PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beast Mode (ranked 5572 p4p, 4746 weight class) and Jigbo Bo Boss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jigbo Bo Boss is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Mode
vs
Bo Boss

150 cm
21
300
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
21
300
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Beast Mode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jigbo Bo Boss!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mode throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bo Boss swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bo Boss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bo Boss connects with a body shot that sends Mode's belly button to the back.
Mode misses with a jab, cross combination.

Mode clinches up against the cage.
Mode changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bo Boss fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mode throws a right hand that misses
and Bo Boss counters with a one-two to the body.
Mode doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bo Boss counters with a three punch combo that has Mode backing up. Mode nods at Bo Boss to acknowledge the strikes.
Mode misses with a takedown attempt
and Bo Boss counters with a left and a right that stings Mode.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Mode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mode tries to land a body kick
and Bo Boss counters with a stiff right hand.
Bo Boss scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mode tries to clinch up
and Bo Boss counters with a left to the body.
Bo Boss lands with a kick to the temple. Mode shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mode gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bo Boss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mode is breathing heavily.
Mode tries to clinch
and Bo Boss counters with a left and a right that stings Mode.
Bo Boss is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bo Boss connects with a body shot.
Mode tries to clinch but Bo Boss is having none of it.
Beast Mode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mode tries for a takedown but Bo Boss circles away easily
and Bo Boss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bo Boss lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bo Boss is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mode shoots and misses
and Bo Boss counters with a nice body shot.
Bo Boss throws a nice head kick!
Bo Boss stalks Mode and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mode's face. Mode staggers backwards, shaken.
Bo Boss feints and then cracks Mode's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mode down.
Bo Boss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mode.
Mode drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bo Boss sprawls and moves away.
Bo Boss scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bo Boss jabs Mode right on the nose. Mode blinks but takes it well.
Mode with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bo Boss to score with a decent uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bo Boss scores with a three punch combo!
Bo Boss scores with a head kick. Mode tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bo Boss should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bo Boss lands a jab-cross combination.
Bo Boss scores with a nice right hand.
Bo Boss throws a series of punches but Mode moves out of range.
Mode takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bo Boss lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bo Boss.
Bo Boss misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mode takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bo Boss connects with a nice looking jab.
Mode takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice jab there from Bo Boss.
Bo Boss lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mode closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bo Boss jabs at Mode's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jigbo Bo Boss dominated that 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.

No joy there for Bo Boss, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Mode has managed to clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bo Boss in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mode jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bo Boss walks away with a smile on his face. Mode gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mode moves to clinch but Bo Boss breaks away
and Bo Boss counters with a two punch combo.
Mode throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bo Boss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mode moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bo Boss misses with a double jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mode. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Mode closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mode is struggling to control the position.
Bo Boss looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mode breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mode misses with a kick to the body
and Bo Boss counters with a one-two to the body.
Mode misses with a takedown attempt
and Bo Boss counters with a series of strikes. Mode will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jigbo Bo Boss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bo Boss.
Bo Boss has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bo Boss explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bo Boss lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mode backs up against the cage.
Mode with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bo Boss counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Mode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bo Boss!
Bo Boss lands a right hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bo Boss connects with a high kick.
Bo Boss swinging wildly here.
Mode is looking to counter the offense by Bo Boss and move into the clinch.
Bo Boss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bo Boss.
Mode moves to clinch but Bo Boss breaks away
and Mode takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mode takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bo Boss moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bo Boss with a nice cross.
Bo Boss plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bo Boss displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bo Boss throws a series of punches but Mode moves out of range.
Bo Boss lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bo Boss lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bo Boss.
Bo Boss with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bo Boss throws a combination. Mode tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Bo Boss does no damage.
Bo Boss pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mode back to the cage. Bo Boss follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bo Boss digs a good body shot into Mode's ribs.
Mode just misses with a punch to the body.
Mode shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bo Boss counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bo Boss scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Bo Boss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jigbo Bo Boss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bo Boss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mode tries to counter by clinching up but Bo Boss breaks away and moves out of range.
Mode moves in looking to clinch but Bo Boss pushes him off.
Mode tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bo Boss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mode tries to clinch
and Bo Boss counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mode.
Mode wants to clinch up but Bo Boss keeps it at a distance.
Bo Boss unleashes a big counter combination but Mode bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mode gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bo Boss can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bo Boss wants to get back to striking at distance but Mode won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mode jumps guard but Bo Boss turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bo Boss tries to circle away but Mode has him pinned against the cage.
Mode keeps control of Bo Boss as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bo Boss tries to circle away but Mode has him pinned against the cage.

Mode pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mode takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mode shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bo Boss lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mode has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mode shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bo Boss but Bo Boss pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Mode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mode tries to clinch
and Bo Boss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bo Boss.
Bo Boss lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bo Boss punishes Mode's body with a nice straight punch.
Bo Boss with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bo Boss throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mode wants to clinch
letting Bo Boss counter with a right hand.
Bo Boss pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mode back to the cage. Bo Boss follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bo Boss scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Bo Boss.
Jigbo Bo Boss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bo Boss scores with a punch to the head.
Bo Boss fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mode shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bo Boss counters with a series of strikes. Mode will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beast Mode is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bo Boss ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bo Boss throws a one two combo.
A right-left combo lands from Bo Boss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bo Boss lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bo Boss throws out a powerful jab.
Mode takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bo Boss stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mode looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bo Boss lands with a nice combination. Mode backs away looking to recover.
Bo Boss's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bo Boss duly obliges.
Bo Boss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bo Boss misses with a few strikes there.
Mode throws a big counter combination but Bo Boss scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Beast Mode has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mode is looking to score with low kicks.
As Mode backs off Bo Boss throws a huge counter combo but Mode manages to avoid it all.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jigbo Bo Boss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bo Boss 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 24:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jigbo Bo Boss!