PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonnie Boardwalk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phrisbee OReiley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OReiley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shoot To Thrill. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Boardwalk
vs
OReiley

166 cm
33
141 lbs
23 - 12 - 0

170 cm
32
142 lbs
14 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonnie Boardwalk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Phrisbee OReiley!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OReiley fails to land the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Boardwalk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
OReiley closes the distance and clinches up with Boardwalk, looking for a takedown. OReiley pushes Boardwalk against the cage but Boardwalk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boardwalk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phrisbee OReiley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OReiley tries to clinch up
and Boardwalk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
OReiley goes for a takedown attempt but Boardwalk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jonnie Boardwalk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phrisbee OReiley.
OReiley fails with the takedown
and Boardwalk counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OReiley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
OReiley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boardwalk tries to avoid it but OReiley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boardwalk to the ground. Boardwalk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
OReiley tries to clinch but Boardwalk moves away
and Boardwalk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps OReiley thinking.
Boardwalk slaps away a takedown attempt from OReiley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boardwalk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
OReiley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boardwalk circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Boardwalk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk leaves OReiley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boardwalk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
OReiley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boardwalk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boardwalk throwing a counter right hand but OReiley manages to avoid it.
Boardwalk swats away the attempt to clinch by OReiley.
Boardwalk tried to counter with a leg kick but OReiley avoided it.
OReiley tries for a takedown but Boardwalk circles away easily
and Boardwalk counters with a nice uppercut.

OReiley closes the distance and pushes Boardwalk back into the cage.

OReiley gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OReiley has gone for a leg lock! Boardwalk slips out almost immediately though and dives into OReiley's guard.

Boardwalk postures up in OReiley's guard and throws a big left but OReiley blocks it.
OReiley working a defensive guard here.
Boardwalk trying to control the position from guard on top but OReiley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boardwalk controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boardwalk trying to control but OReiley is working from the bottom.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boardwalk forces his way into half guard.

Boardwalk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, OReiley has managed to free his arm - good work.
OReiley is staying active underneath Boardwalk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
OReiley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boardwalk trying to control from OReiley's half guard. OReiley has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boardwalk preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonnie Boardwalk 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.

OReiley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boardwalk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
OReiley darts in trying to clinch
and Boardwalk counters with a one-two to the body.
OReiley wants to clinch but Boardwalk slips to the side
and Boardwalk counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OReiley is looking to clinch but Boardwalk is avoiding it.
Boardwalk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
OReiley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boardwalk's waist but Boardwalk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing OReiley off to one side.
Jonnie Boardwalk is winning the standup battle so far.
OReiley wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OReiley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Boardwalk.
OReiley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boardwalk just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jonnie Boardwalk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phrisbee OReiley.

OReiley has Boardwalk pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. OReiley pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Boardwalk tumbling to the mat - OReiley dives into Boardwalk's guard.
OReiley wants to control from the top but Boardwalk keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk wants to sweep but no luck.
OReiley trying to control the position from guard on top but Boardwalk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boardwalk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Boardwalk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
OReiley is not content to let Boardwalk control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Boardwalk's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Boardwalk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OReiley can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk works his way into side control.
Boardwalk working away.
Boardwalk wants to lay and pray for a moment but OReiley keeps working.
OReiley is trying to control Boardwalk's posture but Boardwalk avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boardwalk trying to control the action but OReiley is working from the bottom.
Boardwalk lands a nice forearm strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boardwalk cracks OReiley with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on OReiley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boardwalk working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on OReiley's face as Boardwalk controls the position.
Boardwalk working away.
OReiley is trying to get back to half guard.
Jonnie Boardwalk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boardwalk looks up at the clock and then as OReiley takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Boardwalk smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Boardwalk working the head and body with strikes.
OReiley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boardwalk's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonnie Boardwalk dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Boardwalk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OReiley throws out the jab.
OReiley with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Boardwalk counter with a right hand.

OReiley has managed to clinch.

OReiley jumps guard and drags Boardwalk to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boardwalk passes easily into side control. Nice work.
OReiley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boardwalk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boardwalk landing strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boardwalk scores with punches from side control.
Boardwalk wants to lay and pray for a moment but OReiley keeps working.

Boardwalk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. OReiley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OReiley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
OReiley sneaks back into half guard.

OReiley looking for submissions off his back.
OReiley is looking to improve his position.
Boardwalk trying to mount his opponent but OReiley defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
OReiley wants to control but Boardwalk is keeping busy.

OReiley is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Boardwalk is tapping! Great win for OReiley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Phrisbee OReiley!
During a confident post fight interview, Phrisbee OReiley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.