PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fourth Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunny Boner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy comes to the cage accompanied by New York. Fourth Boy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sunny Boner's chin.

Boy
vs
Boner

192 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fourth Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sunny Boner!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boy scores a takedown into full mount!
Boy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Boy thowing shots but they're missing.
Boy punching from mount but Boner doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Boy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Boner blocking the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boner is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Boy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Poor strikes thrown by Boy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Boy with shots to the head and body - Boner looks very uncomfortable down there.
Boner avoids a series of strikes thrown by Boy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boner can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Boner because Boy loaded up on that one.
Boy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Boner looks a forlorn figure.
Boy punching from mount but Boner doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Boy thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Boy looking to ground and pound but Boner is blocking nicely.
Boy throws some wild stikes that Boner manages to avoid easily.
Boner avoids a strike by Boy and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Boy's guard! Fantastic escape!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boy has his hands on Boner's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boner.
Boy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boy is on top in guard.
Boner wants to stand and escape but Boy is having none of it.
Boy wants to control from the top but Boner keeps moving.
Boy throwing strikes from guard but Boner blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy throwing strikes from guard but Boner blocks nicely.
Boy cracks Boner with a solid left hand.
Boner keeping full guard, as Boy tries to pass.
Boner keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully.
Boy thows a big elbow that misses.

That's four 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.
Boy thows a big elbow that misses.
Boy trying to control but Boner is working from the bottom.
Boy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boner wants to get back to his feet but Boy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Boner gets the takedown into side control.
Boy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boner sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Boy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fourth Boy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Boner with a poor takedown

and Boy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boy pushing down on Boner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boy is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Boy throws and elbow that misses. Boner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boy's guard. Nice move by Boner!
Boy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boy working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy wants to sweep but no luck.
Boy looking to control.
Boy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boner is one step ahead there.
Boy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boner.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Boy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boner sprawls well initially but Boy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Boy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boy lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boy throws a strike but Boner avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Boy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boy looking to sit in guard and control but Boner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boner stands up over Boy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boner trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Fourth Boy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boy holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boner won't allow Boy to sweep him here.
Boy is adopting a defensive guard.
Boner postures up in Boy's guard and throws a big left but Boy blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy has his hands on Boner's head, controlling the position.
Boy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boner wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Boy controlling Boner's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boner trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.

Boy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boner tries to free his leg and advance position but Boy is retaining full guard.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Boner has his takedown stuffed

and Boy counters with a single leg into guard. Boner didn't expect that.
Boy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boner is keeping the position for now.
Boy throws a strike but Boner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boy is on top in guard.
Boner wants to stand and escape but Boy is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fourth Boy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Boy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boy throwing strikes but missing.
Boy thows a big elbow that misses.
Boner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boy is controlling him.
Boner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy postures up and lands a big shot to Boner's brow.
Boy thows a big elbow that misses.
Boy postures up in Boner's guard and throws a big left but Boner blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boner wants to stand up but Boy is controlling him.
Boner keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully.
Boy wants to pass the guard but Boner is keeping the position.
Boy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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.
Boner keeping full guard, as Boy tries to pass.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Boy rushes Boner and presses him up against the cage.

Boy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Boner can't fight it off and eventually Boy manages to take the fight to the floor. Boner looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boner is keeping the position for now.
Boner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boy thows a big elbow that misses.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boy tries to land a leg kick but Boner saw it coming and moves away.

Boy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boner wants to get back to his feet but Boy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four 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.
Boy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boy trying to control but Boner is working from the bottom.
Boy with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fourth Boy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fourth Boy!