PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artur Boruc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonsku Shaker Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Boruc
vs
Shaker Boy

191 cm
26
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

LHK Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Boruc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonsku Shaker Boy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boruc throws a looping overhand right but Shaker Boy ducks down to avoid it.
Boruc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaker Boy.
Boruc throws a jab when Shaker Boy was well out of range.
Boruc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaker Boy moves away from the strike by Boruc.
Boruc takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shaker Boy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shaker Boy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shaker Boy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boruc tries to avoid it but Shaker Boy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boruc to the ground. Boruc escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boruc keeps the fight on the outside.
Shaker Boy dives in and grabs Boruc's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boruc pushes down on Shaker Boy's head and hops out.
Shaker Boy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boruc avoids it really well and circles away.
Artur Boruc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonsku Shaker Boy.
Shaker Boy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shaker Boy tries for a takedown but Boruc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boruc throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaker Boy.
Boruc stuffs the takedown attempt from Shaker Boy. Shaker Boy gets slowly back to his feet.
Boruc misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Shaker Boy.
Boruc lands a glancing blow to the side of Shaker Boy's head.
Boruc misses with a right hand
and Shaker Boy counters with a three punch combo that has Boruc backing up. Boruc nods at Shaker Boy to acknowledge the strikes.
Shaker Boy drops his hands momentarily and Boruc takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Artur Boruc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaker Boy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boruc misses the body punch
and Shaker Boy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boruc connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shaker Boy's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaker Boy moves away from the strike by Boruc.
Shaker Boy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boruc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaker Boy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boruc connects with the punch.

Shaker Boy clinches up against the cage.
Boruc is trying to break the clinch but Shaker Boy has him pressed against the cage.

Boruc manages to break the clinch.
Shaker Boy walks into a left hand.
Shaker Boy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boruc throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for Boruc.
The fighters circling - Boruc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaker Boy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boruc's waist but Boruc gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shaker Boy off to one side.
Boruc stuffs the takedown attempt from Shaker Boy. Shaker Boy gets slowly back to his feet.
Boruc throws a jab when Shaker Boy was well out of range.
Boruc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaker Boy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaker Boy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boruc connects with a body shot.
Shaker Boy shoots in looking for a takedown but Boruc manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shaker Boy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shaker Boy lands with an overhand left.
Shaker Boy ducks under a wild hook from Boruc.
Shaker Boy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boruc is fending him off so far but Shaker Boy persists. Nope, Boruc circles away and we're back to standing.
Boruc throws a series of strikes that have Shaker Boy backpedaling.
Boruc scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boruc is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boruc misses the jab.
Shaker Boy is trying desperately to land a takedown but Boruc is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Shaker Boy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boruc. Shaker Boy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaker Boy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boruc connects with a body shot that sends Shaker Boy's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boruc scores with a jab.
Boruc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Boruc - just one landing.
A cross from Boruc lands.
Shaker Boy moves out of range as Boruc strikes.
Boruc comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shaker Boy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shaker Boy looks gassed!
Boruc connects with a looping right hand.
Shaker Boy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shaker Boy throws a nice looking combination but Boruc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shaker Boy takes one on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boruc fails to land with a series of punches.
Boruc scores with a nice head shot.
Shaker Boy takes a swing at Boruc's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Boruc dominated that round.
That's time! Boruc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Boruc looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaker Boy is just out of range.
Shaker Boy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boruc finds it's way round the side to connect with Shaker Boy's head.
Boruc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaker Boy.
Shaker Boy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jonsku Shaker Boy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by Boruc.
Shaker Boy throws a nice looking combination but Boruc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boruc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boruc lands with a shot to the body.
Shaker Boy walks into a left hand.
Boruc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaker Boy.
Boruc connects with a jab.
Shaker Boy throws an overhand right that lands on Boruc's shoulder, as Boruc tries to avoid the shot.
Artur Boruc is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boruc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaker Boy is breathing heavily.
Boruc throws a hook to the side of Shaker Boy's head but Shaker Boy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boruc misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaker Boy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boruc throws a big shot that misses.
Shaker Boy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boruc.
Shaker Boy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boruc finds it's way round the side to connect with Shaker Boy's head.
Shaker Boy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shaker Boy moves forwards but Boruc connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boruc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boruc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boruc keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No joy there for Shaker Boy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boruc misses with a hook. Shaker Boy ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boruc lands a really nice looking cross but Shaker Boy seems unphased.
Boruc lands a jab to Shaker Boy's midsection.
Boruc lands a slapping body shot.
Boruc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaker Boy.
Boruc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaker Boy can do to turn this around?
Boruc throws a hook but Shaker Boy avoids it easily.
Shaker Boy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boruc throws a right and a left that Shaker Boy avoids nicely.
Shaker Boy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shaker Boy takes one on the button.
A jab from Boruc misses.
Boruc slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boruc's corner calls for a 1-2. Boruc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shaker Boy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boruc digs a good body shot into Shaker Boy's ribs.
Shaker Boy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boruc lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shaker Boy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boruc sprawls well. Boruc wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shaker Boy gets slowly back to his feet.
Boruc ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boruc cracks Shaker Boy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boruc thuds his right hand into Shaker Boy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shaker Boy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaker Boy fails with the takedown.
Artur Boruc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonsku Shaker Boy.
Boruc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Boruc. Beautiful body shot.
Boruc fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shaker Boy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boruc scores with a jab.
Boruc throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shaker Boy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boruc misses with a hook.
Boruc changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaker Boy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boruc finds it's way round the side to connect with Shaker Boy's head.
Shaker Boy blocks a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shaker Boy tries to move into range but Boruc moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boruc digs a good hook to Shaker Boy's body.
Shaker Boy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Boruc dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Shaker Boy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boruc misses the jab.
Nice shot by Boruc.
Boruc lands with a good body shot.
Boruc sizes up Shaker Boy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Shaker Boy is rocked!
Boruc throws a hook but Shaker Boy avoids it easily.
Shaker Boy is still on wobbly legs! Can Boruc finish him?
Shaker Boy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boruc lands a jab to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boruc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boruc stuffs the takedown attempt from Shaker Boy. Shaker Boy gets slowly back to his feet.
Shaker Boy seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boruc scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaker Boy tries to clinch up but Boruc circles away and keeps his distance.
Shaker Boy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boruc cracks a nice hook into Shaker Boy's ribs.
Shaker Boy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shaker Boy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boruc lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boruc scores with a decent looking hook.
Boruc throws a hook but Shaker Boy avoids it easily.
Boruc connects with a body shot that sends Shaker Boy's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boruc listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shaker Boy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boruc scores with a punch to the head.
Boruc lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boruc scores with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boruc drops Shaker Boy with a straight right hand, right on the button! Boruc follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Boruc!