PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wamberto Boaz (ranked 67 p4p, 110 weight class) and Midick Aiken (ranked 5 p4p, 9 weight class). Boaz comes to the cage accompanied by Preciso me encontrar. Aiken comes into a darkened arena with his song building. N.W.A - Straight Outta Compton kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Boaz
vs
Aiken

164 cm
33
136
29 - 17 - 1

160 cm
35
136
29 - 11 - 2

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Wamberto Boaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Midick Aiken!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Boaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aiken tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boaz is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aiken. Boaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aiken throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aiken with a nice calf kick.
Boaz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aiken.
Aiken lands with a good body shot.
Aiken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boaz.
Aiken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aiken flicks out a counter leg kick but Boaz steps away.
Boaz throws out a loose jab but Aiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Aiken.
Aiken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boaz scores with a head kick.
Aiken lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boaz lands a slapping body shot.
Aiken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aiken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boaz misses with an uppercut.
Boaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boaz throws a front kick aimed at Aiken's knee but Aiken avoids it well.
Boaz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Midick Aiken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aiken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aiken jabs at Boaz's body.
Boaz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Boaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aiken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aiken has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Boaz sizes up Aiken with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aiken throws a sloppy head kick and Boaz moves out of range easily.
Boaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aiken slips a straight right by Boaz.
Aiken throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boaz.
Boaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boaz jabs at Aiken's body.
Boaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
A low kick from Aiken is predictable there
and Boaz counters with a leg kick.
Aiken misses with a wild body shot.
Aiken misses with a low kick.
Boaz wants to clinch up but Aiken keeps it at a distance.
Midick Aiken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aiken moves out of range as Boaz strikes.
Aiken swings widly with a right hand
and Boaz counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aiken moves out of range as Boaz throws a body kick.
Aiken throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aiken lands a two punch combo.
Boaz misses the jab.
Aiken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aiken throws a front kick aimed at Boaz's knee but Boaz avoids it well.
Aiken misses with a looping left.
Aiken checks a leg kick.
Aiken avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boaz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aiken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aiken slips a jab from Boaz.
Aiken swings for the body but Boaz moves out of range.
Aiken misses with a left hand
and Boaz counters with a leg kick.
Aiken connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aiken misses the shot to the body.
Aiken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boaz. That did some damage!
Boaz moves out of range as Aiken throws a body kick.
Boaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Aiken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aiken.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boaz. That's going to slow Aiken down.
Aiken moves out of range of the body kick.
Aiken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boaz moves away.
Boaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aiken throws out a leg kick but Boaz moves out of range and Aiken only half commits.
Aiken throws a jab when Boaz was well out of range.
Boaz slips under a jab from Aiken.
Aiken tries a low kick but Boaz avoids it.
Aiken scores with a body shot.
Boaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aiken.
Boaz with a hook.
Aiken tries a head kick but it misses.
Aiken blocks the body kick.
Boaz checks a leg kick.
Aiken lands a slapping body shot.
Boaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aiken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aiken moves out of range of the strikes.
Aiken now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Aiken throws a leg kick but Boaz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boaz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Aiken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boaz cracks Aiken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boaz checks a low kick from Aiken.
Aiken scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Aiken shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aiken misses with a low kick.
Boaz blocks a jab.
Aiken throws the left hand but Boaz avoids the punch easily.
Boaz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aiken.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aiken. Boaz does a little dance to reset his feet.

Boaz scores with a takedown into Aiken's guard.
Boaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boaz stopping the sweep attempt from Aiken.
Boaz prevents Aiken from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aiken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aiken is trying to keep Boaz in close.
Aiken keeping full guard, as Boaz tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Midick Aiken dominated that round.
That's time! Boaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Boaz looks to land a combination but Aiken avoids it well.
Midick Aiken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aiken does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aiken. Boaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aiken throws a looping overhand right but Boaz ducks down to avoid it.
Aiken tries to land a leg kick but Boaz saw it coming and moves away.
Aiken lands a jab to Boaz's midsection.
Aiken scores with a jab to the body.
Aiken staying out of range there.
Boaz shoots in but Aiken avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice side step and Aiken releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aiken scores with a leg kick.
Aiken takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz swings for the body but Aiken moves out of range.
Boaz is looking to chop away at Aiken's legs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aiken jabs Boaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aiken throws a push kick but Boaz slaps the foot to one side.
Boaz throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boaz blocks a low kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaz blocks a head kick by Aiken.
Aiken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boaz misses with a straight left.
Boaz blocks a leg kick.
Boaz throws a body punch but Aiken moves out of range.
Boaz slips under a jab from Aiken.
Aiken throws a front kick aimed at Boaz's knee but Boaz avoids it well.
Aiken throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Boaz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Aiken has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Boaz is on him like a limpet, forcing Aiken back against the cage.
Boaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aiken digs a right hand into Boaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boaz's gas tank.
Aiken lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aiken misses with a punch on the inside.
Boaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aiken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aiken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aiken lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Aiken controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Boaz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Aiken controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Boaz - that landed with a thud.
Aiken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aiken lands with a left to the head.
Boaz pushes Aiken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boaz lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boaz.
Aiken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aiken blocking some punches.
Aiken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aiken blocks an uppercut.
Aiken tries to work over Boaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aiken tries to work over Boaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aiken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aiken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boaz can't get the takedown.
Wamberto Boaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Aiken shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wamberto Boaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boaz misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Aiken.
Aiken throws a punch but it's blocked by Boaz.
Aiken works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aiken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aiken tries to work over Boaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Aiken is fighting off a takedown attempt but Boaz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Aiken to the mat. Aiken regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Boaz wants to control from the top but Aiken keeps moving.
Aiken looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aiken is still trying to improve position.
Boaz wants to control from the top but Aiken keeps moving.
Aiken tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aiken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aiken keeping moving, preventing Boaz from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boaz won't allow Aiken to get back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Aiken.
Aiken looks to score with a jab to the body but Boaz is just out of range.
A big left from Boaz misses.
Boaz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aiken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boaz misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boaz lands a leg kick that knocks Aiken off balance momentarily.
Aiken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boaz misses with a leg kick.
Aiken throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Midick Aiken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Aiken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aiken throws a shot to the body.
Aiken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boaz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aiken checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aiken throws a leg kick which misses Boaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Boaz tries to avoid it.
Boaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aiken tests Boaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boaz ducks under a wild hook from Aiken.
Aiken's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boaz swinging wildly here.
Aiken only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Aiken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aiken misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aiken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boaz drops his hands momentarily and Aiken takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boaz ducks under a wild hook from Aiken.
Boaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aiken pinned against the cage. Aiken gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aiken manages to avoid it.
Aiken only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Aiken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aiken takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Boaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aiken misses with a body shot.
Aiken fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boaz checks it well.
Boaz throws a low kick, looking for Aiken's leg but Aiken calmly moves out of range.
Aiken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aiken. That's going to slow Boaz down.
Aiken misses with a hook.
Boaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aiken's waist but Aiken gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boaz off to one side.
Aiken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aiken is looking to slow Boaz down with leg kicks.
Aiken throws a hook to the side of Boaz's head but Boaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aiken's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boaz under the eye.
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!
Boaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aiken.
Boaz slips a jab from Aiken.
Wamberto Boaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aiken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boaz fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wamberto Boaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aiken loads up on a big right hand but Boaz slips the punch.
Aiken misses with a straight left.
Boaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Boaz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aiken's half guard.
Aiken scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Boaz manages to mount him!
You get the feeling that Aiken really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Boaz landing strikes from the mount and Aiken is in trouble!
Boaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aiken is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Boaz looking to control but Aiken is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Midick Aiken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aiken wants to control but Boaz is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boaz with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Aiken is trying to escape the mount.

Boaz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Aiken is surviving well by controlling Boaz's body position as best he can.
Boaz controlling the pace for now.
Aiken is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Boaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Aiken is looking to improve his position but Boaz isn't that keen on the idea.
Boaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boaz looking to control but Aiken is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boaz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Midick Aiken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aiken winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Midick Aiken!
During a confident post fight interview, Midick Aiken thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.