PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Boss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arg Fight Club (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Arg Fight Club enters the cage!

Boss
vs
Fight Club

179 cm
25
189 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arg Fight Club!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boss feints and as Fight Club raises his hands in defense, Boss changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fight Club trying to keep a closed guard but Boss is proving a slippery customer.
Boss is stalling in the full guard.
Boss throws a strike but Fight Club rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fight Club looking to sit in guard and control but Boss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Boss drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fight Club dives on top into guard.
Fight Club trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fight Club trying to control the position from guard on top but Boss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fight Club wants to pass the guard but Boss is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fight Club looking to sit in guard and control but Boss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boss wants to control from the top but Fight Club keeps moving.
Boss postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boss with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two 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.
Boss looking to pass the guard.
Fight Club preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fight Club keeping full guard, as Boss tries to pass.
Boss in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fight Club is pulling down on Boss's head to control his posture.
Fight Club not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boss with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fight Club has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fight Club avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fight Club trying to keep a closed guard but Boss is proving a slippery customer.
Boss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boss sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fight Club not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fight Club keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fight Club is on top in guard.

Boss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fight Club defends it easily.
Boss managing to control the position.
Boss bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fight Club's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boss working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Boss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Boss's cut.
That's time! Boss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fight Club throws an off balance right hand

and Boss counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boss looking to pass the guard.
Bossis looking to pass into half guard but Fight Club pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fight Club is in guard.
Fight Club trying to control but Boss is working from the bottom.
Boss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fight Club controls from within his opponent's guard.

Fight Club has gone for a leg lock! Boss slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fight Club's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fight Club avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boss working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fight Club looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boss content to stall in guard here.
Boss seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fight Club for as long as he can get away with.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boss tries to free his leg and advance position but Fight Club is retaining full guard.
Boss working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fight Club's head.
Fight Club looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Boss drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fight Club dives on top into guard.
Fight Club looking to sit in guard and control but Boss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fight Club controls Boss momentarily but Boss frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss working some strikes from top position.
Boss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boss thows a big elbow that misses.
Boss postures up and lands a big shot to Fight Club's brow.
Boss trying to control but Fight Club is working from the bottom.
Boss thows a big elbow that misses.
The Boss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fight Club is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boss is looking to work some ground and pound but Fight Club has wrist control.
Fight Club working a defensive guard here.
Boss scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boss throws a big right hand that misses.
Boss throws and elbow that misses. Fight Club uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boss's guard. Nice move by Fight Club!
Boss has Fight Club pulled in close to control his posture.
Boss manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Boss has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fight Club's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Boss dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Boss's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Boss looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Boss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fight Club sees it coming and defends easily.
Fight Club is looking to improve his position.
Boss trying to control from half guard but Fight Club is working away.
Boss thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fight Club's head.
Boss not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boss not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss winds up and cracks Fight Club with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Boss connects with a nice short shot to Fight Club's temple.
Fight Club blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boss.
Fight Club has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boss is working away from the top position though.
Boss is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Boss is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fight Club doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boss.
Fight Club works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss is looking to work some ground and pound but Fight Club has wrist control.
Boss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boss wants to control from the top but Fight Club keeps moving.
Boss postures up in Fight Club's guard and throws a big left but Fight Club blocks it.
Boss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boss throws a big right hand that misses.
Fight Club wants to sweep but no luck.
Fight Club takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boss is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss postures up.
Fight Club working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boss.
Boss trying to control the position from guard on top but Fight Club is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fight Club working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boss.
Fight Club wants to sweep but no luck.

Boss is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boss working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fight Club's head.
Boss is looking to work some ground and pound but Fight Club has wrist control.
Boss working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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.
Boss content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fight Club keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully.
Fight Club working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boss.
Boss thows a big elbow that misses.
Fight Club controlling the position.
Boss working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fight Club's head.
Boss wants to control from the top but Fight Club keeps moving.
Boss throwing strikes but missing.
Arg Fight Club has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boss postures up in Fight Club's guard and throws a big left but Fight Club blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Boss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boss 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

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