PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Boskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matteo Mancini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Dwayne Boskins has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dwayne Boskins seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Boskins
vs
Mancini

200 cm
23
300 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

194 cm
22
277 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Boskins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matteo Mancini!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mancini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boskins.
An attempted straight right counter from Boskins misses the target.

Boskins moves into the clinch.
Mancini gets through Boskins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Mancini manages to break the clinch.
Boskins tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Mancini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Mancini gets a clinch.
Boskins tries a knee to the head but Mancini blocks it.
Mancini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Boskins throws an elbow but misses.
Mancini misses with the head strike.
Mancini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mancini has a couple of punches blocked by Boskins.

Mancini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boskins walks into a jab.
Mancini lands a nice hook to Boskins's body. Boskins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Mancini gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boskins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mancini to keep the fight standing.
Boskins throws a punch but it's blocked by Mancini.
Mancini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mancini wants to break free but Boskins has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boskins fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Boskins manages to pull guard.
Mancini missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
My spies in Extreme Training inform me that Mancini has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boskins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mancini tries to free his leg and advance position but Boskins is retaining full guard.
Boskins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mancini.

Mancini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boskins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mancini has managed to get both his arms back between Boskins's legs - danger averted.
Mancini wants to control from the top but Boskins keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mancini accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Mancini decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Boskins, up you get!
Mancini throws a series of strikes that have Boskins backpedaling.

It looks like Dwayne Boskins has been cut.
Boskins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Mancini lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mancini jabs Boskins to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mancini throws a shot from downtown. Boskins moves away and avoids it.

Mancini moves into the clinch.

Boskins breaks the clinch.
Matteo Mancini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Mancini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Mancini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mancini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boskins shoots in looking for a takedown but Mancini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boskins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Boskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mancini looks to land a right hand but Boskins moved out of range.
As Mancini tries to get set, Boskins tries to push him back and clinch up but Mancini manages to avoid the attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mancini. Boskins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boskins moves out of range of the strikes.
Mancini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mancini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mancini throws a hook to the side of Boskins's head but Boskins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Mancini.
Mancini takes a swing at Boskins's ribcage but misses.
Mancini looks to throw the jab but Boskins is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mancini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mancini misses the shot to the body.
Mancini scores with a hook.

Boskins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mancini is trying to break the clinch but Boskins is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Boskins as the two fighters clinch.
Boskins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mancini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Boskins decides to pull guard.
Mancini pushes down on Boskins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mancini missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mancini thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boskins trying to hold on to Mancini's head to control him but Mancini postures up.
Mancini trying to control the action but Boskins is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mancini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boskins is just riding it out for now. Mancini eventually gives up the hold.

Mancini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boskins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mancini.
Mancini trying to pass the guard but Boskins defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Mancini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Boskins's cut.
That's time! Boskins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mancini loads up on a big right hand but Boskins slips the punch.
Mancini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boskins manages to avoid it.
Mancini fails to land with a series of punches.
Mancini misses with a looping left.
Mancini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Boskins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Boskins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mancini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boskins.
Mancini is looking to control Boskins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mancini avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Boskins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mancini wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mancini trying to control but Boskins postures up.
Boskins wants to control but Mancini is keeping him busy.
Boskins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mancini is trying to stand up here but Boskins is controlling him well.
Boskins is looking to stall here but Mancini recovers full guard.
Boskins trying to control but Mancini is working from the bottom.
Boskins is in close to Mancini's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Boskins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boskins trying to control the position from guard on top but Mancini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two 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.

Mancini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boskins is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Boskins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boskins trying to control the position from guard on top but Mancini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mancini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boskins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boskins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mancini's head.
Boskins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mancini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boskins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boskins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mancini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boskins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Boskins stands up and waves to Mancini to follow him.
Mancini throws a hook but Boskins avoids it easily.
Mancini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Mancini takes the fight into the clinch.

Boskins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Boskins closes the distance and clinches.
Mancini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boskins backwards.

Boskins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mancini uses from the top position.
Boskins keeping moving, preventing Mancini from controlling successfully.

Mancini stands and steps away. Boskins gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mancini stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mancini wants it to stay on the feet.
Boskins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boskins moves away from the strike by Mancini.
Boskins throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Matteo Mancini has been cut.
Dwayne Boskins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mancini lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mancini scores with a jab to the head.
Boskins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mancini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boskins slips under a jab.
Mancini avoids the body shot from Boskins.
Boskins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mancini.
Mancini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boskins.
Mancini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mancini looks to land a right hand but Boskins moved out of range.
Mancini stuns Boskins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matteo Mancini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Boskins throws a head kick that misses
and Mancini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Mancini misses.
Nice uppercut there from Mancini.
Boskins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mancini is fending him off so far but Boskins persists. Nope, Mancini circles away and we're back to standing.

Mancini takes the fight into the clinch.

Mancini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boskins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boskins shoots in and drives through. Mancini sprawls well.
Mancini appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Mancini. No joy for Boskins on that attempt.
It seemed like Mancini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Boskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Mancini catches Boskins right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mancini moves into the clinch successfully.
Mancini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Boskins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Boskins slips under a jab.
Boskins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Mancini. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boskins slips under a jab from Mancini.
Mancini misses with the combination.
Matteo Mancini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boskins tries to clinch up.
Boskins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mancini.
Mancini misses with a left hand
and Boskins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boskins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mancini.
Mancini misses the body punch
and Boskins counters with a one-two to the body.
Mancini with a nice cross.
Mancini misses the shot to the body.
Mancini tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Boskins catches Mancini right on the button with a cross.
Matteo Mancini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mancini throws an off balance right hand
and Boskins counters with a low kick, right behind Mancini 's knee.
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!
Mancini takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mancini has managed to clinch.

Boskins jumps into guard, dragging Mancini to the mat.
Mancini controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mancini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boskins is trying to hold Mancini in close to prevent damage but Mancini has managed to pass into half guard.

Mancini decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mancini thuds a left hand into Boskins's body.
Mancini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boskins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mancini lands with a nice body punch.
Mancini misses with an uppercut. Boskins saw that one coming.
Boskins moves out of range as Mancini strikes.

Boskins tries to keep at a distance but Mancini has taken the fight into the clinch.

Boskins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boskins.
Mancini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boskins throws a sloppy head kick and Mancini moves out of range easily.
Mancini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boskins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Mancini moves into the clinch.
Mancini misses with a punch on the inside.
Mancini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boskins backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mancini misses with a knee to the head.
Matteo Mancini seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boskins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Boskins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boskins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Mancini.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boskins moves away from the strike by Mancini.
Mancini falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boskins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Matteo Mancini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mancini sizes up Boskins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boskins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mancini but Mancini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mancini scores with a jab. Boskins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boskins fails with the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matteo Mancini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mancini winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matteo Mancini!
A very excited looking Matteo Mancini made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.