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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephanio Bithotelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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214 lbs
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180 cm
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Manuel Solomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephanio Bithotelli!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bithotelli clinches with his opponent.
Bithotelli effectively controlling the action here.
Bithotelli pulls guard.
Bithotelli is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bithotelli pushes Solomon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Solomon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bithotelli is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Solomon's half guard.
Solomon won't allow Bithotelli to pass to mount.
Bithotelli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bithotelli seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon trying to control here.
Bithotelli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Solomon defending well though.
Solomon wants to control the action here but instead Bithotelli manages to pass to full mount!
Bithotelli controlling from the full mount.
Bithotelli stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Bithotelli jabs at Solomon's body.
Bithotelli gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bithotelli is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Solomon's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bithotelli tries for a kimura but Solomon is defending well.
Bithotelli has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Solomon!
Solomon is desperately trying to improve his position but Bithotelli has a good base and remains in mount.
Bithotelli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Solomon is looking to improve his position but Bithotelli isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Solomon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bithotelli scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bithotelli not doing much here.
Solomon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bithotelli gets to his feet. Solomon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Solomon darts in looking for a takedown but Bithotelli gets double underhooks and turns Solomon into the cage.
Solomon is breathing heavily.
Solomon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Solomon gets through Bithotelli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bithotelli gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Solomon.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Solomon obliges.
Solomon goes for a takedown attempt but Bithotelli pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Solomon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bithotelli throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Solomon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bithotelli is in Solomon's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephanio Bithotelli dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bithotelli throws a solid leg kick but Solomon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bithotelli.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bithotelli.
Bithotelli swings around for an armbar but Solomon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bithotelli's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bithotelli wants to sweep but no luck.
Bithotelli working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon tries to stand but Bithotelli is controlling from the bottom.
Bithotelli is adopting a defensive guard.
Solomon preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bithotelli is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bithotelli scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bithotelli stands up and beckons Solomon to his feet.
Bithotelli gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bithotelli is working away from the top position though.
Bithotelli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bithotelli stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bithotelli closes the distance and pushes Solomon back into the cage.
Solomon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bithotelli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bithotelli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Solomon is trying to pull guard but Bithotelli has him pressed against the cage.
Bithotelli pulls guard successfully.
Bithotelli is adopting a defensive guard.
Bithotelli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Solomon is aware though and is defending well.
Bithotelli throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bithotelli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bithotelli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Solomon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Solomon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bithotelli is proving hard to escape from.
Bithotelli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solomon rushes Bithotelli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephanio Bithotelli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bithotelli gets a clinch.
Solomon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bithotelli just stands there and leans against the cage.
Solomon misses with a knee strike.
Solomon lands a nice knee to the body.
Bithotelli gets control of Solomon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bithotelli will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bithotelli working a defensive guard here.
Bithotelli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bithotelli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bithotelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bithotelli is looking to work some ground and pound but Solomon has wrist control.
Bithotelli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bithotelli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bithotelli controlling the position.
Solomon is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bithotelli decides to stand back up.
Bithotelli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Solomon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bithotelli darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Solomon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bithotelli.
Solomon trying to control but Bithotelli postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bithotelli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bithotelli is taking a breather. Solomon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bithotelli stands up from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bithotelli decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bithotelli trying to work for an americana but Solomon has managed to regain full guard.
Bithotelli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bithotelli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephanio Bithotelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bithotelli 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephanio Bithotelli!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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