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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between YB Sol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sol comes to the cage accompanied by SFIV - Theme of Ryu 2. Hammer has chosen Distubed as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. YB Sol could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tank Hammer's chin.
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210 lbs
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208 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, YB Sol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tank Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sol tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Sol.
Hammer fails to land with a series of punches.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sol closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammer circles away.
Sol looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammer is fending him off so far but Sol persists. Nope, Hammer circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for YB Sol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sol moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hammer misses with a few strikes there.
Hammer scores with a jab to the head.
Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by Sol.
Hammer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sol avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sol shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense.
A shot to the body from Hammer misses
and Sol counters with a takedown into side control.
Hammer prevents Sol from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet but Sol drags him back down.
Sol is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hammer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hammer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hammer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sol.
Hammer struggling a bit here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sol looks to land a combination but Hammer avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sol is looking to clinch.
Hammer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sol backs up against the cage.
Hammer looks gassed!
Hammer misses with a combination
letting Sol counter with a right hand.
Hammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sol makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sol has closed the distance and engaged Hammer in a clinch.
Sol is working for takedown but Hammer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hammer breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Sol or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammer which made him look bad.
Hammer swings widly with a right hand
and Sol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hammer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sol backs up against the cage.
Sol scores with a jab. Hammer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sol looks for a takedown but Hammer sprawls well.
Sol closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammer circles away.
Sol will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hammer throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sol to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to clinch but Sol slips to the side
and Sol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sol shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sol wants to clinch.
Tank Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer misses with a double jab
and Sol counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sol is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hammer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sol changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hammer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sol will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sol scores with a jab to the head.
Sol darts in and clinches Hammer up against the cage.
Sol breaks from the clinch.
Sol looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hammer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sol tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
Sol passes Hammer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sol seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sol is pressing down on Hammer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hammer is holding on for now.
Sol trying to control from half guard but Hammer is working away.
Sol is thwarting Hammer's attempts to control the position.
Hammer has hold of Sol's hands but Sol slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sol looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hammer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sol prevents Hammer from standing back up.
Sol has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sol wants to take a breather but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer tries to get to full guard but Sol has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
YB Sol dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hammer misses with a hook to the body
and Sol counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sol.
Sol tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
Hammer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sol has him pressed against the cage.
Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
YB Sol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sol takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Sol looks for a takedown but Hammer sprawls well.
A shot to the body from Hammer misses
and Sol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hammer misses with a double jab
and Sol counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hammer misses with a combination
and Sol counters with a left to the body.
Hammer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sol decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hammer's guard.
Hammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Sol trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Hammer is looking to stand up but Sol isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sol.
Sol connects with a couple of short punches.
Sol tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
Hammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Sol from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Sol tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.
Hammer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sol lands a jab to Hammer's midsection.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sol!
Sol throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hammer misses with a left hand
and Sol counters with a two punch combo.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sol moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Sol clobbers Hammer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hammer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sol counters with a single leg into guard. Hammer didn't expect that.
Sol throwing strikes from guard but Hammer blocks nicely.
Sol wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Hammer has control of Sol's left arm, preventing Sol from doing any damage.
Hammer pushes Sol off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hammer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Hammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sol counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sol.
Hammer wants to stand and escape but Sol is having none of it.
Sol being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Hammer wants to stand but Sol is controlling the position.
Sol trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Hammer is wriggling around but Sol manages to pass to half guard.
Sol takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sol trying to control from half guard but Hammer is working away.
Sol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hammer manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sol looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for YB Sol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer throws a series of strikes that have Sol backpedaling.
Hammer lands a lovely overhand right.
Sol lands with a nice body punch.
Good shot there by Sol.
No joy there for Sol, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hammer misses with a left hand
and Sol counters by clinching up.
Sol has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sol successfully pulls guard.
Sol trying to control the position.
Sol trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer is looking to stand up but Sol won't let him.
Sol wants to get back to his feet but Hammer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
YB Sol dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hammer tries to clinch up but Sol circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown by Sol or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammer which made him look bad.
Hammer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sol counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hammer misses with a combination
and Sol counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sol wants to pass the guard but Hammer is defending well.
Hammer is holding on to half guard well.
Hammer pushes Sol off looking to stand but Sol dives back in and keeps control.
Sol is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hammer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sol.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammer is in trouble now - Sol has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer wants to hold on but Sol pushes him away.
Sol is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hammer can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sol has hold of Hammer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hammer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hammer is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sol trying to control but he's not successful this time.
YB Sol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammer tries to hold on but Sol postures up.
Sol landing punches.
Sol landing shots from mount.
Sol wants to control the pace but Hammer is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sol punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sol lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sol working the ground and pound effectively.
You get the feeling that Hammer really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hammer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hammer regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer pushes Sol off looking to stand but Sol dives back in and keeps control.
Hammer controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hammer gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Hammer pulls Sol in close to prevent any damage.
Sol looking to pass the guard.
Hammer is wriggling around but Sol manages to pass to half guard.
Hammer is looking to escape.
Hammer is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sol is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet.
Sol sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hammer defending well though.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Sol checks a leg kick.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Sol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sol fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hammer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sol counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sol tries to clinch there but Hammer circles away.
Sol feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sol tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
Hammer is looking to stand up but Sol isn't so interested in that idea.
Sol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
YB Sol clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sol tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.
Hammer throws a combination that misses
and Sol counters with a shoot takedown. Hammer fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer wants to stand but Sol is controlling the position.
Sol trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sol gets to his feet - Hammer follows without any prompting.
Nice sprawl there from Hammer as Sol shoots in.
Hammer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sol counters by moving into the clinch.
Sol has hold of one of Hammer's legs. Hammer is fighting the takedown attempt but Sol gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hammer wants to stand and escape but Sol is having none of it.
Hammer can't keep his opponent in guard - Sol advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hammer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!Sol jabs at Hammer's body.
Hammer swings widly with a right hand
so Sol counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Sol from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol throwing strikes but missing.
Hammer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sol forces his way into half guard.
Hammer is not content to let Sol control the position.
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sol.
Sol is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sol tries to pass to full mount but Hammer defends it.
Hammer tries to get to full guard but Sol has control of the leg.
Hammer is refusing to be controlled, as Sol sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hammer kicks off Sol and gets to his feet.
Hammer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sol counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hammer trying to control the position.
Sol won't allow Hammer to get back to his feet.
Hammer has Sol pulled in close to control his posture.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet but Sol passes into half guard.
Sol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hammer trying to control here.
Hammer is refusing to be controlled, as Sol sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol prevents Hammer from standing back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hammer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by Hammer.
Sol listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammer can do to turn this around?
Nice sprawl there from Hammer as Sol shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for YB Sol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sol looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammer is fending him off so far but Sol persists. Nope, Hammer circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammer misses with a double jab
and Sol counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sol fails to land the takedown.
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Sol.
Sol lands a right hook to the body.
Sol with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Hammer misses.
Sol moves away from the strike by Hammer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Sol circles away.
Hammer misses with a hook to the body
and Sol counters by moving into the clinch.
Hammer lands an elbow inside.
It looks like YB Sol has been cut.
Hammer tries to break the clinch but Sol is controlling the position.
Sol wants a takedown but no success here.
Sol goes for a takedown attempt but Hammer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sol rushes Hammer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammer throws a combination that misses
and Hammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sol counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hammer's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sol won't allow Hammer to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sol is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammer has wrist control.
Hammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammer is looking to stand up but Sol isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
YB Sol had his way with Tank Hammer in that round.
The cut man is working on YB Sol's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hammer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sol counters with a one-two to the body.
YB Sol is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Hammer. No joy for Sol on that attempt.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sol's guard.
Hammer content to stall in guard here.
Sol wants to improve his position but instead Hammer has moved into half guard.
Hammer tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Sol wants to improve his position but Hammer is controlling well.
Hammer decides to stand up.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sol shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammer as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer throws a hook but Sol avoids it easily.
Sol fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for YB Sol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sol gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sol goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hammer prevents it.
Sol is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hammer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sol is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hammer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sol tries for a takedown but Hammer manages to get underhooks.
Sol has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hammer can't break the clinch.
Hammer wants to get back to striking at distance but Sol won't allow it.
Hammer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sol smiles and moves away.
Sol tries for a takedown but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hammer fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Sol or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammer which made him look bad.
Hammer lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a left that rocks Sol and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hammer dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Sol regain composure!
Sol is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sol is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hammer off and has taken his back!
Oh Sol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sol throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Sol seems to have got his legs back now.
Hammer is taking damage to the body and head.
What can Hammer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sol is trying to control but Hammer is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Sol looking to control but Hammer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sol goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hammer turns into him and now he's in Sol's guard.
Hammer looking to pass the guard.
Sol is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol controls Hammer momentarily but Hammer frees himself.
Sol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sol can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hammer controls the pace.
Hammer wanted to stand there but Sol had control of the position.
Sol manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hammer manages to get himself to full guard.
Sol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hammer lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammer throws a nice looking combination but Sol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hammer has managed to clinch.
Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sol has him pressed against the cage.
Hammer pulls guard successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hammer holds on and takes a little breather.
Hammer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sol is controlling him.
Hammer has control of Sol's left arm, preventing Sol from doing any damage.
Tank Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammer is looking for a triangle but Sol pushes his legs off easily.
Sol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hammer is on top in guard.
Sol looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sol has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... YB Sol!
YB Sol retains his light heavyweight title!
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