PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barbara Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Boxer
vs
Spade

190 cm
21
222 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
196 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Grappling Pro Gear
Cobra Kai Nutrition (St. Pete's Best)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barbara Boxer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Spade!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer misses with a leg kick.
Spade shoots in but Boxer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boxer misses with a head kick.
Spade ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
Boxer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spade. That did some damage!

Spade forces Boxer back against the cage and clinches.
Spade lands a nice shot to the body.
Spade lands a body punch.
A short right from Spade on the inside.
Boxer misses with a body punch.
Spade tries a body shot but Boxer blocks it.
Spade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boxer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boxer is working Spade over against the cage.

Boxer breaks from the clinch.
Boxer misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boxer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Spade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boxer.
Boxer misses with a body shot.
Boxer misses with a head kick.
Barbara Boxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Spade closes the distance and clinches.
Spade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boxer blocking some punches.
Boxer blocks a body shot from Spade.
Boxer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boxer blocking some punches.
Spade tries to throw a body punch but Boxer avoids it by throwing Spade back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Spade.
Spade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spade misses with the head strike.
Spade blocks an uppercut.
Boxer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spade lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Spade.
Spade lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Boxer.
Boxer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spade's elbow.
Spade digs a right hand into Boxer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boxer's gas tank.
Boxer prevents a body shot from Spade.
A short uppercut from Spade.
Spade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxer prevents a body shot from Spade.
Nice body punch from Spade - that landed with a thud.
Boxer is breathing heavily.
Boxer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spade.
Spade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boxer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Boxer breaks from the clinch.

Spade looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Spade drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spade jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boxer controls Spade momentarily but Spade frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade preventing the sweep.
Boxer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boxer wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Spade manages to pass to side control.

Spade is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boxer sees it coming and defends easily.

Spade is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boxer pushes Spade off looking to stand but Spade dives back in and keeps control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Spade blocks a head kick by Boxer.
Boxer leaves Spade with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spade connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boxer throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boxer loads up on a big right hand but Spade slips the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boxer.
Spade fails to land with a series of punches.
Spade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spade misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boxer throws a solid leg kick but Spade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boxer.
Spade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spade throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Barbara Boxer has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer feints and then cracks Spade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spade down.
Boxer moves out of range as Spade strikes.
Boxer looks to land a body kick but Spade moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boxer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Spade's head.
Spade connects with the punch.
Boxer misses with a low kick.
Boxer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spade.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade thows a body shot but no joy.

Spade closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boxer did well to prevent Spade getting side control.
Boxer pushes Spade off looking to stand but Spade dives back in and keeps control.

Spade is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxer is trying to stand up here but Spade is controlling him well.
Spade is pressing down on Boxer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boxer is holding on for now.
Spade thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer wants to improve his position but Spade is controlling well.

Spade is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spade thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Boxer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spade misses with a body shot.
Boxer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
Spade shoots for a takedown but Boxer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boxer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spade avoids a kick to the body.
Boxer throws a head kick but Spade moves out of range.
Spade swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Spade scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Spade thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Barbara Boxer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barbara Boxer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Spade checks the leg kick.
Spade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice jab there from Spade.
Spade blocks a jab.
Barbara Boxer is winning the standup battle so far.
Spade scores with a shot to the body.
Spade is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boxer rather than just go for the knockout.
Spade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spade connects with a body shot.
Spade misses with an uppercut.
Spade is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer throws a leg kick that misses.
Boxer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boxer ducks right into an uppercut from Spade.
Boxer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spade throws a series of punches but Boxer moves out of range.
Spade just misses with a punch to the body.
Spade lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spade keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boxer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boxer misses with a looping left.
Spade digs a good body shot into Boxer's ribs.
Boxer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boxer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spade gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spade misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boxer moves forwards but Spade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boxer throws a right hand that Spade ducks under and follows up with a left that Spade also avoids with ease.
Boxer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boxer throws a solid leg kick but Spade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boxer.
Boxer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Spade shoots in and bounces Boxer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Spade throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boxer wants to stand up but Spade is controlling him.
Spade landing some decent shots from guard.
Spade is in close to Boxer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spade accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Spade has gone for a leg lock! Boxer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spade's guard.

Boxer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Spade really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barbara Boxer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Boxer looks to land a right hand but Spade moved out of range.
Spade works Boxer's body with a nice hook.

Spade feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Boxer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boxer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spade does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spade is trying to maintain the position but Boxer is very close to passing his half guard.
Boxer prevents Spade from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Spade is looking for a sweep. Boxer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boxer is looking to take a break and control but Spade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Boxer stands up from half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boxer misses with a low kick.
Spade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spade throws a nice looking combination but Boxer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spade fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boxer throws an overhand right that lands on Spade's shoulder, as Spade tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Spade.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade misses with a hook to the body
and Boxer counters with a thumping low kick.

Spade moves into range and clinches up with Boxer.
Spade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boxer.
Boxer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Spade as the two fighters clinch.
Spade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spade misses with a punch on the inside.
Spade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spade throws a head punch that misses.
Spade presses Boxer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spade lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Spade.
Boxer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spade misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Spade.
Spade blocks a body shot from Boxer.
Spade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spade presses Boxer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spade lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Spade fails to land.
Boxer looking to stall.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Spade. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Spade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spade digs a right hand underneath Boxer's ribcage. Boxer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spade digs a right hand into Boxer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boxer's gas tank.
Spade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boxer backwards.
Spade cracks Boxer with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Spade - that landed with a thud.
Spade tries to throw a body punch but Boxer avoids it by throwing Spade back against the cage.
Boxer misses with a body punch.
Spade can't find room to land a body shot as Boxer controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Spade.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spade.
A right handed body shot lands from Spade.
Spade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boxer.
Spade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boxer backwards.
Spade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Spade dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Barbara Boxer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Spade looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Boxer looks like he's trying to stand up.

Spade is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spade seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Spade thows a huge punch but Boxer dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Spade not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Spade seems to be working for a kimura but Boxer defends the submission attempt.
Boxer is trying to stand up here but Spade is controlling him well.
Spade is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spade is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boxer controlling the position well.

Spade seems to be looking for submissions.
Spade working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Boxer's thigh. Boxer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Scott Spade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spade trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spade controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spade trying to control but Boxer is working from the bottom.
Spade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spade pushes down on Boxer's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boxer tries to get to full guard but Spade has control of the leg.
Boxer is trying to stand.
Boxer is pressing down on Spade's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boxer wants to get back to his feet but Spade is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spade controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Spade has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Spade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spade has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Spade!
Scott Spade is the new light heavyweight champion!