PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shank Flabbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacks Sole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flabbott's entrance music is Wait and Bleed. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!

Flabbott
vs
Sole

186 cm
29
290 lbs
19 - 14 - 1

195 cm
38
261 lbs
27 - 16 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Shank Flabbott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacks Sole!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sole tries to score with a low kick but Flabbott moves his leg out of the way.
Sole throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Flabbott shoots in looking for a takedown but Sole manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Flabbott's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've been hearing reports that Flabbott has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sole misses the shot to the body.
Sole lands a leg kick that knocks Flabbott off balance momentarily.
Flabbott on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sole with a jab.
Sole darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sole.
We've been informed that Sole has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sole scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sole throws a wild body kick that Flabbott sees coming a mile off.
Flabbott works the jab nicely.
Flabbott checks a leg kick.
Sole cracks the inside of Flabbott's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from Sole.
Flabbott misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sole throws a leg kick that is checked

and Flabbott counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sole looking to control.
Sole might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Flabbott haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Flabbott stays in close to Sole's body and controls the position.
Sole lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Flabbott!
Flabbott is working to get back to half guard.
Sole wants to control the pace but Flabbott is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flabbott is trying desperately to improve position.
Sole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sole pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Flabbott wants to hold on but Sole pushes him away.
Sole trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sole controlling from the full mount.
Sole trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jacks Sole has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A good leg kick by Sole.
Flabbott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sole.
That kick from Sole tenderised Flabbott's leg. Flabbott is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice shot by Sole.
Flabbott scores with a hook.
Flabbott misses with a double jab
and Sole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flabbott throws out the jab.
Flabbott darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flabbott throws an overhand right that lands on Sole's shoulder, as Sole tries to avoid the shot.
Flabbott scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sole lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Flabbott has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Flabbott and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacks Sole dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Flabbott throws a shot from downtown. Sole moves away and avoids it.
Flabbott throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jacks Sole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Flabbott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crunch! Sole slams his shin into Flabbott's torso.
Jacks Sole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sole. That's going to slow Flabbott down.
A jab from Flabbott misses.
Sole throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sole throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Flabbott checks it well.
Flabbott scores with a jab to the head.
Sole is looking to score with low kicks.
Sole cracks Flabbott with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sole cracks Flabbott with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flabbott.
Flabbott ducks under a wild hook from Sole.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flabbott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flabbott uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sole with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sole connects with an inside leg kick.
Sole slips a straight right by Flabbott.
Flabbott checks a leg kick.
Sole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Sole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sole misses with a low kick.
Sole lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flabbott tests Sole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flabbott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flabbott throws out a loose jab but Sole uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sole throws out a leg kick but Flabbott moves out of range and Sole only half commits.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sole.
Sole misses with a straight right.
Sole connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Flabbott throws a hook but Sole avoids it easily.
Sole throws a half hearted mid kick.
Flabbott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sole.
Sole lunges at Flabbott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Flabbott's hand.
Flabbott throws a quick inside leg kick.
Flabbott fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Flabbott misses with a lunging right hand
and Sole counters with a stiff right hand.
Sole scores with a jab to the jaw.
Donk. Sole catches Flabbott right on the button with a cross.
Sole jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sole cracks Flabbott with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sole misses with a low kick.
Flabbott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flabbott throws a hook but Sole avoids it easily.
Flabbott takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Flabbott is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sole.
Flabbott misses with a left hand
and Sole counters with a body kick that stops Flabbott in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flabbott shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sole but Sole pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sole has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sole misses with a low kick.
Flabbott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sole lands a lovely overhand right.
Sole cracks the inside of Flabbott's front leg.
Sole misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Sole scores with a four punch combination!
An inside leg kick lands from Sole.
Sole is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sole lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Flabbott slips a jab from Sole.
Sole with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sole misses with a leg kick

and Flabbott decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sole's guard.
Flabbott wants to pass the guard but Sole is keeping the position.
Sole looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Flabbott stopping the sweep attempt from Sole.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sole is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacks Sole 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!

Sole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sole cracks the inside of Flabbott's front leg.
Good work by Flabbott as he checks the leg kick.
Flabbott closes the distance and clinches up with Sole, looking for a takedown. Flabbott pushes Sole against the cage but Sole circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sole tries to work over Flabbott's front leg with a kick but Flabbott checks it.
Flabbott checks a low kick from Sole.
Flabbott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sole defends it nicely.
Sole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flabbott.
A swing and a miss from Sole.
Flabbott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sole.
Sole motions for Flabbott to come forward. Sole throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Flabbott jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flabbott missing with a left hand there. Sole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sole avoids the head kick by Flabbott.
Flabbott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sole.
Flabbott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sole swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shank Flabbott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Sole.
Sole connects with an inside leg kick.
Sole scores with a hook to the body. Flabbott takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sole lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sole looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sole bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Flabbott's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Sole.
Flabbott takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sole connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Flabbott momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flabbott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sole walks into a jab.
Sole lands the left hand.
Sole with a jab.
Sole is looking to chop away at Flabbott's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sole.
Flabbott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sole moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sole.
Nice jab there from Sole.
Sole bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Flabbott's head.
Sole lands with an overhand left.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sole!
Flabbott takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sole fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sole lands a nice looking body kick.
Sole connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flabbott checks a low kick from Sole.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sole.
Sole pushes Flabbott away with a front kick.
Sole bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jacks Sole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sole lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sole throws a hook but Flabbott blocks it.
Sole uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Flabbott has time to react.
Flabbott misses with a straight right.
Flabbott takes one on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sole scoring well with a low kick there.
Flabbott moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Flabbott moves out of range as Sole strikes.
Jacks Sole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sole scores with a jab. Flabbott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sole fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Flabbott is rocked!
Flabbott with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shank Flabbott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whack! Sole lands a heavy head kick that drops Flabbott. The ref tackles Sole to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Flabbott was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jacks Sole!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacks Sole thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.