PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimi Kubica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and YB Sol Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimi Kubica has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Kubica
vs
Sol Jr

225 cm
23
215 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

189 cm
27
222 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER

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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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kimi Kubica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, YB Sol Jr!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sol Jr misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Sol Jr misses.
Sol Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sol Jr moves away from the strike by Kubica.
Kubica fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sol Jr manages to avoid it.
Sol Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sol Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kubica at a distance.
Sol Jr checks a leg kick.
Kubica throws out a loose jab but Sol Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sol Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
YB Sol Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sol Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kubica was well out of range. Poor timing from Sol Jr.
Sol Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Kubica thuds a left hand into Sol Jr's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sol Jr.
A slow jab from Kubica misses its intended target.
Kubica swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sol Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Sol Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Sol Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kubica rather than just go for the knockout.
Sol Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kubica counters with a straight right hand.
Sol Jr stuns Kubica with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kubica swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sol Jr throws a series of punches but Kubica moves out of range.
Kubica avoids a kick to the body.
Sol Jr throws a hook but Kubica blocks it.
Kubica moves out of range as Sol Jr throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Kubica.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sol Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kubica's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sol Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kubica. That did some damage!
Kubica moves away from the strike by Sol Jr.
Kubica keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sol Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Kubica really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A swing and a miss from Kubica.
Sol Jr throws a shot from downtown. Kubica moves away and avoids it.
Kubica chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sol Jr can pounce on him.
Kubica looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kubica moves away from the strike by Sol Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubica takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kubica uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sol Jr.
Sol Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sol Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kubica connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sol Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Sol Jr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sol Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sol Jr thuds a left hand into Kubica's body.
Kubica takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sol Jr misses with a looping left.
Kubica swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sol Jr thuds a left hand into Kubica's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sol Jr cracks Kubica 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.
Sol Jr misses with an uppercut
and Sol Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sol Jr pushes Kubica away with a front kick.
Nice uppercut there from Sol Jr.
Sol Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kubica moves out of range as Sol Jr strikes.

Sol Jr forces Kubica back against the cage and clinches.
Sol Jr avoids the elbow strike from Kubica, against the cage.
Kubica misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sol Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Kubica controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good body shot from Sol Jr.
Kubica tries a body shot but Sol Jr blocks it.
Nice body punch from Sol Jr - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Sol Jr.
Kubica is breathing heavily.

Sol Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sol Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kubica swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sol Jr.
Kubica takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Kimi Kubica has been cut.
Sol Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kubica throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sol Jr connects with a body shot.
Kubica is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sol Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sol Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Kubica is just out of range.
Sol Jr cracks the inside of Kubica's front leg.
Kubica takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kubica throws a hook to the side of Sol Jr's head but Sol Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Kubica tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sol Jr jabs at Kubica's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sloppy strikes from Sol Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Kubica takes a swing at Sol Jr's ribcage but misses.
Kubica ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sol Jr misses with a double jab.
Kubica throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kubica slips under a jab.
Sol Jr lunges at Kubica with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kubica's hand.
Kubica slips under a jab from Sol Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sol Jr throws a hook but Kubica avoids it easily.
Kubica uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sol Jr.
Sol Jr throws a hook but Kubica blocks it.
Sol Jr looks to land a body kick but Kubica moved away.
Sol Jr misses with a head kick.
Kubica misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kubica swings for the body but Sol Jr moves out of range.
Sol Jr thows a body kick. Kubica tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sol Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Kubica is just out of range.
Kubica avoids the body shot from Sol Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sol Jr misses the target.
Sol Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kubica throws a jab when Sol Jr was well out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sol Jr.
Sol Jr throws a push kick but Kubica slaps the foot to one side.
Sol Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kubica swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kubica ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kubica slips a jab from Sol Jr.
Sol Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sol Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Kubica moves out of range easily.
Sol Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sol Jr.
Sol Jr works Kubica's body with a nice hook.
Kubica chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sol Jr can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sol Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubica.
A telegraphed right hand from Sol Jr misses the target.
Kubica connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sol Jr misses the jab.
Sol Jr scores with a one two! Kubica had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kubica takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from Sol Jr tenderised Kubica's leg. Kubica is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

YB Sol Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kimi Kubica's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sol Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubica.
Kubica blocks the body kick.
YB Sol Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sol Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sol Jr tries to land a front kick but Kubica steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kubica tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sol Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kubica.
Sol Jr connects with a jab.
Sol Jr works the jab nicely.
Sol Jr scores with a push kick.
Nice shot by Sol Jr.
Sol Jr lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sol Jr tries to score with a low kick but Kubica moves his leg out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Kubica. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kubica throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sol Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kubica's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sol Jr. Kubica does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sol Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Sol Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Sol Jr missing with a left hand there. Kubica was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kubica gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubica. Sol Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
YB Sol Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubica takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A lazy body kick from Sol Jr
and Kubica counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sol Jr slips under a jab.
Kimi Kubica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sol Jr misses with the combination.
Sol Jr looks to land a right hand but Kubica moved out of range.
Sol Jr throws a leg kick which misses Kubica's front leg but catches the back leg as Kubica tries to avoid it.
Sol Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Sol Jr moves away from the strike by Kubica.
Sol Jr digs a good body shot into Kubica's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kubica uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sol Jr.
Kubica misses with a series of wild punches.
Sol Jr scores with a body shot.
Sol Jr scores with a body shot.
Sol Jr cracks Kubica with a good jab.
Kubica swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kubica takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sol Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Sol Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kubica.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sol Jr throws a shot to the body.
Sol Jr throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubica. Sol Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sol Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab, jab by Sol Jr - just one landing.
Kubica walks into a jab.
Sol Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kubica slips a straight right by Sol Jr.
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!
Kubica moves out of range as Sol Jr throws a body kick.
Sol Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
YB Sol Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sol Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... YB Sol Jr!
A relieved looking YB Sol Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.