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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Azinho Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pink Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pink Kirby acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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199 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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191 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Azinho Solomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pink Kirby!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirby shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Solomon but Solomon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Solomon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Solomon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Solomon postures up.
Solomon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Solomon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kirby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon throws a strike but Kirby rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kirby is pushing down on Solomon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Solomon is fighting to maintain full guard but Kirby has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kirby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Solomon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby is looking for a kimura here.
Solomon is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kirby looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Solomon is trying to maintain the position but Kirby is very close to passing his half guard.
Kirby throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Solomon is defending against the submission attempts here by Kirby.
Kirby sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Solomon defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon wants to control but Kirby is keeping busy.
Solomon is trying is best to control the position here.
Kirby tries to pass to full mount but Solomon defends it.
Solomon trying to control but Kirby postures up.
Solomon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kirby shoots in for a double leg but Solomon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Solomon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kirby sprawls and moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Solomon lands the left hand.
Kirby has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Solomon cracks Kirby with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirby shoots in looking for a takedown. Solomon tries to sprawl out of it but Kirby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Solomon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Azinho Solomon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pink Kirby.
Solomon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kirby manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Solomon lands a couple of digs.
Solomon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirby keeping moving, preventing Solomon from controlling successfully.
Solomon throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azinho Solomon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Solomon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kirby fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab by Solomon.
Solomon lands a jab.
Kirby shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Solomon pinned against the cage. Solomon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Azinho Solomon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Solomon attempts a counter takedown but Kirby avoids it well and moves away.
Azinho Solomon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pink Kirby.
Solomon cracks Kirby with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kirby shoots in but Solomon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon scores with a decent looking hook.
Solomon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Solomon lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirby is trying to control the position but Solomon postures up.
Solomon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kirby wants to get back to his feet but Solomon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Solomon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kirby looking for a guillotine here but Solomon defends easily.
Kirby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Solomon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirby is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Solomon frees his head nicely. Oh but Kirby has switched to an armbar! Solomon is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Pink Kirby!
Pink Kirby seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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