PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Beck Bom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hero has chosen No shelter - Rage against the machine as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bom
vs
Hero

192 cm
29
197 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

177 cm
30
180 lbs
15 - 14 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Granite 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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Beck Bom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christopher Hero!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Hero.
Hero keeps the fight on the outside.
Bom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hero counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hero leaves Bom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hero plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hero lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Beck Bom has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bom closes the distance but Hero moves to the side
and Hero counters with a stiff right hand.
Bom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bom there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hero scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bom tries to clinch up.
Bom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hero finds it's way round the side to connect with Bom's head.

Hero shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bom manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hero wants to control from the top but Bom keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bom kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hero looking to pass the guard.
Hero scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Bom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hero defends it easily.
Bom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hero trying to control the position from guard on top but Bom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hero is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bom thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bom trying to strike off his back.
Hero trying to control the position from guard on top but Bom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Christopher Hero was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bom is looking to clinch.
Bom throws a series of punches but Hero moves out of range.
Hero stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beck Bom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hero throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bom on the side of the head.
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!
Hero doesn't manage to clinch there - Bom circles away.
Hero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good shot there by Hero.

Hero gets a double leg takedown into Bom's guard.
Hero trying to control but Bom is working from the bottom.
Hero is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bom throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hero slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bom sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Well, if Hero is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bom gets back to full guard.
Bom scores with a nice shot.
Hero is looking to stand up but Bom won't let him.
Hero postures up in Bom's guard and throws a big left but Bom blocks it.
Bom throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bom being controlled here, momentarily.
Bom trying to strike off his back.
Hero trying to control the position from guard on top but Bom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hero slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Christopher Hero has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bom is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hero is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bom had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hero!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Hero.
Hero looks winded!
Bom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hero cracks Bom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hero displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Bom shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bom was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hero looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Bom throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bom throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hero sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bom has managed to clinch.
Hero tries for a takedown but Bom manages to get underhooks.

Hero breaks the clinch.
Hero leaves Bom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hero scores with a nice right hand.
Hero misses with the combination.
Hero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hero wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beck Bom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christopher Hero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hero scores with a hook to the body. Bom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hero.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bom tries for a takedown but Hero circles away easily
and Hero finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A jab from Hero does it's job there.
Hero lands a nice shot to the body.
Hero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hero fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bom.
Nice shot by Hero.
Hero tries to bum rush Bom with a series of wild strikes but Bom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hero lands a jab to Bom's midsection.
Hero slips a jab and a cross from Bom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Hero both land. Nice combination.
Hero keeps the fight on the outside.
Bom blocks a head kick by Hero.
Hero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Hero has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bom backwards.

Hero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hero slaps away a takedown attempt from Bom, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bom falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Hero to counter with a crisp jab.
Hero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hero.
Hero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Bom has closed the distance and engaged Hero in a clinch.
Bom taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hero.
Bom tries a body shot but Hero blocks it.
Bom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bom struggles to land a body shot inside as Hero controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bom struggles to land a body shot inside as Hero controls his hands.
Bom wants to stall.

Hero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Bom looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hero!
Hero is working to get back to half guard.
Bom unloads with some shots from mount but Hero bucks and avoids them well.
Bom 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hero is trying desperately to improve position.
Bom raining down hammerfists from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Bom there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero tries to lock up and control but Bom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hero is looking to get to half guard.
Christopher Hero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hero tries to hold on but Bom pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice elbow there by Bom.
Hero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bom lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hero is in a horrible position here. Bom smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice elbow there by Bom.
Bom lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Christopher Hero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Beck Bom's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Bom misses with a hook.
Hero throws a nice head kick!
Bom shoots in but Hero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bom tries for a takedown but Hero circles away easily
and Hero counters with a right hand to the body.
Bom misses with the combination.
Bom moves forwards but Hero connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beck Bom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bom.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beck Bom. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hero moves into the clinch successfully.
Hero lands a nice shot to the body.
Hero prevents Bom from breaking the clinch.

Hero drags the fight down to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hero looking for a sweep. Not yet Hero, not yet.
Hero has Bom pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bom postures up.
Hero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bom with a nice head shot there.
Bom with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bom is in close to Hero's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bom postures up in Hero's guard and throws a big left but Hero blocks it.
Hero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bom wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Hero is trying to control the position but Bom postures up.
Hero seems keen to control Bom's posture.

Bom has gone for a leg lock! Hero slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bom's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bom is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Hero gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hero feints and then cracks Bom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bom down.
Bom tries to clinch but Hero moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bom shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hero napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bom lands an elbow.
Hero is looking for a sweep.
Hero struggling a bit here.
Hero throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Bom throws an elbow but Hero slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bom in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hero wants to get back to his feet.
Bom misses with the ground and pound.
Bom misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on Hero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bom lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hero down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bom is working Hero over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bom in side control, throwing shots but Hero defends.
Bom landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bom working the ground and pound but Hero is defending the strikes.
Hero regains half guard, as Bom was trying to land strikes.

Bom is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hero defends it well.
Beck Bom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christopher Hero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hero wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Beck Bom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hero has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Hero!