PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Chrome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Dick Solomon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Solomon
vs
Chrome

200 cm
23
196 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

182 cm
23
193 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

GTI - 1337 Winter stock
WTF? spar gear $8

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Solomon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Chrome!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solomon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Solomon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chrome was well out of range. Poor timing from Solomon.
Solomon misses with a looping left.
Chrome is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solomon.
Chrome throws a leg kick that misses.
Solomon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chrome throws the left hand but Solomon avoids the punch easily.
Chrome misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chrome throws a hook but Solomon blocks it.
Chrome uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Solomon.
Chrome misses with a straight left.
Chrome throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Solomon's waist but Solomon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chrome off to one side.
Chrome stuns Solomon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Chrome misses.
Chrome misses with a lunging right hand
and Solomon counters with a nice body shot.
Solomon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chrome on the side of the head.

It looks like Mr Chrome has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Solomon misses with an uppercut. Chrome saw that one coming.
Chrome thows a left - swing and a miss!

Solomon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chrome working aggressively here.

Chrome escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Solomon moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from Solomon.
Chrome blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Solomon.
Solomon lands a left hand.
Solomon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chrome's efforts to push away.
Chrome is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Solomon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Solomon pushes Chrome back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Chrome manages to pull guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chrome is on top in guard.
Solomon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chrome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chrome wants to control from the top but Solomon keeps moving.
Chrome is fighting to break Solomon's control of his arms but Solomon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chrome stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solomon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solomon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chrome on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chrome won't allow Solomon to get back to his feet.
Chrome tries to free his leg and advance position but Solomon is retaining full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chrome darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Solomon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Solomon tries a body shot but Chrome blocks it.
Solomon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Solomon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Solomon.
A right hook to the body lands for Solomon.
Solomon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chrome looks gassed!
Solomon gets through Chrome's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chrome blocks a body shot from Solomon.
Solomon lands a nice uppercut.
Chrome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Solomon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chrome dips to his left and cracks Solomon with an uppercut!
Dick Solomon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Solomon.
Solomon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Solomon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chrome has time to react.
Chrome on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice sprawl there from Solomon as Chrome shoots in.

Solomon has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Solomon.
A shot in the inside from Solomon.
Solomon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chrome tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Solomon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dick Solomon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Chrome.
Solomon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Solomon lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solomon lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Solomon.
A nice right hand lands inside from Solomon.
Chrome has a couple of punches blocked by Solomon.
Chrome tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chrome can't break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Solomon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chrome working hard to break the clinch.
Solomon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Solomon struggles to land a body shot inside as Chrome controls his hands.
Solomon working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Solomon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Solomon misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Solomon. Chrome does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Chrome.
Solomon tries to clinch but Chrome moves out of range.
Solomon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chrome missing with a left hand there. Solomon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dick Solomon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chrome steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Solomon.
Solomon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chrome.
Chrome staying out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Solomon digs a good body shot into Chrome's ribs.
Solomon lands a two punch combo.

Chrome feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chrome trying to control the position from guard on top but Solomon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Solomon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Chrome's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A looping hook to the body misses from Chrome. Solomon does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Solomon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Solomon does no damage.
Chrome might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

Chrome shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chrome wants to lay and pray for a moment but Solomon keeps working.
Solomon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chrome.
Chrome lands with a punch from half guard.
Solomon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chrome.
Solomon keeping hold of Chrome's head, controlling as best he can.
Chrome throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chrome is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chrome throwing shots but Solomon is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Chrome there.
Chrome thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Solomon to regain full guard.
Chrome throwing strikes from guard but Solomon blocks nicely.
Solomon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chrome.
Chrome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chrome sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Solomon's guard.
Chrome thows a huge punch but Solomon dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chrome lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Chrome is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chrome throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chrome throws a strike but Solomon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chrome slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chrome throwing strikes but Solomon manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Chrome tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Solomon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Solomon controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chrome keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chrome has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chrome regains half guard.
Chrome keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chrome wants to improve his position but Solomon is controlling well.
Solomon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Chrome is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Solomon pulls his head out easily.
Chrome tries to roll over but Solomon keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chrome regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Chrome showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mr Chrome's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Solomon throws a nice looking combination but Chrome bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Solomon as Chrome shoots in.
Chrome misses with a straight left.
Solomon scores with a punch to the head.
Solomon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chrome was well out of range. Poor timing from Solomon.
Solomon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice sprawl there from Solomon as Chrome shoots in.
Chrome takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Solomon misses with a straight right.
Solomon scores with a nice right hand.
Solomon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chrome sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chrome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solomon manages to avoid it.
Chrome shoots in looking for a takedown but Solomon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chrome's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dick Solomon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Chrome.
Chrome throws out a loose jab but Solomon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solomon walks into a jab.
Chrome misses with a wild combination.
Chrome takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chrome waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solomon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chrome takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chrome has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chrome throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Solomon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Solomon stuffs the takedown.
Solomon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Solomon lands a nice shot to the body.
Dick Solomon is winning the standup battle so far.

Solomon gets a clinch.
Solomon is leaning against Chrome and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Solomon breaks the clinch.
Solomon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solomon throws a series of punches but Chrome moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Solomon!

That has opened up Mr Chrome's cut even more.
Solomon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Solomon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Solomon blocking some punches.
Chrome is trying to force a seperation but Solomon has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Solomon.
Chrome looking for a takedown.
Solomon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chrome.

Solomon breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Solomon. Chrome does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Chrome misses its intended target.
Solomon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chrome.
Chrome misses with a hook.
Solomon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chrome was well out of range. Poor timing from Solomon.
Chrome misses with a hook.
Solomon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chrome.
Solomon connects with a body shot that sends Chrome's belly button to the back.
Chrome throws a hook but Solomon blocks it.
Solomon lands a lovely overhand right.
Solomon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon scores with a jab. Chrome acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chrome throws an overhand right that lands on Solomon's shoulder, as Solomon tries to avoid the shot.
Solomon swinging wildly here.
Solomon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Solomon misses with a looping right.
Chrome lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A left and a right from Chrome both land. Nice combination.
Solomon ducks under a wild hook from Chrome.
Solomon throws a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Solomon scores with a four punch combination!
Solomon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Solomon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Solomon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chrome throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chrome misses with a looping left.
Chrome drops his hands momentarily and Solomon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Solomon wants to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chrome takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Chrome.
Chrome throws the left hand but Solomon avoids the punch easily.
Solomon throws a big shot that misses.
Solomon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chrome takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Solomon avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Solomon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chrome.
Chrome throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chrome misses with a hook.
Solomon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Solomon has Chrome up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Solomon clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Chrome's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Chrome's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Solomon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chrome scrambles back to his feet.
Jab by Solomon.
Solomon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chrome. Chrome circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chrome fails to land the takedown.
Chrome throws a nice looking combination but Solomon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Chrome tries to keep at a distance but Solomon has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Solomon.
Chrome is trying to break the clinch but Solomon has him pressed against the cage.
Chrome working aggressively here.
Solomon lands a nice uppercut.
Chrome drops down looking for an ankle pick but Solomon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice jab there from Solomon.
Chrome keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chrome slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Solomon slips a straight right by Chrome.
Solomon slips a straight right by Chrome.
Chrome throws a body punch but Solomon moves out of range.
Solomon tests Chrome's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Solomon misses with a hook.
Chrome keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Solomon misses the target.
Chrome staying out of range there.
Solomon misses with an uppercut
and Chrome counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chrome throws a lazy right hand but Solomon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chrome throws out a powerful jab.
Solomon works over Chrome's head and body with a nice combination.
Solomon slips under a jab from Chrome.
Solomon scores with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chrome misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Solomon looks to land a left hand but Chrome moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Solomon does no damage.
Chrome swinging wildly here.
Solomon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chrome.
Dick Solomon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Chrome.
Chrome is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chrome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solomon manages to avoid it.
Chrome pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Solomon loads up on a big right hand but Chrome slips the punch.
Solomon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chrome's head backwards.
Solomon scores with a jab. Chrome acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Solomon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chrome moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Solomon moves out of range as Chrome strikes.
Solomon throws out a loose jab but Chrome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chrome scores with a one two! Solomon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chrome ducks under a wild hook from Solomon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chrome throws a half hearted mid kick.
Solomon slips a jab and a cross from Chrome.
Solomon looks to throw the jab but Chrome is out of range.
Chrome moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chrome getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Chrome looking to score a takedown here. Solomon is defending well but Chrome drives through and ends up in Solomon's guard.
Solomon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Solomon controlling the pace for now.
Chrome wants to control but Solomon is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chrome is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Solomon had his way with Mr Chrome in that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Chrome's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Chrome scores with a hook.
Solomon connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Solomon misses.
Good exchange - Solomon coming out on top.
A slow jab from Chrome misses its intended target.
Solomon misses with a looping right.
Chrome lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Solomon misses with a series of wild punches.
Solomon throws out a loose jab but Chrome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chrome lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Solomon circles away quickly and effectively.
Chrome looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Solomon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chrome manages to avoid it.
Chrome takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chrome slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Chrome.
Chrome's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Solomon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chrome scrambles back to his feet.

Chrome shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chrome is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Solomon!
Chrome in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chrome working away from the top, dropping strikes.

It looks like Dick Solomon has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chrome with shots to the head and body - Solomon looks very uncomfortable down there.

Solomon is rocked!

Dick Solomon's cut is getting worse.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Chrome lands a big elbow - Solomon is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Solomon is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mr Chrome!
Mr Chrome is the new middleweight champion!