Spherical 1 – The final struggle was principally grappling, however we now have a banger right here within the putting division early. Each males stand and commerce within the pocket. Down goes Solecki. A nasty punch despatched him to the canvas. He eats one other however survives, not less than for now. Da Silva dove on high of him and is in his guard. Solecki working off his again and threatens a guillotine choke. He snatched that neck. Wow. Da Silva is preventing it. Solecki is squeezing together with his arms, however his legs too. He doesn’t need da Silva to slide away. However da Silva does simply that. He sneaks out of the choke. Solecki is as soon as once more on his again with da Silva in guard. 10-9 Da Silva.
Spherical 2 – Solecki lands a punch and takes da Silva to the canvas. Moments later, he strikes to the again of da Silva. Shortly, Solecki targets the rear-naked choke. That’s the theme of this card, so far. Slowly however absolutely, Solecki searches for his grip. Da Silva fends off try after try. Whereas this has all been occurring, referee Chris Tognoni has repeatedly warned da Silva about his toes within the fence. Finally, Tognoni has seen sufficient. He gave da Silva loads of warnings. Tognoni takes some extent away from da Silva, as Solecki continues in the identical place. The spherical ends. 19-18 Solecki.
Spherical 3 – Da Silva is preventing with an actual sense of power out of the gate. He lands a kick to the physique, a leg kick, some punches to the top, and a leaping knee. Solecki is remaining calm, although his quantity isn’t there. I’ve acquired to suppose he’s a bit drained. Solecki geese down and shoots for a double leg. Da Silva grabs maintain of Solecki’s neck, although, and is in search of a guillotine choke from half guard on high. Da Silva lets it go. He stands up. Solecki follows him up. Da Silva connects on a mixture. Solecki returns with one in every of his personal. Da Silva will get Solecki down and is in his opponent’s guard. Da Silva stands up once more. Solecki follows once more. Each males land combos. Solecki checks a leg kick. Da Silva connects on an uppercut. Each males land. They’re swinging. Solecki’s left is cash. The horn sounds. MMA Junkie scores it 28-28 Draw.
Consequence: Joe Solecki def. Alex da Silva through majority choice (28-28, 28-27, 29-27)
Recap:
Information: Alex da Silva (22-4 MMA, 1-3 UFC), Joe Solecki (12-3 MMA, 4-1 UFC)
Division: Light-weight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Chris Tognoni
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