PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Irving Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azinho Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irving Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brown
vs
Solomon

185 cm
26
190 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

177 cm
26
199 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Vikai Gear Island

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Irving Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Azinho Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brown throws a push kick but Solomon slaps the foot to one side.
Brown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Brown tenderised Solomon's leg. Solomon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Solomon.
Solomon throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Solomon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brown!

Solomon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Solomon stands and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Solomon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Solomon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Solomon scoring with punches from side control.
Solomon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown wants to control but Solomon postures up.
Solomon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brown gets back to half guard.
Solomon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown's coaches at All Time Wrestling - 12 ELITE COACHES have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Brown has hold of Solomon's hands but Solomon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Solomon working Brown over with strikes.

That's two 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.
Solomon slows the pace down in half guard.
Solomon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.
Solomon winds up and cracks Brown with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Solomon thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Solomon controlling the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Solomon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Solomon misses with a low kick.
Solomon throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Solomon throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown lands a high kick!

It looks like Azinho Solomon has been cut.
Solomon throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irving Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Solomon feints the counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Solomon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Solomon.
Brown is looking to control Solomon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Solomon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Solomon.
Solomon is controlling the pace.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Solomon is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Solomon winds up and cracks Brown with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Solomon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown tries to clinch but Solomon moves out of range.
Solomon tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brown lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Solomon misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Brown half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jab by Solomon.
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solomon blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown wants to land a leg kick but Solomon is out of range.
Solomon keeps the fight on the outside.
Irving Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azinho Solomon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Azinho Solomon's cut.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Solomon misses the jab.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Solomon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Solomon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Solomon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solomon looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Solomon.
Solomon blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Solomon down.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown moves out of range as Solomon strikes.
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Brown lands a big head kick that sends Solomon tumbling to the mat! Brown takes a step backwards and waves Solomon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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 throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.

Solomon gets the takedown into side control.
Solomon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Solomon is chipping away with strikes.
Solomon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've been informed that Solomon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Solomon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Solomon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Solomon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown taking some punishment here, with Solomon in his half guard.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Solomon has control of the leg.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Solomon on the ground.
Solomon not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Solomon winds up and cracks Brown with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Solomon wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Solomon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solomon misses with an uppercut.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Solomon moves out of range easily.
Solomon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Solomon circles away from the clinch attempt.

Solomon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brown is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Solomon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Solomon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Solomon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Solomon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Solomon is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Solomon is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Solomon misses with a hook.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Solomon pushes him off.

Solomon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brown to the mat! Brown manages to get full guard.
Solomon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Solomon connects with a couple of short punches.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Solomon defends it.
Brown stops Solomon from getting back to his feet.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Solomon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brown trying to control the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Solomon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brown throws a low kick but Solomon moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Azinho Solomon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Azinho Solomon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Solomon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brown throws a nice head kick!
Brown wants to clinch but Solomon slips to the side

and Solomon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Solomon is taking a breather. Brown says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Solomon lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brown trying to control the position.
Solomon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brown is trying to keep Solomon in close.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Solomon avoids the head kick by Brown.
Irving Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Solomon misses.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Solomon throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Solomon swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Solomon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solomon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Solomon avoids the head kick by Brown.
And Solomon tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon throws a body shot but no joy.
Solomon connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
Brown throws a series of punches but Solomon avoids them all with ease.
Brown lands a nice looking kick to the body. Solomon takes a step back to recover.

Solomon gets a takedown into half guard.
Brown taking some punishment here, with Solomon in his half guard.
Solomon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Solomon is taking a breather. Brown says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Azinho Solomon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to hold on to Solomon's head to control him but Solomon postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Solomon ducks down to avoid it.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Brown enables Solomon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brown manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Brown pushes Solomon off and gets back to his feet.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Solomon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Solomon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Solomon showed some decent athleticism there.
Brown taking some punishment here, with Solomon in his half guard.
Solomon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Irving Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Azinho Solomon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Solomon 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azinho Solomon!
Azinho Solomon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.