PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Boco (ranked 6836 p4p, 24701 weight class) and Moe Moose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boco's entrance music is Crazy Nights. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Boco
vs
Moose

193 cm
36
185
9 - 46 - 0

190 cm
28
185
4 - 24 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 46 - 0, fighting out of London, Crazy Boco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moe Moose!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moose closes the distance and pushes Boco back into the cage.

Boco has clasped his hands together around Moose's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Moose is trying to control Boco's posture but Boco avoids it.

Boco stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Moose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boco is fending him off so far but Moose persists. Nope, Boco circles away and we're back to standing.
Moose looks winded!
Moose showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boco.
Crazy Boco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moose stuffs the takedown.
Moose feints the counter takedown.
Boco misses with a double jab.
Boco backing away here, and Moose unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circling - Boco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Boco.
Moose steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boco.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Moose has closed the distance and engaged Boco in a clinch.
Boco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moose can't break the clinch.
Boco has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moose is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boco swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Boco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Moose clinches up against the cage.
Boco letting Moose take a breather here.
Boco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Boco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Moose blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moose is looking for a takedown.
Boco is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Boco pulls guard.
Moose sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moose throws a big right hand that misses.

Boco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moose defends well.
Boco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moose manages to get himself to full guard.

Boco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moose throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boco wants to control from the top but Moose keeps moving.
Boco has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moose is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moose is keeping the position for now.
Boco wants to control from the top but Moose keeps moving.
Boco not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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.
Moose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boco.
Moose defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boco.
Moose looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crazy Boco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moose counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boco fails to land with a series of punches.
Boco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moose throws a low kick but Boco moves out of range easily.
Boco tries to counter with a takedown but Moose is quick to defend against it.
Moose darts in looking for a takedown but Boco gets double underhooks and turns Moose into the cage.
Boco attempts a counter takedown but Moose avoids it well and moves away.
Boco misses with a double jab.
Moose looks for a takedown but Boco sprawls well.
Moose fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boco fails to land with a series of punches.

Boco clinches.
Boco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moose lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crazy Boco dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Left hook, right uppercut from Boco.
Boco throws a sloppy head kick

and Moose counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moose.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moose - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Boco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boco.
Moose is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Boco closes the distance but Moose moves to the side
and Moose counters with a left and a right that stings Boco.
Boco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boco tries to clinch up.
We've been informed that Moose has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boco throws a head kick but Moose moves out of range.
Moose is breathing heavily.
Boco lands with a slapping head kick.
Boco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boco throws a right hand that Moose ducks under and follows up with a left that Moose also avoids with ease.
Boco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moose can do to turn this around?

Boco clinches up with Moose and pushes him back against the cage.
Boco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moose is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moose's elbow.
Boco wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crazy Boco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boco drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moose pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boco moves to clinch but Moose breaks away
and Moose counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boco blocks a head kick by Moose.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moose.
Some wild striking there from Boco.
Boco moves in looking to clinch but Moose pushes him off.
Moose fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boco closes the distance and clinches up with Moose, looking for a takedown. Boco pushes Moose against the cage but Moose circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moose changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boco tries to avoid it but Moose manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boco to the ground. Boco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Moose looks to move away, Boco throws a big counter combo but Moose just gets out of the way.
Boco throws a leg kick but Moose moved away.
Moose darts in looking for a takedown but Boco gets double underhooks and turns Moose into the cage.
A combination from Boco does no damage.
Boco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moose manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boco throws a right hand that Moose ducks under and follows up with a left that Moose also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boco throws a combination that misses

and Moose counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Moose's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boco has a couple of punches blocked by Moose.
Moose controlling the action here for a moment.
Boco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Moose tries to pull guard but Boco forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Moose dodges an elbow strike from Boco.
Boco drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moose gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boco drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moose gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boco prevents the takedown attempt.

Boco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moose shoots in but Boco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boco misses with a head kick.
Moose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moose.
Moose tries to counter with a clinch but Boco shakes him off and moves away.
Moose lands with a nice body punch.

Moose gets tackled into the cage by Boco. Boco maintains the clinch.

Boco breaks from the clinch.
Crazy Boco is winning the standup battle so far.
Moose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Boco shoots in and gets a takedown into Moose's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crazy Boco dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Boco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boco wants to clinch up but Moose keeps it at a distance.
Moose looks to land a combination but Boco avoids it well.
Boco tries for a takedown but Moose sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boco swinging wildly here.
Boco throws a right and a left that both miss.

Boco has closed the distance and engaged Moose in a clinch.
Moose tries to break free but Boco pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moose is looking to break free of the clinch but Boco has double underhooks.
Moose struggles to land a body shot inside as Boco controls his hands.
Moose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Boco breaks the clinch.
Boco tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moose scores with a three punch combo!
Boco shoots in looking for a takedown but Moose manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boco blocks a head kick by Moose.
Boco shoots in but Moose avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crazy Boco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boco keeps the fight on the outside.
Moose takes one to the side of the head.
Boco misses with a double jab

and Moose counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moose.
Moose wants a takedown but no success here.
Boco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moose is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moose takes a jab right on the kisser.

Moose is rocked!

Boco takes the fight into the clinch.
Moose is still on wobbly legs! Can Boco finish him?
Moose avoids a wild elbow strike from Boco.
Boco pushes Moose back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Boco.
Boco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boco throws an elbow but it misses.
Boco misses with an elbow strike.
Boco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Moose is pressed up against the cage. Boco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moose down to the mat. Moose avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moose has a takedown stuffed.
Boco scores with a head kick. Moose tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Moose shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moose has time to react.
Boco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boco connects with a high kick.

Boco moves into the clinch.
Boco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Moose avoids the elbow strike from Boco, against the cage.
Moose tries to pull guard but Boco won't allow it.
Boco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moose avoids a wild elbow strike from Boco.
Boco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moose is working for takedown but Boco is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Boco throws an elbow but misses.
Crazy Boco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moose blocks an elbow strike.
Moose avoids the elbow strike from Boco, against the cage.
Moose wants to get back to striking at distance but Boco won't allow it.
Moose blocks an elbow strike.
Boco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moose stalling in the clinch but Boco improves position.
Boco misses with a knee strike.
Boco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boco misses with an elbow strike.
Boco throws an elbow but it misses.

Boco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Boco throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Moose colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Boco as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Moose is left battered and dazed whilst Boco and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crazy Boco!
A determined Crazy Boco didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!