PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between YB Sol Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stark's choice of entrance music: Cmon Feel The Noise. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Sol Jr
vs
Stark

189 cm
24
215 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

191 cm
30
211 lbs
20 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

Conviction
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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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, YB Sol Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Stark!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sol Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Stark.
Sol Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sol Jr throws a low kick but Stark moves out of range easily.
Sol Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stark checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sol Jr is looking to chop away at Stark's legs.
Sol Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stark throws a right hand that Sol Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Sol Jr also avoids with ease.
Stark misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sol Jr misses with a body kick.
Stark looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stark blocks a head kick by Sol Jr.
Sol Jr throws a head kick that Stark semi-blocks.
Sol Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark avoids a kick to the body.
Stark has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sol Jr.
Sol Jr jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sol Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sol Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sol Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sol Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stark takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stark checks a leg kick.
Sol Jr throws a head kick that half lands.

Stark moves into the clinch.
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
Sol Jr blocks a body shot from Stark.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sol Jr digs a right hand into Stark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stark's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sol Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sol Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Sol Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sol Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stark swings wildly with an uppercut but Sol Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sol Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sol Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sol Jr stalling.
Stark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sol Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Sol Jr tries to throw a body punch but Stark avoids it by throwing Sol Jr back against the cage.
Stark prevents a body shot from Sol Jr.
Sol Jr blocks an elbow strike from Stark.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark blocking some punches.
Stark missing with knees to the body.
Sol Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Stark controls his hands.
Sol Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Stark controls his hands.
Sol Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stark misses with some punches.
Stark blocks an elbow strike from Sol Jr.
Sol Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Sol Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stark throws a low kick but Sol Jr avoids it.
Stark moves out of range as Sol Jr throws a body kick.
Stark throws a solid leg kick but Sol Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stark.
Stark works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sol Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stark checks it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sol Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stark on the side of the head.
Stark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sol Jr can pounce on him.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sol Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Sol Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Stark.
Some bone on bone action there as Sol Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Stark moves into the clinch.
Stark blocks a body shot from Sol Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sol Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sol Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Stark gets an underhook and turns Sol Jr into the cage.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
Sol Jr tries to work over Stark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

YB Sol Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sol Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
Sol Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Stark as he checks the leg kick.
Sol Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stark throws out the jab.
Sol Jr connects with a leg kick. Stark looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sol Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Stark misses with a hook. Sol Jr ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Stark misses.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Stark staying out of range there.
Stark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sol Jr throws a jab when Stark was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark works over Sol Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Stark misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thomas Stark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sol Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sol Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stark wants to clinch up but Sol Jr keeps it at a distance.
Sol Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stark misses with a hook. Sol Jr ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Stark coming out on top.
Stark takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sol Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sol Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Sol Jr.
Stark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sol Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sol Jr.
Stark changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sol Jr throws a low kick but Stark moves out of range easily.
Stark moves out of range of the body kick.
Sol Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sol Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol Jr throws a front kick aimed at Stark's knee but Stark avoids it well.
Stark is looking to clinch but Sol Jr is avoiding it.
Sol Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stark's head.
Sol Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stark checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Sol Jr.
Sol Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Stark with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sol Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sol Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Stark off balance momentarily.
Sol Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sol Jr wants to land a leg kick but Stark is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sol Jr throws the kick towards the body but Stark avoids it.
Stark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A good leg kick by Sol Jr.
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
Stark blocks the body kick.
YB Sol Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark walks into a left hand.
Sol Jr tries to land a leg kick but Stark saw it coming and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sol Jr takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sol Jr manages to avoid it.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sol Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

YB Sol Jr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sol Jr throws a wild body kick that Stark sees coming a mile off.
Sol Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Stark.
Stark throws a body punch but Sol Jr moves out of range.
Sol Jr throws a leg kick but Stark sees it coming and moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Stark blocks the low kick.
Sol Jr connects with a leg kick. Stark looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sol Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sol Jr looks for the body kick but Stark saw that one coming.
Stark connects with an inside leg kick.
Stark throws a good cross that connects.
Stark checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol Jr throws a leg kick
and Stark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sol Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sol Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sol Jr slips a straight right by Stark.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stark.
Stark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Stark.
Sol Jr looks for the body kick but Stark saw that one coming.
Sol Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark throws a series of punches but Sol Jr moves out of range.
Stark jabs Sol Jr right on the nose. Sol Jr blinks but takes it well.
YB Sol Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stark.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sol Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Sol Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sol Jr.
Stark is looking to land body kicks.
Sol Jr motions for Stark to come forward. Sol Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sol Jr can pounce on him.
Sol Jr misses with an uppercut.
Stark will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sol Jr throws a hook but Stark blocks it.
Thomas Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark scores with a jab to the body.
Sol Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stark moves out of range as Sol Jr throws a body kick.
Sol Jr lands a front kick.
Stark blocks a leg kick.
Sol Jr throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Sol Jr misses the target.
Sol Jr defending well as Stark loads up on a big left hand.
Stark has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sol Jr.
That kick from Sol Jr tenderised Stark's leg. Stark is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sol Jr takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Stark lands with a cross.
Sol Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Sol Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stark throws a shot from downtown. Sol Jr moves away and avoids it.
Stark blocks a head kick by Sol Jr.
Sol Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sol Jr throws a leg kick but Stark sees it coming and moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark checks a low kick from Sol Jr.
Stark misses with a looping left.
Stark throws a chopping leg kick but Sol Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Stark.
Well Sol Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... YB Sol Jr!