can pounce on him.
Skovgaard swinging wildly here.
Skovgaard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Skovgaard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Skovgaard throws a sloppy head kick and Kahn moves out of range easily. #T3# Kahn misses the jab. Skovgaard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kahn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skovgaard manages to avoid it. The fighters circling - Kahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kahn looks to land a left hand but Skovgaard moved out of range nicely. Skovgaard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kahn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Skovgaard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Skovgaard connects with a jab. Skovgaard misses with a wild body shot. Skovgaard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Skovgaard lands with a straight right. Kahn didn't see that one coming. Kahn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Skovgaard gets off balance looking for a body kick and Kahn counters with a straight right hand. Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kahn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Skovgaard takes a body punch but keeps moving. 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! Skovgaard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4# Kahn misses with a hook. Skovgaard throws the kick towards the body but Kahn avoids it. Skovgaard is looking to chop away at Kahn's legs. Kahn wants to clinch up but Skovgaard keeps it at a distance. Donk. Skovgaard catches Kahn right on the button with a cross. Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Skovgaard is just out of range. Kahn swings and misses with a shot to the body and Skovgaard counters with a straight right hand. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kahn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Skovgaard - the referee stops the clock and Kahn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Skovgaard. Kahn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Skovgaard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Skovgaard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Skovgaard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kahn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Kahn looks to land a left hand but Skovgaard moved out of range nicely. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Skovgaard throws a leg kick but Kahn moved away. A punch combination from Skovgaard misses. Skovgaard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A nice leg kick lands there from Kahn. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Valentin Skovgaard will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Skovgaard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Kahn wants to counter with a clinch but Skovgaard pushes him away. Kahn throws out a loose jab but Skovgaard uses good head movement to avoid it. Kahn throws a body punch but Skovgaard moves out of range. Skovgaard throws a looping overhand right but Kahn ducks down to avoid it. Kahn jabs at Skovgaard's body. That kick from Kahn tenderised Skovgaard's leg. Skovgaard is trying to keep his angry face on. Skovgaard throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kahn misses with an uppercut. A looping hook to the body misses from Skovgaard. Kahn does a little dance to reset his feet. Skovgaard looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range. Skovgaard lands a nice shot that snaps Kahn's head back.
Skovgaard misses with an uppercut. Kahn saw that one coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Skovgaard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A jab from Skovgaard misses. Kahn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Skovgaard lands with a nice body punch. Skovgaard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kahn. That did some damage! Kahn throws a big shot that misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Skovgaard ducks under a wild hook from Kahn. Skovgaard feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1# Kahn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skovgaard misses the shot to the body. Skovgaard thows a left - swing and a miss! Skovgaard swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Skovgaard. Skovgaard ducks right into an uppercut from Kahn. Skovgaard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Skovgaard throws the left hand but Kahn avoids the punch easily. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kahn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Skovgaard - the referee stops the clock and Kahn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Skovgaard. Kahn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. A big right from Skovgaard misses. Kahn moves out of range of the body kick from Skovgaard.
Kahn throws out a counter right but Skovgaard avoids it with no problem. A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. Skovgaard does a little dance to reset his feet. Skovgaard swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
Skovgaard tried to score with a low kick but Kahn checks it. A low kick from Skovgaard is predictable there and Kahn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Kahn lands a jab to the nose.#T2# Kahn scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Skovgaard thows a left - swing and a miss! Kahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skovgaard. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kahn! But no joy. Nice uppercut there from Skovgaard. Valentin Skovgaard is winning the standup battle so far.#KD2# Kahn drops Skovgaard with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Skovgaard looks back up at him and smiles so Kahn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Skovgaard ducks under a wild hook from Kahn. Kahn swings for the body but Skovgaard moves out of range.
Skovgaard ducks under a wild hook from Kahn. An attempted straight right counter from Skovgaard misses the target. Kahn throws out a loose jab but Skovgaard uses good head movement to avoid it. Kahn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. As Kahn backs away, Skovgaard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Skovgaard takes a shot right to the bread basket. Skovgaard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skovgaard throws a sloppy body shot
and Kahn counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2# Kahn drops Skovgaard with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Skovgaard looks back up at him and smiles so Kahn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Skovgaard tries to land a front kick but Kahn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Kahn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skovgaard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Skovgaard lands a head shot.#T3# Kahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skovgaard. Good shot there by Kahn. Skovgaard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahn. Kahn throws a hook to the side of Skovgaard's head but Skovgaard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Skovgaard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kahn throws the left hand but Skovgaard avoids the punch easily. A punch lands to the side of Kahn 's head but he takes it in his stride. Skovgaard with a jab. Kahn moves out of range of the body kick. Skovgaard thows a leg kick but Kahn checks it and Kahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Skovgaard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Kahn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Skovgaard misses the shot to the body. Skovgaard avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn lands with an overhand left.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Kahn looks to land a right hand but Skovgaard moved out of range. Skovgaard just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Some bone on bone action there as Kahn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kahn misses with an uppercut
and Skovgaard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Skovgaard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kahn connects with a solid leg kick. Kahn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Skovgaard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Skovgaard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kahn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Skovgaard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kahn's hands. Skovgaard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kahn counters with a stiff right hand. Skovgaard takes a body punch but keeps moving. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Skovgaard misses with a low kick. Kahn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Skovgaard throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range. Kahn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Kahn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. This is the final round! #R3# Skovgaard digs a good hook to Kahn's body.
Skovgaard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahn. Kahn looks like he wants to counter punch here. Skovgaard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it. Kahn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A slow jab from Skovgaard misses its intended target. A jab from Kahn does it's job there. Skovgaard throws a nice looking combination but Kahn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kahn missing with a left hand there. Skovgaard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Skovgaard misses with a wild body shot. Kahn wants to counter the offense by Skovgaard and move into the clinch position. Skovgaard moves forwards but Kahn connects with a nice, crisp jab. Skovgaard misses the shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kahn jabs Skovgaard to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kahn misses with an uppercut. Skovgaard ducks under a wild hook from Kahn. Kahn jabbing away but nothing is landing. Skovgaard looks for the body kick but Kahn saw that one coming. Kahn avoids a kick to the body.
#T1# Skovgaard throws a head kick but Kahn moves out of range.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Skovgaard avoids the body shot from Kahn.
Skovgaard thinks about countering with a body kick. Kahn slips a jab from Skovgaard. Skovgaard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kahn counters with a left right combination that sends Skovgaard crashing to the mat - Kahn wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Skovgaard out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Kahn! Solomon Kahn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MMMA 86 Womack vs Legstrong
Date: Jul 22, 2018 |
#R1# Grossweiner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grossweiner misses with a low kick. A little jabbing left from Kahn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A slow jab from Kahn misses its intended target. Grossweiner throws the left hand but Kahn avoids the punch easily. Grossweiner throws a body kick that misses and Kahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kahn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Grossweiner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kahn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Grossweiner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Grossweiner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A jab from Kahn does it's job there. Grossweiner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grossweiner misses with a straight left. #CL2# Kahn moves into range and clinches up with Grossweiner. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grossweiner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Grossweiner lands a nice uppercut. A right hand to the body from Grossweiner.
Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grossweiner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossweiner tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing Grossweiner back against the cage. #T1# Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Grossweiner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grossweiner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short right from Grossweiner. Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Grossweiner.
Grossweiner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grossweiner tries to circle away but Kahn has him pinned against the cage. Grossweiner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Grossweiner uses good head movement to avoid it. Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grossweiner working aggressively here.
Grossweiner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kahn backwards. Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Grossweiner uses good head movement to avoid it. Kahn misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossweiner. Grossweiner tries to break free but Kahn pushes him back against the cage. Grossweiner lands a hook to the side of the head. Grossweiner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossweiner misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2# Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Grossweiner.
Grossweiner working aggressively here.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses. 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! Grossweiner blocks an uppercut.
Kahn misses with some punches.
Grossweiner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Grossweiner has a couple of punches blocked by Kahn.
Grossweiner lands with a short shot to the head. Grossweiner presses Kahn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grossweiner tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing Grossweiner back against the cage. Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Grossweiner. Grossweiner throws a head punch that misses. Grossweiner gets through Kahn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Grossweiner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kahns head. Grossweiner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC# Grossweiner breaks from the clinch.
Grossweiner throws a right and a left that Kahn avoids nicely. Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Grossweiner tries to score with a low kick but Kahn moves his leg out of the way.#T3# Some bone on bone action there as Kahn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kahn is looking to clinch but Grossweiner is avoiding it.
Kahn throws a body shot but no joy. Jab from Kahn. Kahn throws a jab when Grossweiner was well out of range. Grossweiner misses with a straight left. Grossweiner throws a lazy uppercut
and Kahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Grossweiner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Kahn takes a shot right to the bread basket. Grossweiner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Grossweiner misses with a double jab.
Kahn throws the left hand but Grossweiner avoids the punch easily. Kahn tries to close the distance and clinch but Grossweiner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Grossweiner throws a nice looking combination but Kahn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kahn throws a lazy right hand but Grossweiner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4# Grossweiner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. This has been an exciting period of action! Grossweiner throws a leg kick which misses Kahn's front leg but catches the back leg as Kahn tries to avoid it. Kahn blocks a leg kick. Jab by Kahn. Grossweiner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Kahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grossweiner moves away. Nice body kick there by Grossweiner. Kahn misses with an uppercut
and Grossweiner counters with a left to the body. Grossweiner throws a nice head kick!
Grossweiner throws a head kick but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn throws a body punch but Grossweiner moves out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kahn throws the left hand but Grossweiner avoids the punch easily. Grossweiner connects with the punch. Grossweiner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Grossweiner misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James B. Grossweiner dominated that round. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. That's time! Grossweiner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Nice shot by Grossweiner. Kahn blocks the body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kahn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grossweiner - the referee stops the clock and Kahn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grossweiner. Kahn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Grossweiner scores with a kick to the body.
Grossweiner misses with a kick to the body.
Grossweiner punishes Kahn's body with a nice straight punch. Grossweiner connects with a body shot. Kahn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD# Kahn gets caught napping as Grossweiner dives in and scores a takedown. Kahn manages to retain guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kahn keeping full guard, as Grossweiner tries to pass. Grossweiner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kahn's head. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grossweiner's corner. There ya go! There ya go! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Grossweiner throws a big elbow that misses. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grossweiner's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Grossweiner scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC# Kahn is rocked! Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grossweiner's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Kahn is still in real trouble! Can Grossweiner finish him? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Kahn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB# Kahn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grossweiner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kahn has managed to get both his arms back between Grossweiner's legs - danger averted. Kahn won't allow Grossweiner to sweep him here. #SUB# Grossweiner has his foot on Kahn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kahn works his way back into a safe position though. Grossweiner seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB# Kahn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grossweiner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kahn has managed to get both his arms back between Grossweiner's legs - danger averted. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Grossweiner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kahn manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Grossweiner works over Kahn with some ground and pound from guard. Kahn has momentary wrist control but Grossweiner slips an elbow through the middle. James B. Grossweiner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Grossweiner arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Kahn's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James B. Grossweiner! During a confident post fight interview, James B. Grossweiner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MMMA 83 Yabaisa vs Tallon 2
Date: Jul 01, 2018 |
#R1# Kahn lands a really nice looking cross but Teló seems unphased.
Teló misses with a hook. Teló is looking to clinch but Kahn is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kahn misses the target. Teló on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kahn lands a really nice looking cross but Teló seems unphased.
Kahn digs a good hook to Teló's body.
Kahn scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kahn throws a wild body kick that Teló sees coming a mile off. Teló avoids the body shot from Kahn.
Teló scores with the left hand. Kahn knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Teló has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Kahn throws a body punch but Teló moves out of range. Kahn looks to throw the jab but Teló is out of range. Teló tries to clinch but Kahn moves out of range. Teló staying out of range there. Kahn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Jab, jab by Teló - just one landing. This has been an exciting period of action! A big right from Kahn misses. A combination from Teló does no damage. #T1##CL2# Teló drives through and clinches with Kahn against the cage.
Teló keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kahn's efforts to push away.#BC# Kahn breaks the clinch.
Kahn is looking to chop away at Teló's legs. Teló looks to land a combination but Kahn avoids it well. Kahn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Teló tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kahn swats him away and circles back towards the center. Teló tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Teló lands a nice shot to the body.
Kahn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kahn swings for the body but Teló moves out of range.
Kahn scores with a jab to the head.
Kahn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Teló checks it well. Solomon Kahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Teló lands with an overhand left. A jab from Kahn misses. #T2# Teló blocks a jab. Kahn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The fighters circling - Kahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kahn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Teló tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kahn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kahn misses with a hook. Teló shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kahn as he jumps to the side. Nice uppercut there from Kahn. Kahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teló. Teló lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Teló scores with a jab to the body. Teló scores with a jab. Kahn acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Teló tries to land a front kick but Kahn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3# Teló slips under a jab from Kahn. Kahn throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kahn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Teló drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Teló misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2# Teló pushes Kahn up against the cage in a clinch. Kahn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC# Kahn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kahn misses with a straight left. Kahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teló. Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Teló is just out of range. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Teló.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teló looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2# Teló takes the fight into the clinch. #T4# Kahn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Teló tries to stall but Kahn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kahn is looking to break free of the clinch but Teló has double underhooks. Kahn is trying to break free.#BC2# Teló breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kahn lands a slapping body shot.
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!#CL2# Teló forces Kahn back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Kahn breaks from the clinch.
#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Kahn enables Teló to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kahn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Teló trying to control but Kahn is working from the bottom. Kahn is pulling down on Teló's head to control his posture. Teló preventing the sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Solomon Kahn will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Kahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teló.
Teló slips under a jab from Kahn. Nice shot lands for Kahn. Kahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Teló falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Teló tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kahn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Teló has Kahn up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Kahn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teló has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Teló there as he acknowledges the shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kahn misses the shot to the body. #CL2# Teló gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Kahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kahn misses with a body shot.
Kahn misses the jab.#T1# Kahn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Teló!
Teló checks a leg kick. Kahn throws an off balance right hand
and Teló counters with a good, hard body kick but Kahn shrugs it off. Kahn lands a nice shot to the body.
Teló is looking to clinch. Teló sizes up Kahn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Solomon Kahn is winning the standup battle so far. Kahn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Teló doesn't seem bothered though. Kahn throws a jab but it's blocked by Teló. Kahn jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kahn misses with a straight left. Kahn slips a straight right by Teló. Kahn swings for the body but Teló moves out of range.
Kahn punishes Teló's body with a nice straight punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kahn scores with a nice strike.#T2# Teló tries to clinch but Kahn moves out of range. #CL2# Teló closes the distance and clinches. Kahn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Teló has Kahn pressed against the cage, preventing Kahn from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Teló looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC# Kahn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teló.
#CL2# Teló clinches up against the cage. Teló has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Kahn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Teló creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Teló prevents Kahn from breaking the clinch. Kahn takes a shot to the head. Teló using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kahn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Teló throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kahns head. #BC# Kahn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3# Teló throws a half hearted mid kick. Teló misses with a head kick.
Kahn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Teló.
Kahn with a hook. Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Teló getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Kahn avoids the head kick by Teló.
Kahn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Teló changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kahn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Teló moves out of range as Kahn strikes. Teló has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Kahn swings for the body but Teló moves out of range.
Teló throws out a counter right but Kahn avoids it with no problem.#CL2# Teló has Kahn up against the cage in a clinch.
Michel Teló seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Teló can't get the takedown.
Teló keeps control of Kahn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC# Kahn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Teló tries to close the distance and clinch but Kahn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kahn keeps the fight on the outside. Kahn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teló. Teló wants to clinch. Kahn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Teló just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kahn sizes up Teló with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Solomon Kahn will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Teló defending well as Kahn loads up on a big left hand. Teló shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kahn sprawls well. Kahn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Teló gets slowly back to his feet. Teló slips a straight right by Kahn. A jab from Kahn misses. Teló chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kahn can pounce on him.
Teló misses with a head kick.
Kahn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Teló. Kahn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick misses from Teló. Teló uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahn.
Teló slips a jab from Kahn. Teló wants to counter with a clinch but Kahn pushes him away. Teló throws a head kick but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn slips a jab and a cross from Teló.
#T1# Kahn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Teló. Kahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Teló throws a push kick but Kahn slaps the foot to one side. Teló bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Teló swings away with a leg kick that misses. Teló lands with a shot to the body. Teló shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Teló takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kahn looks to land a left hand but Teló moved out of range nicely. A little jabbing left from Teló on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kahn looks to land a right hand but Teló moved out of range.#CL2# Teló closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Teló manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Kahn. Teló throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range. A shot to the body from Teló misses enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab. #T2# Good leg kick by Kahn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Teló throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahn. This has been an exciting period of action! Kahn throws a hook to the side of Teló's head but Teló sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Teló avoids the body shot from Kahn.
Kahn loads up on a big right hand but Teló slips the punch. Kahn misses with a kick to the body and Teló counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A head kick misses from Teló. Teló throws a leg kick and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand! A big left from Kahn misses. Kahn throws a body shot but no joy. Kahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kahn. Kahn throws a body punch but Teló moves out of range. #TD2# Teló looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES# Kahn is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Teló presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Teló has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3# Teló is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Teló stalling against the cage.
#TD2# Teló pulls guard. #SUB2# Teló looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kahn has picked Teló up and slammed him! Teló can't keep hold of the triangle and Kahn manages to pass to side control!#SU# Kahn decides to take the fight back to the feet. Teló wants to clinch up but Kahn keeps it at a distance. Kahn scores with a jab to the head.
Solomon Kahn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4# Kahn throws a hook but Teló avoids it easily. Teló is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Kahn throws a nice outside leg kick. Teló throws a head kick but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Teló throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kahn throws a right and a left that both miss. Teló throws a wild body kick that Kahn sees coming a mile off. Kahn looks for the body kick but Teló saw that one coming. Teló throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kahn scores with a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Teló swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
Teló keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kahn blocks a head kick by Teló.
Teló misses with a body shot.
Michel Teló has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kahn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Solomon Kahn showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kahn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Kahn! Solomon Kahn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MMMA 80 Kelly Vs Kahn
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
#R1# Kahn works the jab nicely. Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelly. Kahn throws a hook but Kelly avoids it easily. Kelly throws out a powerful jab.#CUT# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Kelly throws a lazy head kick and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kelly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahn.
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn. Kahn misses with an uppercut
and Kelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kelly throws a nice inside leg kick. Kelly throws a right and a left that both miss. Kahn lands a jab to the nose. A jab from Kahn misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kahn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kahn lands a leg kick that knocks Kelly off balance momentarily. Kahn scores with a nice strike. Kahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kelly feints and then cracks Kahn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kahn down. #T1# Kahn missing with a left hand there. Kelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kelly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kahn's hands. Kelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kahn's calf. Kelly takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kahn connects with a crisp jab. Nice defenses there by Kelly. Kelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kahn. Kahn throws out a loose jab but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it. Kelly looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. A jab from Kahn does it's job there. Kelly cracks the inside of Kahn's front leg. Kahn checks a low kick from Kelly. Kelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kelly misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kahn misses with a body shot.
#T2# Kahn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses. A nice side step and Kahn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Kelly slips under a jab from Kahn. Kelly feinted there with a counter leg kick. Kahn drops his hands momentarily and Kelly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Kahn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Kelly scores with a hook. Kahn throws a jab when Kelly was well out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Kahn misses the target. Kahn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahn.
Kelly fails to land with a series of punches.
Kahn throws out a counter right but Kelly avoids it with no problem. Kahn throws a jab when Kelly was well out of range. As Kahn looks to move away, Kelly throws a big counter combo but Kahn just gets out of the way. Kahn blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Kelly throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelly. Kahn tests Kelly's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3# Kelly misses with a low kick. The fighters circle momentarily. Kahn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Kelly lands a glancing blow to the side of Kahn's head. Kahn misses the shot to the body. #KD# Kelly lands a high kick to the side of Kahn's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Kelly dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC# Kahn is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kahn tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kahn is still in real trouble! Can Kelly finish him? Kahn is trying to control the position but Kelly postures up. #SU# Kelly gets to his feet. Kahn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Kelly throws a monster overhand right that drops Kahn! Kelly follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerry Kelly! Gerry Kelly retains his light heavyweight title! A very excited looking Gerry Kelly made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
MMMA 76 Night of Champions 5
Date: May 13, 2018 |
#R1# Kahn loads up on a big right hand but Laiho slips the punch. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Laiho has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Laiho lands with an uppercut that bounces Kahn off the cage and back into range. Laiho slips a straight right by Kahn. A looping hook to the body misses from Laiho. Kahn does a little dance to reset his feet. Kahn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Laiho. Kahn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Laiho slips a straight right by Kahn. Kahn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight. Laiho looks to land a combination but Kahn avoids it well. Laiho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kahn tries to avoid it but Laiho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kahn to the ground. Kahn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Nice sprawl there from Kahn as Laiho shoots in.#CL2# Laiho moves into range and clinches up with Kahn. Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laiho wants to break free but Kahn has control.
Laiho misses with a short punch on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kahn throws a head punch that misses. #TD2# Laiho is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kahn can't fight it off and eventually Laiho manages to take the fight to the floor. Kahn looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kahn is pulling down on Laiho's head. It's preventing any offense from Laiho, at least for the moment.#T1# Laiho looking to pass the guard. Laiho working some strikes from top position. Kahn wants to stand but Laiho is controlling the position. Laiho trying to control but Kahn is working from the bottom. Kahn wants to sweep here but Laiho controlling him for the moment. Laiho prevents Kahn from getting back to his feet. Kahn is pulling down on Laiho's head to control his posture. Kahn 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# Kahn content to control rather than advance. #T2# Laiho tries to get to full guard but Kahn has control of the leg. Kahn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Kahn prevents Laiho from improving his position.#SUB2# Laiho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Kahn is taking a breather. Laiho says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3# Laiho is looking to control Kahn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laiho avoid being mounted? Kahn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Kahn trying to mount his opponent but Laiho defends it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Laiho looking for submissions off his back. Kahn wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Kahn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kahn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2# Laiho has Kahn up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land. Kahn tries a body shot but Laiho blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Kahn.
Laiho can't find room to land a body shot as Kahn controls the action.
Laiho prevents a body shot from Kahn. Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch. Laiho can't find room to land a body shot as Kahn controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Kahn scores with a nice short uppercut. Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Laiho can't break the clinch.
#TD2# Laiho is trying to trip Kahn. He has hold of a leg but Kahn is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Laiho persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Laiho trying to control but Kahn is working from the bottom. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Kahn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Solomon Kahn will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL2# Laiho closes the distance and pushes Kahn back into the cage. Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kahn prevents a body shot from Laiho. Laiho pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2# Laiho breaks the clinch.
Laiho has a takedown stuffed. Laiho fails with a takedown attempt from distance. A jab from Kahn misses. Laiho wants to counter the offense by Kahn and move into the clinch position.#CL2# Laiho darts in and clinches Kahn up against the cage. Kahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kahn tries to throw a body punch but Laiho avoids it by throwing Kahn back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kahn stops a takedown attempt from Laiho.
Solomon Kahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexi Laiho. Kahn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laiho backwards. Laiho misses with a body punch.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses. A short right hand to the side of the head by Laiho. Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Laiho.
#T1# Laiho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Laiho has Kahn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kahn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Kahn working some nice short punches in the clinch. Laiho is trying to maintain a safe position but Kahn gets an underhook and turns Laiho into the cage. Solomon Kahn has scored more points in the clinch so far. Laiho has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kahn after a bit of a struggle. Laiho trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Kahn. With the fighters up against the cage, Laiho throws an elbow but misses. Kahn throws a head punch that misses. Kahn throws a head punch that misses. Laiho can't break the clinch.
Laiho blocks an uppercut.
#TD2# Laiho lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kahn is pressing down on Laiho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Kahn is looking to stand up but Laiho isn't so interested in that idea. Kahn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Alexi Laiho has got the better of the ground game so far. Laiho tries to free his leg and advance position but Kahn is retaining full guard. #T2# Kahn wants to stand and escape but Laiho is having none of it. Kahn is adopting a defensive guard. Laiho trying to control but Kahn is working from the bottom. Laiho won't allow Kahn to sweep him here. Laiho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Laiho wants to control from the top but Kahn keeps moving. 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! Laiho throws a big elbow that misses. Laiho won't allow Kahn to get back to his feet. Laiho sitting in guard, not really doing much. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kahn keeping moving, preventing Laiho from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Good shot there by Kahn.#T3# Laiho shoots in but no luck this time. Solomon Kahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kahn swings for the body but Laiho moves out of range.
Kahn misses the shot to the body. And Laiho tries to counter it with a takedown but Kahn pushes his down on his head and steps out. A jab from Kahn does it's job there. Kahn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laiho can do to turn this around? Kahn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Kahn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kahn wants it to stay on the feet. Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laiho.
Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Laiho manages to avoid it. Laiho slips under a jab from Kahn. Horrible takedown attempt by Laiho or perhaps it was just good defense by Kahn, which made it look bad. Kahn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Laiho is breathing heavily. A looping hook to the body misses from Laiho. Kahn does a little dance to reset his feet. Kahn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laiho tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Kahn misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4# A big right from Kahn misses. Laiho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kahn sprawls well. Kahn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laiho gets slowly back to his feet. Solomon Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Laiho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laiho misses with a combination
and Kahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Laiho scores with a jab to the head.
Kahn looks to throw the jab but Laiho is out of range. Laiho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kahn lands with an overhand left. Laiho throws a lazy right hand but Kahn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kahn slaps away a takedown attempt from Laiho, before circling back to the center of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Kahn dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Kahn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laiho at a distance.
Kahn misses with a body kick. Laiho lands a jab to Kahn's midsection. Kahn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2# Laiho looking to score a takedown here. Kahn is defending well but Laiho drives through and ends up in Kahn's guard. Kahn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laiho. Kahn wants to get back to his feet but Laiho is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Laiho is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Laiho won't allow Kahn to get back to his feet. Laiho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Laiho won't allow Kahn to sweep him here. Laiho tries to free his leg and advance position but Kahn is retaining full guard. #SUB2# Laiho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kahn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kahn has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1# Kahn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Laiho's guard.#SUB2# Kahn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laiho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kahn has managed to get both his arms back between Laiho's legs - danger averted. Kahn tries to stand but Laiho is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2# Laiho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kahn wants to get up but he can't break Laiho's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Laiho wants to stand and escape but Kahn is having none of it. Kahn stopping the sweep attempt from Laiho. Kahn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Laiho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kahn lands a nice uppercut. Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Laiho.
Kahn misses with some punches.
Laiho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kahn backwards. Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2# Laiho lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kahn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Laiho working the head and body with strikes. #T3# Kahn desperately trying to maintain half guard. Laiho passes to side control. Kahn is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Kahn parries the strikes from Laiho easily there. Laiho is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kahn to escape.
#SUB2# Laiho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Laiho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Laiho working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Laiho working the ground and pound but Kahn is defending the strikes. Kahn is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Solomon Kahn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Laiho wants to control but Kahn is keeping him busy. Alexi Laiho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Kahn is looking for a sweep. Laiho misses with the ground and pound. Laiho lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Laiho lands a few punches from side control. Laiho working away. Laiho is looking to take a break and control but Kahn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Kahn pushes Laiho away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Laiho gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The ground and pound from Laiho seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Laiho throws an elbow but Kahn slips to the side and avoids it well. Laiho working the body and head with strikes. Kahn struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight! Alexi Laiho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Kahn 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Solomon Kahn! A relieved looking Solomon Kahn 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:
MMMA 73 Fortune vs Qasi
Date: Apr 22, 2018 |
#R1# Bezoink throws a poor cross that misses
and Bezoink takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kahn misses with a hook. Kahn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Kahn misses with a hook. Bezoink throwing a counter right hand but Kahn manages to avoid it. Kahn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bezoink is landing a low percentage of strikes. Bezoink dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kahn moves out of range as Bezoink strikes. Bezoink moves out of range as Kahn throws a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Kahn and Bezoink counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kahn throws a hook but Bezoink avoids it easily. Bezoink lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kahn misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bezoink to counter with a crisp jab. A swing and a miss from Kahn. Kahn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bezoink counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bezoink takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Bezoink scores with a punch to the head. A shot to the liver by Kahn. Beautiful body shot. Bezoink keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1# Kahn tests Bezoink's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kahn lands with a straight right. Bezoink didn't see that one coming. Bezoink uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kahn. Bezoink has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. The fighters circling - Bezoink throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kahn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. Bezoink does a little dance to reset his feet. Kahn throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bezoink to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Bezoink walks into a stiff left hand from Kahn. A solid body kick from Kahn. Kahn moves out of range as Bezoink strikes. Kahn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bezoink counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kahn misses with a body punch
and Bezoink counters with a straight punch to the midsection. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kahn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Bezoink counter with a right hand. Bezoink throws a sloppy head kick and Kahn moves out of range easily. #T2# Kahn misses the jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. Bezoink does a little dance to reset his feet. Kahn throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bezoink takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Bezoink defending well as Kahn loads up on a big left hand. Kahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bezoink bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kahn's head. Bezoink takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kahn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kahn checks a low kick from Bezoink. Kahn lands a glancing blow to the side of Bezoink's head. Bezoink misses with a wild body shot. Kahn connects with a body shot that sends Bezoink's belly button to the back. Jab by Kahn. A jab from Kahn finds it's way through Bezoink's defenses. Kahn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3# Kahn looks to throw the jab but Bezoink is out of range. Kahn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Kahn looks to land a right hand but Bezoink moved out of range. Kahn loads up on a big right hand but Bezoink slips the punch. Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bezoink slips a straight right by Kahn. Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kahn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kahn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bezoink on the side of the head. Solomon Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kahn throws a shot from downtown. Bezoink moves away and avoids it. Kahn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bezoink takes a body punch but keeps moving. Kahn lands a nice looking body shot.
Kahn misses with an uppercut
and Bezoink counters with a lovely straight right hand! This has been an exciting period of action! Kahn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bezoink. Kahn throws out a counter right but Bezoink avoids it with no problem.#T4# Bezoink takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bezoink misses with a looping right. Kahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bezoink on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Bezoink throws out the jab but it was never going to land. It seemed like Kahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kahn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bezoink. Bezoink throws out a loose jab but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it. Kahn throws an overhand right that lands on Bezoink's shoulder, as Bezoink tries to avoid the shot. Bezoink was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Kahn tries to land a body kick and Bezoink counters with a left to the body. Kahn misses with a double jab.
Kahn lands a nice shot that snaps Bezoink's head back.
Kahn avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice defenses there by Bezoink. Bezoink seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Kahn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Nice body punch from Kahn. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Kahn dominated that round. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Bezoink slips under a jab from Kahn. Kahn moves out of range as Bezoink strikes. Kahn slips a jab from Bezoink. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bezoink might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Good shot there by Kahn. Bezoink keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kahn has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kahn connects with a right hand. Bezoink shakes it off. Kahn looks to throw the jab but Bezoink is out of range. Bezoink is looking to counter with head kicks. Nice straight punches there by Kahn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kahn. Kahn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bezoink has time to react. Kahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Nice jab there from Kahn. Kahn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bezoink throws out the jab. A little jabbing left from Kahn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kahn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bezoink. Bezoink attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Kahn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kahn lands a glancing blow to the side of Bezoink's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bezoink jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1# Kahn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bezoink throws a nice inside leg kick. Bezoink scores with a head kick.
Bezoink throws a poor cross that misses
and Kahn counters with a nice uppercut. Kahn misses with an uppercut. Bezoink saw that one coming. Kahn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kahn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bezoink fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Bezoink throws a leg kick but Kahn sees it coming and moves out of range. Kahn replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bezoink blocks it well. Kahn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Bezoink swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bezoink throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahn. Kahn throws out a counter right but Bezoink avoids it with no problem. The fighters circling - Bezoink throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bezoink misses with a wild body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bezoink ducks under a wild hook from Kahn.#T2# Bezoink throws a right hand that misses
and Kahn counters with a stiff right hand. Bezoink bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kahn's head backwards. Bezoink misses with an uppercut
and Kahn counters with a straight right hand. Kahn misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Bezoink. Kahn misses with a looping right. Kahn staying out of range there. Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. An inside leg kick from Bezoink misses. Kahn misses with a straight right. Bezoink scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kahn doesn't seem bothered though. Solomon Kahn seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bezoink tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Bezoink. Kahn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bezoink stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Kahn stuns Bezoink with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Bezoink looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range. #T3# Bezoink looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Bezoink lands a slapping body shot.
Bezoink fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kahn throws out a counter right but Bezoink avoids it with no problem. A nice leg kick lands there from Bezoink. Bezoink needs to keep his hands up - Kahn had a free shot at his head there. A slow jab from Kahn misses its intended target. Kahn lands a jab to the nose. Bezoink lands with a shot to the body. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kahn. Bezoink shrugs it off though. Nice body kick from Kahn. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bezoink walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kahn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kahn! But no joy. Kahn lands with a good body shot. Nice uppercut there from Bezoink. Bezoink looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bezoink looks to land a left hand but Kahn moved out of range nicely. Bezoink needs to keep his hands up - Kahn had a free shot at his head there.#T4# The fighters circling - Bezoink throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bezoink throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Kahn misses. Kahn moves out of range as Bezoink strikes. Kahn lands a jab to Bezoink's midsection. A big right from Bezoink misses. Kahn looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kahn throws a series of punches but Bezoink avoids them all with ease. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kahn. Kahn takes a swing at Bezoink's ribcage but misses. An attempted straight right counter from Bezoink misses the target. Kahn slips under a jab from Bezoink. Bezoink has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kahn. Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Bezoink. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kahn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Kahn throws a lazy right hand but Bezoink sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bezoink throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Kahn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn'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. This is the final round! #R3# Kahn moves away from the strike by Bezoink. It seemed like Kahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kahn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Bezoink misses with a looping left. Kahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bezoink sees it coming and avoids it easily. And Bezoink counters with a quick kick to the body but Kahn blocks it. Kahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bezoink.
A big right from Kahn misses. Kahn avoids the body shot from Bezoink.
Bezoink uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahn. Bezoink throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bezoink fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it. Bezoink blocks a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bezoink loads up on a big right hand but Kahn slips the punch. Kahn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Kahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bezoink.
Bezoink ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Nice defenses there by Kahn.#T1# Bezoink throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range. Bezoink ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kahn throws a hook to the side of Bezoink's head but Bezoink sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bezoink needs to keep his hands up - Kahn had a free shot at his head there. Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bezoink.
Kahn misses with a body shot.
Kahn throws a body punch but Bezoink moves out of range. Bezoink defending well as Kahn loads up on a big left hand. Bezoink lands a right hook to the body.
Kahn cracks Bezoink with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Bezoink misses with a hook. Kahn ducked under it nicely. Kahn throws a sloppy body shot
and Bezoink counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kahn's knee momentarily. Kahn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Kahn avoids the head kick by Bezoink.
#T2# Kahn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bezoink pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kahn throws a lazy uppercut
and Bezoink counters with a lovely shot to the body. 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! Bezoink keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahn. Both fighters circling a little - Kahn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bezoink ducks under a wild hook from Kahn. Bezoink appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Kahn scores with a sloppy right hand. Bezoink should have avoided that one. Bezoink throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range. Kahn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bezoink counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kahn's knee momentarily. Kahn lands with an uppercut that bounces Bezoink off the cage and back into range. Bezoink keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahn. A punch lands to the side of Bezoink 's head but he takes it in his stride. Bezoink misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kahn throws a lazy uppercut
and Bezoink counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3# Bezoink scores with a nice strike. Bezoink misses with a kick to the body.
Kahn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Bezoink moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Bezoink throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range. Bezoink takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kahn takes a swing at Bezoink's ribcage but misses. Kahn staying out of range there. Kahn lands a nice looking body shot.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Bezoink. Donk. Kahn catches Bezoink right on the button with a cross. Bezoink feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kahns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Ernie Bezoink has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kahn staying out of range there. Kahn throws out a powerful jab. Kahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Solomon Kahn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kahn dodges the punch combination from Bezoink.
#T4# Bezoink throws a series of punches but Kahn moves out of range. Kahn stalks Bezoink and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bezoink's face. Bezoink staggers backwards, shaken. Kahn moves away from the strike by Bezoink. Bezoink takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kahn misses the jab. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kahn, as that shot connected.
Kahn scores with a kick to the midsection. Bezoink tries to move into range but Kahn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Kahn lands with an uppercut that bounces Bezoink off the cage and back into range. Bezoink gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Kahn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Bezoink has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kahn.
And that's the end of the fight! Solomon Kahn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kahn 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Kahn! A victorious Solomon Kahn 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:
UFC 9-The End Of An Era
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1# Brock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Brock scoring well with a low kick there.
Brock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. A punch lands to the side of Kahn 's head but he takes it in his stride. Brock throws a lazy right hand but Kahn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Brock has knocked Kahn down with a huge combo! Brock steps away and waves a wobbly Kahn back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kahn is able to avoid easily. Kahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brock. Brock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kahn throws a body shot but no joy. Brock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kahn. Brock misses with a head kick.
Kahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brock manages to avoid it. Brock blocks the body kick.
Kahn slips under a jab from Brock. Kahn moves away from the strike by Brock. Kahn is looking to counter punch. Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Brock is just out of range. Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Brock ducks under a wild hook from Kahn. Kahn with a nice cross. Kahn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brock. Brock obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1# Brock misses with a kick to the body.
A combination from Brock does no damage. Brock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice cross by Kahn. Brock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Brock lands a nice shot to the body.
Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kahn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brock.
Brock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kahn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brock throws a big shot that misses. A head kick by Brock misses and Kahn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brock thinking. Brock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Brock is just out of range. A big right from Kahn misses. Kahn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kahn with a jab. Kahn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2# Kahn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brock was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahn. Brock misses with an uppercut. Kahn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Kahn swings for the body but Brock moves out of range.
Kahn moves away from the strike by Brock. A big right from Kahn misses. Brock tries a head kick but it misses.
It appears Kahn was looking to counter with a kick there. Brock moves out of range as Kahn strikes. A head kick from Brock lands but Kahn takes it in his stride. #CUT2# Solomon Kahn's cut is getting worse. Brock connects with a solid leg kick. Kahn swings for the body but Brock moves out of range.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Brock avoids the body shot from Kahn.
Brock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Brock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Brock manages to avoid it. Brock throws a right hand that Kahn ducks under and follows up with a left that Kahn also avoids with ease. Kahn slips under a jab from Brock.#T3# Brock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kahn counters with a nice uppercut. Kahn scores with a nice right hand.
Brock swings and misses with a shot to the body and Kahn counters with a stiff right hand. No joy there for Brock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Kahn misses. Brock misses with the combination.
Brock drops his hands momentarily and Kahn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Kahn lands with an overhand left. Brock lands a head shot. Brock throws a series of punches but Kahn avoids them all with ease. Kahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Nice defenses there by Brock. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2# Brock drops Kahn with a beautiful combination! Kahn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brock is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Kahn is rocked! Brock lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kahn falls backwards - clearly groggy! Brock dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Art Brock! Art Brock is the new light heavyweight champion! During a confident post fight interview, Art Brock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
UFC 7-Gatsby vs Clattenburg
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1# Kahn scores with a sloppy right hand. Noel should have avoided that one. Kahn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Kahn throws a hook but Noel blocks it. Noel feints the counter takedown.#CL2# Noel closes the distance and clinches. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Noel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Kahn tries to break the clinch but Noel is controlling the position. Kahn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Kahn is looking to break free of the clinch but Noel has double underhooks. #BC# Kahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Noel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Noel moves out of range of the strikes. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Noel blocks a jab. Kahn slips a straight right by Noel. Kahn scores with a jab to the body. Noel throws a sloppy head kick and Kahn moves out of range easily. Noel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kahn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Noel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn. Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Noel is just out of range. Nice uppercut lands for Noel. That snapped Kahn's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Noel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kahn swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1# Kahn lands a nice hook to Noel's body. Noel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kahn takes one to the side of the head.
Chubby Noel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A big left from Noel misses. Noel walks into a left hand. Kahn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Noel throws a shot from downtown. Kahn moves away and avoids it. Kahn takes a swing at Noel's ribcage but misses. Noel tries to counter with a clinch but Kahn shakes him off and moves away. Kahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noel moves away. A big left from Kahn misses. Kahn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2# Noel darts in and clinches Kahn up against the cage. Kahn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Noel has him pressed against the cage. Noel with a knee to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Kahn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Noel backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Noel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC# Kahn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noel shoots in for a double leg but Kahn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Noel blocks a jab.#T2# Kahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noel moves away. Noel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Kahn misses the shot to the body. And Noel tries to counter it with a takedown but Kahn pushes his down on his head and steps out. The crowd cheers as Noel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kahn doesn't seem phased though. A jab from Noel does it's job there. Kahn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kahn thows a body kick. Noel tries to catch it but that hurt him. Kahn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD2# Noel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kahn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Kahn keeping moving, preventing Noel from controlling successfully. Kahn is looking to stand up but Noel isn't so interested in that idea. Kahn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Noel is one step ahead there. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Noel won't allow Kahn to get back to his feet. #T3# Noel is fighting to break Kahn's control of his arms but Kahn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Noel won't allow Kahn to get back to his feet. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Kahn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Kahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kahn sets himself, and Noel steps forward looking for the clinch! Kahn avoids it this time. Noel throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kahn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Noel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kahns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Kahn misses with a straight left. Noel thows a left - swing and a miss! Noel just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn misses with a wild body shot. Noel lands a jab to the nose. A jab from Noel finds it's way through Kahn's defenses. #T4# Noel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kahn as he avoids it easily. Solomon Kahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chubby Noel. Noel throws a looping overhand right but Kahn ducks down to avoid it. #CL2# Noel moves into the clinch. Noel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kahn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kahn stuns Noel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Kahn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Noel is defended easily by Kahn. Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Noel is just out of range. A slow jab from Kahn misses its intended target. Noel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Noel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahn. Noel looks to land a right hand but Kahn moved out of range. Kahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Noel misses with an uppercut. Kahn lands a really nice looking cross but Noel seems unphased.
Noel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Noel throws out a loose jab but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chubby Noel will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn'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# Kahn misses with a body shot.
Kahn takes a swing at Noel's ribcage but misses. Kahn throws a body shot but no joy. Kahn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Noel throws a shot from downtown. Kahn moves away and avoids it. Noel tries to clinch up but Kahn circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2# Noel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kahn's guard. Kahn 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# Kahn trying to control the pace. Noel regains full guard. Nicely done. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kahn stays in close to Noel's body and controls the position. Kahn preventing the sweep. Noel trying to control the position.
#T1# Noel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kahn's guard. #REVB# Kahn wants to stand and escape but Noel is having none of it. Kahn keeping moving, preventing Noel from controlling successfully. Noel is fighting to break Kahn's control of his arms but Kahn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Kahn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Noel stopping the sweep attempt from Kahn. Kahn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Noel preventing the sweep. Noel wants to control from the top but Kahn keeps moving. #T2# Noel stops Kahn from standing up. Kahn looking for a sweep. Not yet Kahn, not yet. Noel cracks Kahn with a solid left hand. Kahn wants to stand up but Noel is controlling him. Noel with a flurry of punches that miss. Kahn is pulling down on Noel's head. It's preventing any offense from Noel, at least for the moment.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Kahn is trying to force a seperation but Noel has the dominant position. A right handed body shot lands from Kahn.
#T3# Kahn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Noel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kahn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC# Kahn manages to break the clinch.
Noel lunges at Kahn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kahn's hand. Nice uppercut there from Noel. Kahn jabs at Noel's body. Noel misses with a hook to the body
and Kahn counters with a right hand to the body. Kahn jabs at Noel's body. Kahn misses with a body shot.
Noel connects with a right hand. Kahn shakes it off. Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Noel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Kahn misses with a wild body shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. Noel does a little dance to reset his feet. Noel misses with a low kick. Kahn swings for the body but Noel moves out of range.
Solomon Kahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kahn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kahn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Noel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahn.
#T4# Noel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A head kick misses from Noel. Noel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kahn's head. Kahn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noel moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Noel sizes up Kahn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Kahn scores with a nice head shot. Noel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Solomon Kahn is winning the standup battle so far. Noel tries to clinch but Kahn moves out of range. Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Noel is just out of range. Kahn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Noel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Noel is just out of range. Kahn lands a nice looking body shot.
Noel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kahn staying out of range there. Kahn defending well as Noel loads up on a big left hand. Kahn lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chubby Noel will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. 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. #R3# Noel misses the shot to the body. It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A jab from Kahn does it's job there. Noel avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Noel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noel misses with a straight right. Noel slips under a jab. Kahn lands a really nice looking cross but Noel seems unphased.
Noel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kahn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Noel avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A clash of legs there as Kahn blocks the low kick. Kahn throws a body shot but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Noel motions for Kahn to come forward. Noel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Nice cross by Noel. Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kahn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Kahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noel moves away. Kahn lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1# A big left from Kahn misses. Kahn throws a body punch but Noel moves out of range. It seemed like Noel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Noel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kahn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kahn is looking to wear down Noel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Kahn takes one to the side of the head.
Kahn throws a one two combo.
Kahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noel.
Noel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Noel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahn.
Kahn throws a right and a left that Noel avoids nicely. Noel is looking to clinch. Noel is looking to clinch but Kahn is avoiding it.
#TD2# Noel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Noel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kahn regains half guard there - taking advantage of Noel's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Noel prevents Kahn from standing back up.
#T2# Noel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kahn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Kahn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Kahn pushes Noel off looking to stand but Noel dives back in and keeps control.
Kahn desperately trying to maintain half guard. Kahn tries to get to full guard but Noel has control of the leg. Noel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kahn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Kahn trying to control here.
Noel trying to control the action but Kahn is working from the bottom. #T3# Noel missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Kahn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Noel. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kahn pushes Noel off looking to stand but Noel dives back in and keeps control.
Noel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Kahn is looking to control Noel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kahn avoid being mounted? Kahn tries to kick Noel off but Noel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Kahn lands with a right hand. Kahn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kahn misses with a shot to the body and Noel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Left hook, right uppercut from Noel. Kahn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4# Noel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Kahn misses with a wild body shot. Noel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kahn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noel. Noel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Kahn misses with a body shot.
Kahn throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Noel fails with the takedown. Noel on the wrong end of a nice jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Noel. Noel working the ground and pound. Noel in side control, throwing shots but Kahn defends. Noel trying to control the action but Kahn is working from the bottom. Kahn tries to escape but Noel is in control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Solomon Kahn did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. That's time! Kahn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Noel misses with a body shot.
#CL2# Noel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Noel prevents Kahn from breaking the clinch. Noel misses with a knee to the head. Kahn tries to break the clinch but Noel is controlling the position. #BC# Kahn breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Noel. Kahn scores with a jab to the head.
Noel shoots in but Kahn avoids the takedown attempt easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kahn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Noel throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahn. Kahn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kahn avoids a kick to the body.
#T1# Noel slips a jab from Kahn. Noel scores with a nice strike. Kahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noel sees it coming and avoids it easily. Noel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kahn defends it well. Kahn lands a nice shot to the body.
Kahn moves out of range as Noel throws a body kick.
Noel lands an overhand right. Noel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kahn swats him away and circles back towards the center. Noel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kahn swings for the body but Noel moves out of range.
Noel goes for a double leg but Kahn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kahn continues to drive forward. Kahn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Solomon Kahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chubby Noel. Noel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kahn's waist but Kahn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Noel off to one side. Noel moves out of range as Kahn strikes. Kahn throws a shot to the body.
Kahn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Noel is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. Noel does a little dance to reset his feet. Kahn connects with a right hand. Noel shakes it off. Kahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Noel throws a nice looking combination but Kahn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kahn misses with a straight right. Kahn throws a big shot that misses. Noel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Noel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2# Noel pushes Kahn up against the cage in a clinch. Kahn lands a body shot. #BC# Kahn breaks the clinch.
No luck for Noel with that takedown attempt. Kahn lands a leg kick that knocks Noel off balance momentarily. Kahn throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kahn throws a right and a left that both miss. Kahn lands a slapping body shot.
Kahn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Noel.
#T3# A big left from Kahn misses. Kahn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kahn pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kahn misses the body punch and Noel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Noel. Kahn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Noel manages to avoid it. Kahn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noel. Noel tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Kahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kahn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noel throws out the jab. Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kahn digs a good hook to Noel's body.
#T4# Kahn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Noel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kahn throws out the jab. Kahn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Noel avoids the body shot from Kahn.
Noel throws a head kick but Kahn moves out of range.
Noel avoids the body shot from Kahn.
Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Noel misses with a body kick. Noel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Noel looks for a takedown but Kahn sprawls well. It looked like Kahn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Noel. Kahn lands a lovely overhand right. Kahn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noel was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahn. Noel wants to counter with a clinch but Kahn pushes him away. Noel ducks under a wild hook from Kahn. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Kahn had his way with Chubby Noel in that round. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Noel throws a big shot that misses. Kahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Noel throws a lazy right hand but Kahn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. Noel does a little dance to reset his feet. Kahn throws a shot to the body.
Noel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Noel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Noel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kahn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Noel back to the cage. Kahn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Noel throws a shot from downtown. Kahn moves away and avoids it. Kahn keeps the fight on the outside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Noel throws a sloppy head kick and Kahn moves out of range easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. Noel does a little dance to reset his feet. A big right from Noel misses. #CL2# Noel rushes Kahn and presses him up against the cage. A right hand to the body from Kahn.
Kahn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1##BC# Kahn breaks from the clinch.
Noel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kahn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kahn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. Noel does a little dance to reset his feet. Noel shoots for a double leg takedown but Kahn sprawls well. He's pushed Noel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Kahn misses with a body shot.
Noel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kahn's calf. Noel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kahn. Kahn circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Kahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noel manages to avoid it. Kahn throws a leg kick which misses Noel's front leg but catches the back leg as Noel tries to avoid it. Kahn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noel dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Noel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kahn is fending him off so far but Noel persists. Nope, Kahn circles away and we're back to standing. Noel throws a big shot that misses. Kahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noel moves away. Noel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2# Kahn throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2# and Noel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kahn is trying to stand.
Noel trying to pass the guard but Kahn defending well. Kahn pushes Noel off looking to stand but Noel dives back in and keeps control.
Noel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Kahn tries to get to full guard but Noel has control of the leg. Noel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kahn defending well though. Kahn taking some punishment here, with Noel in his half guard. Noel not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3##SUB2# Noel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Noel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kahn's head. Noel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Noel is keen to just control but Kahn is a slippery customer. Noel wants to free his trapped foot but Kahn is holding on for dear life with his legs. Kahn gets full guard. Kahn pulls Noel in close to prevent any damage. Noel working some strikes from top position. Noel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kahn swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kahn wants to stand up but Noel is controlling him. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Noel scoring with some ground and pound. Kahn looking for a sweep. Not yet Kahn, not yet. Noel looking to pass the guard. Noel keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Noel slips under a jab from Kahn. Noel thuds a left hand into Kahn's body. Noel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Kahn misses its target. Noel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Kahn lands with a shot to the body. Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Noel is just out of range. Noel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Chubby Noel. I think Noel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Solomon Kahn! Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Solomon Kahn! Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Solomon Kahn!
Solomon Kahn wins by unanimous decision! Solomon Kahn retains his light heavyweight title! A victorious Solomon Kahn 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:
UFC-Fright Night 12
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1# Kahn digs a good hook to Garcia's body.
Kahn throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia. Nice sprawl there from Kahn as Garcia shoots in. Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kahn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A jab lands there for Kahn. Kahn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Garcia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garcia. Garcia fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kahn tries to clinch but Garcia moves out of range. Garcia defending well as Kahn loads up on a big left hand. Garcia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Kahn slips under a jab. Kahn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garcia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Garcia lands with a shot to the body. Kahn checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2# Kahn clinches. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn blocking some punches.
Kahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1# Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garcia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kahn's elbow. Kahn tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kahn tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Kahn back against the cage. Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Kahn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Garcia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD# Garcia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kahn's guard. Kahn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garcia. Garcia wants to pass the guard but Kahn is keeping the position. Garcia's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2# Garcia won't allow Kahn to get back to his feet. Kahn has his hands on Garcia's head, controlling the position. Kahn wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment. Kahn wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Garcia manages to pass to side control. Garcia wants to control but Kahn is keeping him busy. #T3# Kahn taking some punishment here, with Garcia in his half guard. Garcia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Kahn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Kahn is pulling down on Garcia's head to control his posture. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Garcia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kahn keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully. Garcia connects with a couple of short punches. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kahn wants to get back to his feet but Garcia is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4# Garcia with a nice head shot there. Kahn working a defensive guard here.
Garcia looking to pass the guard. Kahn working a defensive guard here.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Garcia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kahn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rodney Garcia will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##TD# Garcia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kahn's guard. Garcia stays in close to Kahn's body and controls the position. Garcia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kahn trying to control the position here. Garcia won't allow Kahn to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kahn keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1# Kahn trying to control the position.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Garcia throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Kahn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Garcia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kahn. Garcia misses with an uppercut. Kahn saw that one coming. Kahn thumps Garcia with a low kick.#TD# Garcia drives through with a takedown into guard. Kahn looking for a sweep. Not yet Kahn, not yet. Kahn keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully. Garcia being controlled here momentarily. Kahn has momentary wrist control but Garcia slips an elbow through the middle.#T2# Kahn keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully. Kahn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garcia manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Garcia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kahn is one step ahead there. Kahn tries to stand but Garcia is controlling from the bottom. Garcia keeping moving, preventing Kahn from controlling successfully. #T3# Garcia working a defensive guard but Kahn passes into half guard.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard but Kahn has mounted him! Garcia tries to lock up and control but Kahn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Kahn controlling from the full mount. Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't. Kahn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Kahn wants to stand but Garcia is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
#T4# Garcia is trying to escape the mount.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position. Kahn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garcia is looking to escape. Garcia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Garcia actively working from the bottom here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Solomon Kahn will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! #R3##CL2# Kahn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garcia, pushing him back against the cage. Kahn misses with the head strike.
#TD# Garcia has picked Kahn up - he's going for a ride! Garcia dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Garcia prevents Kahn from standing back up.
Garcia thows a huge punch but Kahn dodges it nicely.
Kahn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Garcia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Rodney Garcia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kahn managing to control the position. Kahn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garcia's guard. #REVB##T1# Kahn wants to stand and escape but instead Garcia has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Kahn is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Garcia dives into side control.
Kahn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kahn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Garcia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kahn's head. Still in half guard, Garcia seems content to control. Kahn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Kahn moves into full guard.
#T2# Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Garcia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kahn's head. Kahn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Garcia controls the pace. Garcia is working Kahn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Garcia is looking to pass into half guard but Kahn pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kahn is in guard.#REVB# Garcia trying to control the position.
Kahn's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3# Kahn passes into half guard. Kahn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Garcia tries to get to full guard but Kahn has control of the leg. Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kahn is working away from the top position though. Kahn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SU2# Kahn stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Garcia to get to his feet. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. The crowd cheers as Garcia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kahn doesn't seem phased though. Kahn misses the shot to the body. Garcia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kahn avoids it really well and circles away. Garcia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kahn is fending him off so far but Garcia persists. Nope, Kahn circles away and we're back to standing. A jab from Kahn misses. Garcia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him. Garcia cracks Kahn with an open hand slap. Kahn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kahn tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance. Garcia lands with a slapping head kick. Garcia tries for a takedown but Kahn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Garcia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Kahn tries to counter with a clinch but Garcia shakes him off and moves away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Rodney Garcia did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R4# Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses. Garcia throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Rodney Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kahn misses with a body shot.
Kahn misses with a wild body shot. Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Garcia misses with a straight left. Kahn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garcia throws a right hand that Kahn ducks under and follows up with a left that Kahn also avoids with ease. Garcia blocks a jab. Garcia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kahn is looking to chop away at Garcia's legs. Garcia throws the left hand but Kahn avoids the punch easily. Kahn lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2# Kahn clinches up with Garcia and pushes him back against the cage. Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
#T1# Kahn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Garcia breaks the clinch.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kahn only half commits to the counter leg kick. Kahn blocks a jab. Garcia throws a good cross that connects.
Garcia throws out a leg kick but Kahn moves out of range and Garcia only half commits. Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Garcia throws a series of punches but Kahn avoids them all with ease. Kahn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garcia finds it's way round the side to connect with Kahn's head. Kahn lands a slapping body shot.
Garcia throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily. Kahn misses with a wild body shot. Garcia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Kahn tries to counter with a clinch but Garcia shakes him off and moves away. Kahn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2# Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kahn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2# Kahn moves into the clinch. Kahn tries to circle away but Garcia has him pinned against the cage. Kahn misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Kahn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Garcia misses with a head kick.
Kahn works Garcia's body with a nice hook. Kahn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Kahn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garcia rather than just go for the knockout. Kahn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcia takes a body punch but keeps moving. Nice takedown defense from Kahn. No joy for Garcia on that attempt. Kahn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Garcia jabs at Kahn's body.#T3# Kahn lands with a good body shot. Kahn throws a series of punches but Garcia moves out of range. Kahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it. Nice shot lands for Garcia. Kahn tries to clinch there but Garcia circles away.
Kahn dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Garcia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him. Garcia throws out a loose jab but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it. Kahn throws a body shot but no joy. Kahn misses with a body shot.
Garcia shoots in looking for a takedown but Kahn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Garcia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kahn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat.#CL2# Kahn closes the distance and clinches.#T4##BC# Garcia manages to break the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kahn, right into the meat.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Kahn moves out of range easily. #CL2# Kahn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kahn can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
Kahn tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Kahn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Garcia fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahn. Garcia throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily. Kahn blocks a jab. Garcia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Kahn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Kahn dominated that fourth round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R5# Garcia misses with a head kick.
Kahn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia. Garcia keeps the fight on the outside. Nice body punch from Garcia. Garcia misses with a head kick.
Kahn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Solomon Kahn seems to be getting the better of the standup. Garcia tests Kahn's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kahn avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Garcia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Kahn stuffs the takedown. Kahn misses with a wild combination.
Kahn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Kahn. Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kahn counters with a slapping leg kick. Garcia feints and then cracks Kahn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kahn down. Garcia blocks a jab.#T1##CL2# Kahn moves into the clinch successfully.
Kahn working hard to break the clinch. Kahn lands a left hand.
Garcia jumps guard but Kahn stands there with Garcia around his waist. Garcia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Garcia blocks a body shot from Kahn. #BC2# Kahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Garcia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Garcia shoots for a takedown but Kahn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kahn moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off. Nice takedown defense from Kahn. No joy for Garcia on that attempt. Kahn slips under a jab from Garcia.#T2##TD# Kahn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Kahn 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. Garcia trying to control but Kahn is working from the bottom. Kahn is adopting a defensive guard. Kahn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there. #T3# Garcia trying to control but Kahn is working from the bottom. Kahn wants to stand up but Garcia is controlling him. Garcia trying to control but Kahn is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garcia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Kahn takes one to the chin there.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Kahn shows good takedown defense. Kahn avoids the head kick by Garcia.
#CL2# Kahn closes the distance and clinches. Kahn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kahn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garcia's efforts to push away. Kahn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Solomon Kahn. I think Kahn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Solomon Kahn! Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Solomon Kahn! Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Solomon Kahn!
Solomon Kahn wins by unanimous decision! Solomon Kahn is the new light heavyweight champion! An out of breath Solomon Kahn 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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UFC-Fright Night 9
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1# Kalambayo feints and then cracks Kahn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kahn down. Kalambayo misses the body punch and Kahn counters with a head kick. Kalambayo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kahn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL# Kahn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Kalambayo misses with a knee to the head. Kalambayo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kahn up against the cage. Kalambayo lands a left hand.
Kalambayo lands a right hand. Kahn scores with a shot to the side of Kalambayo's head. Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Kahn scores with a nice short uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Still in the clinch, Kahn scores with a nice short uppercut. Kalambayo misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kalambayo up against the cage. Kalambayo prevents a body shot from Kahn. Kalambayo pushes Kahn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kalambayo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kahn blocks it with crossed arms. Kalambayo misses with some punches.
Kalambayo takes a shot to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn. #T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalambayo. Kalambayo misses with a hook from the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kahn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kahn lands an uppercut. Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalambayo uses good head movement to avoid it. Kalambayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kalambayo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Kalambayo fails to land. Kahn blocks an elbow strike. Kalambayo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalambayo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kahns head. Kahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A right hook to the body lands for Kalambayo.
Kalambayo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn. Kahn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Kahn avoids the elbow strike from Kalambayo, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalambayo. Kahn misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Kalambayo tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing Kalambayo back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalambayo. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kahn gets through Kalambayo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalambayo throws a head punch that misses. A shot in the inside from Kahn. Kahn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kahn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kalambayo or not. Kahn avoids a wild elbow strike from Kalambayo. Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside. Kalambayo misses with an elbow strike.
Kahn avoids a wild elbow strike from Kalambayo. Kalambayo lands a left hand.
Kalambayo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kahn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch. Kalambayo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn. Kalambayo takes a shot to the head. Kahn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Still in the clinch, Kahn scores with a nice short uppercut. Kalambayo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kalambayo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn. Kalambayo swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it. Kahn cracks Kalambayo with a nice body shot.#T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalambayo. Kalambayo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Kahn on the inside. Kalambayo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalambayo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kalambayo misses with a body punch.
Kahn lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kahn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A head punch on the inside from Kalambayo fails to land. Kalambayo can't find room to land a body shot as Kahn controls the action.
Kalambayo tries to work over Kahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kahn effectively controlling the action here. Kalambayo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn avoiding damage as Kalambayo throws knees to the body.
A short right from Kalambayo on the inside. Kahn lands a left hand.
Kalambayo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kalambayo on the inside. This has been an exciting period of action! Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4# Kahn blocking some punches.
Kalambayo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kahn prevents a body shot from Kalambayo. Kalambayo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Kahn scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short left from Kahn. Kahn avoids the elbow strike from Kalambayo, against the cage.
Kahn blocks the elbow strike.
Kalambayo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalambayo. Kalambayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kalambayo tries to work over Kahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kalambayo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kalambayo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kahn's brow. Kahn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kalambayos head. Kalambayo blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Solomon Kahn will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Kalambayo walks into a left hand. Jab, jab by Kahn - just one landing. Kahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kalambayo keeps the fight on the outside. Kalambayo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kahn will feel that in the morning.#CL# Kahn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Kahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kahn presses Kalambayo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kahn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kalambayo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kahn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kalambayo backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn. Kalambayo misses with the head strike.
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! Kalambayo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kahn.
Kahn working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Kahn.
Kahn blocks the elbow strike.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalambayo. Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalambayo uses good head movement to avoid it. Kahn lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1# Kalambayo blocks an uppercut.
Kahn tries to work over Kalambayo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kalambayo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kahn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalambayo can do to turn this around? Kalambayo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kahn blocks a body shot from Kalambayo. Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn. A head punch on the inside from Kalambayo fails to land. Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kalambayo has a couple of punches blocked by Kahn.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalambayo uses good head movement to avoid it. Kalambayo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kahn's defenses. #CUT2# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Kalambayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalambayo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside. Kalambayo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kahn backwards. Kahn lands a shoulder strike. Kahn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Kalambayo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kahn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Kahn letting Kalambayo take a breather here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kahn. Kalambayo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kalambayo blocks an uppercut.
Kalambayo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kahn or not. Kalambayo working aggressively here.
Kalambayo misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalambayo. Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalambayo blocks an uppercut.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalambayo uses good head movement to avoid it. Kahn lands a nice uppercut. Kalambayo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Kahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kalambayo's elbow. Kahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalambayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside. Kahn lands a body punch. #T3# Kalambayo working aggressively here.
Kalambayo misses with a hook from the clinch. Kahn blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Kalambayo.
Kahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kalambayo backwards. Kalambayo misses with the head strike.
Kalambayo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kahn misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalambayo. Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Kalambayo misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land. Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kahn tries to work over Kalambayo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kahn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kalambayos head. Kahn blocks an uppercut.
Kalambayo misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4# Kalambayo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kahn. Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalambayo. A head punch on the inside from Kalambayo fails to land. Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kahn blocks a body shot from Kalambayo. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalambayo. Kahn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kalambayo. Kalambayo misses with an elbow over the top. Kalambayo misses with some punches.
Kahn lands a body punch. Kalambayo is breathing heavily. Kalambayo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn. Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn blocking some punches.
Kahn working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Kalambayo scores with a shoulder strike. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalambayo. Kalambayo lands a right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Kahn dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. 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. This is the final round! #R3# Kahn fails in his attempt to clinch. Kahn tries to clinch there but Kalambayo circles away.
Kalambayo misses with a head kick.
Kalambayo throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range. Nice defenses there by Kahn. A bone on bone clash there as Kalambayo blocks the leg kick.
Kalambayo throws out a loose jab but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it. Kahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL# Kahn instigates a clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalambayo. Still in the clinch, Kahn scores with a nice short uppercut. Kalambayo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn. Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short uppercut from Kalambayo. Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalambayo swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it. Kahn pushes Kalambayo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kahn blocking some punches.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Kalambayo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kahn working some nice short punches in the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn. Kahn is looking to control Kalambayo's arms but Kalambayo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kahn has his back to the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Kahn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kalambayo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A body shot lands from Kahn.
Kalambayo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kalambayo misses with a short punch on the inside. Kahn scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kahn works on Kalambayo's body with a couple of short punches. Still in the clinch, Kahn scores with a nice short uppercut. Kahn lands a shoulder strike. Kahn throws a head punch that misses. Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch. Nice body punch from Kahn - that landed with a thud.
Kalambayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Solomon Kahn has scored more points in the clinch so far. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kahn. Kalambayo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn. Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalambayo uses good head movement to avoid it. Sumbu Kalambayo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Kahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kalambayo backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kalambayo throws a head punch that misses. Kalambayo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Kahn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kahn lands a left hand.
#ROC# Kalambayo is rocked! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kahn. Kalambayo is still on wobbly legs! Can Kahn finish him? A right hand to the body from Kahn.
Kahn lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kahn creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kalambayo with a big uppercut! Kalambayo tries to clinch up but Kahn pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kalambayo to the mat! Kalambayo covers up and Kahn unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Solomon Kahn! After winning the bout, Solomon Kahn 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:
HFC 104:Silva vs Obuhov
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1# Nice uppercut there from Sha. Sha misses with a looping right. Kahn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Sha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kahn but Kahn pushes him off and we're back to square one. Kahn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kahn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sha.#CL# Kahn gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kahn prevents the takedown attempt.
Sha goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kahn prevents it.
Solomon Kahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seb Sha. Sha can't break the clinch.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Sha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kahn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kahn throws a hook but Sha avoids it easily. Sha throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily. Sha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sha throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily. Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Sha manages to avoid it.#T1# Sha fails with the takedown. Sha looks to land a combination but Kahn avoids it well. Sha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Kahn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sha counters with a straight right hand. Sha throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab. Sha shoots in for a double leg but Kahn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Seb Sha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A shot to the body from Sha misses and Kahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sha is defended easily by Kahn. Kahn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kahn thows a body kick. Sha tries to catch it but that hurt him. Kahn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Sha. Kahn does a little dance to reset his feet. Sha missing with a left hand there. Kahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kahn half committed to a counter leg kick. Sha looks to land a left hand but Kahn moved out of range nicely. Kahn tried to counter with a leg kick but Sha avoided it. Sha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sha looks to land a right hand but Kahn moved out of range. Sha misses the jab. Sha swinging wildly here.
Solomon Kahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kahn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sha paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kahn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Kahn as Sha shoots in. Kahn dodges the punch combination from Sha.
Sha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3# Sha throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily. A quick step to the side and Kahn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Sha lands with a right hand. Sha throws a right and a left that both miss. Kahn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sha. Sha obviously looking to wear him down.
Sha throws a big shot that misses. Kahn on the wrong end of a nice jab. Sha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Kahn rushes Sha and presses him up against the cage. Kahn has Sha pressed against the cage, preventing Sha from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Sha is trying to push Kahn away but Kahn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Sha wants to get back to striking at distance but Kahn won't allow it.
Sha wants to break free but Kahn has control.
Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside. Sha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2# Sha breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Sha does it's job there. Sha avoids the body shot from Kahn.
Sha throws out a loose jab but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Kahn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL# Kahn gets in close and instigates a clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kahn scores with a hook to the body. Sha looks winded! Sha blocking some punches.
Sha wants a takedown but no success here.
Kahn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sha's efforts to push away. Kahn lands a hook to the side of the head. Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kahn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sha's efforts to push away. Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Sha. Kahn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sha's efforts to push away. Kahn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sha backwards. Sha wants a takedown but no success here.
Kahn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sha or not. Kahn has Sha pressed against the cage, preventing Sha from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Kahn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kahn stops a takedown attempt from Sha.
A hook to the body from Kahn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seb Sha will probably get the nod. 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# Kahn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sha momentarily.
Sha misses with a straight right. Sha has his takedown stuffed and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Sha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kahn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC# Sha is rocked! Kahn slips under a jab. Sha is still on wobbly legs! Can Kahn finish him? A clash of legs there as Sha blocks the low kick. Sha thows a leg kick but Kahn checks it and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kahn avoids the body shot from Sha.
Sha seems to have recovered his senses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A punch lands to the side of Sha 's head but he takes it in his stride. Nice body kick from Kahn. An inside leg kick lands from Kahn. Sha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action! Kahn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1# Kahn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sha throws an off balance right hand
and Sha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL# Kahn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kahn working some nice short punches in the clinch. Sha wants to break free but Kahn has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kahn. Sha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Kahn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kahn lands with a short head shot on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kahn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Sha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sha wants to get back to striking at distance but Kahn won't allow it.
Kahn dips a shoulder and cracks Sha with a mighty uppercut! Sha falls back against the cage and Kahn unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sha 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 - Kahn screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Kahn! During a confident post fight interview, Solomon Kahn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
HFC 97:Costa vs Miller
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Ergazakis moves into the clinch. Ergazakis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land. Ergazakis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kahn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ergazakis. Kahn gets through Ergazakis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ergazakis taking a breather. Kahn lands with a left to the head. Ergazakis tries to stall but Kahn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ergazakis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kahn is defending well for now. A body shot lands from Kahn.
Ergazakis cracks Kahn with a nice body shot. Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ergazakis tries to land a knee to the head but Kahn blocks with his arms.
Ergazakis trying to stall but Kahn improves his position.
Kahn working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ergazakis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Kahn.
#BC2# Kahn breaks the clinch.
Ergazakis darts in trying to clinch and Kahn counters with a nice uppercut. #T1# Ergazakis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kahn finds it's way round the side to connect with Ergazakis's head. #CL2# Kahn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ergazakis misses with a short punch on the inside. Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Kahn. Kahn misses with a body punch.
Ergazakis misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ergazakis. Kahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kahn misses with some punches.
Ergazakis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kahn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ergazakiss head. Kahn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ergazakis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ergazakis fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn. Ergazakis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kahn avoids it. Kahn stops a takedown attempt from Ergazakis.
#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kahn lands a body punch in the clinch. Ergazakis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn. Ergazakis is looking to control Kahn's arms but Kahn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ergazakis has his back to the cage. A body shot lands from Kahn.
Kahn stops a takedown attempt from Ergazakis.
Kahn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Ergazakis controls his hands.
Ergazakis landing knees to the body.
Ergazakis connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Ergazakis tries to work over Kahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Ergazakis controls his hands.
Kahn lands an uppercut. Ergazakis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kahn blocks it with crossed arms. Kahn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2# Ergazakis is rocked! Ergazakis tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing Ergazakis back against the cage. Ergazakis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ergazakis trying to stall but Kahn improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land. Ergazakis blocks an uppercut.
#T3# Kahn blocking some punches.
Ergazakis misses with a knee to the head. Kahn throws a head punch that misses. Ergazakis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kahn lands a body punch. Ergazakis takes a shot to the head. Ergazakis is breathing heavily. Ergazakis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kahn after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evangelos Ergazakis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kahn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ergazakis backwards. Oh Ergazakis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Nice body punch from Kahn. Kahn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ergazakis backwards. Kahn throws a big uppercut that drops Ergazakis! More strikes from Kahn and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ergazakis lies dazed against the cage as Kahn celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Kahn! A victorious Solomon Kahn 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:
RBFC 91:Schopenhauer vs Matos
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1# Bellum avoids the body shot from Kahn.
Bellum steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kahn.#CL# Kahn has Bellum up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2# Bellum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kahn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Bellum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Bellum. Kahn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Kahn wants to land a leg kick but Bellum is out of range. Bellum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kahn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bellum was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahn. It seemed like Bellum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kahn with a nice cross. Kahn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kahn misses the target. Bellum was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1##CL# Kahn rushes Bellum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Kahn lands a hook that snaps the head of Bellum backwards. Bellum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Bellum. Bellum will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kahn up against the cage. Kahn working aggressively here.
Bellum lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bellum swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it. Bellum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Bellum uses good head movement to avoid it. Bellum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Bellum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bellum checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Kahn throws a head kick but Bellum moves out of range.
Kahn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bellum's calf.#T2# A punch lands to the side of Bellum 's head but he takes it in his stride. Bellum moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bellum tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kahn lands a slapping body shot.
Bellum misses with a leg kick. Bellum on the wrong end of a nice jab. Bellum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away. Kahn walks into a jab.#CUT2# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Kahn swings and misses with a shot to the body and Bellum counters with a nice uppercut. Kahn misses with a combination
letting Bellum counter with a right hand. #T3# Bellum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bellum looks to land a left hand but Kahn moved out of range nicely. Kahn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL# Kahn takes the fight into the clinch. Kahn working aggressively here.
Bellum throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn. #BC2# Bellum breaks the clinch.
Bellum misses with a body shot
and Kahn counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bellum, right into the meat.
Kahn connects with a nice looking jab.
Bellum getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Solomon Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bellum throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.#T4# Bellum misses with a left hand and Kahn counters with a stiff right hand. Bellum blocks the body kick.
Bellum misses the jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kahn throws a body shot but no joy. Bellum is trying to counter with his kicks. Bellum throws a big shot that misses. Kahn tries to clinch and Bellum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bellum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Bellum connects with a body shot that sends Kahn's belly button to the back. Kahn throws a leg kick and Bellum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A chopping leg kick lands by Kahn. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Bellum will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Bellum jabs at Kahn's body. Kahn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kahn sets himself, and Bellum steps forward looking for the clinch! Kahn avoids it this time. Kahn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bellum paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kahn lands with a straight right. Bellum didn't see that one coming. Kahn wants to clinch up but Bellum keeps it at a distance. Bellum tries to counter by closing the distance. Bellum's corner calls for a 1-2. Bellum obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Bellum misses the target. Chris Bellum seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kahn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2# Kahn is rocked! A slow jab from Bellum misses its intended target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kahn throws a lazy right hand but Bellum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kahn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bellum's calf. Kahn throws a chopping leg kick but Bellum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1# Kahn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Kahn throws a front kick that sends Bellum stumbling back into the cage. Bellum misses with an uppercut
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kahn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bellum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahn. Kahn throws a leg kick that misses. Kahn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Kahn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bellum on the side of the head. Kahn lands with a nice body kick. Kahn is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kahn sets himself, and Bellum steps forward looking for the clinch! Kahn avoids it this time.#T2# Kahn misses the shot to the body. Bellum looks to land a left hand but Kahn moved out of range nicely.#CL# Kahn forces Bellum back against the cage and clinches. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bellum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kahn lands with a left to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bellum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kahn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bellum backwards. Bellum blocks a body shot from Kahn. Kahn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Bellum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kahn.#BC2# Bellum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kahn thows a left - swing and a miss! Bellum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahn.
Bellum scores with a leg kick.
#T3# Kahn scores with a nice right hand.
Kahn digs a good hook to Bellum's body.
Bellum throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Kahn lands a jab to the nose. Good shot there by Kahn.#CL# Kahn moves into the clinch successfully.
Kahn letting Bellum take a breather here. Kahn tries to throw a body punch but Bellum avoids it by throwing Kahn back against the cage. Bellum has a couple of punches blocked by Kahn.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bellum tries to work over Kahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bellum is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kahn is keeping busy.#T4# Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kahn pushes Bellum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Solomon Kahn has scored more points in the clinch so far. Bellum working aggressively here.
Kahn lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bellum lands a body punch. Kahn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Bellum is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bellum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Bellum's face as he tries to break the clinch. Bellum tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing Bellum back against the cage. Bellum misses with some punches.
#BC# Kahn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bellum slips a straight right by Kahn. Bellum now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Bellum throws a leg kick but Kahn sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL# Kahn instigates a clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kahn. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Kahn dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# Bellum checks a leg kick. #CL# Kahn rushes Bellum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bellum looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn. Bellum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kahn misses with some punches.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right from Bellum on the inside. Kahn lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kahn throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Bellum breaks the clinch.
Kahn tries to clinch but Bellum is having none of it. Kahn scores with the left hand. Bellum knows he should have avoided that one. #T1# Kahn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Bellum misses with a straight right. Some bone on bone action there as Bellum checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kahn misses with a wild body shot. Bellum jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bellum keeps the fight on the outside. Kahn slips under a jab. Bellum takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses. Bellum throws a big shot that misses. Bellum dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kahn. That did some damage! Bellum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahn.#T2# Bellum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kahn counter with a right hand. Bellum lands a nice looking body kick. Bellum takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kahn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kahn takes a swing at Bellum's ribcage but misses. Kahn fails in his attempt to clinch. Bellum throws a front kick aimed at Kahn's knee but Kahn avoids it well. Kahn tries to clinch but Bellum moves out of range. Bellum lands a jab to Kahn's midsection. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Some bone on bone action there as Kahn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3# Kahn throws a right and a left that Bellum avoids nicely. Bellum looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bellum connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the body from Bellum misses enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab. Bellum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kahn moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bellum scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Kahn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bellum blocks a head kick by Kahn.
Kahn avoids the body shot from Bellum.
Bellum throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab. Kahn throws a leg kick which misses Bellum's front leg but catches the back leg as Bellum tries to avoid it. #T4# Kahn throws a hook to the side of Bellum's head but Bellum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bellum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kahn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Kahn finds it's way through Bellum's defenses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A low kick from Kahn is predictable there and Bellum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A jab lands there for Kahn. Nice body punch from Bellum. Kahn throws a shot from downtown. Bellum moves away and avoids it. Kahn slips a jab from Bellum. Kahn half committed to a counter leg kick. Kahn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Good exchange - Bellum coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Chris Bellum. I think Bellum has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Bellum! Chris Bellum 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:
RBFC87:Schopenhauer vsBradford
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Ergazakis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ergazakis lands in his opponent's guard. Ergazakis trying to control but Kahn is working from the bottom. Ergazakis looking to pass the guard. Ergazakis trying to control but Kahn is working from the bottom. Ergazakis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kahn is keeping the position for now. Kahn is looking to stand up but Ergazakis isn't so interested in that idea. Ergazakis wants to control from the top but Kahn keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ergazakis won't allow Kahn to get back to his feet. Ergazakis trying to control but Kahn is working from the bottom. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kahn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1##CL# Ergazakis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kahn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch. Ergazakis misses with a hook from the clinch. Kahn pushes Ergazakis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ergazakis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Ergazakis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kahn is defending well for now. Kahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ergazakis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kahn after a bit of a struggle. Ergazakis tries to score a body lock takedown but Kahn shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Ergazakis has a couple of punches blocked by Kahn.
Kahn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ergazakis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ergazakis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kahns head. Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Ergazakis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ergazakis is trying to pull guard but Kahn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evangelos Ergazakis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kahn lands a hook that snaps the head of Ergazakis backwards. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ergazakis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kahn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. We've been hearing reports that Ergazakis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Kahn lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ergazakis misses with some punches.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Ergazakis uses good head movement to avoid it. Ergazakis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kahn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Ergazakis looking to throw knees to the head but Kahn is blocking nicely.
Ergazakis scores with a shot to the side of Kahn's head. Kahn lands with a left to the head. Kahn lands with a light punch inside. Kahn throws a head punch that misses. Ergazakis can't find room to land a body shot as Kahn controls the action.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kahn avoiding damage as Ergazakis throws knees to the body.
Ergazakis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kahn.
Ergazakis blocks an uppercut.
Ergazakis blocking some punches.
Ergazakis blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3# Kahn misses with the head strike.
Ergazakis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kahn pulls him back up using the underhooks. Ergazakis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A shot in the inside from Kahn. Ergazakis stalling against the cage.
Ergazakis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kahn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kahn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kahn lands with a short shot to the head. Kahn lands an uppercut. Ergazakis tries to work over Kahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ergazakis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ergazakis is looking to take this one to the mat. Kahn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ergazakis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kahn is defending well. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kahn. Ergazakis blocking some punches.
Ergazakis takes a shot to the head. #ROC2# Ergazakis is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ergazakis lands with a left to the head. Oh Ergazakis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Ergazakis.
#T4# Kahn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ergazakis backwards. Kahn is leaning against Ergazakis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn lands a body punch. Ergazakis takes a shot to the head. Ergazakis tries to score a body lock takedown but Kahn shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Ergazakis is breathing heavily. Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Ergazakis. Kahn prevents a body shot from Ergazakis. A short uppercut from Kahn. Kahn lands a nice shot to the body. A nice left hand lands by Kahn.
Kahn prevents the takedown attempt.
Kahn throws a big uppercut that drops Ergazakis! More strikes from Kahn and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ergazakis lies dazed against the cage as Kahn celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Kahn! An out of breath Solomon Kahn 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:
HFC 81:Grabonzo vs Snodgrass
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1# Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Kahn off balance momentarily. Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick. Sanchez scores with a jab to the body. Kahn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sanchez throws a leg kick and Kahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A jab from Sanchez does it's job there. Sanchez throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range. Kahn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head. Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab. Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Kahn slips the punch. Kahn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez. Sanchez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Kahn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kahn misses with a head kick.
Sanchez takes a kick to the side of the head. Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Kahn moved out of range nicely.#T1# Kahn scores with a jab. Sanchez acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Sanchez looks for the body kick but Kahn saw that one coming. Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahn. Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. A kick lands to the mid section there for Sanchez. Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kahn misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming. An attempted straight right counter from Sanchez misses the target. Sanchez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kahn is able to avoid easily. Yes Man Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kahn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kahn has time to react. Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez. Kahn throws a head kick that misses. #T2# Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range. Kahn defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand. As Sanchez backs off Kahn throws a huge counter combo but Sanchez manages to avoid it all. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kahn avoids a kick to the body.
That kick from Sanchez tenderised Kahn's leg. Kahn is trying to keep his angry face on. Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
Kahn looks like he wants to counter punch here. Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kahn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Kahn moves out of range easily. Kahn checks a leg kick. Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A head kick by Sanchez misses and Kahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kahn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kahn pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3# Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Sanchez scores with a nice right hand.
Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Kahn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez. Sanchez jabs Kahn to the body, keeping him at a distance. Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Kahn moves away and avoids it. Sanchez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKahn. Kahn walks into a stiff left hand from Sanchez. Sanchez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kahn's calf. Kahn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez. It seemed like Kahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kahn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A slapping body kick lands there for Sanchez. A jab from Kahn misses. Kahn checks a leg kick nicely.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Kahn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kahn blocks the body kick.
Kahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kahn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Kahn's shoulder, as Kahn tries to avoid the shot. A little jabbing left from Kahn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kahn on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Sanchez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Kahn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sanchez throws a leg kick that is checked and Kahn counters with a stiff right hand. Sanchez pushes Kahn away with a front kick. Sanchez connects with a body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sanchez thuds his shin into the meat of Kahn's side. Kahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanchez misses the target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yes Man Sanchez dominated that round. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Kahn throws out a counter right but Sanchez avoids it with no problem. Sanchez throws a body kick that misses. Sanchez blocks a head kick by Kahn.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kahn might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sanchez has got the better of the exchanges. Sanchez connects with a single shot there. Kahn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Kahn.
Sanchez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kahn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Kahn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Kahn misses with a looping right. Good leg kick by Sanchez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A shot to the liver by Sanchez. Beautiful body shot. Yes Man Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far. Sanchez scores with a push kick. Kahn moves out of range of the body kick. Sanchez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1# Kahn checks the leg kick. Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kahn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kahn throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand. Sanchez misses with a hook. Kahn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kahn cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs. Sanchez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Sanchez throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range. Kahn steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. A telegraphed right hand from Kahn misses the target. Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kahn can do to turn this around? Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez is looking to counter with a body kick. Kahn dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kahn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2# Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kahn doesn't seem bothered though. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A big left from Sanchez misses. Kahn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Sanchez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Sanchez misses with a leg kick. Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Kahn misses with a looping left. Sanchez connects with the punch. Kahn throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it. Kahn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sanchez. Sanchez throws the left hand but Kahn avoids the punch easily. Sanchez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T3# Kahn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sanchez will feel that in the morning. Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2# Kahn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage. Sanchez lands an uppercut. Sanchez tries a body shot but Kahn blocks it.
Kahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike. Sanchez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kahn backwards. Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow. Sanchez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Sanchez working aggressively here.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage. #T4# Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses. Kahn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sanchez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kahn can turn it around. Sanchez blocking some punches.
Sanchez stalls. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn. Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses. Kahn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Sanchez blocks a body shot from Kahn. Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yes Man Sanchez dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Kahn throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sanchez misses with a hook. Kahn ducked under it nicely. Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick. A good leg kick by Sanchez. Kahn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Sanchez connects with a right hand. Kahn shakes it off. A big left from Kahn misses. A solid leg kick lands there for Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Kahn. Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Kahn. Kahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez. Kahn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T1# Kahn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Kahn moved away. Sanchez looks to throw a body kick and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Sanchez thumps Kahn with a low kick. Sanchez throws a lazy head kick and Kahn counters with a lovely shot to the body. Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away. Sanchez is looking to slow Kahn down with leg kicks. Sanchez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sanchez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Kahn counters with a body kick. Kahn looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range. Sanchez scores with a punch to the head. Solomon Kahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Sanchez slips a straight right by Kahn. Sanchez throws a half hearted mid kick. Kahn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Sanchez misses with a kick to the body.
Sanchez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kahn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kahn connects with a nice looking jab.
A leg kick checked by Kahn. Kahn walks into a straight right hand from Sanchez. Sanchez lands with an overhand left. A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target. A low kick from Sanchez misses and Kahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kahn thows a leg kick but Sanchez checks it and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Kahn throws a head kick that misses and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3# Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kahn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A jab from Sanchez does it's job there. Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kahn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez. Sanchez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kahn counters with a head kick. Sanchez thumps Kahn with a low kick. Kahn throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sanchez is looking to slow Kahn down with leg kicks. Sanchez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T4# Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kahn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Kahn moves out of range easily. That kick from Sanchez tenderised Kahn's leg. Kahn is trying to keep his angry face on. Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kahn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Kahn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick. Kahn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good leg kick by Sanchez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight! Yes Man Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round. Well Sanchez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez! A victorious Yes Man Sanchez 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:
HFC 75: Marston vs Romero
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1# Kahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD# Shlemenko scores with a takedown into Kahn's guard. Kahn wants to get back to his feet but Shlemenko passes into half guard.
#REVB##SU# Shlemenko gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Shlemenko tries to land a body kick and Kahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kahn misses with a hook. Kahn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Kahn stuffs the takedown. Shlemenko tries to bum rush Kahn with a series of wild strikes but Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A big left from Kahn misses. 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! Kahn throws out a loose jab but Shlemenko uses good head movement to avoid it. Shlemenko misses with a low kick.
Shlemenko wants to clinch and Kahn counters with a straight right hand.#T1# Kahn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shlemenko.
Alexander Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shlemenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Kahn. Kahn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Shlemenko is looking to score with low kicks. Kahn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Shlemenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahn. A nice side step and Kahn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Shlemenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kahn's waist but Kahn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shlemenko off to one side. Solomon Kahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Shlemenko fails in his attempt to clinch. Shlemenko throws a right and a left that Kahn avoids nicely. Shlemenko shoots in but Kahn avoids the takedown attempt easily. Kahn feints a counter leg kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Shlemenko. That's going to take a lot out of him. Shlemenko throws a leg kick that misses. Kahn feints a counter leg kick.#T2# Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shlemenko 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 Kahn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kahn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Kahn looks like he wants to counter punch here. Shlemenko throws a body kick that misses and Kahn counters with a nice body shot. A big right from Kahn misses. Shlemenko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kahn just manages to avoid it. A jab from Kahn misses. #TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Shlemenko. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. This has been an exciting period of action! Kahn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shlemenko is controlling him well.#SUB# Shlemenko tries for a kimura but Kahn is defending well. Kahn bucks up and tries to throw Shlemenko off but instead Shlemenko has got his back! Kahn is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3# The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Shlemenko's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Shlemenko controls the position. Kahn wants to get back to his feet. Shlemenko controls the position. Kahn is trying to stand back up. #ES2# Kahn is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. Shlemenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Kahn counters with a stiff right hand. #T4# Kahn misses with a wild combination.
Kahn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Shlemenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kahn circles away from the clinch attempt and Kahn counters with a nice uppercut. Kahn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shlemenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahn. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shlemenko tries to score with a low kick but Kahn moves his leg out of the way. Kahn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Shlemenko throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Solomon Kahn will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Shlemenko misses with a left hand and Kahn counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Shlemenko checks a leg kick. Alexander Shlemenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Shlemenko throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily. Kahn looks like he wants to counter punch here. Shlemenko misses with a right hand and Shlemenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Kahn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Shlemenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Kahn thows a left - swing and a miss! Shlemenko tries to counter by clinching up but Kahn breaks away and moves out of range. Shlemenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kahn throws a shot from downtown. Shlemenko moves away and avoids it. Shlemenko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Nice body punch from Kahn. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shlemenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kahn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Shlemenko darts in trying to clinch and Kahn counters with a left and a right that stings Shlemenko. This has been an exciting period of action! Kahn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1# Kahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shlemenko. Kahn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shlemenko. Shlemenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahn. Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Shlemenko is just out of range. Shlemenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shlemenko misses with a hook
and Kahn counters with an outside leg kick.
Kahn misses with a low kick.
Shlemenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kahn is out of range. Kahn flicks out a counter leg kick but Shlemenko steps away. Sloppy strikes from Shlemenko. Those never looked like landing. Kahn misses with a hook
and Shlemenko counters with a nice leg kick. Shlemenko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Shlemenko throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily.#T2# Kahn misses with a jab to the body
enabling Shlemenko to counter with a crisp jab. Shlemenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and Kahn counters with a straight right hand. Shlemenko thows a left - swing and a miss! Shlemenko is looking to land body kicks. Shlemenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A little jabbing left from Kahn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kahn scores with a nice right hand.
Shlemenko misses with a right hand and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2# Shlemenko is rocked! Shlemenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kahn. Oh Shlemenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Solomon Kahn seems to be getting the better of the standup. Shlemenko lands with a straight right. Kahn didn't see that one coming.#CUT# That has opened up Solomon Kahn's cut even more. Kahn fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Shlemenko square on the jaw! Damn, Shlemenko is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Solomon Kahn! A victorious Solomon Kahn 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:
HFC 64:Randhawa vs Azevedo
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1# A nice leg kick lands there from Burate. Burate tries to land a body kick and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand! Burate throws a big shot that misses. A telegraphed right hand from Burate misses the target. A low kick from Kahn is predictable there and Burate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Burate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahn. Burate checks a leg kick nicely. Nice straight punches there by Burate. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burate. Burate jabs at Kahn's body. Burate pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kahn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Burate looks to land a right hand but Kahn moved out of range. Burate slips a jab from Kahn. Kahn looks to throw the jab but Burate is out of range. Burate scores with a decent looking hook.#T1# Burate takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses. Kahn slips under a jab from Burate. Kahn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burate. Burate obviously looking to wear him down.
Burate feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kahn's calf. Burate throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Burate throws a head kick but Kahn moves out of range.
A low kick from Burate misses and Kahn counters with an inside leg kick. Burate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Burate moves out of range as Kahn strikes. Burate misses with a lunging right hand
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Burate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kahn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Kahn throws a nice outside leg kick. Marake Burate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Burate rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Burate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Burate closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Kahn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Burate throws a combination that misses and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Burate misses with a hook. Kahn ducked under it nicely. Kahn throws a looping overhand right but Burate ducks down to avoid it. Kahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL# Kahn moves into the clinch successfully.
Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burate. Burate throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn. Burate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burate misses with the head strike.
#T3# Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Burate. Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Burate.
Burate has a couple of punches blocked by Kahn.
Kahn scores with a nice hook to the head. A hook to the body from Kahn.
Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Burate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burate misses with an uppercut. Kahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burate. An attempted straight right counter from Kahn misses the target. Burate rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burate. Kahn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahn. Burate wants to counter the offense by Kahn and move into the clinch position. Burate uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4# Kahn avoids the head kick by Burate.
Kahn is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Kahn motions for Burate to come forward. Kahn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Burate throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahn. This has been an exciting period of action! Burate misses with a body shot.
Burate lands a jab-cross combination. Burate is looking to slow Kahn down with leg kicks. Kahn blocks a jab. Burate goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Burate throws a head kick that Kahn semi-blocks.
#CUT2# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Burate tries a head kick but it misses.
Kahn tries to clinch up but Burate circles away and keeps his distance. A big left from Kahn misses. Burate drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kahn defends it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marake Burate dominated that round. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Burate misses with an uppercut. Kahn saw that one coming. A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Decent striking displayed by Kahn there. Burate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burate staying out of range there. Good leg kick by Burate there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kahn tried to score with a low kick but Burate checks it. Burate has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Burate misses with a wild body shot. Kahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kahn slips under a jab. Kahn blocks a jab. A quick step to the side and Kahn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burate lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Burate throws the left hand but Kahn avoids the punch easily. Burate throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range. Kahn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Kahn takes a swing at Burate's ribcage but misses. #T1# Burate just misses with a punch to the body.
Burate throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Burate throws a leg kick but Kahn checks it. Burate throws a leg kick and Kahn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burate's knee momentarily. Burate slips under a jab. Nice shot lands for Burate. Marake Burate seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kahn throws out a loose jab but Burate uses good head movement to avoid it. Burate misses with a right hand and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kahn misses with a looping left. Burate misses with a looping right. It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Burate throws a shot from downtown. Kahn moves away and avoids it. Kahn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burate.#T2# Kahn looks to throw the jab but Burate is out of range. The fighters circling - Kahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A jab from Kahn misses. Kahn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Burate slips under a jab from Kahn. Burate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Burate is just out of range. Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Kahn misses its target. Burate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahn. Kahn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Burate misses with a left hand and Kahn counters with a nice leg kick. Burate throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kahn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3# A jab from Burate misses. Burate misses with a hook
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab. Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burate. Burate misses the shot to the body. Burate takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Burate throws a half hearted mid kick. Burate misses with a hook
and Kahn counters with a nice body shot. Burate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Kahn closes the distance and clinches. A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land. Kahn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Burate. Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Burate. #T4# A quick uppercut on the inside from Kahn. Still in the clinch, Burate scores with a nice short uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn. #BC2# Burate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burate. Burate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Burate. A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. The fighters circling - Kahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Burate swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Kahn moves out of range as Burate strikes. Burate lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Kahn throws a looping overhand right but Burate ducks down to avoid it. Kahn moves out of range of the leg kick from Burate. Kahn loads up on a big right hand but Burate slips the punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Kahn dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. That's time! Kahn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Kahn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burate circles away quickly and effectively. Burate tries to bum rush Kahn with a series of wild strikes but Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Kahn avoids the head kick by Burate.
Burate keeps the fight on the outside. Kahn with a jab. Burate punishes Kahn's body with a nice straight punch. Burate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burate throws a sloppy head kick and Kahn counters with a slapping leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice defenses there by Kahn. Burate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Burate looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kahn misses the shot to the body. #T1# Good work by Burate as he checks the leg kick. Burate throws a body shot but no joy. A jab from Burate misses. Kahn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burate looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Burate pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kahn half committed to a counter leg kick. Kahn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Kahn lands a lovely overhand right. Burate throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kahn throws a low kick but Burate moves out of range easily. Burate throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Burate lands a glancing blow to the side of Kahn's head. Kahn misses with a low kick.#T2# Burate throws a hook but Kahn blocks it. Burate takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses. A shot to the body from Burate misses and Kahn counters with a left to the body. Burate wants to land a leg kick but Kahn is out of range. Kahn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burate in his tracks. This has been an exciting period of action! Kahn throws a shot from downtown. Burate moves away and avoids it. The fighters circle momentarily. Kahn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Kahn with a body punch. A glancing blow. Kahn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burate. Burate throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kahn counters with an inside leg kick. Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A counter left hand to the body from Kahn misses its target. Burate throws a head kick that misses and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Burate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3# Burate misses with a right hand and Kahn counters with a thumping low kick. Nice defenses there by Burate. Kahn throws a hook but Burate blocks it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burate! But no joy. Burate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kahn can pounce on him.
Burate throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range. Burate feints a jab promting Kahn to slip. Burate then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kahn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Burate takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kahn. Burate throws an off balance right hand
and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Burate throws a sloppy head kick and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4# Burate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Burate scores with the left hand. Kahn knows he should have avoided that one. Burate looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range. Burate misses with a right hand and Kahn counters with a right hand to the body. Burate slips a jab and a cross from Kahn.
Kahn avoids the head kick by Burate.
It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. Burate does a little dance to reset his feet. Kahn throws a body punch but Burate moves out of range. Burate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kahn. Burate takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD# Kahn drops Burate with a beautiful combination! Burate stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kahn is looking for the KO!#ROC# Burate is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Marake Burate has been cut. Kahn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burate's calf.
And that's the end of the fight! Solomon Kahn showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kahn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Kahn! Solomon Kahn 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:
HFC 57:Shlemenko vs Odori
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1# Romero throws out a loose jab but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it. Kahn cracks Romero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Romero misses the body punch and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahn. Romero looks to land a combination but Kahn avoids it well. Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Kahn circles away.
Third Round Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Romero slips a jab from Kahn. Romero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kahn moves forwards but Romero connects with a nice, crisp jab. Romero lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Kahn moves forwards but Romero connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2# Romero takes the fight into the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kahn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kahns head. Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land. Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Kahn. A short left from Kahn. Kahn digs a right hand into Romero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romero's gas tank. Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards. Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside. Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kahn scores with a shoulder strike. Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Kahn controls the action.
Romero takes a shot to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kahn blocks a body shot from Romero. Romero scores with a shot to the side of Kahn's head. #T2# Romero misses with the head strike.
Kahn blocking some punches.
Kahn misses with the head strike.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right from Kahn on the inside. Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kahn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards. Kahn blocking some punches.
Kahn digs a right hand underneath Romero's ribcage. Romero let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short right from Romero on the inside. Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn. Romero pushes off an throws an elbow but Kahn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Romero misses with a short punch on the inside. Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land. #T3# Romero working aggressively here.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut. Romero pushes off an throws an elbow but Kahn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Romero looks to throw an elbow but misses. Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kahn. Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kahn misses with the head strike.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero tries to work over Kahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land. A short right hand to the side of the head by Kahn. Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4# A short right from Romero. Romero has Kahn pushed against the cage. Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn. Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Kahn scores with a nice short uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Kahn throws a head punch that misses. Kahn avoiding damage as Romero throws knees to the body.
Romero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kahn backwards. Kahn blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Romero.
Kahn lands an uppercut. Romero lands with a short head shot on the inside. Romero blocking some punches.
Romero misses with some punches.
Kahn lands a hook to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Third Round Romero will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. That's time! Kahn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Romero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Romero has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Romero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Romero shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Romero connects with the punch. Romero throws a lazy uppercut
and Kahn counters with a solid body kick. Kahn misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming. Romero fails to land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Romero as he connects with a hook. Romero blocks a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Romero misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Romero misses its intended target. Kahn thinks about countering with a body kick. Romero throws out a loose jab but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it. Romero throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range. Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it. Romero wants to clinch up but Kahn keeps it at a distance. Kahn thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1# Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kahn sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kahn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Romero takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses. Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away. Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range. Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it. Kahn throws the kick towards the body but Romero avoids it. Romero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kahn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT# It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut. Romero throws out a loose jab but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it. Kahn looks to land a body kick but Romero moved away. Kahn looks to land a body kick but Romero moved away.#T2# Kahn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romero circles away quickly and effectively. Kahn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Romero thows a left - swing and a miss! Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Romero. Kahn keeps the fight on the outside. Kahn jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Nice shot by Romero. Kahn throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kahn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romero throws out the jab. Third Round Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup. This has been an exciting period of action! Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahn. Romero lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Romero throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily. Kahn jabbing away but nothing is landing. Romero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
#T3# Romero thows a left - swing and a miss! Kahn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romero throws a wild body kick that Kahn sees coming a mile off. Romero tries to clinch but Kahn moves out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Kahn misses the target. Kahn scores with a body shot.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it. Kahn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Romero moves away from the strike by Kahn. Romero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Romero misses with a hook. Romero takes one on the button. Kahn misses with a hook
and Romero counters with a straight right hand. Sloppy strikes from Kahn. Those never looked like landing. #T4# Romero misses with a body kick. Romero with a hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kahn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kahn scoring well with a low kick there.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Romero catches Kahn right on the button with a cross. Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kahn ducks right into an uppercut from Romero. Romero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Romero throws a lazy right hand but Kahn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it. Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kahn paws at him with a jab and circles away. Romero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Kahn throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Third Round Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Romero tries to clinch but Kahn is having none of it. Kahn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kahn lands a front kick. Romero misses with a wild body shot. Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away. Romero scores with a sloppy right hand. Kahn should have avoided that one. Kahn throws a right hand that Romero ducks under and follows up with a left that Romero also avoids with ease. Romero wants to counter the offense by Kahn and move into the clinch position. Kahn walks into a straight right hand from Romero. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Romero missing with a left hand there. Kahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kahn lands a jab to the head.
Kahn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Romero to score with a decent uppercut. Romero loads up on a big right hand but Kahn slips the punch.#T1# Kahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kahn moves out of range of the strikes. Romero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Kahn lands a nice looking body shot.
Romero on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kahn. Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Romero misses with a straight left. Romero with a hook. Kahn keeps the fight on the outside. Kahn's corner calls for a 1-2. Kahn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Kahn lands a nice shot to the body.
Kahn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Romero misses the jab. Solomon Kahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Romero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kahn. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kahn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kahn takes a shot right to the bread basket. Romero connects with a single shot there.#CL2# Romero rushes Kahn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Romero working aggressively here.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kahn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romero backwards. Kahn lands with a short shot to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kahn. A right handed body shot lands from Kahn.
Romero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kahn gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land. Kahn lands a left hand.
#T3# Romero working aggressively here.
Romero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kahn avoids it. Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero. Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kahn can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land. Third Round Romero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses. Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kahn misses with some punches.
#T4# Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero prevents a body shot from Kahn. Kahn lands with a right to the head. Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Solomon Kahn has scored more points in the clinch so far. Kahn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero. Kahn lands a hook that snaps the head of Romero backwards. Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside. Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight! Solomon Kahn showed his dominance in that final round. I think Romero has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
HFC 50:Yamamoto vs Capuchin
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1# Bailey scores with a hook to the body. Kahn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bailey throws a hook but Kahn blocks it. A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kahn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bailey in his tracks. Bailey misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Bailey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bailey misses with a looping right. Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away. Bailey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey. Kahn misses with a left hand and Bailey counters with a straight right hand. Bailey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Kahn with a body punch. A glancing blow. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bailey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A shot to the liver by Bailey. Beautiful body shot. Kahn throws a big shot that misses. Bailey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kahn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Kahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL# Kahn clinches up against the cage.#T1# Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Kahn lands a right hand. Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey misses with some punches.
Bailey is stalling here.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body. Bailey scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kahn blocks a body shot from Bailey. Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it. A hook to the body from Kahn.
#T2# Kahn blocks a body shot from Bailey. Bailey working aggressively here.
Kahn lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bailey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kahns head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kahn throws a head punch that misses. Bailey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kahn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bailey backwards. A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land. Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it. Kahn working aggressively here.
Bailey prevents a body shot from Kahn. Kahn throws a head punch that misses. Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Bailey - that landed with a thud.
#T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn. Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it. Bailey misses with a punch on the inside.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Bailey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kahn blocking some punches.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch. Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it. Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside. Bailey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Bailey prevents a body shot from Kahn. Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside. Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey. Kahn scores with a shoulder strike. #T4# Kahn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bailey or not. A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land. Bailey misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land. Nice body punch from Kahn. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bailey scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land. #BC# Kahn breaks the clinch.
Bailey lands a jab to the nose.#CL# Kahn rushes Bailey and presses him up against the cage. Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bailey - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kahn. Kahn misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Solomon Kahn will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Kahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bailey. Bailey sizes up Kahn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Bailey misses with a looping left. Kahn tries to clinch there but Bailey circles away.
Bailey throws a big shot that misses. Kahn misses with a two punch combination.
Kahn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Kahn tests Bailey's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
Kahn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bailey on the side of the head. Bailey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Kahn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Bailey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kahn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bailey scrambles back to his feet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kahn throws a lazy body kick and Bailey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Kahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1# Bailey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kahn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Bailey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kahn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bailey scores with a jab to the jaw. Bailey tries to work over Kahn's front leg with a kick but Kahn checks it. Bailey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Kahn moves out of range as Bailey strikes.#CL# Bailey gets tackled into the cage by Kahn. Kahn maintains the clinch. Bailey misses with the head strike.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey scores with a nice hook to the head. Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey pushes Kahn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kahn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bailey lands a nice uppercut.#T2# Kahn throws a head punch that misses. A short left from Bailey. #ROC2# Kahn is rocked! Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Kahn controls his hands.
Oh Kahn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bailey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bailey controlling the action here for a moment.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Kahn.
Bailey lands a shot to the body. Devon Bailey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Bailey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Bailey blocking some punches.
Bailey blocks an elbow strike. Bailey creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kahn with a big uppercut! Kahn tries to clinch up but Bailey pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kahn to the mat! Kahn covers up and Bailey unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Devon Bailey! Devon Bailey bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
HFC 46:Max vs Kristoffer
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1# Ek digs a good hook to Kahn's body.
Ek missing with a left hand there. Kahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ek throws a hook but Kahn blocks it. Ek throws an off balance right hand
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2# Kahn pushes Ek up against the cage in a clinch. Ek misses with a body punch.
Ek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kahn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ek backwards. Kahn keeps control of Ek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ek. Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short body shot lands from Kahn as the two fighters clinch.
Ek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ek is trying to break the clinch but Kahn is controlling him. Kahn prevents a body shot from Ek. Ek tries to break the clinch but Kahn is controlling the position. #T1# Kahn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ek backwards. Kahn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ek dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land. Ek throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn. #BC2# Kahn manages to break the clinch.
Solomon Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kahn throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A jab from Ek misses. Ek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
A little jabbing left from Kahn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kahn slips under a jab. Ek shoots in for a takedown but Kahn shows good takedown defense. #T2# Good work by Ek as he checks the leg kick. Ek needs to keep his hands up - Kahn had a free shot at his head there. Kahn digs a good hook to Ek's body.
Kahn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Ek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it. Kahn thows a left - swing and a miss! This has been an exciting period of action! Ek throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ek slips under a jab from Kahn. Kahn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Kahn throws a solid leg kick but Ek takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kahn. Ek misses with a takedown attempt - Kahn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Kahn is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kahn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3# Ek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kahn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Solomon Kahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kahn takes a swing at Ek's ribcage but misses. Ek slips a straight right by Kahn. Ek changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Ek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A swing and a miss from Ek. Good exchange - Ek coming out on top. A shot to the liver by Ek. Beautiful body shot. Kahn thows a left - swing and a miss! Ek misses with a straight right. Kahn throws a leg kick that is checked#TD# and Ek counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ek. 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! Kahn looking for a sweep. Not yet Kahn, not yet. Ek scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4# Ek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kahn works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kahn 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. Kahn controlling Ek's posture. Kahn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Kahn keeping moving, preventing Ek from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kahn has his hands on Ek's head, controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Kahn dominated that round. That's time! Ek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Kahn throws a combination that misses #TD# and Ek counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ek. Ek lands a couple of elbows. Ek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ek scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Kahn wants to sweep but no luck. Ek being controlled here momentarily. Ek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Kahn trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kahn keeping moving, preventing Ek from controlling successfully. #T1# Ek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Ek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kahn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Ek is trying to maintain the position but Kahn is very close to passing his half guard. It looks like Kahn is going to stand back up.
Kahn is keen to just control but Ek is a slippery customer. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ek is trying to get back to full guard. Ek trying to hold on to Kahn's head to control him but Kahn postures up.
#T2# Ek wants to improve his position but Kahn is controlling well.
Kahn is taking a breather. Ek says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Let's hope that Kahn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Kahn is thwarting Ek's attempts to control the position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3# Ek jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ek keeps the fight on the outside. Ek checks a leg kick. Kahn throws a lazy body kick #TD# and Ek counters with a shoot takedown. Kahn fights it but they end up in guard. Kahn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Kahn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Kahn is taking a breather. Ek says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Ek trying to control but Kahn postures up.
Ek tries to get to full guard but Kahn has control of the leg. #T4# Kahn trying to control the action but Ek is working from the bottom. Kahn is figuring out what he wants to do next. Kahn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ek won't allow Kahn to pass to mount. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ek is trying to control but can't.
Kahn prevents Ek from improving his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ulf Ek will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Ek looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range. Nice defenses there by Ek. Ek misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kahn misses the target. A little feinted left hand from Ek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A jab from Kahn misses. Ek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kahn but Kahn pushes him off and we're back to square one. A jab from Kahn misses. Ek lands an overhand right. Kahn scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ek misses with an uppercut
and Kahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kahn moves away from the strike by Ek. Kahn throws a low kick but Ek moves out of range easily. Kahn tries to clinch up.#T1# Kahn scores with a punch to the head.#KD2# Kahn lands a left and a right that send Ek crashing to the mat, dazed. Kahn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Nice shot by Kahn.#ROC2# Ek is rocked! Kahn scores with a jab to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD# Ek fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kahn sprawls well initially but Ek persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2# Kahn manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ek keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Still in the clinch, Ek scores with a nice short uppercut. Ek stalling in the clinch but Kahn improves position. Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Ek.
Ek is trying to break free. Ek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kahn's elbow. Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Still in the clinch, Kahn scores with a nice short uppercut. Kahn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2# Ek goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kahn prevents it.
Kahn scores with a shoulder strike. Ek lands a nice uppercut.#BC# Ek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheers as Kahn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ek doesn't seem phased though.#KD2# Kahn feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ek sprawling to the canvas! Ek rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kahn finish him?!
Oh Ek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kahn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Ek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ek seems to have got his legs back now. Ek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Kahn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulf Ek. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Kahn throws a jab when Ek was well out of range. Ek's corner calls for a 1-2. Ek obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Kahn misses with a looping right. Kahn scores with a hook to the body. Ek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ek takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses. Nice sprawl there from Kahn as Ek shoots in. Kahn throws a lazy right hand but Ek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kahn misses with a hook. Ek ducked under it nicely. Ek throws a looping overhand right but Kahn ducks down to avoid it. Nice defenses there by Kahn. Kahn throws a nice outside leg kick. Kahn on the wrong end of a nice jab. Kahn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4# Kahn connects with a body shot that sends Ek's belly button to the back. A decent looking cross lands there for Kahn. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kahn throws a leg kick but Ek moved away. Ek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kahn misses with a head kick.
Ek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Solomon Kahn seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kahn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kahn throws a leg kick #TD# and Ek counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kahn won't be happy with that. Kahn is trying to get back to half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ek landing strikes. Ek is chipping away with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Solomon Kahn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Kahn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Kahn!
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Event:
HFC 44:Shlemenko vs Kahn
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1# Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Shlemenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Kahn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Shlemenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#KD# Shlemenko lands a left and a right that sends Kahn crashing to the canvas! Shlemenko dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC# Kahn is rocked! 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!#SU# Shlemenko stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. Kahn is still on wobbly legs! Can Shlemenko finish him?#TD# Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Shlemenko slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Shlemenko lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Alexander Shlemenko! A victorious Alexander Shlemenko 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:
HFC 40:Volkov vs Nazari
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1# Pulkkinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Pulkkinen throws a leg kick which misses Kahn's front leg but catches the back leg as Kahn tries to avoid it. Kahn misses with a two punch combination.
Pulkkinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Pulkkinen throws a leg kick which misses Kahn's front leg but catches the back leg as Kahn tries to avoid it. Kahn clobbers Pulkkinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Kahn throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Kahn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Pulkkinen motions for Kahn to come forward. Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kahn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Kahn throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen sees it coming and moves out of range. A jab from Kahn misses. Pulkkinen feinted there with a counter leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pulkkinen throws a wild body kick that Kahn sees coming a mile off. Pulkkinen walks into a jab. Kahn tests Pulkkinen's chin there with a solid looking shot. Pulkkinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD2# and Kahn counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pulkkinen! Kahn lets Pulkkinen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2# Pulkkinen is rocked!#T1# Pulkkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Oh Pulkkinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Both fighters circling a little - Pulkkinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Kahn scoring well with a low kick there.
Pulkkinen seems to have got his legs back now. Kahn moves out of range as Pulkkinen throws a body kick.
Kahn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Kahn misses the jab. As Kahn backs away, Pulkkinen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. We've been told by Pulkkinen's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Pulkkinen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Kahn scores with a leg kick.
Kahn is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kahn misses with a straight right. Kahn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Pulkkinen throws a push kick but Kahn slaps the foot to one side. Pulkkinen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kahn throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range. As Kahn backs away, Pulkkinen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Kahn connects with an inside leg kick.#T2# Kahn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Pulkkinen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Kahn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it. Kahn blocks a jab. Kahn misses with a low kick.
Kahn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Kahn tries to clinch up but Pulkkinen circles away and keeps his distance. Kahn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Kahn misses with a low kick as Pulkkinen jumps back. Kahn avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen cracks the inside of Kahn's front leg. Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Kahn sees it coming and checks it nicely. Pulkkinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Pulkkinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3# Pulkkinen lands with a cross. Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Kahn. Pulkkinen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Pulkkinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kahn checks it well. Pulkkinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a low kick but Kahn moves his leg out of the way. Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body and Kahn counters with a thumping low kick. Kahn jabs Pulkkinen to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kahn lands with a cross. Kahn lands with an overhand left. Pulkkinen lands with a cross. Kahn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2# Pulkkinen gets tackled into the cage by Kahn. Kahn maintains the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kahn lands on the inside with an uppercut. Pulkkinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kahn controls his hands.
#T4# A short uppercut from Kahn. Pulkkinen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pulkkinen. Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulkkinen controls his hands.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage. Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen wants to break free but Kahn has control.
Kahn lands a nice uppercut.#BC# Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pulkkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pulkkinen looks for the body kick but Kahn saw that one coming. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pulkkinen connects with a jab. Pulkkinen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Kahn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kahn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Solomon Kahn will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Kahn misses with a low kick as Pulkkinen jumps back. Kahn scores with a jab to the body. Kahn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick from Kahn.
Pulkkinen lands with a hook. Kahn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Kahn misses with a double jab
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice body shot. The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kahn pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kahn scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pulkkinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Kahn. Solomon Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pulkkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kahn's sensitive parts. #T1# Kahn misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen counters with a body kick. Pulkkinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen throwing a counter right hand but Kahn manages to avoid it. Kahn tries to move into range but Pulkkinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Crunch! Pulkkinen slams his shin into Kahn's torso. A good leg kick by Pulkkinen. Kahn tries to clinch up. Pulkkinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Kahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kahn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pulkkinen is out of range and Kahn settles back down. Kahn misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Pulkkinen jabs Kahn right on the nose. Kahn blinks but takes it well. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Kahn unleashes a big counter combination but Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Kahn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pulkkinen to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC# Kahn is rocked!#T2# Kahn tries to clinch but Pulkkinen moves out of range. Kahn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kahn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Pulkkinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kahn. Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. A low kick from Kahn misses and Pulkkinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Pulkkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Kahn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kahn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Kahn is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him? Kahn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Pulkkinen delivers a nice body kick. Kahn is breathing heavily. Pulkkinen fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Kahn out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Pena Pulkkinen! Pena Pulkkinen retains his light heavyweight title! An out of breath Pena Pulkkinen 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:
HFC 36:Tarasov vs Nonu
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1# Robinson pushes Kahn away with a front kick. Robinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robinson wants to clinch. A punch combination from Kahn misses. Kahn is looking to clinch. Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kahn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DJs Locker in the buildup to the fight. Robinson lands a jab. Robinson scores with a nice head shot.#CL2# Kahn tries to keep at a distance but Robinson has taken the fight into the clinch. Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Robinson tries a body shot but Kahn blocks it.
Robinson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it. Kahn working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Robinson taking a breather. Robinson lands a right hand. #T1# Robinson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A right hook to the body lands for Kahn.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses. Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kahn backwards. Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage. Kahn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Robinson or not. Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Robinson lands a nice uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Robinson.
Robinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside. Kahn lands a nice shot to the body. Robinson misses with some punches.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kahn lands a hook that snaps the head of Robinson backwards. Robinson misses with a body punch.
Kahn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! A short uppercut from Kahn. Kahn misses with the head strike.
Kahn misses with some punches.
#T2# Kahn working aggressively here.
Robinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Kahn controls the action.
Kahn scores with a shot to the side of Robinson's head. A nice right hand lands inside from Kahn. Kahn takes a shot to the head. A body shot lands from Kahn.
Kahn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Robinson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson. Kahn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Robinson looks winded! Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Kahn controls the action.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn lands a shoulder strike. A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land. Kahn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kahn lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Kahn. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kahn. #T3# Kahn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kahn prevents a body shot from Robinson. Robinson working aggressively here.
Kahn is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kahn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Robinson working aggressively here.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kahn. Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson blocks an elbow strike from Kahn.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kahn's elbow. Robinson has a couple of punches blocked by Kahn.
Kahn pushes Robinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice left hand lands by Kahn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn. Kahn lands a hook to the side of the head. A shot in the inside from Kahn. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kahn lands a left hand.
#T4# Kahn lands a nice shot to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by Kahn. Kahn scores with a shoulder strike. Robinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC# Robinson is rocked! Robinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it. Robinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kahn finish him?#KD# Kahn drops Robinson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Robinson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Robinson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kahn. Robinson seems to have recovered his senses. A head punch on the inside from Robinson fails to land. Kahn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Robinson misses with a short punch on the inside. Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head punch on the inside from Robinson fails to land. Kahn throws a head punch that misses. Kahn lands a shot to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson. Kahn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kahn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Robinson. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Kahn dominated that round. The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Robinson throws a leg kick but Kahn checks it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Robinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kahn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robinson's sensitive parts. #KD# Kahn cracks Robinson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kahn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Robinson to stand back up! Robinson leaves his chin hanging out and Kahn seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Robinson crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Solomon Kahn!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2016 |
#R1# Kahn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Singh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kahn's waist but Kahn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Singh off to one side. An inside leg kick lands from Kahn. Singh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2# Kahn drives through and clinches with Singh against the cage.
Kahn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kahn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Singh backwards. Still in the clinch, Kahn scores with a nice short uppercut. Kahn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kahn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2# Kahn drops Singh onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Singh is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Kahn working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2# Singh is rocked! Kahn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Singh is breathing heavily. Kahn lands a nice shot to the body. #T1# Nice body punch from Kahn. Kahn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Singhs head. Nice body punch from Kahn - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Kahn. Kahn lands an elbow that stopped Singh in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2# It looks like Sangram Singh has been cut. Singh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Oh Singh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kahn lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Singh to his knees! Kahn keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Kahn!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2016 |
#R1# Saint loads up on a big right hand but Kahn slips the punch. Kahn jabs Saint to the body, keeping him at a distance. Saint looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range. Saint tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Saint. Kahn thows a left - swing and a miss! Kahn throws a hook but Saint blocks it. Kahn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Solomon Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kahn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Saint moves away from the strike by Kahn. Kahn connects with the punch. Kahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saint. Kahn defending well as Saint loads up on a big left hand. Kahn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Kahn drops Saint with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kahn follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Kahn!
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