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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaycen Solo (ranked 444 p4p, 953 weight class) and Blazej Byczkiewicz (ranked 75 p4p, 144 weight class). Byczkiewicz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Analogs - Szczecin. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaycen Solo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blazej Byczkiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byczkiewicz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Solo, pushing him back against the cage.
Byczkiewicz manages to break the clinch.
Solo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Byczkiewicz tries to avoid it but Solo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Byczkiewicz to the ground. Byczkiewicz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Solo misses with a takedown attempt
and Byczkiewicz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Solo thinking.
No luck for Solo with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaycen Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Byczkiewicz.
Solo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Byczkiewicz throws a hook but Solo blocks it.
Byczkiewicz keeps the fight on the outside.
Solo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Byczkiewicz.
Solo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Byczkiewicz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Solo's guard.
Solo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Byczkiewicz throws a strike but Solo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byczkiewicz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byczkiewicz looking for a sweep. Not yet Byczkiewicz, not yet.
Solo throws a big right hand that misses.
Byczkiewicz wants to sweep but no luck.
Solo connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Byczkiewicz is on top in guard.
Byczkiewicz pushing down on Solo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Byczkiewicz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Solo is positioning himself well to prevent Byczkiewicz advancing to mount.
Byczkiewicz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.
Byczkiewicz slips a nice elbow through Solo's hands, connecting with Solo's forehead.
Solo is positioning himself well to prevent Byczkiewicz advancing to mount.
Byczkiewicz is trying to control the action in half guard but Solo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Solo manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Solo's head.
Solo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Byczkiewicz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Byczkiewicz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byczkiewicz trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
Solo is controlling Byczkiewicz's posture.
Byczkiewicz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Byczkiewicz wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
Solo trying to control the position here.
Byczkiewicz throws a big right hand that misses.
Byczkiewicz connects with a couple of short punches.
Solo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz landing some decent shots from guard.
Solo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Byczkiewicz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Solo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Byczkiewicz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Solo is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solo wants to sweep here but Byczkiewicz controlling him for the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Byczkiewicz working his ground and pound in the gym.
Byczkiewicz is looking to work some ground and pound but Solo has wrist control.
Byczkiewicz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Solo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solo controls Byczkiewicz momentarily but Byczkiewicz frees himself.
Solo pulls Byczkiewicz in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blazej Byczkiewicz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Byczkiewicz tries to clinch up but Solo circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Solo or perhaps it was just good defense by Byczkiewicz, which made it look bad.
Byczkiewicz misses with a wild body shot.
Byczkiewicz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Solo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Byczkiewicz circles away.
Solo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Byczkiewicz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Solo is in Byczkiewicz's guard.
Byczkiewicz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solo is one step ahead there.
Solo lands a couple of digs.
Solo preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byczkiewicz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Solo wants to pass the guard but Byczkiewicz is keeping the position.
Byczkiewicz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Byczkiewicz lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Solo trying to control from the bottom.
Byczkiewicz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Solo wants to get back to full guard.
Byczkiewicz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Byczkiewicz is keen to just control but Solo is a slippery customer.
Byczkiewicz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Solo is looking to improve his position.
Byczkiewicz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Byczkiewicz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Solo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Byczkiewicz working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solo controlling the position well.
Byczkiewicz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Solo defending well though.
Byczkiewicz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Solo wants to control but Byczkiewicz is keeping busy.
Byczkiewicz prevents Solo from improving his position.
Byczkiewicz is looking to advance position but Solo won't allow it.
Solo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Byczkiewicz throws a big elbow that misses.
Solo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Byczkiewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Solo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Solo'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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Solo shoots in for a takedown but Byczkiewicz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaycen Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Solo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Solo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Byczkiewicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byczkiewicz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Byczkiewicz throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz misses with a straight left.
Byczkiewicz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Solo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big right from Byczkiewicz misses.
Byczkiewicz with a hook.
Byczkiewicz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Solo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Solo showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byczkiewicz manages to get to full guard.
Byczkiewicz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Solo manages to get himself to full guard.
Solo controlling the position.
Byczkiewicz throws a strike but Solo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Solo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Byczkiewicz trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blazej Byczkiewicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Solo moves out of range as Byczkiewicz strikes.
Solo moves out of range as Byczkiewicz strikes.
Solo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Byczkiewicz but Byczkiewicz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Solo with that takedown attempt.
Solo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Byczkiewicz!
Byczkiewicz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Byczkiewicz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Byczkiewicz works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo throws a big right hand that misses.
Byczkiewicz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Byczkiewicz is on top in guard.
Byczkiewicz throwing strikes but missing.
Solo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz cracks Solo with a solid left hand.
Byczkiewicz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Solo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Solo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Solo wants to sweep here but Byczkiewicz controlling him for the moment.
Byczkiewicz wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Solo working a defensive guard here.
Blazej Byczkiewicz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Solo is pulling down on Byczkiewicz's head to control his posture.
Byczkiewicz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Solo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Solo looking for a sweep. Not yet Solo, not yet.
Solo is working hard here to advance position.
Solo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Solo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Byczkiewicz misses.
Solo tries to counter with a takedown but Byczkiewicz is quick to defend against it.
Solo circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as Byczkiewicz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Solo doesn't seem phased though.
Byczkiewicz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Byczkiewicz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Solo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Solo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Byczkiewicz.
Nice uppercut there from Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz missing with a left hand there. Solo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Solo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaycen Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz moves into the clinch.
Byczkiewicz breaks the clinch.
Solo goes for a double leg but Byczkiewicz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Byczkiewicz continues to drive forward.
Byczkiewicz jumps guard.
Solo looking to pass the guard.
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Byczkiewicz lands a nice short elbow.
Byczkiewicz is trying to control the action in half guard but Solo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Byczkiewicz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Byczkiewicz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Byczkiewicz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Solo trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Byczkiewicz lands with a punch from half guard.
Solo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Byczkiewicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Byczkiewicz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Solo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solo is desperately trying to improve his position but Byczkiewicz has a good base and remains in mount.
Byczkiewicz lands a big shot to the head and Solo winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Blazej Byczkiewicz!
During a confident post fight interview, Blazej Byczkiewicz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Jaycen Solo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Excellent job by my opponent. I look forward to learning from this experience and coming back a better fighter.'.
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