PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Das Boot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox has chosen Hardrock Hallelujah {Lordi} as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Boot
vs
Fox

175 cm
20
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Predator Nutrition
TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Das Boot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Desmond Fox!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boot throws a low kick but Fox avoids it.
Boot tries to bum rush Fox with a series of wild strikes but Fox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left and a right from Boot both land. Nice combination.
Fox shoots in but Boot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A punch combination from Boot misses.
Fox shoots in for a takedown but Boot shows good takedown defense.
Boot throws a series of strikes that have Fox backpedaling.
Boot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Boot clinches up against the ropes.

Fox drags the fight down to the ground.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Boot from controlling successfully.
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.

Fox had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Boot is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Fox Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Boot's back instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox is hanging on to Boot's back as he tries to escape.
Boot manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fox's guard. Nice work there by Boot.

Fox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Boot from controlling successfully.

Fox wriggles free and stands up.
Fox avoids the body shot from Boot.
Das Boot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boot missing with a left hand there. Fox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

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.
Boot throws a series of punches but Fox avoids them all with ease.

Boot gets a clinch.

Fox gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Boot controls Fox momentarily but Fox frees himself.
Boot is really struggling to control Fox but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boot thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Boot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boot trying to control the position.

Fox stands up and waves to Boot to follow him.
Fox looks gassed!

Boot darts in and clinches Fox up against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boot wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fox has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Das Boot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Fox.
Boot has had enough of the clinch but Fox keeps him there for the moment.
Boot has had enough of the clinch but Fox keeps him there for the moment.
Boot is trying to break free.

Fox tightens his grip and picks Boot up, before dumping him to the ground. Boot manages to land in guard.
Fox would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fox stopping the sweep attempt from Boot.

Boot had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Fox is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Boot Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Fox's back instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fox is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boot patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Boot looking for the RNC.
Fox trying to control the hands but Boot won't let him.
Boot is working the ground and pound. Can Fox escape?
Boot not allowing Fox to control his hands.

Fox is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boot punches the canvas rather than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Das Boot dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Boot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fox but Fox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boot is fending him off so far but Fox persists. Nope, Boot circles away and we're back to standing.
Boot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Fox counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boot manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Fox drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boot dives on top into guard.

Boot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Fox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox wants to stand up but Boot is controlling him.

Boot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boot landing with the ground and pound.

Fox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boot is in close to Fox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Boot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Fox counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Boot!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Das Boot. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boot tries to lock up and control but Fox gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Fox is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Boot throws a head kick but Fox moves out of range.
Fox fails with the takedown
and Boot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boot misses with a two punch combination.
Boot with a poor takedown

and Fox counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fox.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boot striking off his back but it's not causing Fox any problems.

Fox is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boot is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boot has escaped and now he's on top!
Boot lands a couple of elbows.
Boot working some strikes from top position.

Boot is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fox is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fox has escaped and now he's on top!

Fox stands up and waves to Boot to follow him.
Boot looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boot tries a head kick but it misses.
Boot lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A shot to the body from Boot misses

and Fox counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boot throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Boot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Fox thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fox drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fox jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Fox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Boot clinches up with Fox and pushes him back against the ropes.
Fox gets underhooks to prevent Boot's takedown attempt.
Fox is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boot pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fox is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boot lands an uppercut.
Boot misses with the head strike.
Fox looking for a takedown.
Das Boot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Fox.

Boot breaks from the clinch.
Boot lands a with a good body shot.
Boot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fox in his tracks.
Boot misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Boot has closed the distance and engaged Fox in a clinch.
Boot has had enough of the clinch but Fox keeps him there for the moment.
Boot wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boot stops a takedown attempt from Fox.
Boot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Boot manages to break the clinch.
Boot looks to land a left hand but Fox moved out of range nicely.

Boot scores a takedown into full mount!
Fox is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boot connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Boot is landing with some decent strikes but Fox is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Boot is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fox is surviving well by controlling Boot's body position as best he can.
Fox is looking to improve his position but Boot isn't that keen on the idea.
Fox wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boot is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fox can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fox is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fox wants to control but Boot is having none of it.
Fox wants to try and get back to his feet.
Boot scoring with strikes but Fox is staying in there.
Fox manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boot wants to free his trapped foot but Fox is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Boot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fox sees it coming and defends easily.
Fox makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fox.
Fox keeping full guard, as Boot tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fox controls Boot momentarily but Boot frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Boot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boot trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.

Fox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Fox is looking for a triangle here but Boot uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Boot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fox keeps working.
Fox tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Boot postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fox looks a forlorn figure.
Fox is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fox is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Boot landing shots from mount.
Boot lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fox hang on?
Fox is squirming around, avoiding Boot's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Das Boot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boot 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Desmond Fox!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Desmond Fox!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Desmond Fox!

Desmond Fox wins by unanimous decision!