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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Lazaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonathan Soto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pedro Lazaro!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lazaro connects with a body shot that sends Soto's belly button to the back.
Soto moves into range and clinches up with Lazaro.
Lazaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Soto controls his hands.
Lazaro working aggressively here.
Soto blocking some punches.
Soto blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Lazaro.
Lazaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Soto.
Soto goes for a takedown attempt but Lazaro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Soto moves into range and clinches up with Lazaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazaro misses with the head strike.
Lazaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lazaro misses with some punches.
Lazaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lazaro looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lazaro.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soto.
Lazaro looking to slow down the pace here.
Soto takes a shot to the head.
Soto is trying to pull guard but Lazaro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Soto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Soto.
Soto takes a shot to the head.
Soto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lazaro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lazaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Soto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soto stalling in the clinch.
Soto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro throws a good cross that connects.
Lazaro clinches.
Soto manages to pull guard.
Lazaro wants to get up but he can't break Soto's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Soto working for a triangle but Lazaro defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soto has a closed guard, preventing Lazaro from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto pulls Lazaro in close to prevent any damage.
Lazaro wanted to stand there but Soto had control of the position.
Lazaro prevents Soto from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Soto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lazaro defends it nicely.
Lazaro moves out of range of the body kick from Soto.
Soto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lazaro drives through and clinches with Soto against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Soto tries to pull guard but Lazaro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lazaro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soto backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soto tries to circle away but Lazaro has him pinned against the cage.
Lazaro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lazaro pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Lazaro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lazaro tries to clinch but Soto is having none of it.
Soto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Soto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Lazaro finds it's target.
Lazaro connects with a body shot.
Lazaro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lazaro tries to clinch up but Soto circles away and keeps his distance.
Soto rushes Lazaro and presses him up against the cage.
Lazaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soto's elbow.
Lazaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lazaro can't find room to land a body shot as Soto controls the action.
Lazaro taking a breather.
Lazaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Soto.
Lazaro working aggressively here.
Soto tries to pull guard but Lazaro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Soto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lazaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soto is pushing Lazaro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lazaro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lazaro.
Soto is trying to pull guard but Lazaro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Soto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazaro stops a takedown attempt from Soto.
Soto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lazaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soto backwards.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lazaro. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lazaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soto wants to take the fight to the mat but Lazaro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Soto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Lazaro.
Lazaro looking to stall.
Lazaro misses with a body punch.
Soto pulls guard successfully.
Soto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Soto tries to get out of the position.
Soto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Soto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto wants to sweep but no luck.
Soto controls Lazaro momentarily but Lazaro frees himself.
Soto looking to control but Lazaro passes into half guard.
Soto manages to get to full guard.
That's four 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.
Soto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lazaro wants to get up but he can't break Soto's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lazaro finds it's way round the side to connect with Soto's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Lazaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lazaro lunges at Soto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Soto's hand.
Lazaro with a jab.
Lazaro tries to clinch there but Soto circles away.
Jonathan Soto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Lazaro.
A head kick misses from Soto.
Pedro Lazaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lazaro lands a nice hook to Soto's body. Soto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lazaro has Soto up against the cage in a clinch.
Soto is working for takedown but Lazaro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lazaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lazaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lazaro to keep the fight standing.
Lazaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lazaro tries to stall but Soto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Soto wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Soto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazaro tries to work over Soto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto tries to land knees in the clinch but Lazaro avoids the damage to the body.
Soto prevents a body shot from Lazaro.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Soto.
Lazaro stops a takedown attempt from Soto.
Lazaro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lazaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Soto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soto wants to take the fight to the mat but Lazaro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lazaro tries to throw a body punch but Soto avoids it by throwing Lazaro back against the cage.
Lazaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Soto.
Soto is trying to maintain a safe position but Lazaro gets an underhook and turns Soto into the cage.
Soto wants to take the fight to the mat but Lazaro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Lazaro.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lazaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Soto backwards.
Lazaro throws a head punch that misses.
Lazaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soto's elbow.
A short right from Lazaro.
Lazaro misses with the head strike.
Soto takes a shot to the head.
Lazaro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Soto can't get the takedown.
Lazaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Soto controls his hands.
Lazaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soto blocks a body shot from Lazaro.
Lazaro tries to throw a body punch but Soto avoids it by throwing Lazaro back against the cage.
Soto is trying to pull guard but Lazaro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto blocking some punches.
Lazaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lazaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Lazaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lazaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Soto.
Soto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lazaro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lazaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lazaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Lazaro digs a right hand underneath Soto's ribcage. Soto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lazaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lazaro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Soto is keeping busy.
Lazaro tries a body shot but Soto blocks it.
Lazaro misses with some punches.
Lazaro dodges an elbow strike from Soto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro tries a body shot but Soto blocks it.
Soto has had enough of the clinch but Lazaro keeps him there for the moment.
Soto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lazaro walks away with a smile on his face. Soto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Soto.
Lazaro tries to clinch
and Soto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Soto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Soto misses with a double jab.
Lazaro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lazaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lazaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lazaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lazaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Soto controls his hands.
Jonathan Soto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pedro Lazaro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Soto has had enough of the clinch but Lazaro keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Lazaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lazaro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Lazaro!
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