In a country that is more known for its tributes to the historical past and their love of food, Italy’s love affair with mixed martial arts has only added another notch in the combat sports belt thanks to the continued commitment of the yellow gloves and their ability to foster talents in their respective regional markets from every part of the world globe. In today’s episode of Across The Pond, you will meet the latest gladiator of grizzly gore ready to go volcanic and erupt into a contender at Welterweight for Cage Warriors. A professional mixed martial artist since March 2019 and representing SBG Ireland, Nicolo Solli holds a 6-2-1 record in eight outings consisting of three submissions, one knockout two decisions and a no contest. He has fought for several promotions throughout his career as a professional MMA fighter including Bellator MMA. Solli is 2-0 under the Cage Warriors banner. He has finished four out of his six total wins during his journey in the professional ranks.
In his professional MMA debut, he submitted Alessio Tuppini via armbar in the first round. Solli defeated Simon Ridgeway via technical knockout in round two in his promotional debut under the Bellator MMA banner at Bellator MMA Birmingham to notch his only knockout win as a professional. Then at Bellator 230, he tapped out Daniel Cassell in the first round via triangle choke. Solli defeated Bourama Camara at Bellator 287 via unanimous decision. He submitted Sulo Hilaj via rear-naked choke in round one in his promotional debut under the Cage Warriors banner on the main card of Cage Warriors 189 to earn his third submission win as a professional.
In his second appearance with Cage Warriors banner on the main card of Cage Warriors 195, Solli defeated Daniel Karlsson via unanimous decision to score the second decision victory of his professional career alongside back-to-back wins under the Cage Warriors banner. He also picked up his sixth overall win as a professional mixed martial artist in the process. Solli is out to show the whole boot that taking things seriously can be done with a smile even when obstacles put a wrench in your golden goals and national dreams!
