PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Softy McSofterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Solih (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McSofterson
vs
Solih

190 cm
22
250 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

188 cm
22
260 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Softy McSofterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Solih!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solih moves in looking to clinch but McSofterson pushes him off.
McSofterson lands a right hook to the body.
McSofterson tries to bum rush Solih with a series of wild strikes but Solih uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Solih takes one to the side of the head.
McSofterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solih manages to avoid it.
Solih doesn't manage to clinch there - McSofterson circles away.

Solih shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Solih showed some decent athleticism there.
Solih seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McSofterson pushes Solih off looking to stand but Solih dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Solih seems to be working for a kimura but McSofterson defends the submission attempt.
Solih works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSofterson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Solih.
Solih throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Solih thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solih unloads with some shots from mount but McSofterson bucks and avoids them well.
McSofterson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Solih misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Solih misses with a head shot.
Solih avoids the attempt from McSofterson to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Solih thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Solih throws some wild stikes that McSofterson manages to avoid easily.
Solih sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Solih throws some wild stikes that McSofterson manages to avoid easily.
Solih unloads with some shots from mount but McSofterson bucks and avoids them well.
McSofterson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
McSofterson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Solih.
Solih thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McSofterson wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solih throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McSofterson because Solih loaded up on that one.
McSofterson is trying desperately to improve position.
Solih throwing strikes but McSofterson recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Solih working over McSofterson with some ground and pound. McSofterson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McSofterson is trying to stand.
Solih scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Solih drops an elbow to the side of McSofterson's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solih throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Solih looks gassed!
Solih not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Solih thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing McSofterson to regain full guard.
McSofterson wants to stand but Solih is controlling the position.
Solih tries to free his leg and advance position but McSofterson is retaining full guard.
Solih throws a big right hand that misses.
Solih won't allow McSofterson to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Solih looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McSofterson is fending him off so far but Solih persists. Nope, McSofterson circles away and we're back to standing.
Solih misses with a two punch combination.
McSofterson lands with a nice combination. Solih backs away looking to recover.
McSofterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Softy McSofterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McSofterson cracks Solih with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Solih throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Solih will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Solih takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McSofterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice sprawl there from McSofterson as Solih shoots in.
Softy McSofterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Solih.
McSofterson cracks Solih with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McSofterson scores with a jab. Solih acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McSofterson 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.
McSofterson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Good standup being displayed there by McSofterson as he connects with a hook.
Solih is breathing heavily.
McSofterson jabs at Solih's body.
McSofterson lands a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSofterson lands a nice hook to Solih's body. Solih takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Softy McSofterson is winning the standup battle so far.
McSofterson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Solih 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McSofterson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McSofterson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McSofterson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McSofterson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McSofterson has taken the fight to the clinch.

McSofterson breaks from the clinch.
McSofterson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McSofterson lands a jab to Solih's midsection.
McSofterson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McSofterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McSofterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McSofterson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Donk. McSofterson catches Solih right on the button with a cross.
McSofterson lands a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solih drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McSofterson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice combination there by McSofterson.
McSofterson lands the left hand.
McSofterson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

McSofterson closes the distance and clinches.
McSofterson gets through Solih's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

McSofterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Solih walks into a stiff left hand from McSofterson.
McSofterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Solih doesn't seem bothered though.
Tim Solih seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by McSofterson - just one landing.
McSofterson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Solih's hands.
Left hook, right uppercut from McSofterson.
McSofterson connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McSofterson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Solih is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McSofterson.
McSofterson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McSofterson misses with a series of wild punches.
McSofterson lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by McSofterson.
Solih gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McSofterson.
McSofterson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McSofterson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Solih on the side of the head.
Solih takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McSofterson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McSofterson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McSofterson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Solih backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McSofterson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson throws a series of strikes that have Solih backpedaling.
McSofterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Solih drops his hands momentarily and McSofterson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McSofterson scores with a jab to the body.
Solih dodges the punch combination from McSofterson.
McSofterson is working the combinations to good effect here.
McSofterson lands a jab to Solih's midsection.
McSofterson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

McSofterson closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from McSofterson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McSofterson lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McSofterson.
Solih tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Softy McSofterson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

McSofterson cracks Solih with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Solih fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McSofterson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Solih's head backwards.
Solih walks into a straight right hand from McSofterson.
Solih has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Solih drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Solih won't allow McSofterson to get back to his feet.
McSofterson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

McSofterson wriggles free and stands up.
Nice straight punches there by McSofterson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McSofterson.
McSofterson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Solih takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McSofterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McSofterson connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solih walks into a jab.
McSofterson connects with a crisp jab.
McSofterson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McSofterson scores with a nice head shot.
Solih gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McSofterson.
McSofterson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McSofterson scores with a nice strike.

Solih tries to keep at a distance but McSofterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
McSofterson lands a hook that snaps the head of Solih backwards.
McSofterson can't break the clinch.
McSofterson wants to get back to striking at distance but Solih won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McSofterson manages to break the clinch.
Solih avoids a punch combination nicely.
McSofterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Solih.
Solih keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solih looks for a takedown but McSofterson sprawls well.
McSofterson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Solih momentarily.
Solih tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McSofterson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Solih closes the distance and clinches up with McSofterson, looking for a takedown. Solih pushes McSofterson against the cage but McSofterson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Softy McSofterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Solih.
McSofterson throws a one two combo.
A jab from McSofterson finds it's way through Solih's defenses.
A right-left combo lands from McSofterson.
McSofterson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McSofterson scores with a decent looking hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson throws a series of strikes that have Solih backpedaling.
McSofterson scores with a decent looking hook.
Solih gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McSofterson.
McSofterson swinging wilding here.
Solih looks to clinch
and McSofterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McSofterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solih can do to turn this around?
McSofterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Solih moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McSofterson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Solih darts in trying to clinch
enabling McSofterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Solih misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McSofterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Solih ducks right into an uppercut from McSofterson.
McSofterson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McSofterson jabs Solih right on the nose. Solih blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut there from McSofterson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson lands with a nice body punch.
McSofterson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McSofterson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Solih. Solih circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A left and a right from McSofterson both land. Nice combination.
McSofterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Solih has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McSofterson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McSofterson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Solih tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting McSofterson counter with a right hand.

McSofterson gets a clinch.

McSofterson breaks the clinch.
Softy McSofterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Solih waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract McSofterson.
Solih shoots and misses
and McSofterson counters with a one-two to the body.
McSofterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Softy McSofterson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McSofterson 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Softy McSofterson!