PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivory Solis (ranked 8754 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Wayne (ranked 6406 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Solis
vs
Wayne

214 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivory Solis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne has a takedown stuffed.
Solis fails to land with a series of punches.
Wayne shoots in but no luck this time.
Solis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Solis.
Wayne circles away from the clinch attempt.

Wayne moves into the clinch.
Solis is trying to pull guard but Wayne turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne stops a takedown attempt from Solis.
Solis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wayne to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivory Solis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solis goes for a takedown attempt but Wayne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Solis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bruce Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solis doesn't manage to clinch there - Wayne circles away.
Solis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wayne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wayne lands a right hook to the body.

Wayne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Solis is looking for a takedown.
Wayne controlling the action here for a moment.

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

Wayne moves into range and clinches up with Solis.
Solis is trying to break the clinch but Wayne is controlling him.
Solis has Wayne pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wayne manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wayne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Solis is defending well.
Wayne gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Solis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Solis is breathing heavily.

Wayne manages to break the clinch.

Wayne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Wayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wayne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Solis avoids it really well and circles away.
Wayne fails with a takedown attempt.

Wayne has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solis is pushing Wayne up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wayne holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Solis can't get the takedown.
Wayne is stalling here.
Solis stalling the fight.

Wayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Wayne moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wayne has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Solis uses from the top position.

Wayne pushes Solis off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Solis as he avoids it easily.
Solis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Solis doesn't manage to clinch there - Wayne circles away.
Wayne tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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.

Wayne drives through and clinches with Solis against the cage.
Solis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wayne pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wayne tries a head kick but it misses.

Solis takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wayne looking for a takedown.
Solis tries to stall but Wayne uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Solis gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Wayne manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Wayne dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Wayne looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Solis is fending him off so far but Wayne persists. Nope, Solis circles away and we're back to standing.

Wayne closes the distance and pushes Solis back into the cage.
Solis lands a knee to the head.
Solis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Solis stops a takedown attempt from Wayne.
Wayne working Solis over with knees to the body.
Wayne gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Solis.
Wayne scores with a knee to the head.
Wayne jumps guard but Solis stands there with Wayne around his waist. Wayne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ivory Solis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Wayne.
Wayne putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Solis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wayne misses with a two punch combination.
Wayne fails with a takedown attempt.
Solis tries to clinch but Wayne moves away
and Wayne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Solis thinking.
Solis moves to clinch but Wayne breaks away
and Wayne counters with a straight right hand.
Wayne darts in looking for a takedown but Solis gets double underhooks and turns Wayne into the cage.
Wayne is breathing heavily.
Wayne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Solis feinted with a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne tries to clinch up but Solis circles away and keeps his distance.
Solis shoots in for a double leg but Wayne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A combination from Solis does no damage.
Solis throws a combination. Wayne tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Solis doesn't manage to clinch there - Wayne circles away.
Solis moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWayne.
Wayne looks for a takedown but Solis sprawls well.
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch but Solis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Solis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ivory Solis is winning the standup battle so far.
Solis shoots in for a takedown but Wayne shows good takedown defense.
Wayne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne lands a front kick.
Solis throws a series of punches but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne lands with a kick to the temple. Solis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wayne will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Wayne looks to move away, Solis throws a big counter combo but Wayne just gets out of the way.
Solis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Solis tries to clinch but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Solis back to the cage. Wayne follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Solis leaves Wayne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Solis takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Solis is trying to maintain a safe position but Wayne gets an underhook and turns Solis into the cage.
Bruce Wayne seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Wayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wayne shoots for a takedown but Solis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wayne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne tries to clinch up but Solis circles away and keeps his distance.
Solis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wayne.
Wayne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Solis tries to avoid it but Wayne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Solis to the ground. Solis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Solis moves in looking to clinch but Wayne pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Wayne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Wayne shoots in looking for a takedown. Solis tries to sprawl out of it but Wayne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Solis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Solis tries to clinch but Wayne moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wayne is defended easily by Solis.
Solis throws a big counter combination but Wayne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne moves in looking to clinch but Solis pushes him off.
A punch combination from Solis misses.
Solis doesn't manage to clinch there - Wayne circles away.
Wayne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Solis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wayne somewhat.
Ivory Solis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Wayne.
Wayne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Solis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Solis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Wayne wriggles free and stands up.
Solis moves in looking to clinch but Wayne pushes him off.
Solis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wayne moves to clinch but Solis breaks away
and Solis counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne fails with a takedown attempt.
As Wayne tries to get set, Solis tries to push him back and clinch up but Wayne manages to avoid the attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne looks for a takedown but Solis sprawls well.
Wayne shoots in but Solis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Solis swinging wildly here.
Nice takedown defense from Solis. No joy for Wayne on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
Solis swats away the attempt to clinch by Wayne.
Solis is looking for a counter combo.

Wayne decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Solis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Solis closes the distance and clinches.
Solis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wayne slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wayne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Solis is looking to control Wayne's arms but Wayne gets an underhook and turns him. Now Solis has his back to the cage.
Wayne jumps guard but Solis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Solis looking for a takedown.
Solis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Solis taking a breather.
Solis tries to stall but Wayne uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Solis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wayne is keeping busy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Solis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ivory Solis.
Wayne shoots in but no luck this time.
Ivory Solis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruce Wayne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Solis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wayne.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivory Solis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wayne has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Wayne!