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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jame Boyle (ranked 5899 p4p, 0 weight class) and West Cunningham (ranked 5892 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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346 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jame Boyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, West Cunningham !
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cunningham jumps guard but Boyle stands there with Cunningham around his waist. Cunningham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boyle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boyle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boyle has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cunningham is trying to keep an underhook but Boyle manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Boyle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boyle is looking to advance position but Cunningham won't allow it.
Boyle not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyle stands up from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyle blocks the body kick.
Cunningham fails with the takedown.
Boyle really is a fat lump.
Boyle misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cunningham is defended easily by Boyle.
Jame Boyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of West Cunningham .
Boyle stuffs the takedown attempt from Cunningham . Cunningham gets slowly back to his feet.
Cunningham closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boyle's guard.
Boyle is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boyle as Cunningham tries to tie him up.
Boyle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cunningham after a bit of a struggle.
Boyle manages to break the clinch.
Cunningham moves into the clinch.
Boyle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cunningham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boyle pulls his head out easily.
Boyle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham wants to get back to full guard.
Boyle stalling.
Boyle stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Boyle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boyle showed some decent athleticism there.
Cunningham is looking to control Boyle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cunningham avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Boyle seems content to control.
Boyle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyle controlling the action here.
Boyle decides to stand and escape the position.
Boyle gets tackled into the cage by Cunningham . Cunningham maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jame Boyle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cunningham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boyle lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cunningham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boyle clinches up with Cunningham and pushes him back against the cage.
Boyle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cunningham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boyle has managed to clinch.
Cunningham misses with a punch to the body.
Cunningham avoids a wild elbow strike from Boyle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyle manages to break the clinch.
Boyle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boyle happy to just control the position for now.
Boyle stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boyle is fending him off so far but Cunningham persists. Nope, Boyle circles away and we're back to standing.
Boyle is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jame Boyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of West Cunningham .
Boyle dives in and grabs Cunningham 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cunningham pushes down on Boyle's head and hops out.
Boyle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boyle is standing up over Cunningham . Cunningham looks to escape but Boyle dives into side control.
Boyle is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boyle stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Boyle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cunningham .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cunningham wants to improve his position but Boyle is controlling well.
Boyle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boyle stands up out of the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Boyle as Cunningham shoots in.
Boyle gets the takedown into side control.
Boyle stands up and beckons Cunningham to his feet.
Boyle shoots in and gets a takedown into Cunningham 's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boyle stands and steps away. Cunningham gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boyle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cunningham as he avoids it easily.
Jame Boyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cunningham clinches.
Boyle ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Boyle no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cunningham looking to sit in guard and control but Boyle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boyle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cunningham can do to turn this around?
Cunningham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyle gets to his feet - Cunningham follows without any prompting.
Cunningham throws a head kick but Boyle moves out of range.
Cunningham forces Boyle back against the cage and clinches.
Cunningham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cunningham is looking to control Boyle's arms but Boyle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cunningham has his back to the cage.
Boyle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cunningham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boyle has Cunningham pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cunningham manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cunningham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cunningham is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boyle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jame Boyle dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cunningham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boyle circles away.
Boyle has managed to clinch.
Boyle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cunningham .
Boyle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boyle looking to score a takedown here. Cunningham is defending well but Boyle drives through and ends up in Cunningham 's guard.
Boyle stands up and waves to Cunningham to follow him.
Cunningham throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cunningham closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham can't break the clinch.
Cunningham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boyle has hold of one of Cunningham 's legs. Cunningham is fighting the takedown attempt but Boyle gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham being controlled here, momentarily.
Boyle preventing the sweep.
Boyle working some strikes from top position.
Boyle stays in close to Cunningham 's body and controls the position.
Boyle gets to his feet. Cunningham looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cunningham changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boyle looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boyle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cunningham off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyle is riding his opponent, not letting Cunningham buck him off.
Boyle is hanging on to Cunningham 's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Boyle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham trying to control the hands but Boyle breaks the grip.
Boyle biding his time, controlling Cunningham .
Boyle keeps control of the position as Cunningham tries to break free.
Boyle really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cunningham .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cunningham trying to control the hands but Boyle won't let him.
Good control from Boyle.
West Cunningham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jame Boyle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cunningham is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jame Boyle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boyle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jame Boyle!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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