PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricco Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Boyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bader's entrance music is It's a Long Way to the Top. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Billy Boyer was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Bader
vs
Boyer

190 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricco Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Boyer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bader looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bader wants to pass the guard but Boyer is keeping the position.
Boyer seems keen to control Bader's posture.
Boyer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bader. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bader pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boyer is keeping the position for now.
Bader prevents Boyer from getting back to his feet.
Bader trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boyer can do anything to dispel that myth.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown by Bader or perhaps it was just good defense by Boyer which made him look bad.
Bader tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boyer swivels and escapes.
Boyer throws out a leg kick but Bader moves out of range and Boyer only half commits.
Bader looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boyer is fending him off so far but Bader persists. Nope, Boyer circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricco Bader. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bader drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bader tries to free his leg and advance position but Boyer is retaining full guard.

Bader thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bader is breathing heavily.

Bader drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bader jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bader trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bader will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyer wants to sweep but no luck.
Boyer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Bader drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bader jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bader has a takedown stuffed.

Boyer scores with a takedown into Bader's guard.
Bader wants to improve his position but instead Boyer has moved into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyer controlling the action here.
Bader trying to get back to full guard but Boyer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Boyer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bader tries to reverse the position but Boyer maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bader is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boyer controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Billy Boyer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bader fails with the takedown
enabling Boyer to counter with a crisp jab.
Bader fails with the takedown
and Boyer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bader gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boyer counters with a good low kick that Bader was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricco Bader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Bader.
Boyer throws a head kick that misses.
Boyer steps into range and cracks Bader with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Bader flops backwards and Boyer dives into his guard looking to finish!

Bader is rocked!
Boyer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oh Bader is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boyer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Bader throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bader has his foot on Boyer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boyer works his way back into a safe position though.
Bader seems to have got his legs back now.

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

Bader had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Boyer is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bader Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Boyer's back instead.

Bader is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Boyer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Bader working for the choke.

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.

Boyer fending off the submission attempt from Bader.
Boyer is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Boyer right now.

Bader is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Boyer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Bader is looking for the choke from the back position but Boyer is controlling his hands well.

Boyer defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bader's arms.
Boyer is trying to get back to his feet but Bader has full control of the position and if anything, Boyer has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bader looking for the choke from the back.

Boyer fending off the submission attempt from Bader.

Bader is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Boyer is defending well though. Bader let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Boyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bader gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boyer counters with a stiff right hand.
Boyer connects with a nice looking jab.
Bader with a poor takedown
and Boyer counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Bader to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Boyer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Billy Boyer!