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Event:
SMASH: Lacplesis vs McDonnell
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queef rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Solis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Solis tries for a takedown but Queef sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Queef misses.
Solis attempts a counter takedown but Queef avoids it well and moves away.
Queef fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Solis.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Queef.
Solis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Queef but Queef pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Queef fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Solis checks it well.
Queef lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Solis is defended easily by Queef.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Solis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Queef pushes Solis up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Queef breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Queef clinches with his opponent.
Solis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Solis wants a takedown but no success here.
Queef prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Queef breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Solis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Queef sprawls well. Queef wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Solis gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Solis scores with a takedown into Queef's guard.#SUB#
Solis drops back looking for a leg! Queef is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Queef manages to kick Solis off! Solis jumps back into Queef's guard. #SUB2#
Queef is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Solis defends well.#SUB2#
Queef had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Solis defends it easily.#SUB2#
Solis is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Queef has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Solis is looking to defend but Queef has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Solis! Queef pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Solis taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chief Queef!
A relieved looking Chief Queef thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Marco Solis spoke after the fight, saying 'All i got to say is lucky...'. |
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Event:
CACC 125: Bok vs Sepi
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Bo Nickal ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marco Solis!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Solis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nickal circles away.
Solis misses with a takedown attempt - Nickal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Nickal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Solis napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (4) vs (0) Solis
Solis seems a little lost for a moment, as Nickal dominates the positioning.
Nickal seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Solis for as long as he can get away with.
Nickal has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nickal is trying to get an arm triangle but Solis is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Solis's face as Nickal controls the position. #T1##SUB#
Nickal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nickal is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Nickal is trying to get an arm triangle but Solis is defending well.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Nickal 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nickal trying to control the position but Solis is working away. #SUB#
Nickal is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Solis looks calm but he's in trouble here. Nickal gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Solis is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Nickal lets go of the hold and Solis can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bo Nickal !
Marco Solis spoke after the fight, saying 'All i got to say is lucky...'. |
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Event:
F&B 37: Jefferson vs. Yun
Date: Aug 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
King displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Solis.
King looks to land a body kick but Solis moved away.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Solis's head.
King misses with a hook.
King misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Solis counters with a takedown into side control.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Solis on the ground.#SUB2#
Solis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Solis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Solis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
King is pushing Solis's head away, looking to escape. Solis manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Solis has worked his way into a potential kimura here. King is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Solis yanks on the arm and King is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Solis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marco Solis!
As Marco Solis got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: LETS FUCKING GO RISING IN THE RANKS BITCH'. |
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Event:
F&B 30: Lloyd vs. Bad Man 2
Date: Jul 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Haba. No joy for Solis on that attempt.
Haba throws a shot from downtown. Solis moves away and avoids it.
Solis is looking to counter the offense by Haba and move into the clinch.
Haba swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Solis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Solis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Solis is putting a hurting on Haba here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Solis is working to tighten his grip on Haba's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Haba has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Solis is really squeezing tight and eventually Haba passes out! Solis breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marco Solis!
Marco Solis made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'LETS FUCKING GO RISING IN THE RANKS BITCH'. |
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Event:
F&B 26: Lloyd vs. Solis
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solis throws a poor cross that misses
and Lloyd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lloyd defending well as Solis loads up on a big left hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Solis has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lloyd slaps away a takedown attempt from Solis, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Lloyd moves into the clinch successfully.
Solis is trying to force a seperation but Lloyd has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Lloyd.
Solis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lloyd pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lloyd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lloyd tries a knee to the head but Solis blocks it.
Lloyd lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Lloyd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lloyd throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lloyd with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lloyd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Solis backwards.
Lloyd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Solis is trying to break the clinch but Lloyd is controlling him.
Lloyd throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lloyd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lloyd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Solis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rahim Lloyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Solis.
Lloyd misses with a punch on the inside.
Solis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lloyd lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Solis is rocked!
Lloyd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Solis is still on wobbly legs! Can Lloyd finish him?
Lloyd misses with some punches.
Solis fails to pull guard.
Solis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lloyd pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lloyd lands a big knee to the head and Solis goes down! Lloyd pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rahim Lloyd!
Rahim Lloyd retains his middleweight title!
Rahim Lloyd thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
F&BE 23- Pandemonium
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Bad Man throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Solis was covering up waiting for the punch and Bad Man finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bad Man trying to control but Solis is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Solis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bad Man defends it easily.
Bad Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Solis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bad Man is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bad Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Solis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bad Man wants to control from the top but Solis keeps moving.
Solis is pulling down on Bad Man's head. It's preventing any offense from Bad Man, at least for the moment.
Solis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Solis gets a double leg takedown into Bad Man's guard.#SUB2#
Bad Man is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Solis defends well.#SUB2#
Bad Man escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Solis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Solis trying to control but Bad Man is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bad Man throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Solis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bad Man is pulling down on Solis's head. It's preventing any offense from Solis, at least for the moment.
Solis stands up over Bad Man, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Bad Man is looking for a triangle but Solis pushes his legs off easily.
Bad Man working a defensive guard here.
Solis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Solis is in close to Bad Man's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Solis stands up over Bad Man, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Solis scoring with some ground and pound.
Solis wants to control from the top but Bad Man keeps moving. #SUB2#
Solis content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Bad Man has locked up a guillotine! Bad Man's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Solis is holding on here and Bad Man must be using up a lot of energy. Solis has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Bad Man gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gus Bad Man!
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Event:
F&BE 20- Tour de Force
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Wood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Solis.
Solis takes one on the button.
Wood with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Wood drives through and clinches with Solis against the cage.
Solis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Solis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wood walks away with a smile on his face. Solis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Solis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Solis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wood's half guard.#SUB#
Solis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solis working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Wood has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Solis escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Solis!
Solis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Solis lands an elbow.
Solis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Solis in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wood is pushing Solis's head away, looking to escape. Solis manages to hold on to the position though.
Solis lands a nice forearm strike.
Wood is letting Solis control him for a moment.
Solis working the head with strikes.
Solis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Solis controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Wood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Solis trying to control the action but Wood is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Solis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Solis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Wood taking a bit of punishment here - Solis scoring with strikes.
Solis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wood keeps working.
Wood is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wood gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
A nice elbow there by Solis.#SUB#
Solis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wood takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solis prevents Wood from getting the reversal.#T3#
Wood is in a horrible position here. Solis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Solis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wood can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#SUB#
Solis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wood bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Solis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wood is one step ahead there.
Solis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Solis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wood manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Solis passes Wood's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Solis trying to control the action but Wood is working from the bottom. #T4#
Solis prevents Wood from improving his position.#SUB#
Solis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wood has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Iron mikes mma. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Solis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wood is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Solis jumps into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Solis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wood struggling a bit here.
Solis lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Solis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Solis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wood misses with the combination.
It looked like Solis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Wood.
Solis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Solis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Solis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wood can do to turn this around?#TD#
Solis gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Solis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Solis controls the position.
Solis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Solis scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Solis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Solis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Solis is putting a hurting on Wood here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Solis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wood is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Solis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wood is looking to regain half guard here but Solis keeps moving and retains side control. #T2##SUB#
Solis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wood tries to improve position but can't.
Solis scoring with punches and elbows.
Wood tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Solis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Solis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wood to see if he's OK.
Marco Solis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Solis is looking to take a break and control but Wood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wood taking a bit of punishment here - Solis scoring with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Wood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Solis is looking to take a break and control but Wood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Solis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wood can't do much from the bottom here.
Solis cracks Wood with a big right hand but Wood just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wood trying to control but Solis flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
You can see the frustration on Wood's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Solis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wood defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Solis working for a choke but Wood is defending well. #T4#
Solis lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Wood hold on?!
#SUB#
Solis is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Wood with him. Wood is trying to defend but Solis has an arm under the chin now! Wood grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marco Solis!
Marco Solis spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
F&BE 17- Lady Of Luchadores
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Gradascevic moves into the clinch successfully.
Gradascevic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Gradascevic has clasped his hands together around Solis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gradascevic cracks Solis with a big right hand but Solis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Solis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gradascevic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gradascevic cracks Solis with a big right hand but Solis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Solis is looking to regain half guard here but Gradascevic keeps moving and retains side control.
Gradascevic lands a nice forearm strike.
Gradascevic scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gradascevic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Solis is avoiding damage well.
Gradascevic cracks Solis with a big right hand but Solis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Solis wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
An elbow from Gradascevic crashes against the mat.
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!
Gradascevic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Solis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Solis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gradascevic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Solis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gradascevic.
Solis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gradascevic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gradascevic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gradascevic connects with a couple of short punches.
Gradascevic is working Solis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Solis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gradascevic wants to control from the top but Solis keeps moving.
Gradascevic stands up over Solis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#
Solis is rocked!
We've been hearing good reports from Solis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gradascevic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
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.
Solis trying to control the position.
Solis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gradascevic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Solis keeping moving, preventing Gradascevic from controlling successfully.
Solis working a defensive guard here.
Gradascevic chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Solis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Solis trying to keep a closed guard but Gradascevic is proving a slippery customer.
Gradascevic gets to his feet and stands over Solis, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Solis felt that one! Gradascevic unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Solis from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Husejn Gradascevic!
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Event:
F&BE 15-A Lesson in Violence
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Solis digs a good hook to Baird's body.
#TD2#
Baird shoots in and bounces Solis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Solis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Baird tries to free his leg and advance position but Solis is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baird accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Solis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baird is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Baird working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but Solis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Solis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baird doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baird manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Solis keeping moving, preventing Baird from controlling successfully.
Solis looking for a sweep. Not yet Solis, not yet.
Baird must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Solis trying to keep a closed guard but Baird is proving a slippery customer.
Baird is looking to work some ground and pound but Solis has wrist control.
Baird throws a big elbow that misses.
Baird wants to control from the top but Solis keeps moving.
Baird is working Solis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Baird is looking to work some ground and pound but Solis has wrist control.
Solis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baird manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Baird looking for a sweep. Not yet Baird, not yet.
Solis trying to control but Baird is working from the bottom.
Baird looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solis is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Solis drops back looking for a leg! Baird is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baird manages to kick Solis off! Solis jumps back into Baird's guard.
Solis stands up over Baird, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Baird looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baird looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Solis trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Solis drops back looking for a leg! Baird is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baird manages to kick Solis off! Solis jumps back into Baird's guard.
Solis stands up over Baird, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Solis stopping the sweep attempt from Baird.
Baird keeping moving, preventing Solis from controlling successfully.
Solis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baird's head.
Solis postures up.
Solis postures up and lands a big shot to Baird's brow. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Solis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Solis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baird utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baird lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Solis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Baird throws a sloppy strike and Solis has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Baird is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Solis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Solis!
Marco Solis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
F&BE 13- For the Spilled Blood
Date: Dec 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Wood tests Solis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Solis shoots in and gets a takedown into Wood's guard.
Wood being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Solis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Solis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Solis working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Solis trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solis lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Wood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Solis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Solis landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Wood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Solis from controlling successfully.
Solis distracts Wood with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Solis wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving.
Solis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Solis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU#
Wood is working an open guard so Solis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Solis dodges the punch combination from Wood.
Solis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wood has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Wood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Solis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Solis slips a jab from Wood.
Wood throws a hook but Solis blocks it.
Wood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wood looks to throw the jab but Solis is out of range.
Solis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Solis.
Solis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wood throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Solis counters with a single leg into guard. Wood didn't expect that.
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!
Wood wants to improve his position but instead Solis has moved into half guard.
Solis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Solis.
Wood trying to control but Solis postures up.
Wood is trying to control but Solis manages to pass to mount!
#T3#
Wood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Solis fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Solis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wood is looking to escape.
Wood tries to lock up and control but Solis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wood keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Solis lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB#
Solis has control of Wood's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wood regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Solis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T4#
Solis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Solis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wood hang on?
Solis controlling the position easily from mount.
Wood really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Solis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood tries to lock up and control but Solis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wood working to try and regain half guard.
Solis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Solis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wood is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wood reaches up to try and control the position but Solis seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Wood rolls and tries to escape and now Solis has his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Solis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solis throws a big shot that misses.
Bayden Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Wood lands a left and a right that send Solis crashing to the mat, dazed. Wood thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Solis is rocked!#CL2#
Wood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Solis, pushing him back against the cage.
Oh Solis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wood is working the Thai clinch up against the cage. He yanks Solis's head to one side and delivers a picture perfect knee, right on the button! Boom! Down goes Solis! He's out! He's out! The fight is over, just like that!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Bayden Wood!
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Event:
F&BE 12- The Flesh Market
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Gustavo throws out a powerful jab.
Gustavo throws a looping overhand right but Solis ducks down to avoid it.
Gustavo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Solis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Gustavo kicks Solis off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Gustavo shoots in and bounces Solis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Solis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gustavo is one step ahead there.
Gustavo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Gustavo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Solis is not content to let Gustavo control the position.
Gustavo stops Solis from getting back to his feet.
Solis is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London's Elite Grappler's PLUS ($950), so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Gustavo is trying to work for a kimura but Solis is defending well.
Solis holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Solis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gustavo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gustavo's back!
Solis is landing with strikes. Gustavo can't take much more of this.#SUB#
Solis working for a choke but Gustavo is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Gustavo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Solis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gustavo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I would not like to be Gustavo right now.
Gustavo wants to control his opponent's hands but Solis gets his hands free.
Gustavo tries to break free.
#SUB#
Solis is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustavo wants to control his opponent's hands but Solis gets his hands free.
Solis is punishing Gustavo with strikes - can he finish him?!#T3#
Gustavo tries to roll but Solis sticks to his back.
Gustavo staying busy and making it hard for Solis to control.
Gustavo just trying to survive but Solis is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Solis really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gustavo.
Solis lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gustavo covers up after that shot from Solis.
Solis controlling well, preventing Gustavo from escaping the position.
Gustavo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solis drops an elbow to the side of Gustavo's head.
Gustavo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4##SUB2#
Gustavo actively working from the bottom here.
Solis lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Solis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gustavo sees it coming and defends easily.
Solis passes to full mount!
Gustavo tries to reverse the position but Solis maintains control.
Solis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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!
Solis lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#
Gustavo is rocked!
Gustavo regains half guard.
Gustavo is still in real trouble! Can Solis finish him?
Ground and pound from Solis. #SUB2#
Gustavo actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Solis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Solis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gustavo moves away.
Gustavo seems to have recovered his senses.
Solis throws a hook to the side of Gustavo's head but Gustavo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Gustavo. Those never looked like landing.
Solis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gustavo moves away.
Gustavo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solis moves away.
Solis misses with a takedown
and Gustavo counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Gustavo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Solis to the mat! Solis manages to get full guard.
Gustavo wants to stand and escape but instead Solis has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Solis trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustavo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solis with a nice head shot there.
Solis pushes down on Gustavo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Gustavo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Solis lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Solis seems to be looking for submissions.
Solis trying to control from half guard but Gustavo is working away. #SUB#
Solis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Solis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Solis connects with a nice short shot to Gustavo's temple. #T2##SUB#
Solis is looking for a kimura here.
Solis is looking to take a break and control but Gustavo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gustavo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Solis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Gustavo actively working from the bottom here.
Gustavo throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Solis manages to pass to side control. #T3#
Solis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gustavo down.
Solis is working Gustavo over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Solis is trying to get an arm triangle but Gustavo is defending well.
Solis scores with punches from side control.
Solis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gustavo can do to turn this around?
Solis scoring with punches from side control.
Solis staying calm.
Gustavo tries to bench press Solis off him but Solis keeps the position. #T4#
Solis advances to full mount.
BOOM! Solis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Solis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SUB#
Gustavo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Solis.
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!
Solis cracks Gustavo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gustavo tries to hold on but Solis postures up.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Solis! Gustavo is hurt baaadly! Solis is firing away with more strikes - Gustavo is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Solis!
During a confident post fight interview, Marco Solis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
F&BE 10- Flesh Addiction
Date: Nov 20, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Solis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Marley sneaks out the side door and pushes Solis away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Marley throws a leg kick but Solis checks it.
Solis is looking to counter the offense by Marley and move into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Marley.
We've been hearing reports that Solis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Marley tries to sprawl but Solis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Marley told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marley is refusing to be controlled, as Solis sits in half guard.
Marley is trying to maintain the position but Solis is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Solis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marley is just riding it out for now. Solis eventually gives up the hold.
Solis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Solis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Solis trying to control from half guard but Marley is working away.
Marley is trying to control but can't.
Solis working over Marley with some ground and pound. Marley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solis prevents Marley from improving his position.
Marley trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Solis is looking for a kimura but Marley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Solis to get the leverage.
Marley is looking to improve his position.
Marley is trying to stand.
Marley gets full guard.#T2#
Solis is in close to Marley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marley keeping moving, preventing Solis from controlling successfully.
Solis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Solis is stalling in the full guard.
Marley has momentary wrist control but Solis slips an elbow through the middle.
Solis postures up and lands a big shot to Marley's brow.
Solis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Solis with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Solis preventing the sweep.
Marley has Solis pulled in close to control his posture.
Marley being controlled here, momentarily.
Marley has Solis pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Solis checks a leg kick.
Reagan Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley moves out of range as Solis strikes.
Marley looks to score with a jab to the body but Solis is just out of range.
Marley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Solis ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
Marley throws a leg kick but Solis checks it.
Solis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Marley throws a shot from downtown. Solis moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Solis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Marley throws Solis to one side and escapes!
A looping hook to the body misses from Marley. Solis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Solis drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Marley pushes Solis off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Marley rushes Solis and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Marley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Solis is in close to Marley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marley is trying to keep Solis in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reagan Marley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Solis tries for a takedown but Marley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Solis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marley's waist but Marley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Solis off to one side.
Marley looks to throw the jab but Solis is out of range.
Solis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marley.
Marley throws a jab when Solis was well out of range.
Solis checks a low kick from Marley.
Solis checks a low kick from Marley.
Marley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marley throws a head kick but Solis moves out of range.
Solis is looking to counter punch.
Marley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solis moves out of range of the leg kick from Marley.
Solis moves out of range as Marley strikes.
Solis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An inside leg kick from Marley misses. #T1#
Marley misses the shot to the body.
Solis tries to counter with a takedown but Marley is quick to defend against it.
Marley tries to bum rush Solis with a series of wild strikes but Solis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Solis feinted with a counter takedown.
Marley misses with a low kick.
Marley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Solis avoids the head kick by Marley.
Solis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marley tries to clinch but Solis moves out of range.
Marley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Solis looks for the body kick but Marley saw that one coming.
Solis shoots in for a double leg but Marley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Solis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick from Marley misses.
Marley misses the shot to the body.
Solis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reagan Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Marley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Solis checks it well.
Marley takes a swing at Solis's ribcage but misses.
Marley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Solis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Solis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Marley tries to score with a low kick but Solis moves his leg out of the way.
Solis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marley as he avoids it easily.
Marley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Solis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marley misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Solis moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Marley manages to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solis postures up.
#SUB2#
Marley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Solis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Solis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Solis throws a strike but Marley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Marley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marley won't allow Solis to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Solis controls Marley momentarily but Marley frees himself.
Solis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marley's guard. #REVR##T4#
Solis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marley's head.
Solis is looking to work some ground and pound but Marley has wrist control.#SUB#
Solis has gone for a leg lock! Marley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Solis's guard.#REVB#
Marley wants to control from the top but Solis keeps moving.
Solis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Marley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Solis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reagan Marley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Solis slips a jab and a cross from Marley.
Solis tries to counter with a takedown but Marley is quick to defend against it.
Marley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solis moves away.#CL2#
Marley moves into range and clinches up with Solis.#TD2#
Marley has Solis pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Marley pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Solis tumbling to the mat - Marley dives into Solis's guard.
Solis controls Marley momentarily but Marley frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Solis is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solis tries to stand but Marley is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Marley wants to stand and escape but Solis is having none of it.
Solis tries to free his leg and advance position but Marley is retaining full guard.
Marley looking to control.
Solis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marley has momentary wrist control but Solis slips an elbow through the middle.
Marley trying to control the position.
Solis controlling from the top position.
Solis trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Solis stays in close to Marley's body and controls the position.
Marley is looking to stand up but Solis isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solis.
A swing and a miss from Marley.
Marley takes a swing at Solis's ribcage but misses.
Marley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Solis throws out the jab.
Marley feints a counter leg kick.
Marley tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marley. Solis does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Solis shoots for a double leg takedown but Marley sprawls well. He's pushed Solis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Solis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marley.
Solis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solis wants to clinch up but Marley keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Marley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Solis's guard.#SUB#
Solis isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Marley stacks Solis on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Marley!
Reagan Marley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Solis keeps working. #T4#
Marley cracks Solis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Marco Solis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marley working the ground and pound but Solis is defending the strikes.
Solis is not content to let Marley control the position. #SUB2#
Marley has an Americana. Solis didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Marley is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Marley hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Reagan Marley!
Reagan Marley is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
F&BE 8- Fresh French Flesh
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Clark tries to clinch but Solis is having none of it.
Clark scores with a shot to the body.
Solis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Solis looks to throw the jab but Clark is out of range.
Clark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clark fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Travis Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Solis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clark sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Clark clinches.
Clark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Solis backwards.
Clark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Solis backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clark just stands there and leans against the cage.
Solis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by Solis.
Clark softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Solis is trying to break free.
Clark misses with some punches.
#TD#
Solis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Clark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clark is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Solis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Solis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Solis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Solis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Clark wants to stand and escape but Solis is having none of it. #T2##SUB#
Solis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Solis trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Solis stays in close to Clark's body and controls the position.
Clark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Solis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Solis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Solis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3##SUB#
Solis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Solis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Solis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Solis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Solis advances position into side control!
Clark is looking for a sweep.
Solis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Clark to see if he's OK.
The strikes coming from Solis are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Solis has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Clark is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Solis yanks on the arm and Clark is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Solis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marco Solis!
A victorious Marco Solis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
F&BE TF1- Full Blood Moon
Date: Oct 02, 2019 |
#R1#
The Money Shot tries to clinch but Solis moves out of range.
The Money Shot has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Solis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Donk. The Money Shot catches Solis right on the button with a cross.
The Money Shot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Money Shot wants it to stay on the feet.
We've been hearing reports that Solis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The Money Shot ducks under a wild hook from Solis.
The Money Shot slips a straight right by Solis.
The Money Shot throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Solis.#TD#
Solis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Solis is looking for a kimura here.
Solis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Solis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Solis is working for a kimura but The Money Shot is defending it quite comfortably.
The Money Shot tries to get to full guard but Solis has control of the leg. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Solis seems to be working for a kimura but The Money Shot defends the submission attempt.
Solis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Solis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Solis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3##SUB#
Solis wants to work for an arm triangle but The Money Shot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The Money Shot has hold of Solis's hands but Solis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Solis trying to control the action but The Money Shot is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Solis connects with a nice short shot to The Money Shot's temple.
The Money Shot trying to control from the bottom.
Solis is nestled in close to The Money Shot, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Solis lands strikes from half guard.
Solis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SU#
Solis stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The Money Shot misses with a straight left. #T4#
Solis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Money Shot.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Solis goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Money Shot prevents it.
The Money Shot is trying to push Solis away but Solis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The Money Shot is trying to force a seperation but Solis has the dominant position.#BC2#
The Money Shot breaks the clinch.
The Money Shot misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Solis counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T5#
The Money Shot being controlled here, momentarily.
Solis chips away with some ground and pound.
Solis advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on The Money Shot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Solis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Solis cracks The Money Shot with a big elbow. #T6##SUB#
Solis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Solis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Money Shot has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Solis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Money Shot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The Money Shot takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Solis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T7#
The Money Shot is working to avoid the ground and pound but Solis connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Solis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The Money Shot is trying to control Solis's posture but Solis avoids it.
Check out the look on Solis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Solis has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T8#
The referee warns The Money Shot that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Solis looking to control but The Money Shot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Solis landing strikes from the mount.
Solis fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The Money Shot wants to control but Solis is having none of it.#SUB#
Solis wants to finish this one by submission but The Money Shot is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Solis.
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!
Solis tries to control but The Money Shot wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Solis looking to finish The Money Shot with some ground and pound. This is bad for The Money Shot!
Solis working the ground and pound effectively.
Solis with shots to the head and body - The Money Shot looks very uncomfortable down there.
Solis lands a nice shot to the head.
Solis raining down shots from the mount!#SUB#
Solis is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Solis extends the arm and The Money Shot is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Solis!
Marco Solis is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Marco Solis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Carl The Money Shot was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent he did well. I would like to thank my sponsers and apologise to the fans who I disappointed.'.
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Event:
F&BE 3- Blood Masks
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Buck throws a head kick but Solis moves out of range.
Solis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Buck throws a sloppy head kick and Solis moves out of range easily.
Solis shoots for a double leg takedown but Buck sprawls well. He's pushed Solis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Solis slips a jab and a cross from Buck.
#CL#
Solis gets tackled into the cage by Buck. Buck maintains the clinch.
Solis is working for takedown but Buck is calmly controlling the position for now.
Solis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buck misses with a knee to the head.
Buck just leaning against Solis, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Buck smiles and moves away.
Solis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alan Buck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Solis.
Buck lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Solis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Buck closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Buck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Solis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buck.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Buck enables Solis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Buck manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Solis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Solis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Solis stays in close to Buck's body and controls the position.
Buck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Solis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buck is keeping the position for now.
Solis wants to control from the top but Buck keeps moving.
Buck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Solis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buck works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Solis cracks Buck with a solid left hand.#T3#
Solis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Solis trying to control but Buck is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Buck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Solis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alan Buck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Solis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buck avoids it really well and circles away.
Alan Buck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buck misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Buck stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Buck wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Solis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Buck manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Solis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Buck looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Buck looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Buck! #REVR#
Solis sneaks back into half guard.
Solis is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Buck 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.
#R2#
Solis swings for the body but Buck moves out of range.
Buck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Solis.
Solis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Buck. Buck obviously looking to wear him down.
Alan Buck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buck throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Solis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Buck won't be happy with that.
Buck tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Solis advances to mount. #SUB2#
Solis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Buck can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Solis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Solis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Buck is looking to escape.
Solis unloads with some shots from mount but Buck bucks and avoids them well.
#SUB2#
Solis is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Buck is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Solis!
A relieved looking Marco Solis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
F&BE 1-The Origins
Date: Aug 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Jab by Bjornson.
A left lands for Bjornson.
Bjornson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bjornson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Solis.
Bjornson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Solis's head.
Bjornson throws a combination. Solis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bjornson moves in looking to clinch but Solis pushes him off.#TD#
Solis tries to sprawl but Bjornson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Solis gets back to full guard.
Bjornson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Solis's guard.
Solis trying to control the position here. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Solis is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Solis stays in close to Bjornson's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bjornson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Solis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Solis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Solis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bjornson's head.#T2#
Bjornson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Solis advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solis working the head and body with strikes.
Solis is nestled in close to Bjornson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Solis slips a nice elbow through Bjornson's hands, connecting with Bjornson's forehead.
Solis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Solis in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Solis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Solis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bjornson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Solis passes to full mount!
Solis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bjornson is breathing heavily.
Solis working Bjornson over with strikes here.
Solis lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Solis is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB2#
Bjornson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Solis.
Solis lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Solis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bjornson hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bjornson looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Solis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Solis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bjornson looks a forlorn figure.
Solis lands a nice shot to the head.
Solis looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Solis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bjornson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Solis on the ground.
Solis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Solis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Solis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bjornson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Solis is in Bjornson's guard.
Solis stands up over Bjornson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Solis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Solis stays in close to Bjornson's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Solis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Solis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Solis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Solis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Solis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Solis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Solis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Solis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Solis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Solis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bjornson!
Solis working Bjornson over with strikes here.
Marco Solis has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Solis working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB2#
Solis looking for a guillotine from mount but Bjornson is having none of it.
Solis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Solis controlling from the full mount.
Solis raining down hammerfists from mount.
Solis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
A nice elbow there by Solis.
Solis landing shots from mount.
Solis landing shots from mount.
Solis content just to control the position here.
Solis dominating with strikes here.
Bjornson is bucking up trying to escape but Solis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Solis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Solis dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Solis landing punches.
Solis with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#
Bjornson is rocked!
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!
Solis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Bjornson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bjornson is in a horrible position here. Solis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Solis dominating with strikes here.
Solis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bjornson seems to have got his legs back now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Solis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bjornson swings for the body but Solis moves out of range.
Bjornson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solis was well out of range. Poor timing from Bjornson.
Bjornson throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Solis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Solis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bjornson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Bjornson breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Bjornson shoots in and bounces Solis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Solis has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bjornson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornson is trying to push Solis away but Solis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Solis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rushh Bjornson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjornson with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Bjornson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Solis did well to prevent Bjornson getting side control.#T1#
Solis is doing well to control the position and prevent Bjornson from advancing to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bjornson is thwarting Solis's attempts to control the position.
Solis manages to get to full guard.
Solis pulls Bjornson in close to his closed guard and prevents Bjornson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bjornson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Solis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bjornson stands up over Solis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Solis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bjornson's guard. #REVB#
Solis landing with the ground and pound.
Solis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bjornson's head.
Solis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Solis is pushing down on Bjornson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bjornson is fighting to maintain full guard but Solis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ground and pound from Solis. #SUB2#
Solis seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Solis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Marco Solis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Solis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rushh Bjornson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Solis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Solis 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Solis!
During a confident post fight interview, Marco Solis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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