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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Solo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Solo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solo. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Solo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammond has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Solo clinches with his opponent.
Solo being controlled against the cage.
Hammond is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo can't get the takedown.
Solo wants to take the fight to the mat but Hammond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Solo wants a takedown but no success here.
Rickie Hammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hung Solo.#BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Solo drives through and clinches with Hammond against the cage.
#T1##TD#
Hammond turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hammond manages to end up in side control.
The referee asks Hammond politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hammond prefers to stall for the moment though.#SU#
Hammond stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Solo looks winded!
Hammond slips a jab and a cross from Solo.
#TD#
Hammond fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Solo sprawls well initially but Hammond persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Solo tries to kick Hammond off in order to stand up. Hammond Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
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!
Solo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Hammond has hold of Solo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Solo seems comfortable defending it but Hammond has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Solo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Solo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hammond couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rickie Hammond!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2017 |
#R1#
No luck for Solo with that takedown attempt.
Moses keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Solo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Solo misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Solo clinches.
Solo prevents the takedown attempt.
Solo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moses is defending well.
Israel Moses has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hung Solo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Moses has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Solo is trying to keep an underhook but Moses manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Solo tries to roll over but Moses keeps him under control.
Moses working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Moses controlling the pace.
Solo wants to get back to full guard.
Moses winds up and cracks Solo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Moses controlling the action here.
Moses is nestled in close to Solo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Moses slows the pace down in half guard. #SU#
Moses stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Moses tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Solo pushes Moses up against the cage in a clinch.
Solo is trying to pull guard but Moses turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moses gets underhooks to prevent Solo's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Moses manages to pull guard.
#ES#
Moses manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Solo prevents a takedown attempt there.
A bit of stalling here from Solo.
#TD#
Moses manages to pull guard.
Solo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #ES#
Moses manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T3#
Solo fails with the takedown.
Solo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moses as he jumps to the side.
Moses throws a counter high kick but Solo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Solo. #CL2#
Solo has managed to clinch.
Solo wants to get back to striking at distance but Moses won't allow it.
Moses taking a breather.
Solo stalls.
Moses really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4##BC#
Moses breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Solo has Moses up against the cage in a clinch.
Moses gets underhooks to prevent Solo's takedown attempt.
Solo is pressed up against the cage. Moses has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Solo down to the mat. Solo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moses throws a series of punches but Solo moves out of range.
Moses slaps away a takedown attempt from Solo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Solo shoots in and drives through. Moses sprawls well.
It looked like Moses was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Solo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Moses dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Solo fails to land the takedown.
Solo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moses sprawls well. Moses wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Solo gets slowly back to his feet.
Israel Moses is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Solo blocks a head kick by Moses.
#CL2#
Solo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Moses gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Solo can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Moses stands up and beckons Solo to join him on the feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Moses is pushing Solo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Moses taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Moses looking for a takedown. #TD#
Moses jumps guard.
#ES#
Moses pushes Solo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Solo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Israel Moses has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hung Solo.
Solo has a takedown stuffed.#T2##CL2#
Solo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Moses has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Solo uses from the top position. #ES#
Moses has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Solo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Moses manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Solo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moses manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Solo has Moses in his guard.#REVR#
Solo is breathing heavily.
Moses scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Moses postures up and lands a big shot to Solo's brow.
Israel Moses overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moses slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moses will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moses's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Moses is stalling in the full guard.
Moses scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU#
Solo is working an open guard so Moses takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Solo fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Solo closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Moses has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Solo uses from the top position. #ES#
Moses scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Solo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moses slaps away a takedown attempt from Solo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moses drops down looking for a counter takedown but Solo sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Moses dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Moses throws a leg kick but Solo checks it.
Moses slaps away a takedown attempt from Solo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Solo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Solo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hung Solo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo looks for a takedown but Moses sprawls well.
Moses seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Solo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moses throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1##CL2#
Solo darts in and clinches Moses up against the cage.#TD2#
Solo jumps into guard, dragging Moses to the mat.
Moses controlling from the top position.
Moses'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.#SU#
Moses decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Moses displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Solo.
Moses appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Israel Moses has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hung Solo.
Solo darts in looking for a takedown but Moses gets double underhooks and turns Solo into the cage.
Moses fires out a quick counter leg kick but Solo just manages to avoid it.
Moses throws a sloppy head kick and Solo moves out of range easily.
Solo misses with a head kick.
As Solo looks to move away, Moses throws a big counter combo but Solo just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Solo rushes Moses and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Moses has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Solo regains guard immediately.
Moses 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. #T3#
Moses continues to stall.
Moses 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.#SU#
Moses stands and steps away. Solo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Solo has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Moses turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Moses is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SU#
Moses decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Solo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Moses will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Solo up against the cage.
Solo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moses avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Moses pulls guard effortlessly.
Solo wants to pass the guard but Moses is keeping the position.
Moses has a closed guard, preventing Solo from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moses throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Moses showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moses, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Moses!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Solo has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Pitts decides to pull guard.
Pitts is pulling down on Solo's head. It's preventing any offense from Solo, at least for the moment.
Solo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Solo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pitts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Solo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Pitts is working Solo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pitts controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pitts landing some decent shots from guard.
Pitts will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitts postures up.
Pitts sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Pitts postures up.
Pitts is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pitts continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Pitts.
Pitts'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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Solo with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Pitts counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pitts.
Solo wants a takedown.
#BC#
Pitts breaks from the clinch.
Solo shoots in but no luck this time.
Gary Pitts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hung Solo.
Solo throws a nice looking combination but Pitts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pitts moves out of range of the body kick.
Solo looks winded!
Pitts fails to land with a series of punches.
Pitts throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Solo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pitts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pitts throws out a leg kick but Solo moves out of range and Pitts only half commits.
Pitts throws a series of punches but Solo moves out of range. #T3#
Pitts pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Solo back to the cage. Pitts follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pitts throws a low kick but Solo moves out of range easily.
Solo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No luck for Solo with that takedown attempt.
Pitts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Pitts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Solo tries to pull guard but Pitts holds him up against the cage and eventually Solo drops back down to his feet.
Pitts gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Solo.
#BC#
Pitts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Pitts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solo moves away.#CL2#
Solo clinches.
Solo wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Solo manages to break the clinch.
Solo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Pitts has closed the distance and engaged Solo in a clinch.
#BC#
Pitts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Pitts dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Solo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pitts defends it nicely.
Solo avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Pitts backs off Solo throws a huge counter combo but Pitts manages to avoid it all.
Pitts looks for the body kick but Solo saw that one coming.
Pitts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Solo.
Hung Solo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solo shoots in for a double leg but Pitts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gary Pitts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hung Solo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Solo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pitts keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Solo's efforts to push away.#BC#
Pitts breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Pitts drives through and clinches with Solo against the cage.
Solo fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Pitts manages to break the clinch.
Pitts misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Solo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Solo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Solo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Solo is breathing heavily.#TD#
Pitts works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pitts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solo can do to turn this around?
Solo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Pitts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pitts looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pitts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pitts controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Pitts with a nice head shot there.
Pitts stays in close to Solo's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Solo rushes Pitts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Solo misses with a punch to the body.
Solo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Solo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pitts dodges an elbow strike from Solo.
Solo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pitts smiles and moves away.
Pitts lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pitts.
Gary Pitts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pitts tries to bum rush Solo with a series of wild strikes but Solo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Solo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pitts was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Pitts dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pitts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pitts wants it to stay on the feet.
Pitts stalks Solo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Solo's face. Solo staggers backwards, shaken.
Pitts leaves Solo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Solo tries for a takedown but Pitts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gary Pitts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hung Solo.
Pitts stuffs the takedown attempt from Solo. Solo gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Pitts pushes Solo up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pitts is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pitts.
Solo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Solo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Solo jumps guard but Pitts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pitts missing with knees to the body.
Solo tries to pull guard but Pitts holds him up against the cage and eventually Solo drops back down to his feet.
Solo tries to pull guard but Pitts forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pitts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Solo backwards.
Solo fails to pull guard.
Pitts stops a takedown attempt from Solo.
#T2##BC#
Pitts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pitts lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gary Pitts is winning the standup battle so far.
Pitts misses with a series of wild punches.
Solo shoots for a double leg takedown but Pitts sprawls well. He's pushed Solo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pitts is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Pitts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pitts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Solo. #T3##CL#
Pitts clinches with his opponent.
Solo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pitts misses with a punch to the body.
Solo tries to pull guard but Pitts holds him up against the cage and eventually Solo drops back down to his feet.
Solo just leaning against Pitts, taking a breather. #TD#
Pitts turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Solo trying to remain calm as Pitts controls from the top position.
Pitts has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Solo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Solo looks to move to half guard but instead Pitts has passed into mount! Damn!
Pitts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solo taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Pitts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pitts 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Pitts!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Matthews misses with a takedown
and Solo counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Solo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Matthews breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Matthews. No joy for Solo on that attempt.
Solo misses with a takedown attempt - Matthews sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Solo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trenton Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hung Solo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Matthews. No joy for Solo on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Matthews misses the target.#T1#
Matthews fails with the takedown
and Solo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Solo has his takedown stuffed
and Matthews counters with a low kick, right behind Solo 's knee.
Solo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matthews but Matthews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matthews fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matthews shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Matthews tries to keep at a distance but Solo has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Solo tries to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling the position.
Solo can't break the clinch.
Solo looking to stall.
Solo is trying to break the clinch but Matthews has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Solo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Solo.
Solo looks to land a body kick but Matthews moved away.
Solo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Solo wants it to stay on the feet.
Solo fails with a takedown attempt.
Matthews throws a counter high kick but Solo was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3#
Matthews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Solo throws a head kick that misses.
Solo throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Solo or perhaps it was just good defense by Matthews, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Matthews tries to keep at a distance but Solo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Solo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matthewss head. #T4#
Solo prevents Matthews from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matthews avoids the head kick by Solo.
Matthews stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Solo with that takedown attempt.
Solo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMatthews.
Some wild striking there from Solo.
Matthews appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solo tries for a takedown but Matthews circles away easily
and Matthews counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hung Solo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Solo looks for a takedown but Matthews sprawls well.
Solo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matthews defends well and Solo ends up having to push Matthews into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Solo just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Solo is fending him off so far but Matthews persists. Nope, Solo circles away and we're back to standing.
Hung Solo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solo has his takedown stuffed
and Matthews counters with a nice kick to the body.
Trenton Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hung Solo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo shoots for a takedown but Matthews saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matthews is defended easily by Solo.#T1#
Matthews has a takedown stuffed.
Solo tries to counter with a clinch but Matthews shakes him off and moves away.
Solo tries a head kick but it misses.
Solo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matthews moves out of range of the body kick from Solo.
Solo lands a nice looking body kick.
Solo shoots for a double leg takedown but Matthews sprawls well. He's pushed Solo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matthews stuffs the takedown attempt from Solo. Solo gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Matthews misses its target.#T2#
Solo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matthews defends well and Solo ends up having to push Matthews into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Solo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matthews swivels and escapes.
Matthews lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Matthews fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Solo avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Solo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Solo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Solo working away.
The ground and pound from Solo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Matthews is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Solo off and has taken his back!
Solo wants to control his opponent's hands but Matthews gets his hands free.
Matthews controlling from the back.
Matthews seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Solo for as long as he can get away with.
Solo rolls, trying to escape but Matthews keeps control of the position.
#T4##SUB#
Matthews is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Solo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Matthews keeps control of the position easily here as Solo tries to buck him off.
Solo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Solo fending off the submission attempt from Matthews.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Solo is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trenton Matthews dominated that second round.
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##CL2#
Solo has Matthews up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Solo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Solo is defended easily by Matthews.
Matthews attempts a counter takedown but Solo avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo fails to land the takedown.
Matthews is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Solo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matthews slaps away a takedown attempt from Solo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Matthews was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Trenton Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hung Solo.
Solo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matthews is fending him off so far but Solo persists. Nope, Matthews circles away and we're back to standing.
Solo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Matthews was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Solo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matthews thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Solo rushes Matthews and presses him up against the cage.
Solo fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Matthews shoots in and drives through. Solo sprawls well.
Solo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Matthews darts in looking for a takedown but Solo gets double underhooks and turns Matthews into the cage.
Solo with the counter takedown but Matthews avoids it easily.
Solo closes the distance and clinches up with Matthews, looking for a takedown. Solo pushes Matthews against the cage but Matthews circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Solo tries for a takedown but Matthews sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matthews was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Solo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Solo shoots for a double leg takedown but Matthews sprawls well. He's pushed Solo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matthews went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Trenton Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Solo manages to break the clinch.
Matthews closes this distance looking for a takedown but Solo circles away.
Solo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Matthews drives through with a takedown into guard. #T3#
Matthews controls from within his opponent's guard.
Matthews postures up.
Matthews is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Solo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matthews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Solo's head.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Solo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Matthews is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Solo is looking for a triangle but Matthews pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matthews shoots in looking for a takedown. Solo tries to sprawl out of it but Matthews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Solo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Trenton Matthews.
I think Matthews 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Trenton Matthews!
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