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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Rushnik feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Rushnik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Solomon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Rushnik looking to sit in guard and control but Solomon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Solomon wants to control from the top but Rushnik keeps moving. Rushnik pulls Solomon in close to prevent any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rushnik looking for a sweep. Not yet Rushnik, not yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rushnik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Solomon preventing the sweep. #T1# Solomon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rushnik is keeping the position for now. Rushnik wants to sweep but no luck. Rushnik on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rushnik tries to get out of the position. Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rushnik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rushnik is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD# Rushnik feints and as Solomon raises his hands in defense, Rushnik changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T2# Solomon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Rushnik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Rushnik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Solomon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Rushnik lands a couple of elbows. Rushnik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Rushnik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Rushnik throws a strike but Solomon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Rushnik keeping moving, preventing Solomon from controlling successfully. Rushnik tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3# Rushnik keeping moving, preventing Solomon from controlling successfully. Solomon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rushnik swivels though and keeps the full guard. Rushnik looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rushnik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rushnik thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Rushnik wants to sweep but no luck. Solomon wants to control from the top but Rushnik keeps moving. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Rushnik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4# Solomon trying to keep a closed guard but Rushnik is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rushnik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Solomon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Solomon keeping moving, preventing Rushnik from controlling successfully. Solomon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rushnik. Rushnik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rushnik is working Solomon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Rushnik lands a couple of digs. Rushnik lands a couple of elbows. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keon Rushnik dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD# Rushnik looking to score a takedown here. Solomon is defending well but Rushnik drives through and ends up in Solomon's guard. Rushnik won't allow Solomon to sweep him here. Rushnik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solomon can do to turn this around? Rushnik lands a couple of decent looking shots. Solomon wants to sweep here but Rushnik controlling him for the moment. Rushnik throws a big elbow that misses. Rushnik throwing strikes from guard but Solomon blocks nicely. Rushnik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Keon Rushnik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rushnik is looking to work some ground and pound but Solomon has wrist control. Solomon working a defensive guard here.
#T1# Rushnik is stalling in the full guard. Solomon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Rushnik gets a double leg takedown into Solomon's guard. Rushnik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Rushnik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Rushnik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2# Rushnik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solomon is keeping the position for now. Rushnik trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Solomon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB# Rushnik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rushnik is on top in guard.
#REVR# Rushnik stands up over Solomon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Rushnik is working Solomon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Rushnik wants to control from the top but Solomon keeps moving. Solomon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rushnik. #T3# Rushnik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Solomon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rushnik lands a couple of elbows. Rushnik is looking to work some ground and pound but Solomon has wrist control. Solomon is breathing heavily. Solomon keeping moving, preventing Rushnik from controlling successfully. Solomon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Rushnik looking to pass the guard. Solomon has momentary wrist control but Rushnik slips an elbow through the middle. Rushnik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4# Rushnik is looking to work some ground and pound but Solomon has wrist control. Rushnik chips away with some ground and pound. Rushnik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Rushnik distracts Solomon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Rushnik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Solomon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rushnik controls the pace. Rushnik tries to free his leg and advance position but Solomon is retaining full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rushnik is stalling in the full guard. Rushnik has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Rushnik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keon Rushnik dominated that second round. That's time! Rushnik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Solomon misses with an uppercut. Alexis Solomon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Rushnik drives through with a takedown into Solomon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Rushnik lands a couple of elbows. Rushnik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Rushnik wants to control from the top but Solomon keeps moving. Rushnik scoring with some ground and pound. Rushnik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Rushnik controls from within his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rushnik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Rushnik throws a big elbow that misses. #T1# Rushnik sitting in guard here, content to control. Solomon is trying to control the position but Rushnik postures up. Solomon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Rushnik landing some decent shots from guard. Rushnik showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Rushnik throwing strikes from guard but Solomon blocks nicely. Rushnik landing some decent shots from guard. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Rushnik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Rushnik sitting in guard, not really doing much. Rushnik throwing strikes from guard but Solomon blocks nicely. Rushnik lands a couple of decent looking shots. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rushnik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Rushnik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Rushnik landing with the ground and pound. #T3# Rushnik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Rushnik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Rushnik postures up and lands a big shot to Solomon's brow. Solomon controls Rushnik momentarily but Rushnik frees himself. Rushnik distracts Solomon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Rushnik lands a couple of decent looking shots. Rushnik stays in close to Solomon's body and controls the position. Rushnik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4# Rushnik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Solomon being controlled here, momentarily. Rushnik landing some decent shots from guard. Rushnik cracks Solomon with a solid left hand. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rushnik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Rushnik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Alexis Solomon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rushnik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight! Keon Rushnik showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rushnik, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keon Rushnik! Keon Rushnik decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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