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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garry Bolton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Lato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garry Bolton has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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203 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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186 cm
24
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Garry Bolton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamil Lato! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Lato fails with the takedown. Lato fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bolton avoids it really well and circles away. Bolton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lato closes the distance and pushes Bolton back into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bolton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Bolton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lato's efforts to push away. Lato is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bolton pulls him back up using the underhooks. Garry Bolton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Lato. Lato keeps control of Bolton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bolton just leaning against Lato, taking a breather. Bolton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lato just stands there and leans against the cage. Bolton has Lato pressed against the cage, preventing Lato from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Lato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lato. Lato scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Garry Bolton has been cut. Lato ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Bolton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bolton wants it to stay on the feet. Lato shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bolton's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lato trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bolton controls Lato momentarily but Lato frees himself. Bolton pulls Lato in to control the position. Bolton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lato manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lato is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bolton dives into side control.
Lato tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bolton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Bolton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Bolton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Bolton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Bolton scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lato is trying to improve his position. Bolton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Lato wants to get back to his feet but Bolton drags him back down. Sloppy strikes there by Bolton. Bolton cracks Lato with a big right hand but Lato just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lato tries to improve position but can't. Lato isn't going anywhere. Lato on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Lato is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bolton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lato is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bolton off and has taken his back! Lato is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Bolton trying to control the hands but Lato won't let him. Bolton is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bolton covering up well and avoiding damage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lato wants to control but Bolton is keeping busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kamil Lato will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Garry Bolton's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lato tries for a takedown but Bolton circles away easily and Bolton counters with a three punch combo that has Lato backing up. Lato nods at Bolton to acknowledge the strikes. Bolton moves into range and clinches up with Lato. Bolton tries to circle away but Lato has him pinned against the cage. Lato tries to break the clinch but Bolton is controlling the position. Lato is trying to force a seperation but Bolton has the dominant position. Bolton jumps into guard, dragging Lato to the mat.
Lato throws a big right hand that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lato tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolton is retaining full guard. Lato decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bolton, up you get! Lato misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. It looked like Bolton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lato lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bolton circles away quickly and effectively. Lato changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Lato lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bolton backs up against the cage.
Lato drives through and clinches with Bolton against the cage.
Lato changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bolton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garry Bolton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Lato. Lato shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bolton but Bolton pushes him off and we're back to square one. It looked like Bolton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Lato is breathing heavily. Lato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bolton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Bolton tries to clinch but Lato moves out of range. Lato misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lato circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. As Lato looks to move away, Bolton throws a big counter combo but Lato just gets out of the way. Bolton wants to clinch up but Lato keeps it at a distance. Lato misses with a head kick.
Bolton slaps away a takedown attempt from Lato, before circling back to the center of the mat. Lato closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bolton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lato fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bolton instigates a clinch. Lato has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Bolton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Lato won't allow Bolton to sweep him here. Bolton has Lato pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bolton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lato's guard. Bolton landing with the ground and pound. Lato wants to sweep here but Bolton controlling him for the moment. Lato wants to stand but Bolton is controlling the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lato avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garry Bolton dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Garry Bolton's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lato moves into the clinch. Bolton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lato throws an elbow that misses.
Lato misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bolton.
Lato manages to break the clinch.
Bolton wants to clinch up but Lato keeps it at a distance. Lato moves into range and clinches up with Bolton. Lato tries to circle away but Bolton has him pinned against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lato has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Lato effectively controlling the action here. Lato tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bolton just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lato is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Bolton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lato's efforts to push away. Bolton pulls guard. Bolton trying to control the position.
Lato decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bolton, up you get! Lato tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bolton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lato somewhat. Bolton throws a quick counter head kick but Lato was just out of range. Garry Bolton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Lato. Lato has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lato tries to score a body lock takedown but Bolton shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Bolton is trying to push Lato away but Lato has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. The referee is keeping an eye on Lato - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bolton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Bolton is trying to keep Lato in close.
Bolton pulls Lato in close to prevent any damage. Bolton wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lato trying to control but Bolton is working from the bottom. Bolton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Bolton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Lato trying to control but Bolton is working from the bottom. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Bolton throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Lato instigates a clinch. Bolton tries to pull guard but Lato won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Bolton taking a breather. Lato misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bolton.
Lato jumps guard but Bolton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Bolton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lato to keep the fight standing. Lato wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lato blocks a body shot from Bolton. Bolton is pushing Lato up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bolton pulls guard successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Kamil Lato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Lato has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamil Lato!
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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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