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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Soriano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tad Ghostal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soriano's entrance music is Bebot by The Black Eyed Peas. A fine choice. Ghostal has chosen Good King Wenceslas as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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143 lbs
34 - 11 - 2 |
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145 lbs
23 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Pablo Soriano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tad Ghostal!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghostal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soriano at a distance.
Ghostal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Soriano.
Ghostal throws a chopping leg kick but Soriano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ghostal thumps Soriano with a low kick.
Soriano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ghostal throws a leg kick but Soriano moved away.
Soriano throws a low kick but Ghostal moves out of range easily.
Soriano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Soriano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ghostal. Ghostal obviously looking to wear him down.
Soriano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Soriano throws a hook but Ghostal blocks it.
Ghostal blocks a low kick nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ghostal.
Soriano misses with a hook.
Soriano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ghostal.
Ghostal lands with a straight right. Soriano didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Soriano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soriano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ghostal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soriano manages to avoid it.
Ghostal clinches with his opponent.
Ghostal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Soriano fails to land.
Ghostal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghostal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ghostal has a couple of punches blocked by Soriano.
Ghostal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ghostal swings wildly with an uppercut but Soriano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Soriano.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Soriano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghostal's elbow.
Soriano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ghostal being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghostal.
Soriano is looking to control Ghostal's arms but Ghostal gets an underhook and turns him. Now Soriano has his back to the cage.
Ghostal scores with a shot to the side of Soriano's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soriano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghostal misses with a punch to the body.
Soriano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Soriano as Ghostal tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soriano.
Soriano blocks a body shot from Ghostal.
Still in the clinch, Soriano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Soriano tries to throw a body punch but Ghostal avoids it by throwing Soriano back against the cage.
Soriano misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ghostal throws a punch but it's blocked by Soriano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ghostal fails to land.
Soriano tries a body shot but Ghostal blocks it.
Ghostal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Soriano.
Ghostal throws a head punch that misses.
Ghostal has a couple of punches blocked by Soriano.
Soriano tries a body shot but Ghostal blocks it.
Soriano tries to work over Ghostal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soriano misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Soriano on the inside.
Soriano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghostal tries to break free but Soriano pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Soriano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soriano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Soriano wants to stall.
Ghostal working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghostal.
Soriano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ghostal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soriano cracks Ghostal with a nice body shot.
Ghostal working aggressively here.
Ghostal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Ghostal scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghostal.
Ghostal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ghostal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ghostal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soriano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ghostal or not.
Soriano misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soriano lands a body punch.
Ghostal being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Soriano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Soriano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghostal.
Soriano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ghostal.
Soriano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghostal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ghostal moves out of range of the body kick from Soriano.
Ghostal misses with a low kick.
Soriano keeps Ghostal at a distance using the push kick.
Ghostal dodges the punch combination from Soriano.
Soriano connects with a nice looking jab.
Pablo Soriano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghostal ducks under a wild hook from Soriano.
Ghostal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Soriano connects with a solid leg kick.
Soriano is looking to chop away at Ghostal's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soriano misses with a body kick.
Soriano pushes Ghostal away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soriano connects with a body shot.
Ghostal swings for the body but Soriano moves out of range.
Ghostal is breathing heavily.
Ghostal slips under a jab from Soriano.
Soriano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ghostal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soriano throws a low kick, looking for Ghostal's leg but Ghostal calmly moves out of range.
Ghostal misses with a body kick.
Soriano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Soriano moves out of range of the leg kick from Ghostal.
Soriano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghostal jabs Soriano right on the nose. Soriano blinks but takes it well.
Ghostal tries a low kick but Soriano avoids it.
Soriano gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ghostal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ghostal takes a swing at Soriano's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ghostal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soriano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Soriano just misses with a punch to the body.
Soriano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pablo Soriano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soriano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Soriano throws a push kick but Ghostal slaps the foot to one side.
Jab, jab by Soriano - just one landing.
Soriano misses with a double jab
and Ghostal counters with an outside leg kick.
Ghostal wants to slow Soriano down by chopping away at his legs.
Ghostal misses with a leg kick.
Ghostal misses with a looping left.
Soriano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Soriano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Soriano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soriano cracks the inside of Ghostal's front leg.
Ghostal tries to land a front kick but Soriano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ghostal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soriano.
The crowd cheers as Soriano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ghostal doesn't seem phased though.
Ghostal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soriano.
Soriano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Soriano misses with a head kick.
Ghostal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pablo Soriano is winning the standup battle so far.
Ghostal misses with a takedown attempt - Soriano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Soriano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soriano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ghostal throws a leg kick that misses.
Ghostal shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soriano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ghostal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Ghostal.
Ghostal checks a low kick from Soriano.
Ghostal closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Soriano quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soriano gets back to full guard.
Soriano keeping moving, preventing Ghostal from controlling successfully.
Soriano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ghostal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ghostal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghostal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soriano is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Soriano dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ghostal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Soriano misses the shot to the body.
Soriano swinging wildly here.
Ghostal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Soriano.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ghostal. That's going to slow Soriano down.
Soriano throws a front kick aimed at Ghostal's knee but Ghostal avoids it well.
Ghostal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Soriano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ghostal scores with a jab.
Soriano throws a low kick but Ghostal moves out of range easily.
Soriano checks a leg kick.
Ghostal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soriano.
A cross from Soriano lands.
Nice body kick from Ghostal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soriano checks a leg kick.
Soriano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ghostal jabs at Soriano's body.
Soriano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ghostal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A clash of legs there as Ghostal blocks the low kick.
Soriano throws a leg kick
and Ghostal counters with a body kick that stops Soriano in his tracks momentarily.
Soriano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ghostal.
Soriano lands a jab.
Ghostal misses with a two punch combination.
Soriano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soriano checks the leg kick.
Ghostal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Soriano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tad Ghostal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soriano throws a nice looking combination but Ghostal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Ghostal finds it's way through Soriano's defenses.
Ghostal misses with a wild body shot.
Soriano throws a head kick but Ghostal moves out of range.
Jab by Ghostal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghostal thuds his shin into the meat of Soriano's side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Soriano 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 Ghostal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ghostal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ghostal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ghostal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Soriano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slow jab from Ghostal misses its intended target.
Soriano checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Soriano misses.
Ghostal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ghostal misses with an uppercut. Soriano saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soriano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghostal moves away.
Ghostal throws a looping overhand right but Soriano ducks down to avoid it.
Ghostal 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.
Ghostal digs a good hook to Soriano's body.
Soriano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ghostal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soriano tries to work over Ghostal's front leg with a kick but Ghostal checks it.
Soriano connects with an inside leg kick.
Ghostal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Soriano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ghostal, pushing him back against the cage.
Soriano lands a knee to the body.
Soriano lands with a right to the head.
Pablo Soriano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ghostal lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soriano lands an elbow just above Ghostal 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soriano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ghostal is keeping busy.
Ghostal misses with a punch on the inside.
Soriano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Ghostal.
Ghostal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ghostal.
Ghostal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghostal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soriano cracks Ghostal with a nice body shot.
Ghostal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soriano backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghostal throws a head punch that misses.
Soriano misses with some punches.
Ghostal throws a punch but it's blocked by Soriano.
Ghostal takes a knee to the side of the body.
Soriano lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Soriano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Soriano, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Soriano!
Pablo Soriano took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I started my career at Syndicate IV and have now seen it's 150th show. Thank you Sydney, but it's time for me to hang em up. Hope there's room for me in the hall of fame.'.
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