PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Dwayne Boskins (ranked 2698 p4p, 103 weight class) and Shane Ripgut (ranked 4715 p4p, 102 weight class). Ripgut has chosen Eminence front-the who as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Boskins
vs
Ripgut

200 cm
32
300 lbs
15 - 15 - 0

191 cm
39
260 lbs
33 - 16 - 0

World class boxer
Granite chin

World class MT
Granite chin

IniTech Nutrition

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 15 - 15 - 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 33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Ripgut!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Boskins coming out on top.
Boskins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boskins lands a leg kick that knocks Ripgut off balance momentarily.
Ripgut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ripgut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boskins was well out of range. Poor timing from Ripgut.
Boskins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Ripgut misses with a double jab
and Boskins counters with a nice uppercut.
Ripgut takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boskins blocks a head kick by Ripgut.
Boskins lands a jab to Ripgut's midsection.
Boskins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ripgut looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Boskins gets a clinch.
Boskins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ripgut backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boskins looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Ripgut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ripgut throws a right hand that Boskins ducks under and follows up with a left that Boskins also avoids with ease.
A quick step to the side and Boskins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Ripgut closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ripgut is trying to break the clinch but Boskins has him pressed against the ropes.
Ripgut tries to circle away but Boskins has him pinned against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boskins lands a left hand.
Boskins misses with a punch on the inside.
Ripgut is trying to break free.
Ripgut wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ripgut blocking some punches.

Ripgut manages to break the clinch.
Ripgut throws a sloppy head kick
and Boskins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ripgut 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.
Boskins scores with a sloppy right hand. Ripgut should have avoided that one.
Boskins avoids the head kick by Ripgut.
Boskins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ripgut.
Ripgut throws a sloppy head kick
and Ripgut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ripgut misses with a hook to the body
and Boskins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ripgut takes one on the button.

Boskins closes the distance and pushes Ripgut back into the ropes.
Boskins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ripgut's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Boskins breaks from the clinch.
Ripgut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boskins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ripgut throws a head kick but Boskins moves out of range.
Ripgut pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boskins thinks about countering with a head kick.
Boskins connects with a single shot there.
Ripgut swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ripgut loads up on a big right hand but Boskins slips the punch.
Ripgut takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Boskins darts in and clinches Ripgut up against the ropes.

Boskins breaks from the clinch.
Boskins avoids the head kick by Ripgut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Boskins - that will leave a mark!
Shane Ripgut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ripgut looks winded!
Boskins throws a body punch but Ripgut moves out of range.
Boskins scores with a hook to the body. Ripgut takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ripgut throws an overhand right that lands on Boskins's shoulder, as Boskins tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boskins!
Ripgut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boskins is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot by Boskins.
Ripgut throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Boskins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice straight punches there by Boskins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boskins.
Ripgut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boskins lands a head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ripgut.
Dwayne Boskins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ripgut misses with a double jab
and Boskins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ripgut lands with a nice body punch.
Ripgut tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Boskins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ripgut.
Ripgut keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boskins.
Ripgut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boskins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boskins connects with a looping right hand.

Ripgut is rocked!
Boskins blocks a jab.
Boskins throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ripgut walks into a stiff left hand from Boskins.
Ripgut is still on wobbly legs! Can Boskins finish him?
Boskins throws a series of punches but Ripgut avoids them all with ease.
Ripgut seems to have recovered his senses.
Boskins defending well as Ripgut loads up on a big left hand.
Boskins tries to land a front kick but Ripgut steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripgut throws a combination that misses
letting Boskins counter with a right hand.
Ripgut ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ripgut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dwayne Boskins is winning the standup battle so far.
Ripgut tries a head kick but it misses.
Boskins connects with a nice looking jab.
Shane Ripgut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ripgut throws a head kick but Boskins moves out of range.
Ripgut walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Ripgut is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dwayne Boskins!
Dwayne Boskins made sure to mention his sponsor, Cartel Elite Supps in his post fight interview.
Shane Ripgut spoke after the fight, saying 'Son of a B%$*& cant win em all '.