PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jackerz Warz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abubakar Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is http://youtu.be/XstrpkqT6dw. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Warz
vs
Solomon

170 cm
24
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

174 cm
21
148 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackerz Warz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abubakar Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Solomon shoots in and gets a takedown into Warz's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Warz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Solomon has passed into half guard!

Warz looking for submissions off his back.
Warz is breathing heavily.

Warz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Solomon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Warz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Solomon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Warz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Solomon seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Solomon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Solomon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Solomon wants to stand but Warz has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Warz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Solomon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Solomon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Solomon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Solomon trying to control the action but Warz is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Solomon seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Abubakar Solomon wasn't active enough on the ground.
Warz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Warz wants it to stay on the feet.

Warz tries to sprawl but Solomon drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Solomon stands up from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Solomon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Solomon rushes Warz and presses him up against the cage.
Solomon tries to score a body lock takedown but Warz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Solomon wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackerz Warz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abubakar Solomon.
Solomon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Warz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Solomon is looking for a takedown.

Solomon drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warz being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Solomon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warz won't allow Solomon to sweep him here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Warz looking to pass the guard.
Solomon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Warz is controlling him.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Abubakar Solomon wasn't active enough on the ground.

Solomon looking to score a takedown here. Warz is defending well but Solomon drives through and ends up in Warz's guard.
Solomon is in close to Warz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Solomon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Warz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Solomon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Solomon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Warz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon is working Warz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Solomon looking to pass the guard.
Solomon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Solomon working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Solomon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Solomon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Warz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Solomon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Solomon with a nice head shot there.
Warz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Solomon controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abubakar Solomon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Solomon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Warz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Solomon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Warz did well to prevent Solomon getting side control.
Still in half guard, Solomon seems content to control.

Warz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Solomon pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Solomon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Solomon is trying to control. Warz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Abubakar Solomon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Warz swats away the attempt to clinch by Solomon.
Solomon throws a chopping leg kick but Warz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Solomon drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon content to stall in guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Warz is working an open guard so Solomon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Solomon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Warz was covering up waiting for the punch and Solomon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Solomon is looking to stand up but Warz won't let him.
Solomon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warz is keeping the position for now.

Solomon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon slips nicely into half guard.
Solomon controlling the action here.
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 works his way into side control.
Warz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Solomon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Solomon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Warz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Solomon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Solomon taking a breather here.
Solomon cracks Warz with a big right hand but Warz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warz taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solomon trying to control the position but Warz is working away.
Warz is letting Solomon control him for a moment.
Solomon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Warz's legs.
Warz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Solomon is looking to take a break and control but Warz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solomon is putting a hurting on Warz here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Solomon stands up.
Warz keeps the fight on the outside.

Solomon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Warz did well to prevent Solomon getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Solomon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Warz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Solomon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Warz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Warz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Solomon scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abubakar Solomon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Solomon shoots for a takedown but Warz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Warz.
Solomon fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Solomon.
Jackerz Warz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abubakar Solomon.
Warz shoots in for a takedown but Solomon shows good takedown defense.

Solomon looking to score a takedown here. Warz is defending well but Solomon drives through and ends up in Warz's guard.
Solomon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Warz looking for subs off his back but Solomon has passed one foot through into half guard.

Warz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Solomon pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Solomon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Abubakar Solomon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Solomon winds up and cracks Warz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Solomon wants to stand up but Warz has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Solomon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Warz working to try and regain half guard.

Solomon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Warz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Solomon lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warz tries to reverse the position but Solomon maintains control.
Solomon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Warz hang on?
Solomon lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Solomon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Warz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Warz shrugs it off.
BOOM! Solomon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Solomon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Warz is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Solomon.
Oh Warz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice elbow there by Solomon.
Solomon cracks Warz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Solomon controlling from the full mount.
Solomon postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Warz badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Solomon around the waist but Solomon pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Solomon is the winner by TKO! Solomon jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abubakar Solomon!