PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zoltan Soljernitskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatton Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Soljernitskin
vs
Chantry

180 cm
30
218 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
219 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Untouchable Fight Nutrition
Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zoltan Soljernitskin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tatton Chantry!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soljernitskin dives in and grabs Chantry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chantry pushes down on Soljernitskin's head and hops out.
Soljernitskin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Soljernitskin shoots in for a takedown but Chantry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chantry tries to clinch up
and Soljernitskin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Soljernitskin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zoltan Soljernitskin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Chantry.
Chantry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chantry misses with a head kick.

Chantry has Soljernitskin up against the cage in a clinch.
Chantry scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
Chantry lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Soljernitskin lands with a left to the head.

Chantry manages to break the clinch.
Soljernitskin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soljernitskin circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Soljernitskin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Soljernitskin fails with a takedown attempt.

Chantry moves into the clinch successfully.
Chantry lands a nice elbow.
Chantry blocks an uppercut.
Soljernitskin tries to pull guard but Chantry holds him up against the cage and eventually Soljernitskin drops back down to his feet.
Soljernitskin takes a knee right on the jaw!

Soljernitskin manages to break the clinch.
Chantry lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Chantry has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chantry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Soljernitskin blocks it with crossed arms.
Soljernitskin throws a head punch that misses.
Chantry trying to control the position but instead, Soljernitskin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chantry into the cage.
Soljernitskin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chantry is trying to maintain a safe position but Soljernitskin gets an underhook and turns Chantry into the cage.
Soljernitskin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chantry to keep the fight standing.
Chantry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chantry lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chantry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Soljernitskin blocks it with crossed arms.

Chantry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soljernitskin avoids the head kick by Chantry.
Chantry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Soljernitskin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Soljernitskin.
Soljernitskin shoots in but no luck this time.
Soljernitskin blocks a head kick by Chantry.
Chantry misses with a series of wild punches.
Chantry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soljernitskin swats away the attempt to clinch by Chantry.
Soljernitskin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chantry but Chantry pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chantry has taken the fight to the clinch.
Soljernitskin is trying to drag Chantry to the mat but Chantry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chantry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Soljernitskin blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Chantry.
Soljernitskin is breathing heavily.
Chantry looking to throw knees to the head but Soljernitskin is blocking nicely.
Chantry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chantry throws a knee to the head but misses.
Soljernitskin stalling in the clinch but Chantry improves position.
Chantry gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Soljernitskin gets through Chantry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Chantry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Chantry pushes Soljernitskin up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soljernitskin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chantry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Soljernitskin.
Soljernitskin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Soljernitskin trying to control the action but Chantry is working from the bottom.
Soljernitskin working the ground and pound but Chantry is defending the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Soljernitskin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chantry has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Soljernitskin but great work by Chantry.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chantry sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Soljernitskin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chantry working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Soljernitskin is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatton Chantry dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Soljernitskin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chantry avoids it really well and circles away.

Soljernitskin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chantry was covering up waiting for the punch and Soljernitskin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Soljernitskin trying to control but Chantry is working from the bottom.
Soljernitskin is really struggling to control Chantry but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Soljernitskin looking to sit in guard and control but Chantry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Soljernitskin wants to sweep here but Chantry controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry lands a couple of digs.
Chantry wants to stand but Soljernitskin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Chantry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chantry stopping the sweep attempt from Soljernitskin.

Soljernitskin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chantry has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Soljernitskin is proving hard to escape from.

Soljernitskin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chantry defends well.
Chantry has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Soljernitskin is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soljernitskin is on top in guard.
Soljernitskin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Soljernitskin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soljernitskin is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Soljernitskin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chantry is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chantry has escaped and now he's on top!
Chantry wants to stand but Soljernitskin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Soljernitskin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chantry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chantry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soljernitskin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Soljernitskin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chantry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Soljernitskin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chantry is aware though and is defending well.

Chantry stands and steps away. Soljernitskin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Chantry throws a right and a left that Soljernitskin avoids nicely.
Horrible takedown by Soljernitskin or perhaps it was just good defense by Chantry which made him look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chantry throws a series of punches but Soljernitskin avoids them all with ease.
Chantry wants to clinch.
Soljernitskin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chantry manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chantry lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chantry throws a head kick that Soljernitskin semi-blocks.
Chantry tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Soljernitskin to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tatton Chantry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Soljernitskin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chantry's half guard.

Soljernitskin is working for a submission of some sort.
Chantry trying to hold on to Soljernitskin's head to control him but Soljernitskin postures up.
Zoltan Soljernitskin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chantry keeping hold of Soljernitskin's head, controlling as best he can.

Soljernitskin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chantry defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Soljernitskin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chantry is not content to let Soljernitskin control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chantry gets full guard.
Soljernitskin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chantry manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Chantry is looking to work some ground and pound but Soljernitskin has wrist control.
Chantry trying to control but Soljernitskin is working from the bottom.

Soljernitskin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Chantry should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Soljernitskin has tightened it up now! Chantry should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zoltan Soljernitskin!