PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clem Vogt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Boyd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Boyd
vs
Vogt

187 cm
20
238 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

197 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Boyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clem Vogt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vogt rushes Boyd and presses him up against the cage.
Vogt is trying to pull guard but Boyd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vogt looking for a takedown.
Boyd could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vogt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boyd avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alex Boyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clem Vogt.

Vogt decides to pull guard.
Boyd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vogt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boyd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vogt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boyd working some strikes from top position.
Boyd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boyd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boyd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boyd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boyd has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boyd chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyd working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boyd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boyd keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vogt's head.
Vogt wants to sweep here but Boyd controlling him for the moment.
Boyd trying to control but Vogt is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vogt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boyd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boyd landing with the ground and pound.
Boyd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boyd postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boyd postures up in Vogt's guard and throws a big left but Vogt blocks it.
Boyd landing some decent shots from guard.
Boyd is looking to work some ground and pound but Vogt has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyd trying to control the position from guard on top but Vogt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyd scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boyd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boyd is in close to Vogt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boyd works over Vogt with some ground and pound from guard.
Boyd lands a couple of elbows.
Boyd is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vogt wants to sweep here but Boyd controlling him for the moment.
Boyd postures up and lands a big shot to Vogt's brow.
Boyd lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boyd lands a couple of digs.
Boyd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd postures up and lands a big shot to Vogt's brow.
Boyd trying to control the position from guard on top but Vogt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boyd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vogt looks winded!

Vogt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boyd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boyd throwing strikes but missing.
Boyd is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boyd scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boyd postures up in Vogt's guard and throws a big left but Vogt blocks it.
Boyd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boyd postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogt has momentary wrist control but Boyd slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boyd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vogt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boyd is controlling him.
Boyd is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boyd content to stall in guard here.
Boyd wants to control from the top but Vogt keeps moving.
Boyd scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boyd cracks Vogt with a solid left hand.
Boyd is working Vogt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boyd is working Vogt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Boyd dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Vogt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Clem Vogt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vogt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boyd counters with a slapping leg kick.

Vogt rushes Boyd and presses him up against the cage.
Vogt tries to pull guard but Boyd holds him up against the cage and eventually Vogt drops back down to his feet.
Alex Boyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clem Vogt.
Boyd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vogt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boyd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vogt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boyd has Vogt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vogt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boyd is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vogt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boyd is keeping busy.
Vogt goes for a takedown attempt but Boyd pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vogt is breathing heavily.
Boyd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vogt connects with a body shot.
Vogt thuds a left hand into Boyd's body.
Vogt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boyd counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogt lands a jab-cross combination.
Vogt scores with a punch to the head.
Boyd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Boyd as Vogt shoots in.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyd throws out a powerful jab.
Boyd misses with a takedown attempt - Vogt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alex Boyd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vogt tries to bum rush Boyd with a series of wild strikes but Boyd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vogt shoots in but no luck this time.
That kick from Boyd tenderised Vogt's leg. Vogt is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boyd is defended easily by Vogt.

Boyd closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vogt's guard.
Boyd wants to control from the top but Vogt keeps moving.
Vogt controls Boyd momentarily but Boyd frees himself.
Boyd works over Vogt with some ground and pound from guard.
Boyd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boyd working some strikes from top position.
Boyd with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyd throwing strikes from guard but Vogt blocks nicely.
Boyd scoring with some ground and pound.
Vogt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyd distracts Vogt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boyd preventing the sweep.
Boyd cracks Vogt with a solid left hand.
Boyd cracks Vogt with a solid left hand.

Boyd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vogt has momentary wrist control but Boyd slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boyd postures up in Vogt's guard and throws a big left but Vogt blocks it.
Boyd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Boyd dominated that second round.
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!

Boyd goes for a double leg but Vogt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vogt continues to drive forward.
Boyd prevents the takedown attempt.
Boyd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vogt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vogt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boyd fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Vogt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vogt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vogt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vogt is trying to force a seperation but Boyd has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd is working for takedown but Vogt is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Boyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vogt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vogt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vogt has had enough of the clinch but Boyd keeps him there for the moment.

Boyd wants the takedown. Vogt is fighting it off but Boyd persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vogt's guard against the cage.
Boyd is in close to Vogt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boyd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boyd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boyd's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boyd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boyd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vogt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vogt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boyd throws a big elbow that misses.
Boyd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vogt can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boyd's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boyd throws a big elbow that misses.
Boyd throws a big right hand that misses.
Boyd lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boyd with a nice head shot there.
Boyd scoring with some ground and pound.
Vogt looking for a sweep. Not yet Vogt, not yet.
Boyd trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vogt's guard.
Boyd works over Vogt with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boyd's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boyd lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boyd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boyd connects with a couple of short punches.
Boyd trying to control but Vogt is working from the bottom.
Boyd stands up over Vogt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boyd lands a couple of elbows.
Boyd lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boyd landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boyd's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boyd postures up and lands a big shot to Vogt's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyd scoring with some ground and pound.
Boyd trying to control the position from guard on top but Vogt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boyd lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boyd's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boyd working some strikes from top position.
Boyd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boyd working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vogt's head.
Boyd landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boyd makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clem Vogt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Boyd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boyd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Boyd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boyd, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Boyd!