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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Vidar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Stronkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Stronkowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lasse Vidar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathan Stronkowski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vidar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stronkowski manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stronkowski.
Stronkowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vidar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stronkowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vidar takes a swing at Stronkowski's ribcage but misses.
Vidar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stronkowski.
Stronkowski throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Vidar counter with a right hand.
Stronkowski looks to clinch
and Vidar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vidar blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stronkowski needs to keep his hands up - Vidar had a free shot at his head there.
Vidar scores with a jab to the head.
Stronkowski wants to clinch up but Vidar keeps it at a distance.
Lasse Vidar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stronkowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stronkowski looks winded!
Vidar throws out a powerful jab.
Stronkowski darts in trying to clinch
and Vidar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vidar misses the shot to the body.
Stronkowski tries to clinch up but Vidar circles away and keeps his distance.
Stronkowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vidar.
Vidar scores with a decent looking hook.
Vidar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stronkowski doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stronkowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vidar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stronkowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stronkowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vidar just misses with a punch to the body.
Vidar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stronkowski drops his hands momentarily and Vidar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stronkowski misses with a few strikes there.
Stronkowski misses with a jab to the body
and Vidar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vidar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vidar works Stronkowski's body with a nice hook.
Stronkowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vidar connects with a single shot there.
Stronkowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Vidar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stronkowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nathan Stronkowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stronkowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stronkowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vidar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stronkowski.
Vidar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stronkowski. Stronkowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nathan Stronkowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stronkowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stronkowski is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vidar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stronkowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stronkowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stronkowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stronkowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stronkowski moves to clinch but Vidar breaks away
and Vidar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vidar moves out of range of the body kick from Stronkowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vidar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stronkowski.
Stronkowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stronkowski misses with a double jab
and Vidar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vidar connects with a body shot that sends Stronkowski's belly button to the back.
Stronkowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Stronkowski throws a head kick but Vidar moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stronkowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vidar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stronkowski misses with a double jab
and Vidar counters with a stiff right hand.
Vidar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vidar dodges the punch combination from Stronkowski.
Vidar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Vidar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vidar.
A clash of legs there as Vidar blocks the low kick.
Vidar lands with an uppercut that bounces Stronkowski off the cage and back into range.
Stronkowski misses with a low kick.
Vidar lunges at Stronkowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stronkowski's hand.
Vidar scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lasse Vidar will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Stronkowski tries to clinch but Vidar is having none of it.
Stronkowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stronkowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lasse Vidar is winning the standup battle so far.
Stronkowski fails with the takedown
and Vidar counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stronkowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stronkowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stronkowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vidar as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vidar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice straight punches there by Vidar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vidar.
Vidar cracks Stronkowski with an open hand slap.
Stronkowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Lasse Vidar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Stronkowski.
Stronkowski walks into a left hand.
Stronkowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vidar to score with a decent uppercut.
Stronkowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lasse Vidar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vidar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stronkowski moves away.
Vidar cracks Stronkowski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stronkowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vidar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stronkowski throws a nice looking combination but Vidar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stronkowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vidar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vidar cracks Stronkowski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vidar scores with a body shot.
Stronkowski walks into a left hand.
Stronkowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vidar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nathan Stronkowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stronkowski misses with a wild combination.
Vidar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stronkowski moves in looking to clinch but Vidar pushes him off.
Vidar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vidar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A clash of legs there as Vidar blocks the low kick.
Vidar lands with a nice body punch.
Vidar lands a nice hook to Stronkowski's body. Stronkowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vidar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Vidar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vidar 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Vidar!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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