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Pitbull XLVI PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Zekariays Solomon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Mateo Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Solomon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wolfe's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solomon (2) vs (0) Wolfe
Wolfe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wolfe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wolfe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Solomon defends it easily.
Wolfe wants to sweep here but Solomon controlling him for the moment.
Wolfe working for submissions but it's allowed Solomon to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfe is looking for a sweep. Solomon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wolfe wants to control but Solomon is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe is in trouble now - Solomon has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (5) vs (0) Wolfe
Wolfe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Solomon controlling from the full mount.
Solomon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wolfe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wolfe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon controlling from the full mount.
Wolfe has given up his back here. Will Solomon look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Solomon (8) vs (0) Wolfe
Solomon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Solomon controlling from the back.
Solomon has the hooks in. Wolfe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Solomon controlling the position well here. Wolfe rolled but Solomon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon keeps control of the position as Wolfe tries to break free.
Wolfe is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Solomon.
Wolfe turns into Solomon and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (8) vs (2) Wolfe
Wolfe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solomon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solomon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Solomon pulls Wolfe in to control the position.
Solomon keeping full guard, as Wolfe tries to pass.
Wolfe trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Solomon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (10) vs (2) Wolfe
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe wants to hit a sweep here but Solomon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wolfe there! Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (13) vs (2) Wolfe
Solomon controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolfe is trying desperately to improve position.
Wolfe is still trying to improve position.
Solomon is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe regains half guard.
Solomon is taking a breather. Wolfe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wolfe wants to get back to full guard.
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wolfe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wolfe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Our spies down at at ABC Submissions and GNP inform us that Wolfe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wolfe is looking to sweep but instead, Solomon has passed into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe trying to get back to full guard but Solomon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (16) vs (2) Wolfe
Wolfe sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wolfe wants to improve his position but Solomon is controlling well.
Wolfe is looking to get back to full guard here but Solomon has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (19) vs (2) Wolfe
Wolfe tries to bench press Solomon off him but Solomon keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Solomon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Solomon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Solomon advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Solomon (21) vs (2) Wolfe
Wolfe gets back to half guard.
Wolfe tries to roll over but Solomon keeps him under control.
Solomon is pressing down on Wolfe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wolfe is holding on for now.
Wolfe tries to get to full guard but Solomon has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe gets full guard.
Wolfe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wolfe is looking for a triangle but Solomon pushes his legs off easily.
Wolfe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Solomon controls the pace.
Wolfe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Solomon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Solomon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (24) vs (2) Wolfe
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe tries to improve his position but instead Solomon has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Solomon (27) vs (2) Wolfe
Solomon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wolfe's body.
Wolfe is really stuck here.
Solomon controlling from the back.
Solomon controlling well, preventing Wolfe from escaping the position.
Solomon just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Solomon is hanging on to Wolfe's back as he tries to escape.
Solomon has good solid back control here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Solomon controlling well, preventing Wolfe from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wolfe is in bad spot here.
Solomon controlling the position well here. Wolfe rolled but Solomon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Solomon avoiding Wolfe 's attempts to control his hands.
Solomon has the hooks in. Wolfe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe trying to control the position but Solomon manages to sink in the hooks.
Wolfe is in bad spot here.
Good control from Solomon.
Solomon is hanging on to Wolfe's back as he tries to escape.
What can Wolfe do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wolfe tries to escape but Solomon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Solomon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Solomon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wolfe for as long as he can get away with.
Solomon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Solomon controlling well, preventing Wolfe from escaping the position.
Solomon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wolfe is really stuck here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Wolfe has hold of Solomon's leg, trying to break free but it's let Solomon lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Wolfe is turning an unusual color here� he's out! Solomon throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zekariays Solomon!
After the fight, Zekariays Solomon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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