PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Boyfriend (ranked 4605 p4p, 512 weight class) and John Dio (ranked 4904 p4p, 541 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Boyfriend
vs
Dio

189 cm
30
255 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

190 cm
25
245 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Boyfriend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Dio!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dio misses with a takedown attempt - Boyfriend sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A quick step to the side and Boyfriend tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dio avoids the body shot from Boyfriend.
Boyfriend misses with a double jab
letting Dio counter with a right hand.
Boyfriend has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boyfriend swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boyfriend connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boyfriend.
Boyfriend swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dio dodges the punch combination from Boyfriend.
Dio has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boyfriend misses with an uppercut. Dio saw that one coming.
Dio looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyfriend has momentary wrist control but Dio slips an elbow through the middle.
Boyfriend working a defensive guard here.
Dio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boyfriend trying to control the position.
Boyfriend utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boyfriend manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dio manages to get himself to full guard.

Dio tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyfriend slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boyfriend passes Dio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dio is trying to stand.
Dio keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dio is trying to maintain the position but Boyfriend is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dio is looking for a sweep. Boyfriend is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boyfriend is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dio trying to control here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boyfriend thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dio's head.
Boyfriend missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dio wants to get back to full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boyfriend displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dio.
Daniel Boyfriend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dio.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A right-left combo lands from Boyfriend.

It looks like John Dio has been cut.
No joy there for Boyfriend, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boyfriend will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dio darts in looking for a takedown but Boyfriend gets double underhooks and turns Dio into the cage.
It looked like Boyfriend was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boyfriend misses with a looping left.
Dio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boyfriend sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dio somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dio moves away from the strike by Boyfriend.
Boyfriend throws the left hand but Dio avoids the punch easily.
Boyfriend is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dio can do to turn this around?
Boyfriend lands a two punch combo.
Boyfriend misses with an uppercut.
Dio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boyfriend has time to react.
Boyfriend throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Dio.
Dio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyfriend throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dio slips under a jab from Boyfriend.
Boyfriend just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boyfriend counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Boyfriend, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Dio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boyfriend misses with the combination.
Daniel Boyfriend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dio throws a right and a left that Boyfriend avoids nicely.
Daniel Boyfriend is winning the standup battle so far.
Dio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dio dives in and grabs Boyfriend's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boyfriend pushes down on Dio's head and hops out.
Boyfriend misses with a series of wild punches.
Dio unleashes a big counter combination but Boyfriend bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Daniel Boyfriend is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyfriend throws a nice looking combination but Dio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boyfriend circles away.
Dio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daniel Boyfriend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dio.

Oooooh!!! Boyfriend has knocked Dio down with a huge combo! Boyfriend steps away and waves a wobbly Dio back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Dio is rocked!
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!
Boyfriend misses with a body shot.
Boyfriend throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boyfriend tries to bum rush Dio with a series of wild strikes but Dio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dio shoots for a takedown but Boyfriend saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Dio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boyfriend's half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dio is pressing down on Boyfriend's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boyfriend is holding on for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dio lands a nice short elbow.
Boyfriend tries to roll over but Dio keeps him under control.
Dio working the head and body with strikes.
Dio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boyfriend keeps working.
Boyfriend works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dio stopping the sweep attempt from Boyfriend.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boyfriend wants to stand up but Dio is controlling him.
Dio is pushing down on Boyfriend's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boyfriend is fighting to maintain full guard but Dio has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Dio is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dio is looking to advance position but Boyfriend won't allow it.
Boyfriend has hold of Dio's hands but Dio slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boyfriend keeping hold of Dio's head, controlling as best he can.
Dio wants to free his trapped foot but Boyfriend is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Boyfriend dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Dio's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Boyfriend throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boyfriend misses with the combination.
Dio fails with a takedown attempt.
Boyfriend missing with a left hand there. Dio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Dio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Boyfriend gets caught napping as Dio dives in and scores a takedown. Boyfriend manages to retain guard.
Dio trying to control but Boyfriend is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dio advances to half guard.
Dio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dio working over Boyfriend with some ground and pound. Boyfriend looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dio controlling the action here.
Dio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boyfriend defending well though.
Dio is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boyfriend moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyfriend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boyfriend utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyfriend throws a poor cross that misses
and Dio counters with a series of strikes. Boyfriend will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dio moves in looking to clinch but Boyfriend pushes him off.
Dio lands with a cross.
Boyfriend looks to land a combination but Dio avoids it well.
Boyfriend swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boyfriend ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dio moves away.
Dio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boyfriend misses with a two punch combination.
Dio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boyfriend tries to bum rush Dio with a series of wild strikes but Dio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boyfriend.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Dio.
A punch combination from Boyfriend misses.
Boyfriend throws an off balance right hand

and Dio counters with a shoot takedown. Boyfriend fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boyfriend looking for a sweep. Not yet Boyfriend, not yet.
Dio slips nicely into half guard.

Dio seems to be working for a kimura but Boyfriend defends the submission attempt.
John Dio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Boyfriend is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boyfriend trying to control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Dio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boyfriend has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Boyfriend!
A very excited looking Daniel Boyfriend rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.