PROUD FC - Grand Prix Round 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rice Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparring Partner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Boyd
vs
Partner

170 cm
29
152 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

169 cm
27
145 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rice Boyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sparring Partner!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partner scores with a nice right hand.
Partner jabs Boyd right on the nose. Boyd blinks but takes it well.
Boyd throws a head kick but Partner moves out of range.
Boyd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boyd misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown by Partner or perhaps it was just good defense by Boyd which made him look bad.
Boyd throws a right and a left that Partner avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Partner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boyd was covering up waiting for the punch and Partner finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd looking for a sweep. Not yet Boyd, not yet.
Boyd looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Partner puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Boyd wants to improve his position but Partner is controlling well.
Boyd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Partner.
Partner trying to control from half guard but Boyd is working away.
Boyd regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boyd working a defensive guard here.
Boyd keeping full guard, as Partner tries to pass.
Partner lands a couple of digs.
Boyd lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Partner!
Boyd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Boyd avoids the attempt from Partner to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boyd wants to control the pace but Partner is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boyd is really struggling to control Partner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boyd throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Partner is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Boyd prevents Partner from getting the reversal.
Boyd avoids the attempt from Partner to control.
Boyd tries to control but Partner wriggling away.
Boyd thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boyd wants to control the pace but Partner is squirming around nicely.
Boyd looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boyd looking to control but Partner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Partner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Partner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Partner trying to control here.

We're going to have a standup here because Rice Boyd wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Partner shoots in and drives through. Boyd sprawls well.
Boyd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partner manages to avoid it.
Boyd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boyd throws out a loose jab but Partner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boyd throws a nice looking combination but Partner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Boyd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Partner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Partner tries to clinch but Boyd is having none of it.
Partner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boyd counters with a left and a right that stings Partner.
Boyd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Partner avoids the head kick by Boyd.
Boyd throws a right and a left that Partner avoids nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boyd misses with the combination.
Boyd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Partner.
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 Rice Boyd will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Boyd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good work by Partner as he checks the leg kick.
Boyd scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Partner ducks under a wild hook from Boyd.
Partner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boyd.
Partner throws a jab when Boyd was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Partner on the side of the head.
Partner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Partner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boyd swivels and escapes.
Boyd fails to land with a series of punches.
Partner moves in looking to clinch but Boyd pushes him off.
Boyd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boyd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partner.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Partner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boyd throws an overhand right that lands on Partner's shoulder, as Partner tries to avoid the shot.
Partner lands a jab to the head.
Partner jabs Boyd right on the nose. Boyd blinks but takes it well.
Rice Boyd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boyd misses with a combination
and Partner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Partner loads up on a big right hand but Boyd slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Partner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Partner wants to free his trapped foot but Boyd is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Partner trying to control from half guard but Boyd is working away.
Partner slips a nice elbow through Boyd's hands, connecting with Boyd's forehead.
Partner prevents Boyd from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partner wants to take a breather but Boyd is having none of it.
Boyd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Partner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boyd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boyd tries to roll over but Partner keeps him under control.
Partner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Boyd moves into full guard.
Boyd working a defensive guard but Partner manages to pass into side control anyway.

Partner goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Boyd rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Partner's guard! Nice work there by Boyd!
Partner wants to sweep but no luck.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Partner keeping full guard, as Boyd tries to pass.
Partner 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Partner is on top in guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boyd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Partner trying to control but Boyd is working from the bottom.
Boyd trying to keep a closed guard but Partner is proving a slippery customer.
Boyd tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Partner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Partner postures up.
Partner throws a big right hand that misses.
Partner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Partner wants to pass the guard but Boyd is keeping the position.
Partner wants to control from the top but Boyd keeps moving.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Sparring Partner hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A swing and a miss from Partner.
Boyd leaves Partner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rice Boyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparring Partner.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boyd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Partner under the eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rice Boyd.
I think Boyd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Sparring Partner!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Rice Boyd!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Sparring Partner!

Sparring Partner wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
11%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pale Moonlight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Sleep When I'm Dead as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Moonlight
vs
Silva

204 cm
21
280 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

193 cm
24
281 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pale Moonlight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva clinches up with Moonlight and pushes him back against the ropes.
Silva blocking some punches.
Moonlight misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moonlight.
Moonlight works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moonlight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moonlight scores with a hook to the body.
Silva tries for a takedown but Moonlight manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moonlight.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moonlight avoids it.
Moonlight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moonlight misses with a punch to the body.
Silva prevents a body shot from Moonlight.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Moonlight.
Moonlight lands a nice uppercut.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moonlight is defending well for now.
Moonlight takes a knee right on the jaw!
Moonlight struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Moonlight misses with the head strike.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moonlight's elbow.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonlight misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moonlight.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moonlight blocks the elbow strike.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moonlight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Moonlight fails to land.
Moonlight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moonlight lands a shot to the body.
Silva looks gassed!
Moonlight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Moonlight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moonlight has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Moonlight controls the action.
A short right from Moonlight on the inside.
Moonlight lands a left hand.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Moonlight lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Moonlight as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Moonlight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moonlight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moonlight.
A right hand to the body from Moonlight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Moonlight scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Moonlight.
Moonlight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moonlight working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moonlight.
Moonlight presses Silva against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Moonlight.
Moonlight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Moonlight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Moonlight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moonlight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moonlight is working Silva over against the ropes.
Moonlight lands a nice shot to the body.
Moonlight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Moonlight.
Moonlight lands a body punch.
Moonlight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moonlight lands a right hand.
Moonlight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Moonlight.
Moonlight swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moonlight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Moonlight scores with a hook to the body.
Moonlight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moonlight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moonlight.
Moonlight lands a nice uppercut.
Moonlight has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Moonlight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Moonlight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moonlight swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Moonlight.
Moonlight digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Moonlight.
Moonlight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moonlight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moonlight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moonlight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Moonlight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moonlight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moonlight lands a body punch.
Moonlight cracks Silva with a nice body shot.
Moonlight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moonlight.
Moonlight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moonlight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moonlight pushes Silva back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Moonlight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moonlight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moonlight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moonlight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moonlight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Moonlight.
A short right from Moonlight.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Moonlight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moonlight lands a body punch.
Moonlight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moonlight lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Moonlight digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Moonlight.
Moonlight scores with a hook to the body.
Moonlight misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moonlight.
Silva blocks a body shot from Moonlight.
Nice body punch from Moonlight.
Moonlight lands a shot to the body.
Moonlight presses Silva against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moonlight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Moonlight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moonlight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Moonlight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Moonlight throws a head punch that misses.
Moonlight lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moonlight.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moonlight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Moonlight.
A short body shot lands from Moonlight as the two fighters clinch.
Moonlight scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Moonlight.
A short right from Moonlight.
A short right from Moonlight on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Moonlight.
Moonlight swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Moonlight.
Moonlight lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Moonlight.
Moonlight lands a body punch.
Moonlight is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moonlight digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Moonlight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moonlight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Moonlight lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moonlight is working Silva over against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moonlight.
Moonlight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moonlight.
Moonlight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Moonlight presses Silva against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Moonlight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moonlight pushes Silva back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Moonlight.
Moonlight lands a nice uppercut.

Moonlight drops Silva onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Silva is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!

Silva is rocked!
Moonlight lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Moonlight finish him?
A short body shot lands from Moonlight as the two fighters clinch.
Moonlight throws a big uppercut that drops Silva! More strikes from Moonlight and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Silva lies dazed against the ropes as Moonlight celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pale Moonlight!