PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Boobie Miles Iii (ranked 19632 p4p, 143 weight class) and Shane Ripgut (ranked 3832 p4p, 72 weight class). Ripgut is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminence front-the who. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Miles Iii
vs
Ripgut

198 cm
34
240 lbs
17 - 8 - 2

191 cm
38
260 lbs
31 - 13 - 0

Dangerous knees
Granite chin

World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Boobie Miles Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shane Ripgut!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Miles Iii misses.
Boobie Miles Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miles Iii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ripgut counters with a two punch combo.
Miles Iii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Miles Iii misses.
Ripgut is trying to counter with his kicks.
Miles Iii throws a right and a left that Ripgut avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miles Iii. Ripgut does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Miles Iii backs off Ripgut throws a huge counter combo but Miles Iii manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Miles Iii.
Ripgut looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ripgut takes one to the chin there.
Miles Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miles Iii throws a low kick but Ripgut moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles Iii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ripgut shapes to counter with a head kick.
Miles Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miles Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miles Iii misses with a left hand
and Ripgut connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miles Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Ripgut is just out of range.
Ripgut throws out a counter right but Miles Iii avoids it with no problem.
Ripgut avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ripgut throws a fast counter high kick but Miles Iii manages to duck under it in time.
Miles Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ripgut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Ripgut on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miles Iii misses with a low kick as Ripgut jumps back.
Ripgut unleashes a big counter combination but Miles Iii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles Iii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ripgut on the side of the head.
Ripgut dodges the punch combination from Miles Iii.
Ripgut unleashes a big counter combination but Miles Iii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Miles Iii misses with a straight right.
Ripgut raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ripgut sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Miles Iii misses with a straight right.
And Ripgut responds with a good body kick, but Miles Iii manages to step out the way in time.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Miles Iii. Ripgut shrugs it off though.
Miles Iii throws a front kick aimed at Ripgut's knee but Ripgut avoids it well.
Miles Iii tries to clinch up
and Ripgut counters with a left and a right that stings Miles Iii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boobie Miles Iii dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Miles Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ripgut was well out of range. Poor timing from Miles Iii.
It seemed like Ripgut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miles Iii jabs Ripgut right on the nose. Ripgut blinks but takes it well.
Miles Iii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ripgut.
Ripgut looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ripgut takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Miles Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Ripgut releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Miles Iii throws a series of punches but Ripgut moves out of range.
Miles Iii throws a jab when Ripgut was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ripgut circles away quickly and effectively.
Despite the aggression on Ripgut's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Miles Iii lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Miles Iii.
Ripgut moves out of range as Miles Iii strikes.
Ripgut raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Ripgut seems unphased.
Ripgut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miles Iii wants to clinch up but Ripgut keeps it at a distance.
Ripgut is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Miles Iii works Ripgut's body with a nice hook.
Miles Iii wants to slow Ripgut down by chopping away at his legs.
Miles Iii throws a hook but Ripgut avoids it easily.
Miles Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ripgut can do to turn this around?

Miles Iii has Ripgut up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ripgut is trying to force a seperation but Miles Iii has the dominant position.
Miles Iii misses with the head strike.
Ripgut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Ripgut breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles Iii misses with a jab to the body
and Ripgut connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miles Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miles Iii loads up on a big right hand but Ripgut slips the punch.
Miles Iii misses with a looping left.
Miles Iii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ripgut's head.
Ripgut checks a low kick from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ripgut counters with a left and a right that stings Miles Iii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miles Iii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boobie Miles Iii dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Miles Iii throws a lazy right hand but Ripgut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miles Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ripgut throws a fast counter high kick but Miles Iii manages to duck under it in time.
Miles Iii moves in looking to clinch but Ripgut pushes him off.
Ripgut throws a counter combo.
Miles Iii lands with a right hand.
Miles Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ripgut manages to avoid it.
Ripgut lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Miles Iii scores with a sloppy right hand. Ripgut should have avoided that one.
Miles Iii throws a hook but Ripgut avoids it easily.
It seemed like Ripgut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Miles Iii moves to clinch but Ripgut breaks away

and before Miles Iii can reset, Ripgut rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Miles Iii is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!

Miles Iii is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ripgut's head backwards.
Miles Iii thumps Ripgut with a low kick.
Miles Iii connects with a crisp jab.
Ripgut keeps the fight on the outside.
Miles Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ripgut swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miles Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miles Iii tries to clinch but Ripgut is having none of it.
Ripgut is trying to counter with his kicks.

Miles Iii clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut managing to block the knees to the body from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii working aggressively here.
Ripgut is trying to break the clinch but Miles Iii has him pressed against the ropes.

Ripgut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shane Ripgut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miles Iii throws a looping overhand right but Ripgut ducks down to avoid it.
Ripgut lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A low kick from Miles Iii misses
and Ripgut counters with a right hand that wobbles Miles Iii! He's out on his feet! Ripgut follows up with a left hook and a final right hand that knocks Miles Iii out cold! No need for a referee count here - this fight is all over! Ripgut jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shane Ripgut!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Shane Ripgut made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.