PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Pravola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Soloman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pravola
vs
Soloman

170 cm
18
148 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

167 cm
25
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Pravola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samuel Soloman!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soloman throws a series of punches but Pravola avoids them all with ease.
Soloman throws a lazy right hand but Pravola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soloman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pravola tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Soloman is able to avoid easily.
Pravola scores with a kick to the body.
Pravola looks to land a combination but Soloman avoids it well.
Pravola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Soloman slips a straight right by Pravola.
Soloman moves in looking to clinch but Pravola pushes him off.
Pravola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pravola has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pravola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Soloman closes the distance but Pravola moves to the side
and Pravola counters with a nice leg kick.
Soloman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pravola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soloman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Soloman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Soloman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Soloman is rocked!
Pravola throws a body shot but no joy.
Pravola misses with an uppercut

and Soloman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Soloman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pravola looking for a sweep. Not yet Pravola, not yet.
Pravola is working hard here to advance position.
Pravola is looking to stand up but Soloman isn't so interested in that idea.
Soloman passes Pravola's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Soloman lands strikes from half guard.
Soloman lands with a punch from half guard.
Soloman not doing much here.

Soloman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soloman is stalling here. Pravola is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Soloman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pravola has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Soloman bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Soloman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pravola throws an overhand right that lands on Soloman's shoulder, as Soloman tries to avoid the shot.
Pravola explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pravola throws an overhand right that lands on Soloman's shoulder, as Soloman tries to avoid the shot.
Soloman tries to clinch up.
Soloman tries to clinch up.
Soloman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pravola defends well and Soloman ends up having to push Pravola into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pravola missing with knees to the body.
Pravola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Soloman misses with a punch to the body.
Pravola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Soloman is working for takedown but Pravola is calmly controlling the position for now.
Frank Pravola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Soloman.
Soloman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pravola prevents the takedown attempt.
Pravola displaying some good clinch control by pressing Soloman up against the cage.
Pravola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pravola blocking some punches.
Soloman avoids the elbow strike from Pravola, against the cage.
Pravola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pravola lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good body shot from Pravola.
Soloman scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Pravola.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soloman misses with a body punch.
Pravola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Soloman managing to block the knees to the body from Pravola.
Pravola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soloman working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pravola just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soloman's brow.
Pravola trying to land knees to the body.
Pravola prevents a body shot from Soloman.
Pravola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soloman avoids it.
Pravola trying to land knees to the body.
Soloman takes a shot to the head.
Pravola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pravola manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pravola tries to land knees in the clinch but Soloman avoids the damage to the body.
Pravola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pravola stops a takedown attempt from Soloman.
Pravola stops a takedown attempt from Soloman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Pravola dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Soloman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pravola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Soloman throws a combination. Pravola tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pravola wants to land a leg kick but Soloman is out of range.
Soloman misses with a hook. Pravola ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Pravola does it's job there.
Pravola misses the shot to the body.
Pravola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soloman can do to turn this around?
Pravola throws a leg kick but Soloman moved away.
Pravola misses with a looping right.
Soloman defending well as Pravola loads up on a big left hand.
Soloman moves out of range as Pravola strikes.
Frank Pravola is winning the standup battle so far.
Soloman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pravola throws a head kick but Soloman moves out of range.
Pravola throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pravola wants to slow Soloman down by chopping away at his legs.
Pravola throws a head kick that Soloman semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pravola lands a nice looking kick to the body. Soloman takes a step back to recover.
Soloman ducks under a wild hook from Pravola.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pravola throws a leg kick that misses.
Pravola looks to score with a jab to the body but Soloman is just out of range.
Soloman avoids the body shot from Pravola.
Soloman walks into a straight right hand from Pravola.
Soloman defending well as Pravola loads up on a big left hand.
Soloman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Soloman cracks a nice hook into Pravola's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Soloman.
A telegraphed right hand from Pravola misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Pravola.

Soloman drives through with a takedown into Pravola's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Soloman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pravola's head.
Soloman preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soloman trying to control but Pravola is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soloman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soloman distracts Pravola with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Soloman lands a couple of digs.
Soloman passes Pravola's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pravola on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pravola tries to get out of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pravola is looking to improve his position.
Soloman working the head and body with strikes.
Pravola wants to control but Soloman is keeping busy.

Soloman seems to be working for a kimura but Pravola defends the submission attempt.
Pravola wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pravola trying to control here.
Pravola on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Soloman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Soloman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Soloman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Soloman is nestled in close to Pravola, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Soloman stops Pravola from getting back to his feet.
Soloman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pravola knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soloman on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ground and pound from Soloman.

Soloman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Soloman controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Soloman lands a nice short elbow.

Pravola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pravola is trying to stand back up but Soloman is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Samuel Soloman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Soloman ducks under a wild hook from Pravola.
Soloman fails to land with a series of punches.
Pravola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pravola misses with a looping left.
Soloman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soloman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pravola keeps the fight on the outside.
Soloman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Soloman throws a jab when Pravola was well out of range.
Pravola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soloman circles away quickly and effectively.
Soloman throws a series of punches but Pravola avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pravola misses with a looping right.
Soloman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pravola throws a body punch but Soloman moves out of range.
Pravola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pravola throws a leg kick but Soloman sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pravola lands with a kick to the temple. Soloman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Soloman darts in and clinches Pravola up against the cage.
Soloman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pravola avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pravola missing with knees to the body.
Pravola trying to land knees to the body.
Soloman is trying to break the clinch but Pravola is controlling him.
Pravola lands with a left to the head.
Pravola is stalling here.
Pravola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soloman.
Pravola prevents the takedown attempt.
Frank Pravola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Soloman.
Soloman tries to score a body lock takedown but Pravola shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Frank Pravola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Soloman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pravola lands with a right to the head.
Pravola stalling against the cage.
Pravola throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Soloman blocks it with crossed arms.
Pravola keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Soloman's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soloman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pravola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soloman.
Soloman managing to block the knees to the body from Pravola.
Pravola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Soloman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Soloman tries for a takedown but Pravola manages to get underhooks.
Pravola will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Soloman up against the cage.
Soloman blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pravola is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Pravola scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pravola tries to land knees in the clinch but Soloman avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pravola pushes Soloman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pravola stalling in the clinch.

Soloman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Pravola.
Frank Pravola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pravola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soloman moves away.
Soloman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soloman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soloman misses with a hook.

Pravola drops Soloman with a beautiful combination! Soloman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pravola is looking for the KO!
Soloman is still on wobbly legs! Can Pravola finish him?
Samuel Soloman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soloman moves away from the strike by Pravola.
A slow jab from Pravola misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick from Pravola misses.
Soloman fails with the takedown.
Soloman throws a one two combo.
Soloman just misses with a punch to the body.
Soloman seems to have recovered his senses.
Pravola pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soloman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Soloman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pravola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pravola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Soloman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pravola throws a quick inside leg kick.
Soloman checks a low kick from Pravola.
Soloman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pravola rather than just go for the knockout.
Pravola scores with a nice strike.
Pravola throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pravola lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Soloman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pravola to score with a decent uppercut.
Soloman wants to clinch.
Soloman wants to clinch up but Pravola keeps it at a distance.
Soloman slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Pravola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pravola 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Pravola!