PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald has chosen Kanye West - Stronger as his entrance music. The key to victory for Dick Solomon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Solomon
vs
McDonald

200 cm
24
196 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

180 cm
29
199 lbs
19 - 17 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Solomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Glen McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald shoots in for a double leg but Solomon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Solomon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Solomon throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Solomon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Solomon sprawls well. Solomon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Solomon throws out the jab.
Solomon loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
McDonald looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Solomon is fending him off so far but McDonald persists. Nope, Solomon circles away and we're back to standing.
Dick Solomon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen McDonald.

McDonald is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Solomon's half guard.
Solomon is trying to stand up here but McDonald is controlling him well.

McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Solomon is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Solomon has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Solomon wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McDonald seems to be looking for submissions.
McDonald throws a strike but Solomon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Solomon is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.

McDonald drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Solomon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McDonald has Solomon in his guard.
Solomon trying to stand up but can't free himself from McDonald's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Solomon passes into half guard.

Solomon stands up out of the half guard.
Solomon swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Solomon. No joy for McDonald on that attempt.
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.

McDonald fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Solomon sprawls well initially but McDonald persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

McDonald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Solomon defends it well.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Solomon is trying to stand back up but McDonald is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon works his way to full guard. Good work.

McDonald has gone for a leg lock! Solomon slips out almost immediately though and dives into McDonald's guard.

McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Solomon defends easily.

McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Solomon from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Solomon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dick Solomon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Solomon throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Solomon finds it's target.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Solomon misses with a few strikes there.

Solomon drives through and clinches with McDonald against the cage.
Solomon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Solomon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Solomon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Solomon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Solomon has McDonald pressed against the cage, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Solomon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Solomon tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Solomon back against the cage.
Solomon can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
McDonald tries a knee to the head but Solomon blocks it.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Solomon has him pressed against the cage.
Solomon presses McDonald against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Solomon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon is working McDonald over against the cage.
Solomon lands with a left to the head.
Solomon tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
A short left from Solomon.
A right hand to the body from Solomon.
A short body shot lands from Solomon as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Solomon.
Solomon lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short body shot lands from Solomon as the two fighters clinch.
Solomon struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
Solomon lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Solomon.

McDonald is rocked!
Solomon lands a big right hand that drops McDonald! The killer instinct kicks in and Solomon finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Solomon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Solomon!