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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boyce Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Cumbernauld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyce Salazar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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214 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boyce Salazar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, TJ Cumbernauld!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salazar gets caught napping as Cumbernauld dives in and scores a takedown. Salazar manages to retain guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Salazar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cumbernauld controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cumbernauld drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Salazar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cumbernauld has Salazar in his guard.
Cumbernauld looking to control.
Salazar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cumbernauld is trying to control the position but Salazar postures up.
Salazar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cumbernauld's guard.
Cumbernauld is looking for a triangle but Salazar pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cumbernauld wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Salazar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cumbernauld will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Salazar.
Cumbernauld plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Boyce Salazar has been cut.
Cumbernauld closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cumbernauld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salazar keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cumbernauld in side control, throwing shots but Salazar defends.
Salazar seems a little lost for a moment, as Cumbernauld dominates the positioning.
Cumbernauld in side control, throwing shots but Salazar defends.
Salazar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cumbernauld is controlling him well.
Cumbernauld stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cumbernauld closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cumbernauld tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salazar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cumbernauld stops Salazar from getting back to his feet.
Cumbernauld trying to control from half guard but Salazar is working away.
Cumbernauld stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Salazar to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cumbernauld.
Cumbernauld tries to clinch up.
Cumbernauld circles away from the clinch attempt.
Salazar throws a sloppy head kick
and Cumbernauld counters by moving into the clinch.
Salazar is trying to force a seperation but Cumbernauld has the dominant position.
Cumbernauld breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salazar drops his hands momentarily and Cumbernauld takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cumbernauld fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Salazar, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Cumbernauld dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boyce Salazar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cumbernauld thuds a left hand into Salazar's body.
Salazar throws a head kick that misses.
Cumbernauld scores with a takedown into Salazar's guard.
Cumbernauld showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cumbernauld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salazar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cumbernauld engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by TJ Cumbernauld.
Cumbernauld drives through and clinches with Salazar against the cage.
Cumbernauld gets control of Salazar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cumbernauld will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Salazar trying to control but Cumbernauld is working from the bottom.
Salazar postures up.
Cumbernauld is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cumbernauld looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Salazar passes into half guard.
Salazar trying to control the action but Cumbernauld is working from the bottom.
TJ Cumbernauld has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cumbernauld is looking to improve his position.
Cumbernauld is refusing to be controlled, as Salazar sits in half guard.
Cumbernauld is trying to maintain the position but Salazar is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar wants to work for an arm triangle but Cumbernauld is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salazar wants to stand up but Cumbernauld manages to regain full guard.
Cumbernauld has a closed guard, preventing Salazar from standing up.
Cumbernauld tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cumbernauld working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Salazar has passed into half guard!
Salazar trying to control from half guard but Cumbernauld is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar content to control rather than advance.
Salazar is thwarting Cumbernauld's attempts to control the position.
Cumbernauld regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cumbernauld throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Cumbernauld showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boyce Salazar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cumbernauld looking to score a takedown here. Salazar is defending well but Cumbernauld drives through and ends up in Salazar's guard.
Cumbernauld in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cumbernauld content to stall in guard here.
Cumbernauld won't allow Salazar to get back to his feet.
Cumbernauld looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
OK we're going to have a standup here. TJ Cumbernauld hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cumbernauld tries to clinch up but Salazar circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Cumbernauld misses.
Cumbernauld drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cumbernauld is looking to stand up but Salazar won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salazar is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cumbernauld has his hands on Salazar's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cumbernauld working a defensive guard but Salazar passes into half guard.
Salazar is thwarting Cumbernauld's attempts to control the position.
Cumbernauld tries to roll over but Salazar keeps him under control.
Cumbernauld takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salazar in particular looking to stall.
Cumbernauld manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar avoids the body shot from Cumbernauld.
Cumbernauld throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
TJ Cumbernauld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cumbernauld clinches up with Salazar and pushes him back against the cage.
Cumbernauld breaks from the clinch.
Cumbernauld wants to clinch up but Salazar keeps it at a distance.
Salazar misses with a head kick.
Cumbernauld throws a leg kick which misses Salazar's front leg but catches the back leg as Salazar tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Cumbernauld.
Cumbernauld throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Salazar was covering up waiting for the punch and Cumbernauld finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar pulls Cumbernauld in to control the position.
Cumbernauld trying to control but Salazar is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cumbernauld closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Salazar to the mat! Salazar manages to get full guard.
Boyce Salazar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
TJ Cumbernauld is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cumbernauld tries to free his leg and advance position but Salazar is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Cumbernauld comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cumbernauld has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Cumbernauld!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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