PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Boone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Sturd Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boone comes to the cage accompanied by Westside Connection Feat. Knoc-Turn'Al - Lights Out. Sturd Jr has chosen Maino feat. Jadakiss - What Happened as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Boone
vs
Sturd Jr

182 cm
22
196 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

181 cm
22
199 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Boone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sturd Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boone blocks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sturd Jr wants to land a leg kick but Boone is out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick from Boone lands but Sturd Jr takes it in his stride.

It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Boone tries to clinch up.
Boone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Boone takes the fight into the clinch.
Boone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sturd Jr blocks an elbow strike from Boone.
I was talking to Boone's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sturd Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Sturd Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Sturd Jr fails to land.
Boone misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sturd Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Sturd Jr turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sturd Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Boone some visible discomfort.
Sturd Jr controls the position.
Boone struggling a bit here.
Boone takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Boone defending against the ground and pound.
Boone is letting Sturd Jr control him for a moment.
Sturd Jr working away.
Sturd Jr taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr is working Boone over with some ground and pound from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sturd Jr working away.
Sturd Jr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sturd Jr scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sturd Jr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sturd Jr scoring with punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr is working Boone over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sturd Jr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sturd Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sturd Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Boone down.
Sturd Jr is putting a hurting on Boone here, landing some big shots from side control.
Boone is being controlled here.
Let's hope that Sturd Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr cracks Boone with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The referee asks Sturd Jr politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sturd Jr prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boone is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sturd Jr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boone takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sturd Jr working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturd Jr lands an elbow.
Sturd Jr scoring with punches and elbows.
Boone is letting Sturd Jr control him for a moment.
Boone is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Boone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturd Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturd Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sturd Jr tried to score with a low kick but Boone checks it.
Boone tries to clinch up but Sturd Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Boone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturd Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boone moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSturd Jr.
Boone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boone ducks under a wild hook from Sturd Jr.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sturd Jr, right into the meat.
Sturd Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boone fakes the leg kick and cracks Sturd Jr in the body.

Boone clinches.
Sturd Jr is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boone looking to throw knees to the head but Sturd Jr is blocking nicely.

Sturd Jr successfully pulls guard.
Boone looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd Jr has a closed guard, preventing Boone from standing up.
Sturd Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Sturd Jr content to stall in guard here.
Sturd Jr distracts Boone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boone keeping full guard, as Sturd Jr tries to pass.
Sturd Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boone wants to sweep here but Sturd Jr controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boone wants to get back to his feet but Sturd Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sturd Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sturd Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sturd Jr is continuing to stall.
Sturd Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boone is keeping the position for now.
Boone is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sturd Jr dives into side control.
Boone wants to get back to his feet but Sturd Jr drags him back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr in side control lands a decent elbow.
Boone is trying to control Sturd Jr's posture but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Boone wants to get back to his feet.
Sturd Jr is staying tight to Boone's torso, preventing him from escaping.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jason Sturd Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boone takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sturd Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boone is looking for a sweep.
Boone taking a bit of punishment here - Sturd Jr scoring with strikes.
Boone taking punishment in the form of punches.
Boone is pushing Sturd Jr's head away, looking to escape. Sturd Jr manages to hold on to the position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr scores with punches from side control.
Sturd Jr takes a little break here. Boone wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Check out the look on Sturd Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Boone is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boone is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sturd Jr is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sturd Jr lands a head kick!
Boone blocks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sturd Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Boone's head back.
Boone lands a head kick!
Sturd Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boone.
A clash of legs there as Boone blocks the low kick.
Sturd Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Boone.
An inside leg kick from Sturd Jr misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr throws a series of punches but Boone moves out of range.
Boone tries to clinch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Boone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boone misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sturd Jr throws a looping overhand right but Boone ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd Jr throws the kick towards the body but Boone avoids it.
Boone is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sturd Jr.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boone sets himself, and Sturd Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Boone avoids it this time.
Sturd Jr throws the kick towards the body but Boone avoids it.
Boone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sturd Jr throws a series of punches but Boone moves out of range.
Boone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy right hand but Boone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boone tries a head kick but it misses.
Boone thows a body kick. Sturd Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sturd Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturd Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boone throws a head kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr keeps the fight on the outside.

Boone gets tackled into the cage by Sturd Jr. Sturd Jr maintains the clinch.
Sturd Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Boone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boone walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Boone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sturd Jr throws a solid leg kick but Boone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sturd Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Sturd Jr.
Boone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A low kick from Boone is predictable there
and Sturd Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sturd Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boone swats away the attempt to clinch by Sturd Jr.
Boone half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturd Jr.
Boone tries to clinch up.
Boone moves in looking to clinch but Sturd Jr pushes him off.
Sturd Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sturd Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Boone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sturd Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Boone wants to get back to striking at distance but Sturd Jr won't allow it.
Sturd Jr is leaning against Boone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boone gets underhooks to prevent Sturd Jr's takedown attempt.
Boone tries to land knees in the clinch but Sturd Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Sturd Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Tyrone Boone has been cut.
Boone misses with an elbow strike.
Boone wants to get back to striking at distance but Sturd Jr won't allow it.
Sturd Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tyrone Boone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Sturd Jr.

Boone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sturd Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Boone tries a low kick but Sturd Jr avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr lands with an overhand left.

Boone pushes Sturd Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Sturd Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Boone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sturd Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Sturd Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boone or not.
Sturd Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sturd Jr's brow.
Boone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boone misses with an elbow strike.
Sturd Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boone walks away with a smile on his face. Sturd Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sturd Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Boone counters with a good low kick that Sturd Jr was not able to check.
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that Boone ducks under and follows up with a left that Boone also avoids with ease.
A jab from Sturd Jr finds it's way through Boone's defenses.
Sturd Jr scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sturd Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Boone.
Boone tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sturd Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Sturd Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Boone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sturd Jr checks the leg kick.
Boone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a hook but Boone blocks it.
Boone staying out of range there.

Boone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boone throws an elbow but it misses.
Sturd Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boone scores a nice knee to the body.
Sturd Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Boone.
Boone tries a knee to the head but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Sturd Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Boone controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd Jr avoids the elbow strike from Boone, against the cage.
Sturd Jr blocks an elbow strike from Boone.
Boone lands an elbow inside.
Boone misses with an elbow strike.
Tyrone Boone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boone gets underhooks to prevent Sturd Jr's takedown attempt.
Sturd Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Boone backwards.
Boone lands an elbow inside that Sturd Jr shrugs off.
Boone misses with an elbow over the top.
A short body shot lands from Sturd Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Sturd Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sturd Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boone after a bit of a struggle.
Sturd Jr blocks an elbow strike from Boone.
Boone is trying to break the clinch but Sturd Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Sturd Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Boone.
Sturd Jr fails to pull guard.
Tyrone Boone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Sturd Jr.
Boone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sturd Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sturd Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Boone tries to land knees in the clinch but Sturd Jr avoids the damage to the body.

Sturd Jr pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boone trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturd Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sturd Jr holds on and takes a little breather.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sturd Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boone misses with a kick to the body.
Sturd Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturd Jr.
Boone wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sturd Jr lands with a straight right. Boone didn't see that one coming.
Sturd Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boone's head.
Sturd Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boone on the side of the head.
Boone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sturd Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boone scrambles back to his feet.
Boone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sturd Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boone tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturd Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boone looks to land a body kick but Sturd Jr moved away.
Boone scores with a leg kick.
Boone slips a straight right by Sturd Jr.
It appears Boone was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sturd Jr lands the left hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Boone.

Boone rushes Sturd Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Sturd Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tyrone Boone will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A bone on bone clash there as Boone blocks the leg kick.

Boone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sturd Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Boone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sturd Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Boone.
A head punch on the inside from Sturd Jr fails to land.
Boone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sturd Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Boone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boone tries a knee to the head but Sturd Jr blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sturd Jr's brow.
Boone misses with a knee strike.
Sturd Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Boone.
Boone tries to land a knee to the head but Sturd Jr blocks with his arms.

Sturd Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sturd Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone wanted to stand there but Sturd Jr had control of the position.
Sturd Jr pulls Boone in close to prevent any damage.
Boone wants to get up but he can't break Sturd Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sturd Jr keeping moving, preventing Boone from controlling successfully.
Boone wants to get up but he can't break Sturd Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sturd Jr wants to sweep but no luck.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping left.
Boone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sturd Jr is able to avoid easily.
Sturd Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boone's calf.
Crunch! Boone slams his shin into Sturd Jr's torso.
A head kick misses from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr looks to land a body kick but Boone moved away.
Boone checks a leg kick nicely.
Boone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sturd Jr wants to counter the offense by Boone and move into the clinch position.
Boone tries to clinch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Boone throws a head kick that misses.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boone tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturd Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyrone Boone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Boone moves out of range easily.
Boone throws a head kick that misses.
Boone lands with a kick to the temple. Sturd Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boone tries to clinch up
and Boone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boone.
Boone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturd Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sturd Jr lands a head kick. Boone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sturd Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sturd Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Sturd Jr.
Boone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturd Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boone fails with an attempt to clinch.

Sturd Jr has managed to clinch.
Boone missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boone.
Sturd Jr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A head punch on the inside from Sturd Jr fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Boone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sturd Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!

That has opened up Jason Sturd Jr's cut even more.
Boone is trying to break the clinch but Sturd Jr is controlling him.
Boone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sturd Jr's brow.
Sturd Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Boone.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Sturd Jr.
I think Sturd Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 46:49
Judge Josh West scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr! Jason Sturd Jr retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Jason Sturd Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.