PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Solo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Dourado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Solo
vs
Dourado

173 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
20
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Mundo Green - World Verde
Mundo Green - World Verde

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raphael Solo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcelo Dourado!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dourado shoots in for a takedown but Solo shows good takedown defense.
Dourado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Solo.
Nice sprawl there from Dourado as Solo shoots in.
Solo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dourado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Solo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dourado is fending him off so far but Solo persists. Nope, Dourado circles away and we're back to standing.
Solo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dourado misses with a series of wild punches.
Solo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Solo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dourado as he avoids it easily.
Dourado scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dourado scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good exchange - Dourado coming out on top.
Dourado keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Solo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dourado scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Solo fails with a takedown attempt.
Solo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dourado sprawls well. Dourado wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Solo gets slowly back to his feet.
Solo is breathing heavily.
Solo dives in and grabs Dourado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dourado pushes down on Solo's head and hops out.
Nice cross by Dourado.
Dourado stuffs the takedown.
Solo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Solo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dourado lands a with a good body shot.
Dourado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dourado scores with a hook.
Solo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dourado finds it's way round the side to connect with Solo's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Solo fails with the takedown.
Solo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dourado finds it's way round the side to connect with Solo's head.
Dourado scores with a jab to the body.
Dourado lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Raphael Solo has been cut.
Dourado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dourado lands a two punch combo.
Solo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Dourado lands a left and a right that send Solo crashing to the mat, dazed. Dourado thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Solo is rocked!
Marcelo Dourado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dourado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Solo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Solo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dourado lands with an uppercut that bounces Solo off the cage and back into rage.
Nice sprawl there from Dourado as Solo shoots in.
Solo seems to have got his legs back now.
Dourado clobbers Solo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Solo or perhaps it was just good defense by Dourado which made him look bad.
Dourado has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dourado scores with a crisp jab that stopped Solo in his tracks.
Dourado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Solo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Dourado.
Good exchange - Dourado coming out on top.
Dourado dives in and grabs Solo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Solo pushes down on Dourado's head and hops out.
Dourado displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Solo shoots in for a takedown but Dourado shows good takedown defense.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Solo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Solo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dourado tries to avoid it but Solo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dourado to the ground. Dourado escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dourado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dourado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Solo's head.
Solo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Dourado.
Solo shoots in for a takedown but Dourado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dourado tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Solo swivels and escapes.
Dourado scores with a crisp jab that stopped Solo in his tracks.
Solo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dourado counters with a straight right hand.
Solo dodges the punch combination from Dourado.
Dourado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Solo doesn't seem bothered though.
Solo has a takedown stuffed.
Dourado lands with a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dourado throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dourado stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Dourado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raphael Solo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dourado lands a jab-cross combination.
Dourado lands a slapping body shot.
Solo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Solo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dourado avoids it really well and circles away.
Dourado scores with a sloppy right hand. Solo should have avoided that one.
Dourado lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Solo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dourado.
Dourado lands with an uppercut that bounces Solo off the cage and back into rage.
The crowd cheers as Dourado lands an impressive looking overhand right. Solo doesn't seem phased though.
Solo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dourado is fending him off so far but Solo persists. Nope, Dourado circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dourado looks to land a combination. Solo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Solo closes the distance and clinches up with Dourado, looking for a takedown. Solo pushes Dourado against the cage but Dourado circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dourado throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dourado throws a series of strikes that have Solo backpedaling.
Dourado throws a shot to the body.
Solo moves forwards but Dourado connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Dourado scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dourado throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dourado tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dourado tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Solo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Solo trying to control from the bottom.
Dourado really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Solo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Solo actively working from the bottom here.
Dourado thows a huge punch but Solo dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Solo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Solo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Solo prevents Dourado from standing back up.

Solo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dourado is just riding it out for now. Solo eventually gives up the hold.

Dourado kicks Solo off and gets back to his feet.

Solo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo staying calm.

Solo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dourado knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dourado pushes Solo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Solo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Solo has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Dourado defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Solo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Solo trying to control but Dourado is having none of it.

Solo working for a guillotine from mount but Dourado is in no mood to give up.
Dourado is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Solo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dourado is looking to escape.
Solo takes Dourado's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Dourado is in trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Dourado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raphael Solo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Dourado slaps away a takedown attempt from Solo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dourado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dourado lands a jab to the head.
Dourado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Solo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Solo shoots in for a double leg but Dourado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Solo.
Solo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dourado swivels and escapes.
Marcelo Dourado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dourado punishes Solo's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Dourado.
Dourado lands a really nice looking cross but Solo seems unphased.
Dourado connects with a body shot.
Dourado lands a nice hook to Solo's body. Solo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Solo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Solo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Solo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dourado counters with a two punch combo.
Dourado lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Solo backs up against the cage.

Raphael Solo's cut is getting worse.
Dourado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dourado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Solo slips a jab and a cross from Dourado.
Danga de danga de dang - Dourado scores with a four punch combination!
Dourado misses with a two punch combination.
Solo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dourado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Solo.
Solo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dourado throws a series of strikes that have Solo backpedaling.
Nice body punch from Dourado.
Solo moves forwards but Dourado connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Solo tries for a takedown but Dourado circles away easily
enabling Dourado to counter with a crisp jab.
Dourado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Solo's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Solo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dourado was covering up waiting for the punch and Solo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dourado wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo wants to pass the guard but Dourado is keeping the position.
Solo content to stall in guard here.
Dourado keeping full guard, as Solo tries to pass.
Solo trying to control but Dourado is working from the bottom.
Solo wants to pass the guard but Dourado is keeping the position.
Raphael Solo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dourado is looking to stand up but Solo isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Solo shoots in for a takedown but Dourado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcelo Dourado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Solo shoots in for a takedown but Dourado shows good takedown defense.
Dourado is working the combinations to good effect here.
Solo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dourado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dourado lands a nice looking body shot.
Solo shoots in and drives through. Dourado sprawls well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dourado.
Dourado throws a shot to the body.
Dourado fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Solo on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dourado lands an overhand right.
Marcelo Dourado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dourado closes the distance and lands a one-two.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Dourado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dourado winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Dourado!