PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Boomhower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Sparza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jeff Boomhower
vs
Sparza

208 cm
22
295 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

198 cm
28
295 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Good knees
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Boomhower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tito Sparza!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boomhower moves out of range as Sparza strikes.
Sparza blocks a jab.
Sparza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sparza jabs Boomhower right on the nose. Boomhower blinks but takes it well.
Boomhower works Sparza's body with a nice hook.
Boomhower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boomhower ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparza throws a right hand that Boomhower ducks under and follows up with a left that Boomhower also avoids with ease.
Boomhower misses with a wild body shot.
Sparza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boomhower slips a jab and a cross from Sparza.
Sparza bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boomhower's head.
Sparza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tito Sparza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparza looks gassed!
Boomhower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boomhower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparza moves away.
Boomhower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Boomhower there.
Boomhower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sparza was well out of range. Poor timing from Boomhower.
Sloppy strikes from Sparza. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boomhower shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sparza pinned against the cage. Sparza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boomhower.
Sparza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boomhower manages to avoid it.
Boomhower stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boomhower wants it to stay on the feet.
Sparza misses with a right hand
and Boomhower counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boomhower.
Boomhower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sparza was well out of range. Poor timing from Boomhower.
Boomhower shoots for a takedown but Sparza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sparza slips under a jab.
Sparza slaps away a takedown attempt from Boomhower, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Boomhower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boomhower takes a swing at Sparza's ribcage but misses.
Sparza cracks Boomhower with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sparza throws a series of punches but Boomhower moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sparza closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boomhower did well to prevent Sparza getting side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sparza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boomhower trying to control but Sparza postures up.
Sparza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sparza takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boomhower blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sparza.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boomhower keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boomhower regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sparza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boomhower works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparza throwing strikes from guard but Boomhower blocks nicely.
Boomhower keeping moving, preventing Sparza from controlling successfully.
Sparza throwing strikes from guard but Boomhower blocks nicely.
Sparza wants to control from the top but Boomhower keeps moving.
Sparza is looking to work some ground and pound but Boomhower has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boomhower keeping moving, preventing Sparza from controlling successfully.
Sparza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boomhower is pulling down on Sparza's head. It's preventing any offense from Sparza, at least for the moment.
Sparza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sparza with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boomhower keeping moving, preventing Sparza from controlling successfully.
Sparza throws an elbow that misses. Boomhower uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sparza's guard. Nice move by Boomhower!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jeff Boomhower will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sparza misses with a few strikes there.
Sparza lands a jab to Boomhower's midsection.
A left and a right from Boomhower both land. Nice combination.
Boomhower staying out of range there.
Boomhower uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sparza.
Sparza fails to land with a series of punches.
Sparza scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Jeff Boomhower has been cut.
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!
Sparza connects with a single shot there.
Sparza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sparza misses the shot to the body.
Boomhower throws a hook but Sparza blocks it.
Boomhower slips under a jab.
Boomhower ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sparza cracks Boomhower with an open hand slap.
Jeff Boomhower is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Sparza misses.
A jab from Boomhower misses.
Sparza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boomhower as he avoids it easily.
Sparza is breathing heavily.
Sparza throws a series of punches but Boomhower avoids them all with ease.

Boomhower shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Boomhower gets to his feet. Sparza looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sparza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sparza wants it to stay on the feet.
Boomhower scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sparza doesn't seem bothered though.
Boomhower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparza tries to bum rush Boomhower with a series of wild strikes but Boomhower uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sparza misses with a left hand
and Boomhower counters with a series of strikes. Sparza will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparza misses the jab.
Sparza swinging wildly here.
Boomhower digs a good body shot into Sparza's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boomhower takes a swing at Sparza's ribcage but misses.
Sparza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boomhower stalks Sparza and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sparza's face. Sparza staggers backwards, shaken.
Boomhower looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparza is just out of range.
Boomhower fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sparza avoids it really well and circles away.
Sparza scores with a sloppy right hand. Boomhower should have avoided that one.
Sparza stuffs the takedown attempt from Boomhower. Boomhower gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Boomhower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparza misses with a body shot.
Sparza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sparza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boomhower is looking to wear down Sparza with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sparza shoots in for a takedown but Boomhower shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boomhower sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sparza somewhat.
Boomhower jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boomhower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boomhower lands with an overhand left.
Boomhower misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boomhower lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Boomhower. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boomhower works Sparza's body with a nice hook.
Boomhower stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boomhower tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sparza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boomhower somewhat.
Boomhower cracks Sparza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boomhower!
Sparza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boomhower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Sparza is rocked!
Boomhower drops Sparza with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Sparza! Boomhower dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Boomhower!