PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Pat Garret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ewoud Roelof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Garret
vs
Roelof

184 cm
27
195 lbs
21 - 5 - 0

198 cm
27
185 lbs
13 - 1 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pat Garret!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ewoud Roelof!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roelof throws a lazy head kick
and Garret counters with a right hand to the body.
A lazy body kick from Garret
and Garret takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roelof misses with a kick to the body.
Garret throws a big shot that misses.
We've been told by Garret's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Garret fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roelof has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Roelof throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garret tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roelof was well out of range. Poor timing from Garret.
Roelof is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Garret misses with a hook.
Roelof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garret attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Roelof doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Roelof moves out of range of the leg kick from Garret.
We've been informed that Roelof has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garret throws a body punch but Roelof moves out of range.
Garret lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roelof at a distance.
Roelof throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Garret fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roelof manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Garret.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garret blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garret avoids the head kick by Roelof.
Garret lands a body shot.
Garret is looking to wear down Roelof with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Garret tries a head kick but it misses.
Garret avoids a kick to the body.
Roelof keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garret.
Roelof tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garret avoids the head kick by Roelof.
Garret gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roelof.
A punch combination from Garret misses.
Roelof wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garret lands a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garret, right into the meat.
Garret throws a front kick that sends Roelof stumbling back into the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roelof throws a right hand that Garret ducks under and follows up with a left that Garret also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Garret catches Roelof right on the button with a cross.

It looks like Ewoud Roelof has been cut.
Garret connects with a body shot.
Roelof uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garret.
Roelof flicks out a counter leg kick but Garret steps away.
Garret throws out a loose jab but Roelof uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garret lands a leg kick that knocks Roelof off balance momentarily.
Garret throws a body punch but Roelof moves out of range.
Roelof wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Garret there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Roelof pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Garret blocks the low kick.
Garret lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garret throws a body punch but Roelof moves out of range.
Garret throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Garret.
Garret takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Roelof lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roelof.
The fighters circling - Garret throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roelof throws a big counter head kick but Garret avoids it with no problem.
Garret is looking to chop away at Roelof's legs.
Garret shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garret pivots, looking for a leg kick but Roelof is out of range and Garret settles back down.
Garret takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ewoud Roelof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garret throws a leg kick but Roelof checks it.
Roelof avoids the body shot from Garret.
Garret blocks a head kick by Roelof.
Roelof takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Garret fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roelof pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Roelof.
Garret misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garret throws a hook but Roelof avoids it easily.
Roelof feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garret's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roelof works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garret throws a front kick aimed at Roelof's knee but Roelof avoids it well.
Garret throws a push kick but Roelof slaps the foot to one side.
Garret fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Roelof on the side of the head.
Roelof has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Roelof tries to move into range but Garret moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roelof misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Roelof. Those never looked like landing.
Garret is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Roelof lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roelof misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roelof looks to land a left hand but Garret moved out of range nicely.
Jab from Garret.
Garret misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Garret there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pat Garret will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ewoud Roelof's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Garret scores with a hook.
Garret fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roelof has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Roelof.
Roelof's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garret throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Roelof on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garret throws a leg kick that misses.
Roelof throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garret turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pat Garret is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters circling a little - Roelof finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Roelof cracks Garret with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Roelof with a jab.
Garret misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by Garret. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garret.
Garret slips a jab from Roelof.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roelof lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roelof gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garret.
Garret takes a swing at Roelof's ribcage but misses.
Roelof throws a big counter head kick but Garret avoids it with no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roelof tries a head kick but it misses.
Garret has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Roelof.
A punch lands to the side of Roelof 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Roelof pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garret scores with a kick to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Roelof.
Garret fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roelof manages to avoid it.
Garret just misses with a punch to the body.
Garret takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Roelof throws a hook to the side of Garret's head but Garret sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roelof checks the leg kick.
Roelof misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roelof walks into a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Roelof.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roelof misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Garret counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Roelof goes down! Will Roelof beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!

Roelof is rocked!
Roelof throws a sloppy body shot
and Garret counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roelof is still on wobbly legs! Can Garret finish him?
Some wild striking there from Garret.
Garret moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRoelof.
Roelof seems to have recovered his senses.
Garret connects with a body shot that sends Roelof's belly button to the back.
A jab from Garret misses.
A head kick misses from Roelof.
It looked like Garret wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roelof lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garret uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roelof.
An attempted straight right counter from Garret misses the target.
Roelof scores with a head kick.
Garret swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garret tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Roelof paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Roelof responds with a good body kick, but Garret manages to step out the way in time.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Roelof crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Garret - the referee stops the clock and Roelof gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Garret. Roelof manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Garret finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Garret.
Garret fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roelof manages to avoid it.
Roelof throws a head kick that half lands.
Roelof checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Garret lands a nice looking body shot.
Garret chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roelof can pounce on him.
Garret keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roelof.
Garret avoids the head kick by Roelof.
Garret's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roelof under the eye.
Roelof doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roelof is breathing heavily.
Garret's corner calls for a 1-2. Garret obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Garret scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Roelof to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Garret there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Roelof ducks under a wild hook from Garret.
Roelof throws out a counter right but Garret avoids it with no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roelof throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roelof on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garret. Garret obviously looking to wear him down.
Garret has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roelof finds it's way round the side to connect with Garret's head.
Roelof checks a low kick from Garret.
Garret is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roelof can do to turn this around?
Garret doesn't manage to clinch there - Roelof circles away.
Roelof is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garret with a body shot.
Garret throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roelof checks the leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garret attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Garret blocks a head kick by Roelof.
Garret thumps Roelof with a low kick.
Roelof on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garret throws out a loose jab but Roelof uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roelof only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Garret avoids the head kick by Roelof.
Roelof tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Garret.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Garret takes the second round thanks to the knockdowns.
The cut man is working on Ewoud Roelof's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A leg kick checked by Roelof.
Garret takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garret throws a push kick but Roelof slaps the foot to one side.
Garret is looking to land body kicks.
Garret misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Roelof finds it's target.
Garret tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roelof was well out of range. Poor timing from Garret.
Roelof ducks under a wild hook from Garret.
Garret wants to land a leg kick but Roelof is out of range.
Roelof connects with a leg kick. Garret looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roelof throws a push kick but Garret slaps the foot to one side.
Garret misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roelof gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garret.
Roelof with a nice cross.
Garret attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garret lands a nice shot that snaps Roelof's head back.
Roelof checks a low kick from Garret.
Roelof slips a jab from Garret.
Roelof works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A good leg kick by Garret.
Roelof misses with a head kick.
Garret cracks Roelof with an open hand slap.
Roelof connects with a high kick.
Nice defenses there by Roelof.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garret.
Roelof throws a shot from downtown. Garret moves away and avoids it.
Roelof avoids a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Garret finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roelof ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garret's corner calls for a 1-2. Garret obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garret avoids the head kick by Roelof.
Garret misses the shot to the body.
Roelof throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Garret's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garret.
Garret lands a nice looking body shot.
Garret comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roelof takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roelof takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Garret tries a low kick but Roelof avoids it.
Garret throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Roelof throws the left hand but Garret avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Garret tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Garret.
Good shot there by Roelof.
Roelof has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roelof displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garret throws out the jab.
Roelof motions for Garret to come forward. Roelof throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garret seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Garret is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roelof.
Good work by Roelof as he checks the leg kick.
Garret lands with a straight right. Roelof didn't see that one coming.
Garret pivots, looking for a leg kick but Roelof is out of range and Garret settles back down.
Garret punishes Roelof's body with a nice straight punch.
Garret takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A good leg kick by Garret.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roelof. That's going to slow Garret down.
Roelof checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Garret.
Garret tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Roelof is able to avoid easily.
Garret lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garret is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garret blocks a head kick by Roelof.
Garret looks for the body kick but Roelof saw that one coming.

Garret clinches up against the ropes.
Garret doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garret misses with the head strike.
Roelof pushes Garret back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Garret as the two fighters clinch.
Roelof dodges an elbow strike from Garret.
Garret throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Roelof blocks an elbow strike from Garret.
Garret lands a body punch in the clinch.
Garret lands an elbow that stopped Roelof in his tracks for a moment.
Garret misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garret lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roelof backwards.

That has opened up Ewoud Roelof's cut even more.
Garret breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Roelof with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Roelof looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Roelof get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Pat Garret!
Pat Garret is the new middleweight champion!
Pat Garret seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.