PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Sol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin Meadows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meadows has chosen Punky's Whips as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Edwin Meadows has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sol
vs
Meadows

170 cm
23
152 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

172 cm
25
155 lbs
14 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Sol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Edwin Meadows!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meadows throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Sol counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Sol is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sol drops an elbow to the side of Meadows's head.
Sol winds up and cracks Meadows with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Meadows tries to roll over but Sol keeps him under control.
Sol wants to free his trapped foot but Meadows is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Meadows taking some punishment here, with Sol in his half guard.
Meadows is controlling Sol's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Meadows is looking to improve his position.
Meadows wants to control but Sol is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sol prevents Meadows from improving his position.
Meadows wants to control but Sol is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meadows moves into full guard.
Meadows can't keep his opponent in guard - Sol advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sol sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Meadows is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Meadows wants to control but Sol is keeping busy.
Meadows is looking to improve his position.
Sol 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.
Sol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sol lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Meadows wants to control but Sol is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meadows is looking for a sweep. Sol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Meadows works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Meadows wants to sweep but no luck.
Meadows trying to keep a closed guard but Sol is proving a slippery customer.
Meadows has Sol pulled in close to control his posture.
Meadows throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Meadows wants to sweep here but Sol controlling him for the moment.
Meadows looking to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Edwin Meadows was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Meadows throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Sol counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meadows's head.
Meadows wants to control but Sol is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sol slips a nice elbow through Meadows's hands, connecting with Meadows's forehead.
Sol working Meadows over with strikes.
Sol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Meadows is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Meadows is pressing down on Sol's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Meadows wants to hit a switch here but Sol passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Meadows there!
Meadows slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Meadows is staying active underneath Sol, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sol passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Meadows!
Sol prevents Meadows from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sol dominating with strikes here.
Sol looking to finish Meadows with some ground and pound. This is bad for Meadows!
Meadows really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sol is landing with some decent strikes but Meadows is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Meadows is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sol landing strikes from the mount and Meadows is in trouble!
Meadows is trying to escape the mount.
Sol trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sol lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sol prevents Meadows from getting the reversal.
Sol pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Sol dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Meadows just misses with a punch to the body.
Meadows throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meadows misses with a hook

and Sol counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sol looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Meadows with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sol is looking to take a break and control but Meadows is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meadows wants to control but Sol is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sol trying to control the action but Meadows is working from the bottom.
Meadows is trying to get back to full guard.
Sol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Viktor Sol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sol prevents Meadows from improving his position.
Meadows looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meadows has his hands clasped together around Sol's back. He's all about the action.
Meadows misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sol takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Meadows rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Sol counters with a shoot takedown. Meadows fights it but they end up in guard.
Sol wants to pass the guard but Meadows is keeping the position.
Meadows wants to stand and escape but Sol is having none of it.
Meadows avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sol postures up and lands a big shot to Meadows's brow.
Sol slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sol advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meadows is looking for a sweep.
Sol throws a strike aimed at the side of Meadows's head but Meadows avoids it well.
Meadows tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sol wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Sol tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sol has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sol working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sol is looking to take a break and control but Meadows is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meadows is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sol off and has taken his back!
Sol is trapped and Meadows is scoring with shots to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol trying to control the hands but Meadows won't let him.
Meadows is trying to stick to Sol's back but Sol is turning into Meadows. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Meadows's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sol.
Meadows looking to control.
Sol trying to control the position from guard on top but Meadows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Meadows bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sol's guard.
Sol is pulling down on Meadows's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sol is on top in guard.
Meadows wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sol sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sol wants to control from the top but Meadows keeps moving.
Meadows lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sol!
Meadows takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Meadows wants to control the pace but Sol is squirming around nicely.
Sol sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sol is staying active underneath Meadows, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sol misses with a takedown
and Meadows counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sol misses with a takedown
and Meadows counters with a series of strikes. Sol will be more careful next time no doubt.
Meadows missing with a left hand there. Sol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Sol shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Meadows throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Meadows looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meadows works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meadows can't keep his opponent in guard - Sol advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Meadows tries to roll over but Sol keeps him under control.
Meadows slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sol won't allow Meadows to sweep him here.
Sol scoring with punches to the head and body.
Meadows managing to control the position.
Sol throwing strikes but missing.
Sol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meadows is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meadows content to stall in guard here.
Meadows wants to pass the guard but Sol is keeping the position.
Sol trying to control the position.
Sol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sol trying to keep a closed guard but Meadows is proving a slippery customer.
Meadows throws and elbow that misses. Sol uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Meadows's guard. Nice move by Sol!
Meadows is trying to control the position but Sol postures up.
Meadows wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol chips away with some ground and pound.
Meadows thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sol being controlled here momentarily.
Sol wants to control from the top but Meadows keeps moving.
Meadows manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sol manages to get himself to full guard.
Meadows forces his way into half guard.
Meadows takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Sol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sol is staying active underneath Meadows, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sol wants to control the action here but instead Meadows manages to pass to full mount!
Meadows dominating with strikes here.
Meadows lands a heavy elbow.
Sol is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Meadows.
Meadows sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Meadows looking to control but Sol is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Meadows raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Meadows cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Meadows looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sol is squirming around, avoiding Meadows's attempts to control the action.
Sol wants to control but Meadows is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edwin Meadows really dominated that 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.

Meadows misses with a hook. Sol ducked under it nicely.
Edwin Meadows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meadows throws out a loose jab but Sol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sol misses with a takedown attempt
and Sol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meadows lands the left hand.
Meadows swings for the body but Sol moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meadows misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sol.
Meadows swings widly with a right hand

and Sol counters with a shoot takedown. Meadows fights it but they end up in guard.
Meadows is trying to control the position but Sol postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Edwin Meadows has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Meadows rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Sol counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sol is looking to work some ground and pound but Meadows has wrist control.
Sol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Meadows wants to get back to his feet but Sol is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Meadows is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Meadows wants to sweep but no luck.
Sol working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Meadows's head.
Meadows wants to sweep but no luck.
Sol content to stall in guard here.
Sol scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meadows manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sol tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Meadows wants to control the pace but Sol is squirming around nicely.
Meadows sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sol 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol wants to control but Meadows is keeping busy.
Sol wants to improve his position but Meadows is controlling well.
Sol is looking to control Meadows's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sol avoid being mounted?
Sol controlling the position well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Meadows falls off balance throwing a combination

and Sol counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sol seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Meadows does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Meadows tries to get to full guard but Sol has control of the leg.
Meadows avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sol.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sol sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Meadows is positioning himself well to prevent Sol advancing to mount.
Meadows regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sol.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meadows is on top in guard.
Meadows trying to control but Sol is working from the bottom.
Meadows is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Meadows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Sol had his way with Edwin Meadows in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Meadows punishes Sol's body with a nice straight punch.

Sol is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Meadows's half guard.
Ground and pound from Sol.
Sol controlling the action here.
Meadows wants to control but Sol is keeping busy.
Meadows looks like he's trying to stand up.
Meadows wants to control but Sol is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Meadows is trying to stand back up but Sol is controlling him
Meadows is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sol keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Meadows taking some punishment here, with Sol in his half guard.

Sol is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Meadows sees it coming and defends easily.
Meadows trying to hold on to Sol's head to control him but Sol postures up.
Sol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meadows keeps working.
Meadows is trying to get back to full guard.
Meadows is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sol's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sol's back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Meadows controlling the positon.
Viktor Sol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Sol can't escape the position.
Sol looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Meadows is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sol defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Meadows controlling well, preventing Sol from escaping the position.
Meadows missing with strikes from the back.
Sol trying to control but not successfully.
Sol looking very determined here, making life difficult for Meadows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol turns into Meadows and is now in his guard.
Meadows wants to sweep but no luck.
Sol slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Meadows is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sol slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Edwin Meadows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meadows is looking to sweep but instead, Sol has passed into half guard.
Meadows tries to roll over but Sol keeps him under control.
Meadows is trying to control but can't.
Meadows is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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.
Meadows tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Well, if Sol is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meadows throws a sloppy body shot

so Sol counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Meadows wants to improve his position but instead Sol has moved into half guard.
Sol takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Meadows makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Meadows.
Sol engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sol wants to control from the top but Meadows keeps moving.

Meadows has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sol can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Sol showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sol 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 John Roberts scores the fight 49:46
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Sol!
Viktor Sol retains his featherweight title!