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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 992 Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zarha works Solinas's body with a nice hook.
Zarha throws a leg kick #TD#
and Solinas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zarha pushes Solinas off but Solinas dives into side control.
#SUB#
Solinas is trying to get an arm triangle but Zarha is defending well.
Solinas lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Solinas 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.
Solinas is trying to ground and pound but Zarha uses the momentary lack of control by Solinas to regain half guard. #SUB#
Zarha is defending against the submission attempts here by Solinas.
Solinas wants to take a breather but Zarha is having none of it. #T1#
Zarha tries to kick Solinas off but Solinas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zarha wants to get back to full guard.
Solinas throwing shots but Zarha is blocking nicely.
Solinas working the head and body with strikes.
Zarha is looking to escape.
Solinas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zarha defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zarha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Solinas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Solinas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zarha's head.
Solinas wants to free his trapped foot but Zarha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zarha controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Zarha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Solinas.
Solinas is nestled in close to Zarha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Solinas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zarha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB#
Solinas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zarha doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Solinas.
Solinas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Solinas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Solinas wants to take a breather but Zarha is having none of it.
Solinas working over Zarha with some ground and pound. Zarha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Solinas is looking for a kimura but Zarha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Solinas to get the leverage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Solinas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zarha wants to get back to his feet.
Solinas trying to control from Zarha's half guard. Zarha has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Solinas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zarha is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solinas with a nice head shot there.
Solinas is looking to stand up but Zarha won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javi Solinas dominated that round.
That's time! Solinas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Solinas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zarha defends well and Solinas ends up having to push Zarha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zarha misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Zarha as Solinas shoots in.
Zarha leaves Solinas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javi Solinas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zarha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Solinas is out of range.
Solinas is looking for a counter combo.
Solinas fails to land the takedown.
Solinas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zarha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Solinas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zarha avoids it really well and circles away.
Zarha unleashes a big counter combination but Solinas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solinas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zarha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zarha misses with a two punch combination.
Zarha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zarha wants it to stay on the feet.
Solinas dodges the punch combination from Zarha.
Zarha is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Solinas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zarha circles away.
Zarha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zarha throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Solinas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Solinas shoots in and drives through. Zarha sprawls well.
Franc Zarha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zarha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Solinas throws a body kick that misses
and Zarha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Solinas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zarha throws a right and a left that Solinas avoids nicely.
Zarha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Solinas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zarha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zarha tries to bum rush Solinas with a series of wild strikes but Solinas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Javi Solinas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Solinas instigates a clinch.
Solinas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zarha to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Solinas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Solinas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zarha walks away with a smile on his face. Solinas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Solinas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Zarha closes the distance and pushes Solinas back into the cage.
Zarha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Solinas has him pressed against the cage.
Solinas is trying to pull guard but Zarha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Solinas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zarha is defending well.
Zarha tries to break the clinch but Solinas is controlling the position.
Zarha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Solinas prevents Zarha from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Solinas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zarha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Solinas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zarha walks away with a smile on his face. Solinas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Solinas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Franc Zarha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zarha throws a series of punches but Solinas avoids them all with ease.
Zarha punishes Solinas's body with a nice straight punch.
Zarha looks for the body kick but Solinas saw that one coming.
Zarha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Javi Solinas has been cut.
Zarha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zarha lands a body shot.
Solinas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zarha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zarha stalks Solinas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Solinas's face. Solinas staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Zarha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solinas has Zarha pressed against the cage, preventing Zarha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zarha tries to break free but Solinas pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Solinas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zarha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Solinas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Solinas can't get the takedown.
Solinas jumps guard but Zarha stands there with Solinas around his waist. Solinas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Solinas prevents Zarha from breaking the clinch.
Zarha tries to land knees in the clinch but Solinas avoids the damage to the body.
Solinas tries to pull guard but Zarha won't allow it.
Solinas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zarha avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zarha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Solinas has him pressed against the cage.
Zarha tries to circle away but Solinas has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franc Zarha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Javi Solinas'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Zarha dips to his left and cracks Solinas with an uppercut!
Zarha misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Solinas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Solinas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zarha pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zarha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zarha sizes up Solinas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Solinas darts in and clinches Zarha up against the cage.
Solinas tries to pull guard but Zarha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solinas is trying to pull guard but Zarha has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javi Solinas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solinas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Solinas fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Zarha is trying to push Solinas away but Solinas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Solinas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zarha pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zarha swinging wildly here.
Solinas tries for a takedown but Zarha circles away easily
and Zarha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zarha tries to bum rush Solinas with a series of wild strikes but Solinas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zarha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zarha wants it to stay on the feet.
Zarha lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zarha throws a body kick that misses.
Zarha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Solinas's hands.
Zarha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zarha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Solinas is looking to counter with head kicks.
Solinas avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Zarha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Solinas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zarha throws a series of punches but Solinas avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Solinas takes one on the button.
Zarha swinging wildly here.
Zarha fails to land with a series of punches.
Solinas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zarha swats away the attempt to clinch by Solinas.
Zarha is looking for the big counter here.
Zarha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Solinas.
Solinas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zarha as he avoids it easily.
Zarha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zarha throws a nice looking combination but Solinas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Zarha scores with a jab.
Zarha stuffs the takedown.
No joy there for Zarha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Solinas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zarha is trying to defend but Solinas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Solinas stalling away here and it's allowed Zarha to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Solinas trying to control the position from guard on top but Zarha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solinas throws a strike but Zarha rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Zarha wants to stand but Solinas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Solinas looking to control.
#ES#
Solinas is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zarha presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solinas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zarha to keep the fight standing.
Solinas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zarha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Javi Solinas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zarha is looking to break free of the clinch but Solinas has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franc Zarha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zarha 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 John Roberts scores the fight for Franc Zarha!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Franc Zarha!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Franc Zarha!
Franc Zarha wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 992 Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solinas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barron misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Solinas counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Solinas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Barron gets caught flat footed, as Solinas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barron managing to control the position.
Barron keeping full guard, as Solinas tries to pass.
Solinas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Solinas is working Barron over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Solinas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barron really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Solinas controlling from the top position.
Solinas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solinas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Solinas looking to pass the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Barron wants to control the position but Solinas says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Solinas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Solinas thows a huge punch but Barron dodges it nicely.
#SU2#
Solinas stands up out of the half guard.
Solinas tries to land a front kick but Barron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Solinas throws a nice looking combination but Barron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Barron on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Solinas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Solinas tries to advance to mount but Barron denies him. #T3#
Barron is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barron is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Solinas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barron wants to get back to full guard but Solinas has mounted him!#SU2#
Solinas gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Barron throws a head kick that half lands.
Barron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barron wants it to stay on the feet.
Barron avoids the head kick by Solinas.
Barron defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Solinas.#CL#
Barron gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Solinas wants to take the fight to the mat but Barron manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bob Barron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javi Solinas.
Solinas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barron.
#BC#
Barron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barron throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barron looks for a takedown but Solinas sprawls well.
Barron misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barron shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Solinas as he jumps to the side.
Barron is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Solinas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barron's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solinas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javi Solinas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barron throws a leg kick which misses Solinas's front leg but catches the back leg as Solinas tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Solinas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Barron kicks off Solinas and gets to his feet.
Solinas dives in for a single leg takedown but Barron sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barron lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#It looks like Javi Solinas has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barron moves in looking to clinch but Solinas pushes him off.
Solinas drops his hands momentarily and Barron takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Solinas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barron to the ground. Solinas is now in Barron's guard.
Barron is wriggling around but Solinas manages to pass to half guard.
#T1##REVR#
Javi Solinas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Solinas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barron with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Solinas wants to control but Barron is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Solinas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barron doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Solinas.
Solinas is nestled in close to Barron, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Solinas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barron!
Solinas controlling from mount.
Barron is squirming around, avoiding Solinas's attempts to control the action.
Solinas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Solinas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T3##SUB2#
Solinas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Barron is surviving well by controlling Solinas's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Solinas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barron's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Barron sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Solinas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barron wants to get back to full guard.
Solinas wants to pass to mount but Barron is defending the position.
Barron is trying to maintain the position but Solinas is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Solinas is nestled in close to Barron, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Solinas trying to control the action but Barron is working from the bottom.
Solinas wants to pass to mount but Barron is defending the position. #SU2#
Solinas decides to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Barron darts in and clinches Solinas up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Javi Solinas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Javi Solinas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Barron gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Solinas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Barron, up you get!
Solinas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bob Barron is winning the standup battle so far.
Solinas shoots and misses
and Barron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Javi Solinas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barron tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Solinas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barron sets himself, and Solinas steps forward looking for the clinch! Barron avoids it this time.
Barron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barron stuffs the takedown.
Barron shoots in for a takedown but Solinas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Solinas unleashes a big counter combination but Barron bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Solinas blocks the low kick.
Barron closes the distance and clinches up with Solinas, looking for a takedown. Barron pushes Solinas against the cage but Solinas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Solinas shoots in for a takedown but Barron shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bob Barron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javi Solinas.
Solinas throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Solinas has his takedown stuffed
enabling Barron to counter with a crisp jab.
Solinas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Solinas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Barron bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Barron wants to clinch up but Solinas keeps it at a distance.
Solinas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barron is fending him off so far but Solinas persists. Nope, Barron circles away and we're back to standing.
Barron lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barron tries to clinch but Solinas moves out of range.
Barron misses with a takedown attempt - Solinas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Solinas throws a leg kick but Barron sees it coming and moves out of range.
Solinas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barron's waist but Barron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Solinas off to one side.
Barron seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barron is trying hard to land a takedown here. Solinas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barron is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2##CL2#
Solinas clinches up with Barron and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Solinas works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Solinas chips away with some ground and pound.#ES#
Barron uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barron.
Despite the aggression on Solinas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barron throws a sloppy body shot
and Solinas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Solinas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Solinas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barron attempts a counter takedown but Solinas avoids it well and moves away.
Solinas shoots in for a takedown but Barron shows good takedown defense.
Barron throws a sloppy head kick and Solinas moves out of range easily. #T3#
Solinas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barron as he jumps to the side.
Solinas tries to close the distance and clinch but Barron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barron half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Solinas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barron's waist but Barron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Solinas off to one side.
Solinas doesn't manage to clinch there - Barron circles away.
Barron lands with a hook. Solinas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Solinas fails with the takedown.
Barron is looking to slow Solinas down with leg kicks.
Solinas wants to clinch.
Barron seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Solinas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barron circles away.
Barron tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Solinas manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Barron gets a clinch.
Solinas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barron is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Solinas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Solinas tries for a takedown but Barron manages to get underhooks.
Barron avoiding damage.
Barron looking for a takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barron is looking to break free of the clinch but Solinas has double underhooks.
Solinas wants to get back to striking at distance but Barron won't allow it.
#BC2#
Solinas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Barron showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Solinas 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Javi Solinas!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Javi Solinas!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Javi Solinas!
Javi Solinas wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 992 Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Luca Granelli has been cut.
Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Granelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man lands a body shot.
Granelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Granelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Granelli scores with a head kick. Man tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Granelli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Man avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Man blocks a head kick by Granelli.
Granelli feints and then cracks Man's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Man down.
Man thuds a left hand into Granelli's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granelli darts in looking for a takedown but Man gets double underhooks and turns Granelli into the cage.
Granelli looks winded!
Man lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Man closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Granelli! Man dives in looking to finish! Granelli is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Han Man!
Han Man 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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