PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lambis Kobelikos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taai Solosolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lambis Kobelikos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kobelikos
vs
Solosolo

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 7 - 1

197 cm
21
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

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 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lambis Kobelikos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Taai Solosolo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ron Honeybunn and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Solosolo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kobelikos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Solosolo is in Kobelikos's guard.
Solosolo scoring with some ground and pound.
Solosolo pushing down on Kobelikos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Solosolo lands strikes from half guard.
Kobelikos is staying active underneath Solosolo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kobelikos taking some punishment here, with Solosolo in his half guard.
Kobelikos is breathing heavily.
Kobelikos wants to improve his position but Solosolo is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solosolo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kobelikos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Solosolo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solosolo trying to control from half guard but Kobelikos is working away.
Solosolo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solosolo trying to control from half guard but Kobelikos is working away.
Solosolo stops Kobelikos from getting back to his feet.
Kobelikos is not content to let Solosolo control the position.
Solosolo slows the pace down in half guard.
Kobelikos has hold of Solosolo's hands but Solosolo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Solosolo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Solosolo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kobelikos!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solosolo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kobelikos?
Solosolo lands a big shot there that rocks Kobelikos but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Solosolo controlling the pace for now.
Solosolo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Solosolo content just to control the position here.
Solosolo wants to control the pace but Kobelikos is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Solosolo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solosolo with shots to the head and body - Kobelikos looks very uncomfortable down there.

Solosolo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Solosolo is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Kobelikos is rocked!
Solosolo trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Solosolo working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Kobelikos turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Solosolo off and cradles Kobelikos's limp body as Solosolo celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Taai Solosolo!