PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taai Solosolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lambis Kobelikos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Solosolo
vs
Kobelikos

197 cm
21
216 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 9 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Taai Solosolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lambis Kobelikos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobelikos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Solosolo doesn't seem bothered though.
Kobelikos looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Solosolo gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Solosolo pulls guard.
Solosolo pulls Kobelikos in close to his closed guard and prevents Kobelikos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kobelikos stopping the sweep attempt from Solosolo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solosolo pulls Kobelikos in close to prevent any damage.
Solosolo working a defensive guard here.
Solosolo controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Solosolo is on top in guard.

Solosolo lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Solosolo stands and steps away. Kobelikos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kobelikos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kobelikos wants it to stay on the feet.
Kobelikos doesn't manage to clinch there - Solosolo circles away.
Lambis Kobelikos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Kobelikos. No joy for Solosolo on that attempt.

Solosolo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kobelikos's guard.
Solosolo wants to control from the top but Kobelikos keeps moving.
Kobelikos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Solosolo works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Solosolo connects with a nice short shot to Kobelikos's temple.
Solosolo controlling the action here.
Solosolo working over Kobelikos with some ground and pound. Kobelikos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Solosolo lands a nice short elbow.
Solosolo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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!
Solosolo lands with a punch from half guard.
Kobelikos is refusing to be controlled, as Solosolo sits in half guard.
Solosolo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solosolo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Solosolo is looking to take a break and control but Kobelikos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solosolo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Kobelikos is defending against the submission attempts here by Solosolo.
Solosolo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kobelikos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Solosolo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solosolo is looking to take a break and control but Kobelikos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solosolo 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.
Solosolo drops an elbow to the side of Kobelikos's head.
Solosolo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Solosolo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Solosolo drops an elbow to the side of Kobelikos's head.
Solosolo controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Solosolo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kobelikos is just riding it out for now. Solosolo eventually gives up the hold.
Solosolo works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taai Solosolo 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.

Solosolo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Solosolo is trying to control. Kobelikos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kobelikos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Solosolo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Solosolo wants to take a breather but Kobelikos is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Solosolo.

Solosolo is working for a kimura but Kobelikos is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobelikos taking some punishment here, with Solosolo in his half guard.
Kobelikos is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solosolo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Solosolo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Solosolo.

Kobelikos is rocked!
Solosolo lands with a punch from half guard.
Kobelikos is still in real trouble! Can Solosolo finish him?
Solosolo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Solosolo lands with a punch from half guard.
Taai Solosolo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Solosolo is trying to work for a kimura but Kobelikos is defending well.
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. Solosolo connects with a nice short shot to Kobelikos's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Solosolo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Solosolo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Solosolo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Solosolo scores with punches from side control.
Kobelikos is trying to work for a sweep but Solosolo has mounted him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solosolo trying to control but Kobelikos is having none of it.
Solosolo working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solosolo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Solosolo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Solosolo with a couple of short strikes.
Solosolo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Solosolo working for a guillotine from mount but Kobelikos is in no mood to give up.
A nice elbow there by Solosolo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solosolo trying to control but Kobelikos is having none of it.
Solosolo postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Kobelikos badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Solosolo around the waist but Solosolo pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Solosolo is the winner by TKO! Solosolo jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taai Solosolo!