PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacks Sole (ranked 674 p4p, 100 weight class) and Master Blaster (ranked 711 p4p, 103 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Sole
vs
Blaster

189 cm
38
209 lbs
30 - 19 - 0

190 cm
33
217 lbs
22 - 11 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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 30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacks Sole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Blaster!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Sole misses.
Blaster throws a right hand that misses
and Sole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blaster is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blaster throws a series of punches but Sole avoids them all with ease.
Blaster tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaster manages to avoid it.
Blaster lands a jab.
Sole throws a leg kick
and Blaster counters with a straight right hand.
Blaster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sole feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Blaster lands with a hook. Sole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sole looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sole lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sole scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sole cracks Blaster with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Master Blaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sole checks a leg kick.
Sole feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sole tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blaster tries to clinch up.
Sole thuds his shin into the meat of Blaster's side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sole stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sole misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Blaster misses
and Sole finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Blaster needs to keep his hands up - Sole had a free shot at his head there.
Blaster steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sole. That one must have hurt.
Sole lands with a hook. Blaster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blaster throws a hook to the side of Sole's head but Sole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Sole misses its intended target.
Blaster looks to land a body kick but Sole moved away.
Blaster lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sole lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaster steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sole. That one must have hurt.
Blaster connects with a nice looking jab.
Sole on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sole tries to score with a low kick but Blaster moves his leg out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaster fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sole checks it well.
Sole connects with a right hand. Blaster shakes it off.
Sole takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blaster misses with a wild body shot.
Sole scores with a nice right hand.
Blaster has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Blaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sole throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Master Blaster has been cut.
Blaster checks a low kick from Sole.
Sole swats away the attempt to clinch by Blaster.
Sole throws a quick counter head kick but Blaster was just out of range.
Sole misses with the combination.
Sole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaster keeps Sole at a distance using the push kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sole.
Blaster checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blaster ducks under a wild hook from Sole.
Blaster is looking for the big counter here.
Blaster closes the distance but Sole moves to the side
and Sole counters with a nice leg kick.
Sole throws a leg kick but Blaster sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sole throws out a leg kick but Blaster moves out of range and Sole only half commits.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blaster. That's going to slow Sole down.
Blaster tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Blaster is predictable there
and Sole counters with a thumping low kick.
Blaster keeps Sole at a distance using the push kick.
Blaster looks to land a left hand but Sole moved out of range nicely.
Sole lands with a straight right. Blaster didn't see that one coming.
Blaster thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sole if he has to take too many more of those.
Blaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blaster throws a leg kick but Sole moved away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaster tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blaster tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sole counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sole staying out of range there.
Blaster fakes the leg kick and cracks Sole in the body.
Sole walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blaster checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blaster tries to clinch but Sole is having none of it.
Blaster shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blaster throws a head kick but Sole moves out of range.
Sole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blaster checks it well.
Blaster throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaster checks the leg kick.
Blaster works Sole's body with a nice hook.
Sole thows a body kick. Blaster tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sole thows a leg kick but Blaster checks it
and Blaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Jacks Sole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Master Blaster's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Blaster throws a shot from downtown. Sole moves away and avoids it.
Sole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blaster throws out the jab.
Blaster pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sole is out of range and Blaster settles back down.
Sole misses with a jab to the body
letting Blaster counter with a right hand.
Blaster avoids the body shot from Sole.
Sole is looking to slow Blaster down with leg kicks.
Sole fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blaster.
Sole fires out a quick counter leg kick but Blaster just manages to avoid it.
Blaster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sole has time to react.
Sole lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Blaster throws out a loose jab but Sole uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blaster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blaster on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaster avoids the head kick by Sole.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sole misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Sole.
Sole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sole has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Blaster lands with a shot to the body.
Sole fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blaster is out of range.
Blaster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sole was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaster.
Sole misses with a leg kick.
Blaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blaster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sole takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sole is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaster.
Blaster scores with a push kick.
Sole throws a lazy right hand but Blaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Sole.
Good work by Blaster as he checks the leg kick.
Jacks Sole is winning the standup battle so far.
Sole slips a straight right by Blaster.
Blaster pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A left and a right from Sole both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blaster.
Blaster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sole.
Blaster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blaster throws a leg kick that misses.
Sole tries to land a front kick but Blaster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sole scores with a nice strike.
Blaster throws out a loose jab but Sole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sole was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blaster misses the shot to the body.
Sole blocks a jab.
Sole takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Sole catches Blaster right on the button with a cross.
Blaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sole checks a leg kick.
Sole scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Blaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blaster looks to land a left hand but Sole moved out of range nicely.
Sole throws a low kick but Blaster avoids it.
Blaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sole counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blaster's knee momentarily.
Sole misses with a head kick.
Sole lands a nice shot that snaps Blaster's head back.
Blaster pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sole back to the cage. Blaster follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Blaster lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blaster.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sole throws a leg kick that misses.
Blaster wants to counter the offense by Sole and move into the clinch position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blaster.
Blaster's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sole dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blaster. That did some damage!
Sole sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Blaster throws a body punch but Sole moves out of range.
Sole throws a sloppy head kick and Blaster moves out of range easily.
Blaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Sole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Sole.
Sole takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blaster throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blaster tries to bum rush Sole with a series of wild strikes but Sole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blaster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blaster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That kick from Blaster tenderised Sole's leg. Sole is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sole throws the left hand but Blaster avoids the punch easily.
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 Jacks Sole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Master Blaster's cut.
That's time! Sole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Sole digs a good hook to Blaster's body.
Sole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blaster slips a straight right by Sole.
Blaster misses with a wild body shot.
Sole digs a good body shot into Blaster's ribs.
Sole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaster moves away.
Blaster throws out a counter right but Sole avoids it with no problem.
Blaster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sole tries to land a front kick but Blaster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blaster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sole throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaster connects with a right hand. Sole shakes it off.
Sole will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sole shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blaster throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sole counters with a straight right hand.
Sole listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blaster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Sole.
Blaster thuds his shin into the meat of Sole's side.
A big left from Sole misses.
Blaster misses with an uppercut.
Blaster lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab by Blaster.
Nice shot lands for Sole.
Sole on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blaster. Blaster obviously looking to wear him down.
Sole fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sole misses with a body shot.
Blaster swings for the body but Sole moves out of range.
As Blaster backs away, Sole returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Blaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sole counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Blaster misses the target.
A good leg kick by Sole.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaster is looking to score with low kicks.
Sole checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaster.
Sole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaster.
Blaster misses with a looping right.
Sole lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blaster with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch combination from Blaster misses.
Blaster misses with a wild body shot.
Blaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Sole is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Blaster 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Blaster misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Sole.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sole finds it's way round the side to connect with Blaster's head.
Sole throws a head kick but Blaster moves out of range.
Blaster fails to land with a series of punches.
Master Blaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blaster scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sole scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blaster tries to clinch but Sole moves out of range.
A punch combination from Blaster misses.
Sole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sole jabs at Blaster's body.
Sole swats away the attempt to clinch by Blaster.
Sole avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sole moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaster throws a lazy head kick
and Sole counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sole scoring well with a low kick there.
Sole blocks a head kick by Blaster.
Sole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaster.
Sole lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sole connects with a crisp jab.
That kick from Sole tenderised Blaster's leg. Blaster is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blaster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blaster has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sole moves out of range of the body kick.
Blaster moves forwards but Sole connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blaster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sole lands with a good body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacks Sole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sole 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jacks Sole!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacks Sole thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Master Blaster was interviewed post fight and said 'It was that little dude on my shoulder that done fucked me up. God he's got an annoying voice. He's kinda heavy too.'.