PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between El Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Boone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Loco has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Loco
vs
Boone

205 cm
40
275 lbs
33 - 22 - 1

188 cm
29
275 lbs
21 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Gentlemens Laundry - 10 %
Sun-Tzu

Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, El Loco!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Boone!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loco has his takedown stuffed
and Boone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Loco misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Boone to counter with a crisp jab.
Loco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boone has time to react.
Boone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Loco on the side of the head.
Loco shoots for a takedown but Boone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Loco has Boone up against the cage in a clinch.

Loco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Loco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boone scores with a punch to the head.
Loco slips under a jab.
Loco throws a series of punches but Boone moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Loco pushes Boone up against the cage in a clinch.
Boone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Loco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Loco breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Loco.
Boone looks to land a right hand but Loco moved out of range.
Boone lands with a nice body punch.
Loco shoots in for a double leg but Boone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Loco is looking to clinch but Boone is avoiding it.
Loco tries to clinch
and Boone counters with a right hand to the body.
Loco is looking to clinch.
Loco misses with a combination
and Boone counters with a left and a right that stings Loco.
Loco closes the distance but Boone moves to the side
and Boone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boone shoots in but no luck this time.
Loco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Loco with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Boone to counter with a crisp jab.
Loco fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boone throws a jab when Loco was well out of range.
Loco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Loco throws a head kick but Boone moves out of range.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boone as he avoids it easily.
Boone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boone has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Loco shoots in but no luck this time.
El Loco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Loco clinches up with Boone and pushes him back against the cage.
Boone throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Boone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Loco shoots in looking for a takedown but Boone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Loco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Loco looks for a takedown but Boone sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Boone misses the target.

Boone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Loco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Loco is trying to stand back up but Boone is controlling him
Boone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Loco defending well though.
Boone is nestled in close to Loco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boone lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boone is pressing down on Loco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Loco is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Loco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boone trying to pass the guard but Loco defending well.
Boone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boone looks to land a strike but Loco avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Boone is stalling in the full guard.
Boone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Boone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Loco.
Boone gets back to half guard.
Boone is trying to maintain the position but Loco is very close to passing his half guard.
Loco wants to stand but Boone has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Boone looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Boone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boone is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Loco decides to stand and escape the position.
Boone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Loco shoots for a takedown but Boone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boone closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Boone scores with a body shot.
El Loco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boone loads up on a big right hand but Loco slips the punch.
Boone looks to score with a jab to the body but Loco is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Boone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Loco wants to clinch up but Boone keeps it at a distance.
Loco slips a straight right by Boone.
Loco looks to clinch
enabling Boone to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boone pinned against the cage. Boone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Loco moves away from the strike by Boone.

Loco moves into the clinch successfully.

Loco manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Loco manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boone on his heels. He'll look to pass Boone's guard now, I'm sure.
Loco stays in close to Boone's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Boone looking for a guillotine here but Loco defends easily.

Boone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boone has his foot on Loco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Loco works his way back into a safe position though.

Boone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Loco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Loco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Boone working for a triangle but Loco defends it easily.

Boone is working an open guard so Loco takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Loco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco moves out of range as Boone strikes.

Loco looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Boone is looking to improve his position.

Boone actively working from the bottom here.
Boone is looking to control Loco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boone avoid being mounted?
Boone wants to control the action here but instead Loco manages to pass to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loco trying to control but Boone is having none of it.
Boone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that El Loco will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Boone tests Loco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Loco fails with the takedown
and Loco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boone looks to land a left hand but Loco moved out of range nicely.
Boone misses with a body shot.
Boone lands a right hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loco.

Loco closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Boone.
Boone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Loco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Loco breaks from the clinch.
Boone lands an overhand right.

Loco looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Loco not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Loco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Boone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Loco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Boone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Loco is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boone being controlled here, momentarily.
Boone has a closed guard, preventing Loco from standing up.
Boone wants to control the position but Loco says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Loco stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Boone to get to his feet.
Loco shoots and misses
and Boone counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loco tries to clinch but Boone is having none of it.
Loco drops his hands momentarily and Boone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Loco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boone might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Loco wants to clinch
and Boone counters with a straight right hand.

Boone throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Loco tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boone is in Loco's guard.

Loco scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Loco changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Loco stands up and beckons Boone to his feet.
Boone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Loco scores with a hook to the body. Boone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Loco tries to clinch up
and Boone counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Loco shoots for a double leg takedown but Boone sprawls well. He's pushed Loco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boone throws a lazy right hand but Loco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Loco has a takedown stuffed.
Boone throws out a counter right but Loco avoids it with no problem.
Loco misses with a hook to the body
and Boone counters with a nice uppercut.
Boone misses with a looping left.
As Boone backs away, Loco returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Loco wants to clinch

and Boone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Loco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boone trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom.
Boone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Boone really dominated that round.
That's time! Loco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Loco doesn't manage to clinch there - Boone circles away.
Loco darts in looking for a takedown but Boone gets double underhooks and turns Loco into the cage.
Loco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Boone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Loco has his feet on Boone's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Boone swinging wildly here.
Loco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boone was well out of range. Poor timing from Loco.
Loco lands with a cross.
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!
Boone stuffs the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boone. Loco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loco is looking to clinch but Boone is avoiding it.
A countering left hand to the body from Boone misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boone avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Boone. Those never looked like landing.
Loco went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boone loads up on a big right hand but Loco slips the punch.
Loco seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boone throws a body shot but no joy.
Loco misses with a takedown
enabling Boone to counter with a crisp jab.
Boone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boone lands with a hook. Loco tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Loco defending well as Boone loads up on a big left hand.
Boone throws a series of punches but Loco avoids them all with ease.
Robert Boone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boone throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boone circles away.

Loco moves into the clinch successfully.

Loco manages to break the clinch.
Boone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Loco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boone counters with a stiff right hand.
Loco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boone defends it nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boone throws the left hand but Loco avoids the punch easily.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boone as he avoids it easily.

Loco darts in and clinches Boone up against the cage.

Loco breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Loco forces Boone back against the cage and clinches.

Loco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boone scores with a hook to the body. Loco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Loco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boone moves away.
Boone lands a really nice looking cross but Loco seems unphased.

Loco shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boone napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Boone is trying to improve his position.
El Loco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boone can't do much from the bottom here.
Boone is looking for a sweep.

Loco stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco throws a lazy right hand but Boone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Loco tries to clinch up but Boone circles away and keeps his distance.
Loco shoots for a double leg takedown but Boone sprawls well. He's pushed Loco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loco staying out of range there.
Loco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boone defends it nicely.
Boone stuffs the takedown.
Loco lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Loco bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Loco trying to control the position but Boone is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Loco tries for a kimura but Boone is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Robert Boone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Boone lands a jab to the nose.
Loco is looking to clinch.
Loco goes for a double leg but Boone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boone continues to drive forward.

Boone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Loco manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Loco is looking to wear down Boone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Loco.
Boone throws a shot from downtown. Loco moves away and avoids it.
Boone throws a jab when Loco was well out of range.
Loco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boone counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco dives in and grabs Boone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boone pushes down on Loco's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boone misses with a body shot.
Boone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Loco in his tracks.
Loco misses with a takedown attempt
and Boone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Boone throws a shot from downtown. Loco moves away and avoids it.
Boone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loco slips a straight right by Boone.

Boone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Loco napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Boone is trying to ground and pound but Loco uses the momentary lack of control by Boone to regain half guard.
Boone is trying to control the action in half guard but Loco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco is looking to control Boone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Loco avoid being mounted?
Boone is trying to control. Loco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Loco is looking to escape.
Loco wants to get back to full guard.
Loco is looking to control Boone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Loco avoid being mounted?
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Loco pushes Boone off looking to stand but Boone dives back in and keeps control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Boone.
Boone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco tries to clinch but Boone moves out of range.
Boone feints the counter takedown.
Loco scores with a shot to the body.
Boone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Loco bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boone tries to control but Loco manages to take his back.
A lull in the action here.
El Loco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Loco controlling the positon.
Boone tries to escape but Loco has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Loco working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Loco's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boone wants to control his opponent's hands but Loco gets his hands free.
Boone breaks Loco's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Boone postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Loco is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boone, into his guard.

Loco preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Boone.
I think Boone 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 47:49
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Robert Boone!
Robert Boone is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Robert Boone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated El Loco had this to say: 'I´ll be back for blood.'.