PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Hobbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoltan Soljernitskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Hobbs
vs
Soljernitskin

190 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
29
218 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

Brute

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Hobbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zoltan Soljernitskin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hobbs wants to clinch but Soljernitskin slips to the side

and Soljernitskin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hobbs won't be happy with that.

Soljernitskin tries for a kimura but Hobbs is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hobbs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Soljernitskin wants to pass to mount but Hobbs is defending the position.
Hobbs pushes Soljernitskin off looking to stand but Soljernitskin dives back in and keeps control.

Soljernitskin trying to work for an americana but Hobbs has managed to regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soljernitskin trying to control but Hobbs is working from the bottom.

Zoltan Soljernitskin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hobbs looks to clinch

and Soljernitskin counters with a shoot takedown. Hobbs fights it but they end up in guard.
Soljernitskin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hobbs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soljernitskin controls the pace.

Soljernitskin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hobbs dives on top into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Soljernitskin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hobbs defends well.

Soljernitskin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Soljernitskin working a defensive guard but Hobbs manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hobbs decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Hobbs closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Soljernitskin as Hobbs tries to tie him up.
Soljernitskin takes an elbow to the temple.
Hobbs tries to throw a body punch but Soljernitskin avoids it by throwing Hobbs back against the cage.
Soljernitskin pushes Hobbs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Soljernitskin pulls Hobbs into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soljernitskin wants to sweep here but Hobbs controlling him for the moment.
Soljernitskin is trying to hold Hobbs in close to prevent damage but Hobbs has managed to pass into half guard.
Soljernitskin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hobbs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soljernitskin is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soljernitskin wants to sweep here but Hobbs controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoltan Soljernitskin 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.

Soljernitskin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hobbs's half guard.
Soljernitskin prevents Hobbs from improving his position.
Soljernitskin works his way into side control.

Soljernitskin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hobbs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Soljernitskin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soljernitskin throwing strikes but Hobbs manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Soljernitskin is trying to improve his position.
Soljernitskin is trying to control Hobbs's posture but Hobbs avoids it.
Soljernitskin gets back to half guard.
Zoltan Soljernitskin has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Soljernitskin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hobbs pulls his head out easily.
Soljernitskin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hobbs manages to pass to mount!
Soljernitskin tries to hold on but Hobbs pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soljernitskin is trying to reverse the position but instead Hobbs has taken his back - oops!
Soljernitskin breaks Hobbs's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hobbs trying to keep a closed guard but Soljernitskin is proving a slippery customer.
Soljernitskin tries to free his leg and advance position but Hobbs is retaining full guard.
Soljernitskin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soljernitskin forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hobbs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soljernitskin.
Soljernitskin trying to control from Hobbs's half guard. Hobbs has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Soljernitskin looking to pass the guard.
Hobbs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soljernitskin is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hobbs keeping moving, preventing Soljernitskin from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoltan Soljernitskin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hobbs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Soljernitskin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hobbs tries to clinch
and Soljernitskin counters with a right hand to the body.
Hobbs closes the distance but Soljernitskin moves to the side
and Soljernitskin counters with a left to the body.
Hobbs wants to clinch but Soljernitskin slips to the side
and Soljernitskin counters with a three punch combo that has Hobbs backing up. Hobbs nods at Soljernitskin to acknowledge the strikes.
Hobbs tries to clinch
and Soljernitskin counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hobbs darts in trying to clinch
and Soljernitskin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Soljernitskin misses.
Soljernitskin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hobbs circles away quickly and effectively.
Hobbs tries to clinch but Soljernitskin moves away
and Soljernitskin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hobbs wants to clinch but Soljernitskin slips to the side
and Soljernitskin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Soljernitskin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Soljernitskin lands in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobbs manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Soljernitskin is desperately trying to improve his position but Hobbs has a good base and remains in mount.
Soljernitskin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soljernitskin has a hand on Hobbs's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hobbs takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Soljernitskin wants to hold on but Hobbs pushes him away.
Soljernitskin is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soljernitskin tries to hold on but Hobbs postures up.
Zoltan Soljernitskin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Soljernitskin is desperately trying to improve his position but Hobbs has a good base and remains in mount.
Hobbs avoids the attempt from Soljernitskin to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soljernitskin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Soljernitskin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Luke Hobbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hobbs prevents Soljernitskin from getting the reversal.
Soljernitskin wants to control but Hobbs is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hobbs is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zoltan Soljernitskin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Soljernitskin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoltan Soljernitskin!