PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Spaso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Page Dupont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mike Spaso has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Spaso
vs
Dupont

187 cm
27
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
26
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Spaso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Page Dupont!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupont will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Dupont closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dupont prevents Spaso from improving his position.
Spaso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dupont on the ground.
Spaso wants to control but Dupont is keeping busy.
Spaso wants to improve his position but Dupont is controlling well.

Dupont is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Dupont is working for a submission of some sort.
Dupont is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dupont working over Spaso with some ground and pound. Spaso looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupont not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Spaso is trying to get back to full guard.
Dupont is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dupont throwing shots but Spaso is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spaso moves into full guard.
Dupont tries to free his leg and advance position but Spaso is retaining full guard.
Spaso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dupont wants to control from the top but Spaso keeps moving.
Dupont is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Spaso is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupont sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Page Dupont.
Dupont throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spaso counters with a right hand to the body.
Dupont takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Spaso stalks Dupont and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dupont's face. Dupont staggers backwards, shaken.
Dupont looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spaso is fending him off so far but Dupont persists. Nope, Spaso circles away and we're back to standing.
Spaso lands a nice shot to the body.
Spaso punishes Dupont's body with a nice straight punch.
Dupont looks gassed!
Spaso displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spaso lands with a slapping head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Spaso scores with a four punch combination!
Dupont takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dupont takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dupont takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spaso works Dupont's body with a nice hook.
Spaso scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spaso throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spaso lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spaso.
Danga de danga de dang - Spaso scores with a four punch combination!
Jab, jab by Spaso - just one landing.
Spaso throws a one two combo.
Spaso throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Spaso works over Dupont's head and body with a nice combination.
Dupont takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spaso throws a combination. Dupont tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Spaso throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Spaso looks to land a combination. Dupont sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Spaso shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dupont eats them both and turns towards Spaso to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Spaso scores with a one two! Dupont had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Spaso jabs Dupont to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spaso scores with a head kick.
Spaso throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spaso lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Spaso is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spaso displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Spaso lands a jab-cross combination.
Spaso scores with a kick to the midsection.
Spaso closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Spaso lands with a good body shot.
Dupont throws a lazy head kick
and Spaso counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dupont walks into a jab.
Dupont takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dupont takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spaso lands a nice looking body shot.
Dupont has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spaso lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Spaso pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dupont back to the cage. Spaso follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spaso works over Dupont's head and body with a nice combination.
Spaso swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dupont.
Spaso lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice straight punches there by Spaso. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spaso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Spaso dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Spaso lands a jab to the head.
Spaso scores with a body shot.
Spaso connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dupont closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spaso circles away.
Spaso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A left and a right from Spaso both land. Nice combination.
Dupont shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spaso explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mike Spaso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dupont takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spaso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dupont can do to turn this around?
A nice combination there by Spaso.
Danga de danga de dang - Spaso scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Spaso scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Spaso feints a jab promting Dupont to slip. Spaso then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dupont slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right-left combo lands from Spaso.
Spaso goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A nice combination there by Spaso.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupont chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spaso can pounce on him.
Spaso fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spaso lands with a cross.
Spaso's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Spaso duly obliges.
Spaso connects with a high kick.
Spaso thuds his right hand into Dupont's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spaso scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Spaso feints a jab promting Dupont to slip. Spaso then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dupont slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Spaso closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Spaso scores with a one two! Dupont had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dupont walks into a left hand.
Spaso moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Spaso.
Spaso lands the left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupont throws a combination that misses
enabling Spaso to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dupont has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spaso's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Spaso duly obliges.
Spaso cracks Dupont with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mike Spaso is winning the standup battle so far.
Dupont is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spaso.
Dupont takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spaso connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dupont takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice combination there by Spaso.
Mike Spaso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice combination there by Spaso.
Spaso lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A left and a right from Spaso both land. Nice combination.
Spaso connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spaso scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dupont is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spaso.
Spaso lands with a nice combination. Dupont backs away looking to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupont is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spaso.
Dupont takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spaso throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dupont tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spaso counters with a straight right hand.
Spaso fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dupont shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mike Spaso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Page Dupont.
Dupont takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spaso lands a jab to Dupont's midsection.
Spaso scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spaso!
Spaso is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spaso connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dupont has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spaso scores with a one two! Dupont had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spaso digs a good hook to Dupont's body.
Spaso jabs at Dupont's body.
Spaso stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dupont has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spaso!
Spaso is looking to wear down Dupont with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spaso pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dupont back to the cage. Spaso follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dupont looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spaso lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spaso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spaso!
Spaso fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Spaso.
A left and a right from Spaso both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spaso lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Spaso dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Spaso throws a combination. Dupont tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Spaso scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Spaso looks to land a combination. Dupont sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dupont shoots in looking for a takedown. Spaso tries to sprawl out of it but Dupont keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spaso manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spaso throws a one two combo.
A right-left combo lands from Spaso.
Dupont gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spaso throws a combination. Dupont tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dupont fails with a takedown attempt.
Spaso throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spaso stalks Dupont and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dupont's face. Dupont staggers backwards, shaken.
Danga de danga de dang - Spaso scores with a four punch combination!
Spaso lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupont takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spaso connects with a body shot.
A jab from Spaso does it's job there.
Spaso lands a two punch combo.
Dupont takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dupont takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spaso connects with a high kick.
Dupont throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spaso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dupont has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spaso's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Spaso duly obliges.
Spaso lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Spaso throws out a powerful jab.
Dupont walks into a stiff left hand from Spaso.
Spaso fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dupont has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spaso scores with a nice head shot.
A nice combination there by Spaso.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spaso pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dupont back to the cage. Spaso follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Spaso lands a two punch combo.
A combination from Spaso does no damage.
Spaso swats away the attempt to clinch by Dupont.
Dupont misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mike Spaso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Page Dupont.
Spaso lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Spaso.
Dupont tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spaso swivels and escapes.
Spaso plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Spaso fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dupont has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spaso lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dupont backs up against the cage.
Spaso lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dupont backs up against the cage.
Dupont takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spaso scores with a jab. Dupont acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spaso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dupont doesn't seem bothered though.
Dupont gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spaso counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spaso!
Spaso lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spaso.
Spaso misses with a series of wild punches.
Dupont shoots for a takedown but Spaso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spaso throws a head kick that Dupont semi-blocks.
Spaso throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Spaso lands with a hook. Dupont tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spaso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Spaso.

Dupont shoots in and bounces Spaso off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spaso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dupont is one step ahead there.
Dupont seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dupont passes Spaso's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Spaso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dupont is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spaso is looking to improve his position.
Page Dupont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Spaso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spaso keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Spaso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spaso, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Spaso!