PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matos Yury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boy OhBoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Yury
vs
OhBoy

194 cm
23
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matos Yury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boy OhBoy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OhBoy shoots in looking for a takedown but Yury manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OhBoy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yury throws a series of punches but OhBoy moves out of range.
OhBoy throws a chopping leg kick but Yury manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
OhBoy fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Yury tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yury scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
OhBoy shoots in looking for a takedown but Yury manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OhBoy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Matos Yury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boy OhBoy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OhBoy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yury counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OhBoy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Yury tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for OhBoy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yury lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.
OhBoy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yury!
Yury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OhBoy shoots in for a double leg but Yury sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
OhBoy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yury counters with a one-two to the body.
Yury works OhBoy's body with a nice hook.
Yury looks to land a combination but OhBoy avoids it well.
OhBoy slips a jab and a cross from Yury.
OhBoy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yury defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yury dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OhBoy throws a lazy right hand but Yury sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OhBoy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yury's waist but Yury gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing OhBoy off to one side.
Yury pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A right-left combo lands from Yury.
OhBoy tries to clinch but Yury is having none of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yury.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yury keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
OhBoy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yury misses with a series of wild punches.
Yury lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but OhBoy circles away quickly and effectively.
OhBoy tries to clinch there but Yury circles away.
Yury is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

OhBoy closes the distance and pushes Yury back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yury gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from OhBoy.

OhBoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

OhBoy clinches up with Yury and pushes him back against the cage.
Yury tries to break the clinch but OhBoy is controlling the position.
Yury working hard to break the clinch.
Yury is looking to break free of the clinch but OhBoy has double underhooks.

OhBoy gets control of Yury's arms and successfully pulls guard. OhBoy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matos Yury dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

OhBoy jabs at Yury's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from OhBoy.
Yury leaves OhBoy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matos Yury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OhBoy with a poor takedown
letting Yury counter with a right hand.
Matos Yury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boy OhBoy.
Horrible takedown attempt by OhBoy or perhaps it was just good defense by Yury, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OhBoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OhBoy tries to clinch
and Yury counters with a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OhBoy shoots in but no luck this time.
OhBoy is breathing heavily.
OhBoy tries to move into range but Yury moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
OhBoy shoots in for a double leg but Yury sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yury throws a big counter combination but OhBoy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yury looks to land a combination but OhBoy avoids it well.
Yury looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
OhBoy is looking for the big counter here.
OhBoy fails with a takedown attempt.
Yury throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by OhBoy!
Yury is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OhBoy can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OhBoy gets a clinch.

OhBoy breaks from the clinch.
Boy OhBoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yury throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and OhBoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OhBoy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yury defends it nicely.
Matos Yury is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yury misses with a two punch combination.
Yury slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OhBoy shoots in looking for a takedown but Yury manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OhBoy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yury moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
OhBoy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yury sprawls well. Yury wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. OhBoy gets slowly back to his feet.
Yury tries to counter by clinching up but OhBoy breaks away and moves out of range.
OhBoy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yury appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
OhBoy misses with a few strikes there.
OhBoy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yury to score with a decent uppercut.
Yury leaves OhBoy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yury rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OhBoy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

OhBoy moves into the clinch.
Yury prevents the takedown attempt.
OhBoy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

OhBoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yury avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yury drops down looking for a counter takedown but OhBoy sprawls and moves away.
OhBoy dives in and grabs Yury's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yury pushes down on OhBoy's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matos Yury dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Yury pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces OhBoy back to the cage. Yury follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Yury misses with a two punch combination.
OhBoy throws a sloppy head kick and Yury moves out of range easily.
Yury drops down looking for a counter takedown but OhBoy sprawls and moves away.
Yury lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from OhBoy.
Yury attempts a counter takedown but OhBoy avoids it well and moves away.
OhBoy fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

OhBoy clinches.
Yury is trying to break the clinch but OhBoy has him pressed against the cage.

OhBoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OhBoy shoots in but Yury avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yury went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
OhBoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OhBoy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yury circles away quickly and effectively.
Yury seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
OhBoy throws an overhand right that lands on Yury's shoulder, as Yury tries to avoid the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Yury as he connects with a hook.
OhBoy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yury is looking for a counter combo.

OhBoy moves into the clinch.

OhBoy breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Yury. No joy for OhBoy on that attempt.
Yury tries to counter with a takedown but OhBoy is quick to defend against it.
Matos Yury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boy OhBoy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OhBoy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
OhBoy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yury to keep the fight standing.
OhBoy is trying to stall.
OhBoy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yury walks away with a smile on his face. OhBoy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yury throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Yury misses.
OhBoy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yury sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OhBoy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yury appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
OhBoy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
OhBoy tries to clinch but Yury moves out of range.
Yury connects with a right hand. OhBoy shakes it off.
Yury dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yury takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yury connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yury works OhBoy's body with a nice hook.
OhBoy wants to clinch.
Yury drops down looking for a counter takedown but OhBoy sprawls and moves away.
OhBoy throws a hook but Yury blocks it.
Yury throws a big counter combination but OhBoy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yury ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
OhBoy fails to land the takedown.
Boy OhBoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matos Yury is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yury lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but OhBoy circles away quickly and effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matos Yury showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yury, 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 for Matos Yury!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Matos Yury!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Matos Yury!

Matos Yury wins by unanimous decision!