PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Minotauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minotauro comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ZZ kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Antonio Minotauro looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Solomon
vs
Minotauro

225 cm
25
281 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dick Solomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Minotauro!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solomon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Minotauro is fending him off so far but Solomon persists. Nope, Minotauro circles away and we're back to standing.
Minotauro looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A slapping body kick lands there for Solomon.
Solomon scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solomon fails to land the takedown.
Dick Solomon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Solomon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Solomon showed some decent athleticism there.
Solomon is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Solomon wants to work for an arm triangle but Minotauro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Minotauro actively working from the bottom here.
Solomon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon stalling.
Nice strikes from Solomon there.
Nice strikes from Solomon there.
Well, if Solomon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon trying to pass the guard but Minotauro defending well.
Solomon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Solomon uses his free foot to push down on Minotauro's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Minotauro.
Solomon breaks from Minotauro's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Solomon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Minotauro is surviving well by controlling Solomon's body position as best he can.
Solomon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Minotauro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Solomon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon lands a big elbow.
Solomon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Solomon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Solomon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Solomon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Solomon jumps into guard, dragging Minotauro to the mat.
Solomon has Minotauro pulled in close to control his posture.
Solomon tries to strike from the bottom.
Minotauro is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon wants to sweep here but Minotauro controlling him for the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dick Solomon wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Solomon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like Antonio Minotauro has been cut.
Solomon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Minotauro is fending him off so far but Solomon persists. Nope, Minotauro circles away and we're back to standing.
Solomon shoots in looking for a takedown. Minotauro tries to sprawl out of it but Solomon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Minotauro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Minotauro avoids a punch combination nicely.

Solomon moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Solomon pulls guard successfully.
Solomon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minotauro trying to control the position from guard on top but Solomon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solomon has Minotauro pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Solomon looking to score a takedown here. Minotauro is defending well but Solomon drives through and ends up in Minotauro's guard.

Minotauro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Solomon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon passes Minotauro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Solomon.
Solomon controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Solomon controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Solomon moves into full mount! Minotauro won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Solomon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Minotauro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Minotauro gets tackled into the cage by Solomon. Solomon maintains the clinch.

Solomon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Solomon rushes Minotauro and presses him up against the cage.

Minotauro tightens his grip and picks Solomon up, before dumping him to the ground. Solomon manages to land in guard.
Solomon pulls Minotauro in close to prevent any damage.
Minotauro preventing the sweep.
Minotauro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Solomon lands a couple of shots from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minotauro is one step ahead there.
Solomon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Minotauro's guard.
Solomon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solomon sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Solomon drops back looking for a leg! Minotauro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minotauro manages to kick Solomon off! Solomon jumps back into Minotauro's guard.
Solomon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Solomon stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon throws a head kick that Minotauro semi-blocks.
Dick Solomon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minotauro slips a jab and a cross from Solomon.
Solomon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Solomon feints and as Minotauro raises his hands in defense, Solomon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Solomon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Solomon decides to stand back up. Solomon steps back and let's Minotauro get back to his feet.

Solomon takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Solomon successfully pulls guard.
Solomon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Solomon is working hard here to advance position.
Solomon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Solomon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Solomon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Solomon!