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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vick Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cono Solo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cono Solo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vick Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cono Solo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Solo's head.
Armstrong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vick Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong lands with a slapping head kick.
Armstrong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Solo's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by Armstrong.
Solo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Solo takes one to the chin there.
Solo fails with a takedown attempt.
Armstrong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Solo avoids the body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Solo blocks a head kick by Armstrong.
Armstrong scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Armstrong slaps away a takedown attempt from Solo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vick Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cono Solo.
Armstrong misses the jab.
Solo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick from Armstrong lands but Solo takes it in his stride.
Armstrong throws a leg kick which misses Solo's front leg but catches the back leg as Solo tries to avoid it.
Armstrong misses with a two punch combination.
Armstrong misses with a two punch combination.
Armstrong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Armstrong.
Armstrong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Armstrong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Solo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vick Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Solo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Armstrong. That one must have hurt.
Solo looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Solo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Armstrong is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Solo.
Armstrong throws a head kick that half lands.
Armstrong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Armstrong thuds his shin into the meat of Solo's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Armstrong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Armstrong tries to bum rush Solo with a series of wild strikes but Solo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Armstrong works Solo's body with a nice hook.
Armstrong lands a head kick. Solo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Armstrong lands with a kick to the temple. Solo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Armstrong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Armstrong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Solo's sensitive parts.
Solo dodges the punch combination from Armstrong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Solo.
Both fighters circling a little - Armstrong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Armstrong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Solo momentarily.
Armstrong thumps Solo with a low kick.
Armstrong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Armstrong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Armstrong connects with a crisp jab.
Armstrong scores with a hook.
Armstrong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Solo.
Armstrong swinging wildly here.
Armstrong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Armstrong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Solo's head.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that Solo avoids nicely.
Solo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Armstrong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Armstrong slips a jab from Solo.
Good standup being displayed there by Armstrong as he connects with a hook.
Solo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Armstrong stuns Solo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Armstrong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Armstrong misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vick Armstrong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Armstrong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Solo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a leg kick which misses Solo's front leg but catches the back leg as Solo tries to avoid it.
Armstrong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Armstrong misses.
Solo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch combination from Armstrong misses.
Armstrong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Horrible takedown by Solo or perhaps it was just good defense by Armstrong which made him look bad.
Solo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Armstrong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Solo is breathing heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Armstrong there.
Armstrong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vick Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong lands a high kick!
A punch combination from Armstrong misses.
A combination from Armstrong does no damage.
Solo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Armstrong can pounce on him.
Solo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Armstrong swivels and escapes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Armstrong!
Armstrong misses with a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Solo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Armstrong has got the better of the exchanges.
Armstrong keeps Solo at a distance using the push kick.
Armstrong lands with a slapping head kick.
Armstrong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Armstrong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Armstrong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Armstrong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Solo's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong swings for the body but Solo moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Armstrong, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Armstrong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vick Armstrong is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong lands a head kick!
Armstrong cracks the inside of Solo's front leg.
Armstrong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Solo backs up against the cage.
Armstrong throws a leg kick which misses Solo's front leg but catches the back leg as Solo tries to avoid it.
Armstrong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Armstrong scores with a three punch combo!
Armstrong looks to land a combination but Solo avoids it well.
Armstrong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solo can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Armstrong looks to land a combination but Solo avoids it well.
Armstrong scores with a head kick.
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good leg kick by Armstrong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A combination from Armstrong does no damage.
Solo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Solo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Armstrong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Armstrong scores with a leg kick.
Armstrong throws a leg kick which misses Solo's front leg but catches the back leg as Solo tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that Solo avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Solo circles away quickly and effectively.
Armstrong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Armstrong scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters circling a little - Armstrong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Armstrong misses with a series of wild punches.
Solo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Armstrong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solo blocks a head kick by Armstrong.
Armstrong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armstrong lands with a slapping head kick.
Armstrong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Solo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vick Armstrong dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Armstrong misses with a few strikes there.
Solo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Armstrong misses with a few strikes there.
Armstrong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Solo's sensitive parts.
Armstrong misses with a two punch combination.
Armstrong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Solo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Armstrong scores with a leg kick.
Armstrong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Armstrong lands a head kick. Solo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Solo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Armstrong cracks the inside of Solo's front leg.
Armstrong misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solo slips a jab and a cross from Armstrong.
Armstrong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Armstrong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a double jab
and Solo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Armstrong!
Solo throwing strikes here but Armstrong is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Armstrong holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Solo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Armstrong 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solo thows a huge punch but Armstrong dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Armstrong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Solo postures up in Armstrong's guard and throws a big left but Armstrong blocks it.
Armstrong has his hands on Solo's head, controlling the position.
Armstrong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo tries to free his leg and advance position but Armstrong is retaining full guard.
Armstrong is trying to control the position but Solo postures up.
Solo trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Armstrong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Solo fails with the takedown.
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.
Good leg kick by Armstrong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Armstrong cracks Solo with an open hand slap.
Solo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Armstrong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Armstrong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Armstrong looks to land a combination but Solo avoids it well.
Armstrong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Solo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a double jab.
Solo avoids the body shot from Armstrong.
Left hook, right uppercut from Armstrong.
Armstrong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vick Armstrong clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Armstrong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Solo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Armstrong's guard now.
Armstrong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Solo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Solo throws and elbow that misses. Armstrong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Solo's guard. Nice move by Armstrong!
Armstrong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Solo's guard.
Solo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Solo is looking to control Armstrong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solo avoid being mounted?
Solo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Solo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Armstrong looking to sit in guard and control but Solo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Solo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Armstrong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Solo has Armstrong in his guard.
Armstrong looking to sit in guard and control but Solo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo passes Armstrong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Armstrong won't allow Solo to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Solo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Armstrong reverses the position - he's now on top in Solo's guard.
Solo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Armstrong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cono Solo dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Armstrong throws a left and a right that both miss
so Solo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Solo tries to free his leg and advance position but Armstrong is retaining full guard.
Armstrong has Solo pulled in close to control his posture.
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Armstrong.
Solo throws a strike but Armstrong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Solo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Armstrong's guard.
Solo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to control the position but Solo postures up.
Solo preventing the sweep.
Solo postures up in Armstrong's guard and throws a big left but Armstrong blocks it.
Armstrong lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Solo!
Solo tries to reverse the position but Armstrong maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Armstrong throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Solo because Armstrong loaded up on that one.
Solo is looking to get to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Armstrong there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Solo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Armstrong wants to control the pace but Solo is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo blocking the ground and pound.
Armstrong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Armstrong throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Solo is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
Armstrong lands a big elbow.
Armstrong misses with a head shot.
Cono Solo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vick Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cono Solo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Armstrong tries to control but Solo wriggling away.
Armstrong looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cono Solo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Armstrong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 48:45
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:45
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vick Armstrong!
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RATING
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