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Event:
DFC 15: Dog Vs Belliveau
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Erikson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Solan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Solan tries to clinch but Erikson moves out of range.
Brain Solan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solan slips under a jab.
As Erikson backs off Solan throws a huge counter combo but Erikson manages to avoid it all.
Nice sprawl there from Erikson as Solan shoots in.
Solan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Solan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Erikson gets tackled into the cage by Solan. Solan maintains the clinch.
Erikson blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Solan wants to get back to striking at distance but Erikson won't allow it.
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Solan. #TD#
Erikson has picked Solan up - he's going for a ride! Erikson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Erikson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Erikson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erikson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Solan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Erikson trying to control the pace.
Erikson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Solan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Erikson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Solan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2##SUB#
Erikson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Solan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Erikson .
Erikson trying to control the pace.
Erikson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Erikson 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.#T3#
Ground and pound from Erikson .
Solan has hold of Erikson 's hands but Erikson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Erikson working Solan over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Erikson lands a nice short elbow.
Solan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Erikson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Erikson .
Erikson controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Solan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Erikson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Solan is trying to stand back up but Erikson is controlling him
#T4#
Erikson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've been informed that Solan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Erikson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Solan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Erikson . #ES2#
Solan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Solan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Erikson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Erikson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Solan walks into a straight right hand from Erikson .
Solan misses with a double jab.
Erikson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Erikson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Solan momentarily.
Solan tries to clinch
and Erikson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Solan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Erikson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Erikson swats away the attempt to clinch by Solan.
Erikson loads up on a big right hand but Solan slips the punch.
Solan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erikson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson throws an overhand right that lands on Solan's shoulder, as Solan tries to avoid the shot.
Solan tries to clinch but Erikson moves away
and Erikson counters with a stiff right hand.
Solan moves in looking to clinch but Erikson pushes him off.#CL2#
Solan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Erikson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Erikson has a couple of punches blocked by Solan.
Erikson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Solan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Erikson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Erikson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Solan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Erikson fails to land.
Solan digs a right hand into Erikson 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Erikson 's gas tank.
Erikson stalls.
Solan misses with some punches.
Solan taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Erikson .
Solan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Erikson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Erikson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T2#
Solan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Erikson has him pressed against the cage.
Erikson misses with the head strike.
Solan wants a takedown but no success here.
Solan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erikson presses Solan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Solan is breathing heavily.
Erikson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Solan is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leif Erikson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erikson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Solan backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Solan.
Erikson lands with a light punch inside.
Erikson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Solan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Erikson 's brow.
Erikson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
Solan gets through Erikson 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Solan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Leif Erikson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Erikson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Erikson tries to score a body lock takedown but Solan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Erikson misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Solan.
Solan blocks a body shot from Erikson .
Solan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Come on Erikson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Erikson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solan can do to turn this around?
Solan can't break the clinch.
A short left from Erikson .
Solan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Erikson throws a head punch that misses.
Erikson scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Erikson on the inside. #T4#
Erikson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Erikson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Solan.
A short right from Erikson .
Erikson has a couple of punches blocked by Solan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Solan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Solan wants to clinch but Erikson slips to the side
and Erikson counters with a nice uppercut.
Solan throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Erikson to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Solan is rocked!
Solan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Solan is looking to clinch but Erikson is avoiding it.
Solan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Erikson throwing a counter right hand but Solan manages to avoid it.
Solan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Erikson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Solan clinches.
Erikson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Solan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Erikson lands with a short shot to the head.
Erikson lands with a short shot to the head.
Erikson has a couple of punches blocked by Solan.
Erikson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Solan. #TD#
Erikson has picked Solan up - he's going for a ride! Erikson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Solan is trying to escape back to his feet but Erikson uses the scramble to pass 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!#SUB#
Erikson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Erikson controls the position. #T1#
Erikson moves into full mount!
Erikson working the ground and pound effectively.
Erikson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Erikson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Solan is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leif Erikson !
After winning the bout, Leif Erikson 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:
DFC 11: Four Vs Pate
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Bush fails to land the takedown.
Bush shoots in for a takedown but Solan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#KD#
Solan lands a left and a right that send Bush crashing to the mat, dazed. Solan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Bush is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Fernandez Bush has been cut.#CL#
Solan moves into range and clinches up with Bush.#BC#
Solan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Solan needs to keep his hands up - Bush had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Solan pushes Bush up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Bush has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Solan uses from the top position.
Solan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bush is proving hard to escape from.
Solan won't allow Bush to sweep him here.
Bush manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Solan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bush has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Solan is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Solan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bush is stalling in the full guard.
Solan can't keep his opponent in guard - Bush advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Solan wants to get back to his feet.
Bush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bush throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Solan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bush has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Arvins Bootcamp. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bush working over Solan with some ground and pound. Solan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Solan's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solan is trying to stand up here but Bush is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Solan moves into range and clinches up with Bush.
Bush wants to break free but Solan has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Solan. #BC#
Solan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bush is defended easily by Solan.
Brain Solan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernandez Bush.#T3##CL#
Solan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bush, pushing him back against the cage.
Bush has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Solan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bush looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Solan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Solan leaves Bush with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Solan closes the distance and pushes Bush back into the cage.
A hook to the body from Solan.
#BC#
Solan manages to break the clinch.
#T4##CL#
Solan clinches. #BC#
Solan breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Solan pushes Bush up against the cage in a clinch.
Solan tries to land a knee to the head but Bush blocks with his arms.
Bush is looking for a takedown.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bush is trying to drag Solan to the mat but Solan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Solan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Solan stalls. #BC#
Solan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Solan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brain Solan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fernandez Bush'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##CL#
Solan pushes Bush up against the cage in a clinch.
Solan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Solan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bush can do to turn this around?
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Solan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bush has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Solan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bush avoids the elbow strike from Solan, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Solan throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Solan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Solan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Solan misses the target.#T1#
Bush changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Solan tries to avoid it but Bush manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Solan to the ground. Solan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Solan tries to bum rush Bush with a series of wild strikes but Bush uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bush is trying hard to land a takedown here. Solan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Solan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brain Solan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernandez Bush.
Sloppy strikes from Solan. Those never looked like landing.
Brain Solan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solan lands with a right and another and another! Bush is in big trouble! Solan lands again and this time it's lights out for Bush! A quality knockout there for Solan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brain Solan!
During a confident post fight interview, Brain Solan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DFC 6: Havoc
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Belliveau bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Belliveau lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Solan down.
Belliveau lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Solan down.
Belliveau cracks Solan with a big right hand but Solan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Solan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belliveau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Belliveau is working Solan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Belliveau working the body and head with strikes.
Belliveau scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belliveau grinds an elbow into Solan's temple.
Belliveau cracks Solan with an elbow. That is naaassty.#CUT#
It looks like Brain Solan has been cut.
Belliveau lands an elbow. #ROC#
Solan is rocked!
Belliveau cracks Solan with a big right hand but Solan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Solan is still in real trouble! Can Belliveau finish him?
Belliveau lands a huge shot from side control! Solan is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Belliveau!
Mark Belliveau opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
DFC 2: Proving Grounds
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Solan slips under a jab.
Solan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Champion misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Solan closes the distance and pushes Champion back into the cage.
Solan has Champion pressed against the cage, preventing Champion from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Solan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Solan.
Solan's coach down at Bonsai Club MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Solan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Solan is trying to break the clinch but Champion is controlling him.
Champion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Champion is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Solan is defending well for now.
Champion is trying to break the clinch but Solan is controlling him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Champion throws an elbow but misses.
Champion is trying to break the clinch but Solan has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Solan breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solan slips a jab and a cross from Champion.
#CL2#
Solan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Solan can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Champion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Champion.
#CL2#
Solan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Champion, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Champion misses with a punch to the body.
Champion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Solan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Champion tries to circle away but Solan has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Champion fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Champion.
Champion working aggressively here.
Solan tries to score a body lock takedown but Champion shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Champion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Champion has had enough of the clinch but Solan keeps him there for the moment.
Solan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Solan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Champion working hard to break the clinch.
Solan lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Champion's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Solan is looking to break free of the clinch but Champion has double underhooks. #T2#
Solan keeps control of Champion as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Champion looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Solan keeps control of Champion as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Champion looking to throw knees to the head but Solan is blocking nicely.
Champion wants to break free but Solan has control.
Solan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Champion lands a good knee to the midsection. Solan won't want to take too many of those.
A short uppercut from Solan.
Solan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Champion's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, Solan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Champion wants to get back to striking at distance but Solan won't allow it.
Champion tries to work over Solan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Solan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Champion wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Solan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3##CL2#
Solan clinches up against the cage.
Champion is looking to break free of the clinch but Solan has double underhooks.
Champion on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Solan dodges an elbow strike from Champion.
Champion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Solan keeps control of Champion as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Champion has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Champion swings wildly with an uppercut but Solan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Champion wants to get back to striking at distance but Solan won't allow it.
Champion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Champion wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Solan has him pressed against the cage.
Champion can't break the clinch.
Champion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Solan tries to land knees in the clinch but Champion avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Champion breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Solan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Champion doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#
It looks like Striking Champion has been cut.
Champion bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4##CL2#
Solan clinches up with Champion and pushes him back against the cage.
Champion looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Solan effectively controlling the action here.
Champion wants to break free but Solan has control.
Nice body punch from Solan - that landed with a thud.
Champion is breathing heavily.
Solan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Champions head.
Solan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Champion's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Champion misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Solan.
Solan lands with a light punch inside.
Champion has a couple of punches blocked by Solan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Champion tries to land knees in the clinch but Solan avoids the damage to the body.
Solan scores with a shot to the side of Champion's head. #BC#
Champion breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Champion gets tackled into the cage by Solan. Solan maintains the clinch.
Solan working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brain Solan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Striking Champion's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Solan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Solan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Solan lands with a right to the head.
Champion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Solan dips a shoulder and cracks Champion with a mighty uppercut! Champion falls back against the cage and Solan unloads with a barrage of strikes! Champion is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Solan screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brain Solan!
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Event:
Bushido 22: Karasev vs. Letho
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Solan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Solan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okah swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Solan clinches up with Okah and pushes him back against the ropes.
Solan misses with a punch on the inside.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Solan tries to land a knee to the head but Okah blocks with his arms.
Okah prevents Solan from breaking the clinch.
Okah is looking to control Solan's arms but Solan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Okah has his back to the ropes.
Solan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Okah is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Solan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Okah managing to block the knees to the body from Solan.
Okah dodges an elbow strike from Solan.
#BC#
Okah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Solan tries to close the distance and clinch but Okah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solan doesn't manage to clinch there - Okah circles away.
Solan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Okah counters with a head kick. That will keep Solan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Okah dips to his left and cracks Solan with an uppercut!
Solan misses with a body kick.
Okah cracks Solan with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Brain Solan has been cut.
Okah darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brain Solan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Solan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Solan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Okah counters with a leg kick.
Okah keeps the fight on the outside.
Okah half committed to a counter leg kick.
Okah throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters circling a little - Okah finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Okah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okah cracks Solan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Okah stuffs the takedown.
Nice body kick from Okah.
A slapping body kick lands there for Okah.
Okah fakes the leg kick and cracks Solan in the body.
Solan looks winded!
Okah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Solan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Okah.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Okah thuds his right hand into Solan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Okah has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Solan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Okah.
Solan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Okah counters with a thumping low kick.
Solan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Solan throws a combination that misses
letting Okah counter with a right hand.
Solan looks to land a right hand but Okah moved out of range.
Solan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Okah counters with a good low kick that Solan was not able to check.
A thudding body kick lands there by Okah!
Okah bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Okah lands a nice hook to Solan's body. Solan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body kick from Okah.#KD#
Okah lands a big head kick that sends Solan tumbling to the mat! Okah takes a step backwards and waves Solan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Solan is rocked!
Solan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Solan is still on wobbly legs! Can Okah finish him?#T3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Okah - that will leave a mark!
Solan seems to have recovered his senses.
Okah cracks the inside of Solan's front leg.
Ghazi Okah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okah fakes the leg kick and cracks Solan in the body.
Okah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Solan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okah throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Okah cracks the inside of Solan's front leg.
Solan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okah cracks Solan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good shot there by Okah.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okah moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Okah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Solan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Okah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Okah as the two fighters clinch.
#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Okah.
Okah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okah lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Okah manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Okah - just one landing.
Okah thuds a left hand into Solan's body.#KD#
Okah lands a big head kick that sends Solan tumbling to the mat! Okah takes a step backwards and waves Solan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Solan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Okah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It appears Okah was looking to counter with a kick there.
Okah cracks Solan with a hook to the temple - Solan is on wobbly legs here! Okah swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Solan falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Okah wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ghazi Okah!
In his post fight interview, Ghazi Okah gave a big smile as he said 'New manager, new Okah. I fear no man in this division. I will be undefeated until I reach the top, and claim what is rightfully mine - THE BELT!!'.
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Event:
Bushido 17: Magufuli vs. Whyte
Date: Sep 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Solan. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Solan moves into the clinch successfully.
Solan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Solan holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
#BC#
Solan breaks from the clinch.
Levi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Solan dodges the punch combination from Levi.
Solan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Levi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Levi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Solan.
Levi throws out a counter right but Solan avoids it with no problem.
Solan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Levi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Solan takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Brain Solan has been cut.#CL#
Solan forces Levi back against the ropes and clinches.
I was talking to Solan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Solan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Levi is defending well for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Solan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Levi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Solan throws a hook to the side of Levi's head but Levi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Solan gets a clinch.
Solan is working for takedown but Levi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Solan blocking some punches.
Levi looking to slow down the pace here.
Levi misses with a knee to the head.
Levi fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Levi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Levi takes a swing at Solan's ribcage but misses.
Solan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A left and a right from Levi both land. Nice combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Levi.
Solan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Levi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solan walks into a left hand. #T2#
Solan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Levi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Levi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Solan momentarily.
Levi swats away the attempt to clinch by Solan.
Solan wants to clinch but Levi slips to the side
and Levi counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Levi tries to keep at a distance but Solan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Levi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Solan after a bit of a struggle.
Solan tries to pull guard but Levi won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brain Solan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Solan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Levi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Solan's brow. #BC#
Solan breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Solan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Solan prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
Solan lands a right hand.
Levi jumps guard but Solan turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Solan breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Solan.
Levi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Levi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solan was well out of range. Poor timing from Levi.
Levi throws a looping overhand right but Solan ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Solan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brain Solan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levi throws a shot from downtown. Solan moves away and avoids it.
Solan throws a big counter combination but Levi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Levi missing with a left hand there. Solan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Solan tries to bum rush Levi with a series of wild strikes but Levi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Solan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Levi counters with a left to the body.
Solan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Solan is looking to clinch.
Solan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Eliphas Levi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solan tries to clinch up but Levi circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Levi cracks Solan with a good jab.#CUT2#
Brain Solan's cut is getting worse.#CL#
Levi gets tackled into the ropes by Solan. Solan maintains the clinch. #BC#
Solan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Solan connects with a right hand. Levi shakes it off.
Solan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Levi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Solan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Levi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Levi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Solan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Levi.
Solan is looking to clinch but Levi is avoiding it.
Levi throws a right hand that Solan ducks under and follows up with a left that Solan also avoids with ease.
Levi swats away the attempt to clinch by Solan.
Levi misses with a double jab.
Solan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Solan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Levi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Solan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliphas Levi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brain Solan's cut.
That's time! Solan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Solan tries to clinch up.
Solan tries to clinch there but Levi circles away.
#CL#
Solan rushes Levi and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Levi manages to break the clinch.
Brain Solan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Solan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Levi is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Solan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Levi trying to stall but Solan improves his position.
#BC#
Solan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Levi 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.
Levi slips under a jab.
Levi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Solan misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Solan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Solan has a couple of punches blocked by Levi.
#BC#
Solan breaks the clinch.
Levi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Solan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1##CL#
Solan forces Levi back against the ropes and clinches.
Levi wants a takedown.
#BC#
Solan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Levi tries to keep at a distance but Solan has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Solan manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Solan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Levi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Solan tries to clinch up.
Solan tries to clinch there but Levi circles away.
Levi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Levi thuds his right hand into Solan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Solan throws a nice looking combination but Levi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Levi scores with a hook.#CL#
Solan moves into the clinch.#BC#
Solan manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Levi misses the shot to the body.
Eliphas Levi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Levi scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solan tries to clinch there but Levi circles away.
Solan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Levi to score with a decent uppercut.
Solan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Solan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Levi swats away the attempt to clinch by Solan.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Levi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Levi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Solan in his tracks.
Solan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Levi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Solan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#
Solan is rocked!
Levi cracks Solan with an open hand slap.
Oh Solan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Solan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Solan gets through Levi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Solan seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Levi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brain Solan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliphas Levi.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Solan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Levi.
#BC#
Solan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Solan moves into the clinch.
Levi is looking for a takedown.
Levi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Solan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Levi gets through Solan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Solan.
Solan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Levi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Levi is working for takedown but Solan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Solan throws a punch but it's blocked by Levi. #T4##TD#
Solan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Levi trying to hold on to Solan's head to control him but Solan postures up.
Solan wants to stand but Levi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Solan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SU#
Solan escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Solan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levi prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Levi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Solan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Levi misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brain Solan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brain Solan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Levi misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Solan closes the distance and pushes Levi back into the ropes.#BC#
Solan manages to break the clinch.
Solan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Levi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Solan tries to clinch there but Levi circles away.
Solan moves in looking to clinch but Levi pushes him off.
Levi throws a body punch but Solan moves out of range.
Levi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Solan clinches up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solan lands a nice uppercut.
Levi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Levi is trying to maintain a safe position but Solan gets an underhook and turns Levi into the ropes.
Solan stalling in the clinch.
Levi lands a knee to the body.
#T1##BC#
Solan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Solan is looking to clinch but Levi is avoiding it.
Levi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Levi just misses with a punch to the body.
Levi scores with a sloppy right hand. Solan should have avoided that one.
Solan drops his hands momentarily and Levi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Levi keeps the fight on the outside.
Solan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Solan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Levi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Levi works Solan's body with a nice hook.
Levi scores with a jab. Solan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
Brain Solan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Levi swats away the attempt to clinch by Solan.
Solan tries to clinch #KD2#
and Levi counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Solan down! Levi is looking to finish but Solan is intelligently defending himself. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solan wants to get back to his feet but Levi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Levi trying to control but Solan is working from the bottom.
Levi works over Solan with some ground and pound from guard.
Levi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Solan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Levi manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#ES#
Solan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Levi keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Levi.
#T3#
Solan fails to pull guard.
Levi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Solan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Levi cracks a nice hook into Solan's ribs.
Solan tries to clinch up
and Levi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Levi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Solan tries to clinch up.
Levi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL#
Solan moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Solan.
Levi is looking for a takedown.#T4#
Levi jumps guard but Solan stands there with Levi around his waist. Levi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brain Solan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliphas Levi.
Solan scores with a shot to the side of Levi's head.
Solan can't find room to land a body shot as Levi controls the action.
Solan misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Solan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Levi connects with a body shot that sends Solan's belly button to the back.
Levi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Solan clinches up against the ropes.
Levi is trying to push Solan away but Solan has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Levi breaks from the clinch.
Solan doesn't manage to clinch there - Levi circles away.
Solan wants to clinch up but Levi keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eliphas Levi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Levi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eliphas Levi!
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Event:
B13: Felding vs. Pitopalvelu
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Baha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solan misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Baha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Solan.
Solan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Baha moves into the clinch.
Baha lands a shot to the body.
Solan working aggressively here.
Solan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Solan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baha misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Baha on the inside.
Baha swings wildly with an uppercut but Solan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Baha.
Baha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baha misses with the head strike.
Solan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baha.
Baha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baha lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Solan tries to score a body lock takedown but Baha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Solan looking to stall.
Baha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Solan.
Solan blocks a body shot from Baha.
Baha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Solan's elbow.
Solan is trying to break the clinch but Baha is controlling him.
Solan wants to stall.
A right hand to the body from Baha.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Baha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Baha.
A nice left hand lands by Baha.
Baha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Solan looks winded!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Baha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Baha on the inside.
Baha struggles to land a body shot inside as Solan controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Baha.
Baha lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Solan tries to circle away but Baha has him pinned against the ropes.
Baha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baha has a couple of punches blocked by Solan.
#BC2#
Solan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Solan tries to clinch there but Baha circles away.
Baha keeps the fight on the outside.
Baha is looking to counter punch.
Baha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Solan counters with a series of strikes. Baha will be more careful next time no doubt.
Badou Baha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Baha lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Baha.
Solan fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Baha gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Baha.
Baha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Solan missing with knees to the body.
Baha lands with a light punch inside.
Baha digs a right hand into Solan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Solan's gas tank.
Solan tries to land a knee to the head but Baha blocks with his arms.
Solan working aggressively here.
Solan stalling in the clinch but Baha improves position. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Solan.
Solan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baha is keeping busy.
Baha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Solan has Baha pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Baha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Badou Baha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brain Solan.
Baha struggles to land a body shot inside as Solan controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baha.
Good body shot from Baha.
Solan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baha avoids it.
A short right from Baha on the inside.
Baha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Solan backwards.
Baha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baha lands a right hand.
Solan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Baha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baha lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Baha as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Baha.
#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baha.
Baha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baha pushes Solan back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Baha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baha.
Baha lands a body shot.
Baha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Solan backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Baha.
Baha scores with a shot to the side of Solan's head.
Baha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baha digs a right hand underneath Solan's ribcage. Solan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stalling in the clinch from Baha.
Baha lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Baha digs a right hand underneath Solan's ribcage. Solan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Solan backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badou Baha dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Baha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baha keeps the fight on the outside.
Solan walks into a jab.
Solan misses with a takedown attempt - Baha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Solan tries a head kick but it misses.
Baha scores with a nice head shot.
Baha lands a body shot.
Baha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Solan wants to clinch
letting Baha counter with a right hand.
Solan is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Solan clinches.
Baha lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Baha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baha misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Baha.
Baha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Baha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baha lands a nice uppercut.
Baha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Solan backwards.
A short body shot lands from Baha as the two fighters clinch.
Baha lands with a light punch inside.
Baha lands a hook that snaps the head of Solan backwards.
Baha lands a body shot.
Baha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Baha on the inside.
A short right from Baha.
Baha digs a right hand into Solan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Solan's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Baha.
Baha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solan can do to turn this around?
Baha gets through Solan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Baha gets through Solan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Solan backwards.
Baha lands a nice shot to the body.
Baha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Solan backwards. #T2#
Baha lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Solan is rocked!
Baha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Badou Baha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baha lands with a right to the head.
Solan is still on wobbly legs! Can Baha finish him?
Solan is trying to break the clinch but Baha is controlling him.
Solan seems to have recovered his senses.
A short uppercut from Baha.
Still in the clinch, Baha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Solan backwards.
Nice body punch from Baha.
A left hand lands to the body for Baha.
Baha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Baha.
Baha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Solan backwards.
A hook to the body from Baha.
Baha is leaning against Solan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baha presses Solan against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Baha.
Baha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Solan backwards.
Baha pushes Solan back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Solan can't break the clinch.
Baha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Solan backwards.
Baha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Solan or not.
A nice left hand lands by Baha.
Baha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Solan.
Solan blocks a body shot from Baha.
Baha scores with a hook to the body.
Baha lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Baha.
Baha scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baha.
Baha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baha working aggressively here.
Baha scores with a shoulder strike.
Baha gets through Solan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Baha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Baha.
#T4#
Baha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Solans head.
Baha digs a right hand underneath Solan's ribcage. Solan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baha lands with a left to the head.
Baha creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Solan's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Solan drops to his knees and Baha pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Badou Baha!
After the fight, Badou Baha was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Solan takes the fight into the clinch.
McNamara drops down looking for an ankle pick but Solan pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Solan rushes McNamara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Solan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Solan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Solan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McNamara has him pressed against the cage.
Solan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McNamara avoids it.
Solan wants to break the clinch but can't.
McNamara has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Solan after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brain Solan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon McNamara.
McNamara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Solan manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Solan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McNamara, pushing him back against the cage.
Solan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
Solan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1##BC2#
McNamara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Solan darts in and clinches McNamara up against the cage.
McNamara drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Solan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McNamara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Solan prevents it.
McNamara throws a knee to the head but misses.
McNamara is trying to pull guard but Solan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Solan jumps guard and drags McNamara to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McNamara with a flurry of punches that miss.
McNamara works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Solan is trying to stand up here but McNamara is controlling him well. #ES#
Solan kicks McNamara off and gets back to his feet.
Brain Solan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Solan clinches up against the cage.#T2#
McNamara is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Solan to keep the fight standing.
McNamara looks winded!
McNamara tries for a takedown but Solan manages to get underhooks.
Solan has had enough of the clinch but McNamara keeps him there for the moment.
McNamara has Solan pressed against the cage, preventing Solan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Solan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Solan dances in with a quick combination. McNamara is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Solan snaps McNamara's head back. McNamara stumbles backwards against the cage. Solan steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with McNamara's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. McNamara just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brain Solan!
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