PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivory Solis (ranked 25556 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe DiMaggio (ranked 6480 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivory Solis has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Solis
vs
DiMaggio

214 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

189 cm
24
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 - 3 - 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, Joe DiMaggio!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Solis. Those never looked like landing.
DiMaggio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Solis as he avoids it easily.

Solis forces DiMaggio back against the cage and clinches.

DiMaggio pulls guard successfully.
Solis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
DiMaggio is trying to keep Solis in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

DiMaggio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.

DiMaggio has his foot on Solis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Solis works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

DiMaggio looking for a guillotine here but Solis defends easily.
Solis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DiMaggio throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Solis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Solis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
DiMaggio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Solis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

DiMaggio has closed the distance and engaged Solis in a clinch.
Solis managing to block the knees to the body from DiMaggio.

Solis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Solis fails with the takedown.
DiMaggio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DiMaggio looks for a takedown but Solis sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiMaggio shoots in for a takedown but Solis shows good takedown defense.
Ivory Solis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe DiMaggio.
DiMaggio stuffs the takedown attempt from Solis. Solis gets slowly back to his feet.
DiMaggio keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from DiMaggio.
DiMaggio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Solis's waist but Solis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DiMaggio off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Solis misses the target.
Solis tries to clinch there but DiMaggio circles away.

Solis closes the distance and pushes DiMaggio back into the cage.
Solis stalling in the clinch but DiMaggio improves position.
Solis goes for a takedown attempt but DiMaggio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DiMaggio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DiMaggio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Solis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
DiMaggio is trying to push Solis away but Solis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Solis prevents the takedown attempt.
Solis tries for a takedown but DiMaggio manages to get underhooks.
Solis throws a head punch that misses.

Solis jumps into guard, dragging DiMaggio to the mat.
Solis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Solis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Solis wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solis being controlled here, momentarily.
DiMaggio stands and throws Solis's legs to the side, diving into side control.

DiMaggio decides to stand back up. DiMaggio steps back and let's Solis get back to his feet.
Solis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DiMaggio as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from DiMaggio.
Good work by Solis as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe DiMaggio will probably get the nod.
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.

DiMaggio shoots in looking for a takedown but Solis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing DiMaggio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
DiMaggio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Solis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ivory Solis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DiMaggio goes for a double leg but Solis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Solis continues to drive forward.
As DiMaggio looks to move away, Solis throws a big counter combo but DiMaggio just gets out of the way.
Solis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
DiMaggio misses with a takedown attempt - Solis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ivory Solis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe DiMaggio.

Solis gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by DiMaggio after a bit of a struggle.

DiMaggio has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Solis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Solis tries to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DiMaggio has got his arm under Solis's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Solis has spun round into DiMaggio's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Solis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Solis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of DiMaggio's head.

Solis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
DiMaggio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Solis counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DiMaggio is defended easily by Solis.
DiMaggio is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiMaggio shoots in looking for a takedown. Solis tries to sprawl out of it but DiMaggio 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 swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

DiMaggio moves into range and clinches up with Solis.
Solis goes for a takedown attempt but DiMaggio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ivory Solis is winning the standup battle so far.
Solis slaps away a takedown attempt from DiMaggio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
DiMaggio lands with a hook. Solis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Solis wants it to stay on the feet.
Solis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
DiMaggio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DiMaggio shoots in for a takedown but Solis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DiMaggio shoots for a double leg takedown but Solis sprawls well. He's pushed DiMaggio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Solis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DiMaggio can do to turn this around?
DiMaggio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Solis swivels and escapes.

Solis moves into range and clinches up with DiMaggio.
DiMaggio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Solis.
DiMaggio jumps guard but Solis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Solis has clasped his hands together around DiMaggio's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

DiMaggio throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DiMaggio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DiMaggio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Solis but Solis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Solis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DiMaggio as he jumps to the side.
DiMaggio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Solis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DiMaggio misses with a body kick.
Solis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Solis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivory Solis dominated that second round.
That's time! Solis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Solis tries to clinch up but DiMaggio circles away and keeps his distance.
DiMaggio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Solis defends it nicely.
Solis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Solis shoots in but no luck this time.
DiMaggio dives in and grabs Solis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Solis pushes down on DiMaggio's head and hops out.
DiMaggio fails to land the takedown.
Ivory Solis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe DiMaggio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
DiMaggio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Solis blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from DiMaggio misses.

DiMaggio gets tackled into the cage by Solis. Solis maintains the clinch.
DiMaggio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Solis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DiMaggio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Solis just leaning against DiMaggio, taking a breather.
Solis is trying to maintain a safe position but DiMaggio gets an underhook and turns Solis into the cage.
Solis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but DiMaggio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
DiMaggio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

DiMaggio pulls guard effortlessly.
DiMaggio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solis is one step ahead there.
Joe DiMaggio has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DiMaggio is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Solis presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Solis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Solis is trying to drag DiMaggio to the mat but DiMaggio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
DiMaggio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DiMaggio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Solis pulls his leg out and moves away.

Solis closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Solis pulls guard.
Solis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Solis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as DiMaggio controls the pace.
DiMaggio is looking to work some ground and pound but Solis has wrist control.
DiMaggio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

DiMaggio gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
DiMaggio misses with a low kick as Solis jumps back.
Solis throws a nice looking combination but DiMaggio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solis closes this distance looking for a takedown but DiMaggio circles away.
DiMaggio counters with a body kick.
DiMaggio dives in and grabs Solis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Solis pushes down on DiMaggio's head and hops out.

DiMaggio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Solis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

DiMaggio jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Solis manages to avoid the submission attempt.

DiMaggio decides to stand up, so the ref orders Solis to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe DiMaggio.
I think DiMaggio 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe DiMaggio!