PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abdual Jemall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Sol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jemall
vs
Sol

180 cm
31
160 lbs
23 - 12 - 0

170 cm
29
152 lbs
20 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abdual Jemall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Sol!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jemall shoots in for a takedown but Sol shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sol takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jemall misses the shot to the body.
Jemall looks to land a right hand but Sol moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jemall.

Sol darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jemall is looking for a sweep. Sol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jemall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sol.
Jemall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sol postures up and lands a big shot to Jemall's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jemall lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sol!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jemall jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sol manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jemall fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jemall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sol keeps working.
Sol takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jemall creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sol sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jemall in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jemall trying to control the action but Sol is working from the bottom.
Jemall lands a nice forearm strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Jemall.

Jemall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sol is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jemall is looking to take a break and control but Sol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jemall trying to control the position but Sol is working away.
Sol managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jemall.

Jemall has hold of Sol's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Sol tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Jemall cranks the arm and Sol screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Sol, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Abdual Jemall!
A pretty intense looking Abdual Jemall took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.