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Event:
RFL 009 Fiddler vs Tigiev
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Soleimani throws out a leg kick but Boothe moves out of range and Soleimani only half commits.
Boothe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Soleimani motions for Boothe to come forward. Soleimani throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boothe tries to counter with a takedown but Soleimani is quick to defend against it.
Boothe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boothe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Soleimani sprawls and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Boothe blocks the leg kick.
Boothe tries to counter with a takedown but Soleimani is quick to defend against it.
Boothe moves out of range of the leg kick from Soleimani.
Soleimani misses with a low kick.
Soleimani tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boothe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Soleimani throws a head kick but Boothe moves out of range.
Boothe checks the leg kick.
Boothe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Soleimani sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soleimani misses with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Boothe blocks the leg kick.
Boothe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Soleimani throws a leg kick but Boothe moved away.
Boothe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Soleimani pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boothe is out of range and Soleimani settles back down.
Boothe attempts a counter takedown but Soleimani avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Soleimani throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Boothe counters with a shoot takedown. Soleimani fights it but they end up in guard.
Boothe passes Soleimani's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boothe trying to control the pace.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Soleimani pushes Boothe off looking to stand but Boothe dives back in and keeps control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Soleimani misses with a low kick.
Boothe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Soleimani throws the kick towards the body but Boothe avoids it.
Boothe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Soleimani thows a leg kick but Boothe checks it #TD#
and Boothe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boothe.
Soleimani wants to get back to his feet but Boothe passes into half guard.
#T3##REVB#
Boothe is controlling the pace.
Boothe passes to side control.
Boothe controls the position. #T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Thomas Boothe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A low kick from Soleimani is predictable there #TD#
and Boothe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Soleimani scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Boothe manages to mount him!
Boothe controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Boothe is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Soleimani is in real trouble.
Soleimani is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thomas Boothe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soleimani trying to get back to his feet but Boothe is in full control for now.
Boothe really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Soleimani.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Soleimani is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
I would not like to be Soleimani right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Boothe dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Soleimani thows a leg kick but Boothe checks it #TD#
and Boothe counters with a takedown into side control.
Soleimani is looking to get back to his feet here but Boothe is keeping cool and he's managed to take Soleimani's back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Boothe controlling the positon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Soleimani is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Good control from Boothe.
Soleimani trying to get back to his feet but Boothe is in full control for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boothe controls the action.
Boothe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boothe seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Soleimani for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Soleimani is trying to get back to his feet but Boothe has full control of the position and if anything, Soleimani has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Soleimani is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Boothe.
Soleimani is trying to get back to his feet but Boothe has full control of the position and if anything, Soleimani has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boothe really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Soleimani.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Boothe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boothe, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Boothe!
In his post fight interview, Thomas Boothe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
RFL 004 Akulenko vs Koski
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Templar checks a low kick from Soleimani.
A head kick misses from Soleimani.
Templar catches Soleimani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Templar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Soleimani tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Templar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soleimani throws a leg kick that misses.
Soleimani throws a low kick, looking for Templar's leg but Templar calmly moves out of range.
Soleimani throws a head kick that half lands.
A punch lands to the side of Soleimani 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Soleimani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Soleimani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Templar to score with a decent uppercut.
Soleimani misses with a low kick as Templar jumps back.#TD#
Templar dives in and scores a takedown into Soleimani's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Templar content to stall in guard here.
Templar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Soleimani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Templar. #T1#
Templar landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Templar drops back looking for a leg! Soleimani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Soleimani manages to kick Templar off! Templar jumps back into Soleimani's guard.
Templar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Templar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Soleimani's head.
Templar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Templar distracts Soleimani with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Templar stops Soleimani from standing up.
Templar postures up and lands a big shot to Soleimani's brow.
Templar with a nice head shot there.
Templar distracts Soleimani with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Soleimani can't keep his opponent in guard - Templar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Templar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#
Soleimani is rocked!
Templar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Soleimani is still in real trouble! Can Templar finish him?
Templar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Templar is controlling the pace.
Soleimani seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Templar is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Soleimani is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wesley Templar!
After winning the bout, Wesley Templar 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:
AMC 009 Templar vs Gatsby
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Tunh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Soleimani throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tunh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Soleimani plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tunh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Soleimani counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tunh's knee momentarily.
Tunh wants to clinch up but Soleimani keeps it at a distance.
Tunh moves in looking to clinch but Soleimani pushes him off.
Soleimani scores with a kick to the midsection.
Soleimani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tunh.
Qasem Soleimani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tunh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tunh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soleimani.
Soleimani throws a head kick but Tunh moves out of range.
Soleimani attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Soleimani wants to slow Tunh down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tunh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soleimani. Soleimani obviously looking to wear him down.
Tunh misses the jab.
Soleimani lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soleimani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tunh.
Tunh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soleimani.#T1#
Soleimani plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tunh wants to slow Soleimani down by chopping away at his legs.
Soleimani defending well as Tunh loads up on a big left hand.
Tunh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soleimani. Soleimani obviously looking to wear him down.
Soleimani misses with a head kick.
Soleimani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tunh.
Soleimani throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soleimani.
Soleimani turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tunh misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Tunh blocks the low kick.
Soleimani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Soleimani stuffs the takedown.
Soleimani goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Soleimani lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soleimani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tunh.#T2#
Soleimani cracks the inside of Tunh's front leg.
Tunh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Soleimani counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A thudding body kick lands there by Soleimani!
Tunh tries to clinch there but Soleimani circles away.
Soleimani delivers a nice body kick.
Tunh looks winded!
Soleimani scores with a leg kick.
Tunh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soleimani.
Soleimani tries a head kick but it misses.
Tunh tries for a takedown but Soleimani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Soleimani fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tunh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Soleimani is looking to clinch but Tunh is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Tunh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tunh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tunh avoids the head kick by Soleimani.
Tunh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soleimani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soleimani connects with a leg kick. Tunh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tunh shoots in and drives through. Soleimani sprawls well.
Qasem Soleimani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mart Tunh.#T3#
Soleimani dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tunh. That did some damage!
Tunh takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Soleimani lands with a kick to the temple. Tunh shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick from Soleimani lands but Tunh takes it in his stride.
Soleimani lands a high kick!
Soleimani is looking to slow Tunh down with leg kicks.
Tunh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Soleimani throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tunh.
Soleimani throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soleimani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tunh's sensitive parts.
Soleimani thumps Tunh with a low kick.
Tunh 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.
Soleimani lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Soleimani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tunh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tunh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Soleimani moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T4#
Soleimani lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Soleimani throws a sloppy head kick and Tunh moves out of range easily.
Tunh takes a kick to the side of the head.
Soleimani throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tunh keeps the fight on the outside.
Soleimani moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tunh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tunh takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soleimani. That's going to slow Tunh down.
Soleimani cracks the inside of Tunh's front leg.
Tunh is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Soleimani throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Soleimani rushes Tunh and presses him up against the cage.
Soleimani is looking to control Tunh's arms but Tunh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Soleimani has his back to the cage.
Soleimani creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tunh's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qasem Soleimani dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Soleimani.
Tunh 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.
Soleimani scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tunh has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Soleimani.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soleimani. That's going to slow Tunh down.
Tunh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soleimani throws a head kick that misses
and Tunh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soleimani thinking.
Soleimani throws a leg kick which misses Tunh's front leg but catches the back leg as Tunh tries to avoid it.
Soleimani misses with a head kick.
Soleimani buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Soleimani lands but Tunh takes it in his stride.
Tunh missing with a left hand there. Soleimani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tunh 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.
Soleimani misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tunh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tunh shoots in for a takedown but Soleimani shows good takedown defense.
Soleimani feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Soleimani throws a head kick that misses.
Qasem Soleimani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tunh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soleimani throws a quick counter head kick but Tunh was just out of range.
Tunh misses with a low kick.
Tunh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mart Tunh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tunh tries to clinch but Soleimani is having none of it.
Soleimani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soleimani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tunh lands with a nice body punch.
Tunh is breathing heavily.
Soleimani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tunh's sensitive parts.
Soleimani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soleimani throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tunh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soleimani.
Soleimani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tunh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tunh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soleimani as he avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Soleimani.
Qasem Soleimani is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Soleimani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tunh is trying desperately to land a takedown but Soleimani is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tunh.
Soleimani thows a body kick. Tunh tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tunh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soleimani. Soleimani obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soleimani.
Soleimani connects with an inside leg kick.
Soleimani connects with a high kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Soleimani!
A slapping leg kick lands for Soleimani.
A slapping leg kick lands for Soleimani.
Soleimani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tunh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soleimani.
Soleimani lands a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soleimani.
Soleimani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tunh.
Soleimani fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Soleimani connects with a solid leg kick.
Soleimani cracks the inside of Tunh's front leg.
Soleimani lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Soleimani throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Soleimani lands with a slapping head kick.
Soleimani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tunh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soleimani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tunh can do to turn this around?
Soleimani throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Soleimani dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tunh. That did some damage!
Soleimani throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Soleimani scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tunh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Soleimani lands with a slapping head kick.
Soleimani throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T4#
Soleimani fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tunh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tunh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soleimani counters with a leg kick.
Tunh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soleimani can pounce on him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Soleimani.
Tunh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soleimani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Soleimani tries to clinch but Tunh is having none of it.
A good leg kick by Soleimani.
Soleimani tries to clinch up.
Tunh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soleimani sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tunh somewhat.
Qasem Soleimani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mart Tunh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soleimani lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qasem Soleimani dominated that second round.
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#
Tunh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soleimani can pounce on him.
Soleimani throws a head kick that misses.
Tunh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Soleimani makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Soleimani moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tunh misses the shot to the body.
Tunh misses with a low kick.
Soleimani plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tunh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soleimani.
Soleimani lands a head kick. Tunh smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tunh misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soleimani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Soleimani scores with a leg kick.
Soleimani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tunh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tunh throws a low kick but Soleimani moves out of range easily. #T1#
Soleimani wants to clinch.
Soleimani throws a head kick that misses.
And Tunh tries to counter it with a takedown but Soleimani pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Soleimani is looking to clinch but Tunh is avoiding it.
Soleimani doesn't manage to clinch there - Tunh circles away.
Soleimani throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soleimani lands a high kick!
Soleimani chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tunh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Soleimani doesn't manage to clinch there - Tunh circles away.
Soleimani fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tunh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Soleimani connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Soleimani connects with a leg kick. Tunh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Soleimani lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T2#
Soleimani throws a sloppy head kick and Tunh moves out of range easily.
Soleimani throws a nice outside leg kick.
Soleimani connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soleimani lands a head kick. Tunh smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Soleimani throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tunh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soleimani. Soleimani obviously looking to wear him down.
Tunh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soleimani as he jumps to the side.
Soleimani throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Soleimani. Tunh shrugs it off though.
Tunh misses with a jab to the body
and Soleimani counters with an inside leg kick.
Tunh blocks a head kick by Soleimani.
A head kick from Soleimani lands but Tunh takes it in his stride. #T3#
Soleimani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tunh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Soleimani avoids it really well and circles away.
Qasem Soleimani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mart Tunh.
Soleimani keeps Tunh at a distance using the push kick.
Soleimani throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tunh.
Soleimani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tunh 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Soleimani.
Tunh 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.
Soleimani moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tunh steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Soleimani. That one must have hurt.#T4#
Good leg kick by Soleimani there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soleimani.
Tunh dives in for a single leg takedown but Soleimani sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Soleimani closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Soleimani comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Soleimani has had enough of the clinch but Tunh keeps him there for the moment.
Soleimani tries to break free but Tunh pushes him back against the cage.
Soleimani comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Soleimani lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Soleimani lands an elbow inside.
Tunh takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soleimani.
Soleimani tries to break free but Tunh pushes him back against the cage.
Mart Tunh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Qasem Soleimani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tunh takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qasem Soleimani showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soleimani 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasem Soleimani!
Qasem Soleimani managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Nutrition Down Under, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Mart Tunh stepped up to the mic, saying 'Te vencere otro dia'.
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Event:
BYFC 3:
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Oliveira throws a hook but Soleimani avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Oliveira.
Soleimani scores with a leg kick.
Soleimani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Soleimani.
Oliveira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It appears Soleimani was looking to counter with a kick there.
Soleimani attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soleimani.
Soleimani throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Soleimani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Soleimani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oliveira.
Qasem Soleimani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Soleimani tries to keep at a distance but Oliveira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oliveira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Soleimani smiles and moves away.
Soleimani throws a quick inside leg kick.
Soleimani stuffs the takedown.
Qasem Soleimani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hudson Oliveira.#T1#
Soleimani fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oliveira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Soleimani enables Oliveira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Soleimani manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Oliveira 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.
Oliveira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Oliveira passes Soleimani's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oliveira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Soleimani is in trouble now - Oliveira has advanced to mount!
Oliveira scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Soleimani?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oliveira controlling the pace for now.
Oliveira lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T3#
A nice elbow there by Oliveira.
Oliveira fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oliveira controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Oliveira working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Soleimani turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Oliveira off and cradles Soleimani's limp body as Oliveira celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Hudson Oliveira!
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Event:
BYFC 1:The Beginning
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Richardson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richardson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Richardson throws a series of punches but Soleimani moves out of range.
Soleimani throws a big counter combination but Richardson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Soleimani 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 Richardson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Richardson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Richardson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soleimani.
Soleimani seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Richardson looks to land a right hand but Soleimani moved out of range.
Soleimani turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Soleimani scores with a leg kick.
Richardson checks a low kick from Soleimani.
Soleimani connects with a leg kick. Richardson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Soleimani moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Soleimani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soleimani is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soleimani throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Soleimani looks for the body kick but Richardson saw that one coming.
Soleimani walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Soleimani.
Richardson 's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Richardson 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
A left and a right from Richardson both land. Nice combination.
Soleimani wants to clinch up but Richardson keeps it at a distance.
Richardson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Richardson checks a low kick from Soleimani.
Richardson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soleimani moves out of range of the strikes.
Richardson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soleimani feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Richardson 's calf.
An inside leg kick from Soleimani misses.
Soleimani drops his hands momentarily and Richardson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Soleimani looks for the body kick but Richardson saw that one coming.
Soleimani lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soleimani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richardson .
Soleimani went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Richardson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Richardson lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Soleimani misses
letting Richardson counter with a right hand. #T2#
Richardson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Soleimani 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 Richardson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Richardson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Soleimani misses with an attempted mid kick.
Soleimani 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.
Richardson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soleimani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soleimani fires out a quick counter leg kick but Richardson just manages to avoid it.
Richardson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soleimani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Richardson blocks the body kick.
Soleimani lets loose with a powerful body kick. Richardson will feel that in the morning.
Soleimani wants to land a leg kick but Richardson is out of range.
Soleimani throws a leg kick
and Richardson counters with a three punch combo that has Soleimani backing up. Soleimani nods at Richardson to acknowledge the strikes.
Soleimani thows a leg kick but Richardson checks it
and Richardson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richardson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soleimani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Richardson misses the target.
A head kick misses from Soleimani. #T3#
Richardson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Richardson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soleimani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Richardson checks a low kick from Soleimani.
Soleimani fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Richardson checks it well.
Richardson keeps the fight on the outside.
Soleimani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soleimani throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Richardson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Soleimani wants to slow Richardson down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Richardson ! But no joy.
Richardson throws out a loose jab but Soleimani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richardson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Soleimani. That one must have hurt.
Soleimani turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Soleimani throws a nice inside leg kick.
Richardson lands with a nice combination. Soleimani backs away looking to recover.#T4#
Soleimani turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Soleimani looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Soleimani!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soleimani throws out a leg kick but Richardson moves out of range and Soleimani only half commits.
Richardson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Richardson 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.
Richardson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good work by Richardson as he checks the leg kick.
Soleimani throws a head kick but Richardson moves out of range.
Soleimani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soleimani shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Qasem Soleimani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soleimani throws a head kick that misses.
Soleimani tries to score with a low kick but Richardson moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Richardson ! But no joy.
Soleimani throws a leg kick that is checked
and Richardson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Soleimani tenderised Richardson 's leg. Richardson is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick from Soleimani misses.
As Soleimani backs off Richardson throws a huge counter combo but Soleimani manages to avoid it all.
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 Qasem Soleimani 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#
Soleimani fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Richardson checks it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Richardson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Soleimani moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Soleimani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richardson checks a low kick from Soleimani.
Soleimani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Qasem Soleimani is winning the standup battle so far.
Soleimani scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Richardson is predictable there
and Soleimani counters with a solid body kick.
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soleimani.
Soleimani looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Soleimani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Soleimani.
Richardson 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.
Richardson looks to land a right hand but Soleimani moved out of range.
Richardson avoids the head kick by Soleimani.
Richardson misses with a straight left.
Soleimani fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Richardson checks it well. #T1#
Soleimani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soleimani pivots, looking for a leg kick but Richardson is out of range and Soleimani settles back down.
Richardson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Richardson 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Soleimani ducks under a wild hook from Richardson .
Soleimani tries to clinch but Richardson moves out of range.
Soleimani dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Richardson . That did some damage!
Soleimani looks for the body kick but Richardson saw that one coming.
Soleimani lands with a kick to the temple. Richardson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Richardson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Soleimani is looking to slow Richardson down with leg kicks.
Soleimani misses with a low kick.
Soleimani throws a leg kick but Richardson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Soleimani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richardson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Soleimani. #T2#
Richardson 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Soleimani under the eye.
Richardson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richardson with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richardson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soleimani fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richardson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Richardson is breathing heavily.
Soleimani swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Richardson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Soleimani with a body shot.
Soleimani slips a straight right by Richardson .
Soleimani throws a low kick but Richardson moves out of range easily.
Richardson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soleimani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richardson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Richardson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soleimani.
Richardson checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Soleimani attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Richardson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Richardson checks a low kick from Soleimani.
Soleimani misses with a leg kick.
Richardson throws an overhand right that lands on Soleimani's shoulder, as Soleimani tries to avoid the shot.
Good work by Richardson as he checks the leg kick.
Richardson checks a low kick from Soleimani.
Richardson missing with a left hand there. Soleimani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Soleimani tenderised Richardson 's leg. Richardson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Richardson avoids the head kick by Soleimani.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Richardson ! But no joy.
Richardson scores with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soleimani.
Richardson blocks a leg kick.
Soleimani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Soleimani fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Richardson checks it well.
Soleimani throws a head kick that misses.
Soleimani throws a body kick that misses.
Soleimani throws a sloppy head kick and Richardson moves out of range easily.
Richardson throws a body punch but Soleimani moves out of range.
Soleimani slips a jab from Richardson .
Soleimani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soleimani throws a leg kick but Richardson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Richardson checks a low kick from Soleimani.
Soleimani misses with a low kick.
Soleimani wants to slow Richardson down by chopping away at his legs.
Soleimani lands a head kick. Richardson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soleimani finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Richardson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soleimani.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qasem Soleimani dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Soleimani throws a low kick, looking for Richardson 's leg but Richardson calmly moves out of range.
Richardson blocks the body kick.
Soleimani wants to clinch but Richardson slips to the side
and Richardson counters with a series of strikes. Soleimani will be more careful next time no doubt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Soleimani.
Soleimani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Richardson .
Richardson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good shot there by Richardson .
A slapping body kick lands there for Soleimani.
Richardson checks a low kick from Soleimani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Richardson misses.
Soleimani throws a head kick that Richardson semi-blocks.
Soleimani scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soleimani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Richardson 's sensitive parts. #T1#
Soleimani throws a leg kick but Richardson sees it coming and moves out of range.
You can see that Richardson has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Richardson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Soleimani. Soleimani circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Soleimani lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soleimani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soleimani throws a low kick but Richardson avoids it.
Soleimani tries a head kick but it misses.
Richardson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Soleimani cracks the inside of Richardson 's front leg.
Richardson just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Richardson misses.
Richardson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A combination from Richardson does no damage.
Richardson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Soleimani, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Soleimani.
Richardson blocks a head kick by Soleimani.
#T2#
Soleimani swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Soleimani turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Soleimani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soleimani throws a sloppy head kick and Richardson moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richardson misses with a straight left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Richardson checks a leg kick.
Soleimani staying out of range there.
Soleimani 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.
Soleimani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soleimani fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soleimani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Richardson .
Richardson misses with a looping left.
Soleimani half committed to a counter leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Soleimani.
#T3#
Soleimani throws a leg kick which misses Richardson 's front leg but catches the back leg as Richardson tries to avoid it.
Richardson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Soleimani swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Soleimani tries to clinch there but Richardson circles away.
Richardson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Soleimani misses with a low kick as Richardson jumps back.
It seemed like Richardson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Richardson misses with a wild combination.
Soleimani throws a quick counter head kick but Richardson was just out of range.
Soleimani fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Richardson is out of range.
Soleimani tries to land a front kick but Richardson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Richardson .
Soleimani throws a quick counter kick to the body but Richardson avoids it.
Soleimani connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Soleimani misses.
Richardson throws a counter combo.
Soleimani throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Soleimani shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Some bone on bone action there as Richardson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Soleimani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richardson can do to turn this around?
Soleimani throws a nice outside leg kick.
Richardson throws out a powerful jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Richardson blocks the leg kick.
Soleimani throws a low kick, looking for Richardson 's leg but Richardson calmly moves out of range.
Soleimani throws a sloppy head kick and Richardson moves out of range easily.
Soleimani takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soleimani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richardson .
Soleimani looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Richardson throws a looping overhand right but Soleimani ducks down to avoid it.
Soleimani feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Soleimani blocks a jab.
Soleimani avoids a kick to the body.
Richard Richardson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Qasem Soleimani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soleimani fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Richardson is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qasem Soleimani showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soleimani 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasem Soleimani!
After the big win, Qasem Soleimani made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Nutrition Down Under and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Soleimani takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Soleimani throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soleimani looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Soleimani taking a breather.
Soleimani blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Jones.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soleimani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soleimani wants to stall.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Soleimani is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Soleimani into the cage.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Soleimani.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Soleimani misses with an elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Soleimani avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Soleimani lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Jonathan Dwight Jones has been cut.#T1#
Soleimani lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Soleimani lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Soleimani misses with an elbow strike.
Soleimani misses with an elbow strike.
Soleimani blocks an uppercut.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Soleimani.
Soleimani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Soleimani pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Soleimani tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones avoiding damage as Soleimani throws knees to the body.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Soleimani taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. #T2#
Soleimani dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones stalls.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Soleimani's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soleimani lands an elbow inside.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Soleimani blocks it with crossed arms.
Soleimani is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Soleimani.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Soleimani.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Soleimani.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soleimani.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Soleimani, against the cage.
Soleimani lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off. #CUT2#
Jonathan Dwight Jones's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Soleimani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soleimani creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Soleimani throws an elbow that misses.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Soleimani.
Soleimani blocks an uppercut.
Jones is struggling to control the position.
Jones stalls.
Soleimani throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soleimani avoids it.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soleimani is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Soleimani comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soleimani is trying to stall.
Soleimani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Soleimani pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones trying to stall but Soleimani improves his position.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Soleimani.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Soleimani.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Soleimani.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soleimani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soleimani pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soleimani.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Soleimani looking to stall.
Jones keeps control of Soleimani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Dwight Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Dwight Jones'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.
#R2#
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Soleimani clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soleimani just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Soleimani lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soleimani dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Soleimani pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Soleimani lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
Jonathan Dwight Jones's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Soleimani throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soleimani's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soleimani just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Soleimani tries to tie him up.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Soleimani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Soleimani.
Soleimani misses with an elbow strike.
Soleimani lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Jeez, Jonathan Dwight Jones's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Soleimani's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Jones stalling.
Soleimani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Soleimani.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Soleimani misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soleimani just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Soleimani lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jonathan Dwight Jones's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Qasem Soleimani!
The defeated Jonathan Dwight Jones had this to say: 'A loss is a loss, I'm still the boss. '.
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