PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harri Mulqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dick Solomon will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Mulqvist
vs
Solomon

187 cm
38
216 lbs
39 - 13 - 1

200 cm
34
219 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Perkele!

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Mulqvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dick Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Solomon does no damage.
Solomon misses with a left hand
and Mulqvist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Dick Solomon has been cut.
Solomon thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mulqvist. Solomon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mulqvist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mulqvist tries to work over Solomon's front leg with a kick but Solomon checks it.
Mulqvist wants to land a leg kick but Solomon is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mulqvist misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Mulqvist misses.
A jab from Mulqvist misses.
Mulqvist looks to land a right hand but Solomon moved out of range.
Mulqvist connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solomon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mulqvist staying out of range there.
Mulqvist takes a swing at Solomon's ribcage but misses.
Mulqvist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mulqvist throws a looping overhand right but Solomon ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist misses with a right hand
enabling Solomon to counter with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Solomon as he connects with a hook.
Mulqvist scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mulqvist ducks under a wild hook from Solomon.

Solomon lands a left and a right that sends Mulqvist crashing to the canvas! Solomon dives into mount looking to finish!

Mulqvist is rocked!

It looks like Harri Mulqvist has been cut.
Mulqvist tries to hold on but Solomon pushes him away.
Mulqvist tries to reverse the position but Solomon maintains control.
Solomon controlling the position easily from mount.
Solomon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mulqvist really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mulqvist might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mulqvist manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mulqvist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Solomon pulls his head out easily.
Solomon wants to pass the guard but Mulqvist is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
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.

Mulqvist actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist wants to control but Solomon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mulqvist is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Solomon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mulqvist is looking for a sweep. Solomon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mulqvist staying out of range there.
Solomon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solomon throws a hook but Mulqvist avoids it easily.
Mulqvist slips under a jab from Solomon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solomon lands an overhand right.
Mulqvist just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Solomon.
Mulqvist looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mulqvist moves out of range of the leg kick from Solomon.
Mulqvist shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Solomon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Solomon cracks Mulqvist with a big right hand and Mulqvist goes down!
Oh Mulqvist is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Solomon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mulqvist has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Solomon has managed to get both his arms back between Mulqvist's legs - danger averted.
Mulqvist seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mulqvist can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Solomon controls the pace.
Solomon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mulqvist is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Solomon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mulqvist dodges the punch combination from Solomon.
Dick Solomon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Solomon. Beautiful body shot.
Solomon slips a jab and a cross from Mulqvist.

Mulqvist shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Solomon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Solomon tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Mulqvist prevents Solomon from getting the reversal.
Solomon is squirming around, avoiding Mulqvist's attempts to control the action.
Mulqvist throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Solomon is looking to improve his position but Mulqvist isn't that keen on the idea.
Solomon wants to hold on but Mulqvist pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist lands a couple of good shots and Solomon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Harri Mulqvist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mulqvist lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Will Mulqvist go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mulqvist biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mulqvist throwing sloppy strikes.
Mulqvist controlling from the back.
Solomon prevents Mulqvist from getting a body triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist controlling well, preventing Solomon from escaping the position.

Mulqvist is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Solomon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Solomon for a finish.
Will Mulqvist go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You can see the frustration on Solomon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Solomon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
I really don't envy Solomon right now.

Mulqvist is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Solomon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mulqvist throwing sloppy strikes.
Mulqvist trying to control.
Mulqvist thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Mulqvist misses with punches from the back.
Mulqvist trying to control momentarily.
Solomon has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Mulqvist is punishing Solomon with strikes - can he finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Solomon wants to control his opponent's hands but Mulqvist gets his hands free.
Solomon is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Mulqvist off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Mulqvist working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Solomon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harri Mulqvist dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Mulqvist looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Solomon is fending him off so far but Mulqvist persists. Nope, Solomon circles away and we're back to standing.
Dick Solomon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mulqvist throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mulqvist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mulqvist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mulqvist thows a body shot but no joy.
Mulqvist thows a body shot but no joy.
Mulqvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solomon manages to avoid it.
Mulqvist gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Solomon counter with a right hand.
Solomon misses with a few strikes there.
Mulqvist avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mulqvist is looking to clinch.
Solomon cracks Mulqvist with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mulqvist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Solomon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Solomon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Solomon.
Mulqvist looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mulqvist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Solomon flashes Mulqvist a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Mulqvist's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Mulqvist crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Solomon punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Solomon!
During a confident post fight interview, Dick Solomon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.