PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Boston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Haverford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haverford is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jay-Z & Kanye West - N** In Paris. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Boston
vs
Haverford

175 cm
32
180 lbs
20 - 15 - 2

180 cm
34
190 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

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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 20 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Bradley Boston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Haverford !
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haverford 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boston under the eye.
Haverford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haverford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Boston.
Haverford looks to land a right hand but Boston moved out of range.
Boston lands a nice looking kick to the body. Haverford takes a step back to recover.
A head kick misses from Boston.
Boston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boston thuds his right hand into Haverford 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haverford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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!
A lazy left from Boston finds it's target.
Haverford walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Haverford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boston.
Crunch! Boston slams his shin into Haverford 's torso.
Nice shot by Boston.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haverford lands a jab-cross combination.
A left lands for Haverford .
Haverford throws a hook but Boston avoids it easily.
Boston's corner calls for a 1-2. Boston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

It looks like Tom Haverford has been cut.
Bradley Boston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boston staying out of range there.
Haverford misses with a takedown attempt - Boston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haverford on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boston tries a head kick but it misses.
Haverford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boston looks to land a body kick but Haverford moved away.
Boston swinging wildly here.
Haverford throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Haverford shoots in and bounces Boston off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Haverford drops back looking for a leg! Boston is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boston manages to kick Haverford off! Haverford jumps back into Boston's guard.

Haverford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Haverford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Haverford trying to control but Boston is working from the bottom.
Haverford is pushing down on Boston's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boston is fighting to maintain full guard but Haverford has managed to sneak the leg through.

Haverford is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haverford prevents Boston from standing back up.

Haverford seems to be working for a kimura but Boston defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Haverford seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Haverford is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Haverford is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boston sees it coming and defends easily.
Haverford passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boston!

Haverford working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Haverford tries to control but Boston wriggling away.
Boston tries to reverse the position but Haverford maintains control.
Boston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boston is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Haverford has control of Boston's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Boston regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Boston tries to buck Haverford off but he can't manage it.

Haverford is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Haverford extends the arm and Boston is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Haverford !
Tom Haverford decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.