PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Boma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blind Shaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boma's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Andrew and Wada Blood - Irie. Shaman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shaman's Dream kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Oscar Boma has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Oscar Boma seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Boma
vs
Shaman

170 cm
35
170 lbs
31 - 10 - 0

182 cm
29
168 lbs
18 - 7 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Boma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Blind Shaman!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boma is looking to counter the offense by Shaman and move into the clinch.
Shaman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Shaman.
Shaman throws a leg kick but Boma moved away.
Shaman lands a jab to Boma's midsection.
Shaman misses with a looping right.
Boma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shaman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shaman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Blind Shaman has been cut.
Boma takes one on the button.
Boma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shaman.
Shaman misses with a body shot
and Boma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blind Shaman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaman chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shaman has managed to clinch.
Shaman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boma.
A shot in the inside from Boma.
Shaman blocks a body shot from Boma.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaman.
Boma blocks an elbow strike from Shaman.
Shaman misses with some punches.
Boma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaman uses good head movement to avoid it.

Shaman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shaman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shaman.
Boma motions for Shaman to come forward. Boma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boma needs to keep his hands up - Shaman had a free shot at his head there.
Shaman misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Boma moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shaman can't find room to land a body shot as Boma controls the action.
Shaman throws an elbow that misses.
Shaman struggles to land a body shot inside as Boma controls his hands.
Come on Shaman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shaman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Shaman on the inside.
Shaman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shaman scores with a shot to the side of Boma's head.
Shaman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shaman backwards.

Shaman manages to break the clinch.
Shaman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Boma.
Boma tries to counter by clinching up but Shaman breaks away and moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shaman.
Shaman lands with a shot to the body.
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaman.
Boma slips a jab from Shaman.
Boma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shaman lands a jab to Boma's midsection.
Shaman looks to score with a jab to the body but Boma is just out of range.
Boma tries to counter by clinching up but Shaman breaks away and moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shaman.
Shaman throws a head kick that Boma semi-blocks.
Shaman throws a body kick that misses.
Boma misses the jab.
Boma moves away from the strike by Shaman.
Boma is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shaman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boma looks to land a combination but Shaman avoids it well.
Boma steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shaman. That one must have hurt.
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!
Shaman scores with a kick to the body.
Shaman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boma rather than just go for the knockout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shaman - that will leave a mark!
Shaman cracks a nice hook into Boma's ribs.
Boma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shaman.
Boma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shaman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boma throws a body shot but no joy.
Boma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shaman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shaman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shaman lands an overhand right.
Shaman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shaman throws a body punch but Boma moves out of range.
Boma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Shaman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oscar Boma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shaman misses with a kick to the body

and Boma moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boma - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Good body shot from Shaman.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boma lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaman misses with a body punch.
Boma blocks the elbow strike.
Boma is looking to control Shaman's arms but Shaman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boma has his back to the cage.
Shaman misses with a body punch.
Shaman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boma lands a body punch.
Shaman tries to stall but Boma uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boma blocks an elbow strike from Shaman.
Come on Shaman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shaman missing with knees to the body.

Shaman manages to break the clinch.
Shaman connects with a jab.
Shaman wants to clinch up but Boma keeps it at a distance.
Shaman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Boma moves out of range as Shaman strikes.
Boma throwing a counter right hand but Shaman manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boma. That's going to slow Shaman down.
Boma moves out of range of the body kick.
Boma thinks about countering with a head kick.
Shaman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shaman lands a jab to Boma's midsection.
Shaman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaman scores with a nice right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shaman. That's going to slow Boma down.
Shaman is looking to clinch.
Boma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boma takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shaman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shaman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shaman dips to his left and cracks Boma with an uppercut!
Boma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shaman cracks Boma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice cross by Shaman.
Blind Shaman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Boma.
Shaman scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Shaman does it's job there.
Oscar Boma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shaman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boma defends well and Shaman ends up having to push Boma into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boma tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shaman manages to circle out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaman connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shaman.
Boma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shaman.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaman misses the target.
Shaman throws a head kick but Boma moves out of range.
Boma throws a big counter combination but Shaman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shaman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shaman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shaman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaman.
A little feinted left hand from Boma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shaman scores with a sloppy right hand. Boma should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaman. Boma does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blind Shaman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Blind Shaman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Shaman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shaman.
Boma moves forwards but Shaman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shaman throws a body punch but Boma moves out of range.
Boma tries to counter by clinching up but Shaman breaks away and moves out of range.
Boma moves out of range as Shaman strikes.
Shaman tries to land a front kick but Boma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaman misses with a right hand
and Boma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shaman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaman swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
Boma is looking to counter punch.
Boma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaman was well out of range. Poor timing from Boma.
A swing and a miss from Boma.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaman thows a body kick. Boma tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boma on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shaman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boma slips under a jab from Shaman.
As Shaman tries to get set, Boma tries to push him back and clinch up but Shaman manages to avoid the attempt.
Jab by Shaman.
Boma misses with a low kick.
Shaman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shaman throws a jab when Boma was well out of range.
Boma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaman.
Boma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boma defending well as Shaman loads up on a big left hand.
Oscar Boma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma connects with an inside leg kick.
Shaman misses with a lunging right hand

and Boma counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shaman tries to stall but Boma uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boma blocks an elbow strike from Shaman.
Boma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaman's elbow.
Shaman tries to land a knee to the head but Boma blocks with his arms.
Boma lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boma lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaman backwards.
Boma lands with a right to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Boma.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boma.
Boma avoids a wild elbow strike from Shaman.
Boma lands with a right to the head.
Boma scores with a hook to the body.
Boma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shaman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boma.
Boma's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Boma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shaman backwards.
Shaman has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Boma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boma pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shaman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Boma - that landed with a thud.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shaman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Boma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaman's elbow.
Boma scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boma.
Boma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shaman trying to land knees to the body.
Shaman looking to slow down the pace here.
Boma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaman misses with a body punch.
Shaman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boma lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaman looking to throw knees to the head but Boma is blocking nicely.
Boma manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Boma is leaning against Shaman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boma blocks a body shot from Shaman.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Shaman.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Boma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shaman 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blind Shaman!
Blind Shaman thanked the fans post fight for their support.