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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Efren Solis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Dobij (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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151 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Efren Solis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Artur Dobij!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solis tries to keep at a distance but Dobij has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dobij goes for a takedown in the clinch but Solis prevents it.
Solis wants a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Dobij's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dobij has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Solis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dobij has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Solis after a bit of a struggle.
Efren Solis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Dobij.
Dobij looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dobij wants a takedown but no success here.
Dobij is looking for a takedown.
Solis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dobij is working an open guard so Solis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Solis tries to clinch but Dobij moves out of range.
Dobij leaves Solis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Solis 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.
Dobij misses with a takedown attempt
and Solis counters by moving into the clinch.
Dobij manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Dobij or perhaps it was just good defense by Solis which made him look bad.
Dobij thuds his shin into the meat of Solis's side.
A slapping body kick lands there for Solis.
Dobij tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Solis is able to avoid easily.
Solis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Solis moves into range and clinches up with Dobij.
Dobij tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dobij lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dobij has Solis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Solis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dobij looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solis prevents Dobij from breaking the clinch.
Solis has Dobij pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dobij manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Solis is looking for a takedown.
Dobij wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Solis has him pressed against the cage.
Solis blocks a body shot from Dobij.
Solis looking for a takedown.
Dobij's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Dobij tries to score a power double leg takedown but Solis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dobij somewhat.
Dobij tries to score a power double leg takedown but Solis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dobij somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solis throws a series of punches but Dobij moves out of range.
Solis moves in looking to clinch but Dobij pushes him off.
Solis looks to land a body kick but Dobij moved away.
Dobij blocks a head kick by Solis.
Dobij throws a body kick that misses.
Dobij gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dobij lands an elbow inside that Solis shrugs off.
Dobij is fighting off a takedown attempt but Solis is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dobij to the mat. Dobij regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dobij wants to sweep here but Solis controlling him for the moment.
Dobij looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solis wants to control from the top but Dobij keeps moving.
Dobij is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dobij can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Solis controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Efren Solis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dobij takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Efren Solis dominated that round.
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.
Dobij moves forwards but Solis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dobij tries to score a power double leg takedown but Solis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dobij somewhat.
Dobij moves into the clinch.
Dobij goes for a takedown attempt but Solis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Solis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dobij moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dobij darts in looking for a takedown but Solis gets double underhooks and turns Dobij into the cage.
Efren Solis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Dobij.
Solis jumps guard.
Solis is controlling Dobij's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solis is trying to control the position but Dobij postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dobij pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solis is keeping the position for now.
Solis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dobij wants to control from the top but Solis keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Artur Dobij was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dobij shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Solis sprawls well. Solis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dobij gets slowly back to his feet.
Solis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dobij avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Solis wants to clinch up but Dobij keeps it at a distance.
Solis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dobij clinches.
Dobij wants a takedown but no success here.
Dobij is breathing heavily.
Solis successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solis is adopting a defensive guard.
Solis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dobij is one step ahead there.
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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Solis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Solis wants to clinch up but Dobij keeps it at a distance.
Dobij shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Solis defends it nicely.
Solis doesn't manage to clinch there - Dobij circles away.
Solis moves out of range as Dobij throws a body kick.
Dobij throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Solis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artur Dobij seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Solis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dobij fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Efren Solis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dobij rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Solis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dobij fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Solis, pushing him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Solis as Dobij tries to tie him up.
Dobij keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Solis's efforts to push away.
Solis tries to score a body lock takedown but Dobij shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dobij working hard to break the clinch.
Solis jumps guard.
Dobij not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobij trying to control but Solis is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Artur Dobij.
No luck for Dobij with that takedown attempt.
Dobij moves into range and clinches up with Solis.
Solis is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dobij can't fight it off and eventually Solis manages to take the fight to the floor. Dobij looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dobij had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Solis defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Efren Solis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dobij is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dobij takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Solis fails to pull guard.
Dobij wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Solis is trying to pull guard but Dobij has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Efren Solis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dobij tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Solis smiles and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Solis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobij shoots in but no luck this time.
Solis tries to close the distance and clinch but Dobij swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Solis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Solis wants it to stay on the feet.
Solis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dobij shoots in but no luck this time.
Solis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dobij on his heels. He'll look to pass Dobij's guard now, I'm sure.
Solis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Solis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Solis wants to control from the top but Dobij keeps moving.
Solis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Efren Solis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice shot by Solis.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Solis lands a nice shot that snaps Dobij's head back.
Artur Dobij has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Efren Solis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Solis tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Efren Solis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Solis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Efren Solis!
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energy
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RATING
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