PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ole Solseng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Natural (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solseng comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Horse - Hero of the Day. Natural has chosen Tupac- Me Against The World as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Solseng
vs
Natural

195 cm
21
285 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
236 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Syndicate Nutrition

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ole Solseng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Natural!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solseng missing with a left hand there. Natural was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Natural checks a leg kick.
Solseng lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Natural takes one to the side of the head.
Solseng looks to score with a jab to the body but Natural is just out of range.
Ole Solseng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Solseng there.
Solseng misses the shot to the body.
Solseng ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solseng moves into range and connects with a jab.
Solseng throws a leg kick

and Natural counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Solseng!
Natural fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Natural working the body and head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Natural tries to score with some ground and pound. Solseng controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Natural postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Solseng knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Natural on the ground.
Natural in side control, throwing shots but Solseng defends.
An elbow from Natural crashes against the mat.
Solseng struggling a bit here.
Natural postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Natural tries for a kimura but Solseng is defending well.

Natural is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Solseng knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Solseng is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natural working the ground and pound from side control.
Natural working the ground and pound but Solseng is defending the strikes.
Solseng manages to work his way to half guard, despite Natural's best efforts.
Solseng is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Natural scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solseng wants to get back to full guard.

Natural wants to work for an arm triangle but Solseng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Solseng keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Solseng blocking the ground and pound attempt from Natural.
Solseng has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Natural is working away from the top position though.
Natural not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Solseng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natural throwing shots but Solseng is blocking nicely.
Solseng trying to hold on to Natural's head to control him but Natural postures up.
Natural throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Natural tries to pass the half guard into mount. Solseng knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Natural throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Natural moves nicely into side control.
Natural throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Solseng is looking for a sweep.
Natural throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Solseng tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solseng defending against the ground and pound.
Solseng taking punishment in the form of punches.
Natural has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Natural with the ground and pound but Solseng regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Solseng tries to roll over but Natural keeps him under control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Natural throwing shots but Solseng is blocking nicely.
Natural throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Solseng trying to control but Natural postures up.
Solseng is looking for a sweep. Natural is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Natural moves into full mount! Solseng won't be happy about that!

Natural working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Solseng turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Natural off and cradles Solseng's limp body as Natural celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Randy Natural!
A very excited looking Randy Natural made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.