PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jigbo Bo Boss (ranked 25063 p4p, 24781 weight class) and Beast Mode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jigbo Bo Boss has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bo Boss
vs
Mode

200 cm
21
300
3 - 4 - 0

150 cm
21
300
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jigbo Bo Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Beast Mode!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bo Boss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mode manages to avoid it.
Bo Boss lands with a nice combination. Mode backs away looking to recover.
A lazy body kick from Mode
and Mode takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mode tries a head kick but it misses.
Mode is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Bo Boss as Mode shoots in.
Bo Boss is looking for a counter combo.
Mode fails with the takedown
and Bo Boss counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bo Boss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mode misses with a takedown attempt
and Bo Boss counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mode's knee momentarily.
Jigbo Bo Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Mode.
Jab by Bo Boss.
Beast Mode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mode misses with a takedown attempt
and Bo Boss counters with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mode moves to clinch but Bo Boss breaks away
and Bo Boss counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Mode moves into the clinch successfully.
Bo Boss has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bo Boss tries to circle away but Mode has him pinned against the cage.

Mode ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mode no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Mode looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mode looks winded!
Bo Boss controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bo Boss could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bo Boss slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mode really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bo Boss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Bo Boss stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bo Boss. That's going to slow Mode down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mode takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mode misses with an uppercut. Bo Boss saw that one coming.
Bo Boss is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mode wants to clinch up but Bo Boss keeps it at a distance.
Bo Boss lands a slapping body shot.
Bo Boss fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mode tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bo Boss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bo Boss lands a nice shot to the body.
Mode tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bo Boss counters with a two punch combo.
Bo Boss fails to land with a series of punches.
Bo Boss lands a nice shot to the body.
Bo Boss is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bo Boss lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bo Boss lands with a nice combination. Mode backs away looking to recover.
Bo Boss is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bo Boss cracks Mode with an open hand slap.
Bo Boss closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mode takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bo Boss throws a head kick that Mode semi-blocks.
Bo Boss lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bo Boss.
Mode has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mode doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bo Boss counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jigbo Bo Boss dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bo Boss lands with a nice combination. Mode backs away looking to recover.
A shot to the body from Mode misses
and Bo Boss counters with a one-two to the body.
Bo Boss looks to land a combination but Mode avoids it well.
Jigbo Bo Boss is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Mode.
Mode shoots in and drives through. Bo Boss sprawls well.
Mode misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Bo Boss was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mode tries for a takedown but Bo Boss circles away easily
and Bo Boss counters with a two punch combo.
Jigbo Bo Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Mode.
Mode is breathing heavily.
Bo Boss moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mode gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mode with a poor takedown
and Bo Boss counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bo Boss jabs at Mode's body.
Mode looks to clinch
and Bo Boss counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mode thinking.
Bo Boss is looking to wear down Mode with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bo Boss shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mode eats them both and turns towards Bo Boss to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mode closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A combination from Bo Boss does no damage.
Jigbo Bo Boss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bo Boss scores with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bo Boss throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mode's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bo Boss works over Mode's head and body with a nice combination.
Bo Boss lands a jab to Mode's midsection.
Bo Boss throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mode's head.
Bo Boss misses with a series of wild punches.
Bo Boss feints a jab promting Mode to slip. Bo Boss then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mode slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bo Boss bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bo Boss jabs Mode right on the nose. Mode blinks but takes it well.
Bo Boss scores with a one two! Mode had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mode misses with a body shot.
Bo Boss has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bo Boss lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mode is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bo Boss.
Bo Boss lands a slapping body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bo Boss!
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 jab from Bo Boss finds it's way through Mode's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mode wants to clinch
and Bo Boss counters with a left and a right that stings Mode.
Mode takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mode moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jigbo Bo Boss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mode takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bo Boss.
Mode takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bo Boss cracks Mode with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mode has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Bo Boss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jigbo Bo Boss dominated that second round.
That's time! Bo Boss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

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.

Mode closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bo Boss wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mode has him pressed against the cage.
Bo Boss has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bo Boss is looking to break free of the clinch but Mode has double underhooks.
Bo Boss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mode breaks the clinch.
Bo Boss plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
No joy there for Mode, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Bo Boss misses the target.
Mode takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bo Boss slaps away a takedown attempt from Mode, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mode looks to clinch
letting Bo Boss counter with a right hand.
Bo Boss lands with a cross.
Mode pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bo Boss is out of range and Mode settles back down.
Bo Boss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mode takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mode gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mode has a takedown stuffed.
A quick step to the side and Bo Boss tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jigbo Bo Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Mode.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bo Boss fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mode looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bo Boss scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bo Boss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bo Boss cracks Mode with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bo Boss scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bo Boss thuds a left hand into Mode's body.
Bo Boss moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bo Boss tries to bum rush Mode with a series of wild strikes but Mode uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bo Boss thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mode if he has to take too many more of those.
A punch combination from Bo Boss misses.
Bo Boss lands a head kick. Mode smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mode tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bo Boss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bo Boss lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mode tries for a takedown but Bo Boss circles away easily
and Bo Boss counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bo Boss scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mode in his tracks.
Mode falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bo Boss counters with a three punch combo that has Mode backing up. Mode nods at Bo Boss to acknowledge the strikes.
Bo Boss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bo Boss lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mode throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bo Boss counters with a three punch combo that has Mode backing up. Mode nods at Bo Boss to acknowledge the strikes.
Beast Mode has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bo Boss throws a head kick that Mode semi-blocks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jigbo Bo Boss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bo Boss, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:24
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25

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