PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between YB Sol Brotha (ranked 2317 p4p, 297 weight class) and Barry Cubbedge (ranked 4304 p4p, 480 weight class). Barry Cubbedge told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Sol Brotha
vs
Cubbedge

185 cm
24
208 lbs
7 - 4 - 1

186 cm
23
224 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

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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 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, YB Sol Brotha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sol Brotha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cubbedge .

Sol Brotha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sol Brotha works on Cubbedge 's body with a couple of short punches.
Sol Brotha fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cubbedge is looking to break free of the clinch but Sol Brotha has double underhooks.
Sol Brotha goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cubbedge prevents it.
Sol Brotha changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cubbedge fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for YB Sol Brotha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sol Brotha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge slaps away a takedown attempt from Sol Brotha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cubbedge on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sol Brotha was well out of range. Poor timing from Cubbedge .
Sol Brotha takes a swing at Cubbedge 's ribcage but misses.

Sol Brotha has Cubbedge up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sol Brotha goes for a takedown attempt but Cubbedge pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cubbedge wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barry Cubbedge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cubbedge moves forwards but Sol Brotha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
YB Sol Brotha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cubbedge is looking to chop away at Sol Brotha's legs.
Cubbedge takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Cubbedge misses.
Sol Brotha half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cubbedge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cubbedge misses the shot to the body.

Sol Brotha looking to score a takedown here. Cubbedge is defending well but Sol Brotha drives through and ends up in Cubbedge 's guard.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Sol Brotha from controlling successfully.
Sol Brotha sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cubbedge tries to strike from the bottom.
Sol Brotha postures up.
Sol Brotha wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving.
Sol Brotha postures up in Cubbedge 's guard and throws a big left but Cubbedge blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.
Sol Brotha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sol Brotha trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A low kick from Cubbedge misses

and Sol Brotha counters with a shoot takedown. Cubbedge fights it but they end up in guard.
Sol Brotha content to stall in guard here.
Sol Brotha working some strikes from top position.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Sol Brotha from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now.
Cubbedge trying to control the position.
Sol Brotha trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sol Brotha postures up in Cubbedge 's guard and throws a big left but Cubbedge blocks it.
Sol Brotha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cubbedge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sol Brotha throwing strikes from guard but Cubbedge blocks nicely.
Sol Brotha wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.
Sol Brotha 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.

Cubbedge is looking for a triangle but Sol Brotha pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

YB Sol Brotha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sol Brotha scores with a takedown into Cubbedge 's guard.
Sol Brotha pushing down on Cubbedge 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Sol Brotha is looking for a kimura but Cubbedge is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sol Brotha to get the leverage.
Cubbedge wants to get back to his feet.

Sol Brotha seems to be looking for submissions.
Cubbedge manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Sol Brotha from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol Brotha is working Cubbedge over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sol Brotha trying to move into half guard but instead Cubbedge has managed to sweep!

Cubbedge sitting in guard here, content to control.

Sol Brotha has his foot on Cubbedge 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cubbedge works his way back into a safe position though.

Sol Brotha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cubbedge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sol Brotha will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cubbedge trying to control but Sol Brotha is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sol Brotha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cubbedge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sol Brotha wants to sweep but no luck.
Sol Brotha trying to keep a closed guard but Cubbedge is proving a slippery customer.
Cubbedge passes into half guard.
Cubbedge is trying to control. Sol Brotha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cubbedge 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cubbedge 's back!

Cubbedge showing good submission defense here.
Will Sol Brotha go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sol Brotha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cubbedge can do to turn this around?
Sol Brotha misses with punches from the back.
Cubbedge breaks Sol Brotha's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Sol Brotha keeps moving.
Sol Brotha is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Sol Brotha is looking for a triangle but Cubbedge pushes his legs off easily.
Sol Brotha keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Sol Brotha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sol Brotha keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.

Sol Brotha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cubbedge defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

YB Sol Brotha dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Sol Brotha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good exchange - Sol Brotha coming out on top.
Cubbedge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sol Brotha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cubbedge tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sol Brotha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cubbedge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sol Brotha moves away.
Sol Brotha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cubbedge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cubbedge misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Cubbedge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sol Brotha connects with an inside leg kick.
Sol Brotha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cubbedge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol Brotha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cubbedge moves forwards but Sol Brotha connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Sol Brotha shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cubbedge is trying to defend but Sol Brotha finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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. Sol Brotha connects with a nice short shot to Cubbedge 's temple.
Sol Brotha stops Cubbedge from getting back to his feet.
Sol Brotha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cubbedge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sol Brotha thows a huge punch but Cubbedge dodges it nicely.
Cubbedge regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sol Brotha stands and throws Cubbedge 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cubbedge is not content to let Sol Brotha control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha is really struggling to control Cubbedge but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sol Brotha lands a nice forearm strike.

Sol Brotha tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sol Brotha has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sol Brotha wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy.
Sol Brotha looks up at the clock and then as Cubbedge takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sol Brotha smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sol Brotha wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha is chipping away with strikes.
Cubbedge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sol Brotha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sol Brotha trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Sol Brotha is trying to get an arm triangle but Cubbedge is defending well.
Cubbedge tries to improve position but can't.

That's four 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.
Sol Brotha tries to score with some ground and pound. Cubbedge controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sol Brotha passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cubbedge !
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sol Brotha cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Barry Cubbedge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sol Brotha unloads with some shots from mount but Cubbedge bucks and avoids them well.

Sol Brotha looking to secure an arm triangle but Cubbedge defends it well.
Sol Brotha landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sol Brotha lands with some strikes.

Sol Brotha swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cubbedge is now in Sol Brotha's guard. A big mistake from Sol Brotha there, giving up the dominant position!

And that's the end of the fight!
YB Sol Brotha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sol Brotha has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dean Styles scores the fight for YB Sol Brotha!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for YB Sol Brotha!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for YB Sol Brotha!

YB Sol Brotha wins by unanimous decision!
YB Sol Brotha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.