PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Elias Golden (ranked 23357 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Boo Boo (ranked 4579 p4p, 0 weight class). Boo Boo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. BossTycoon kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Golden
vs
Boo Boo

225 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

183 cm
18
141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elias Golden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Al Boo Boo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boo Boo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Golden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boo Boo is controlling him.
Boo Boo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boo Boo is pushing down on Golden's leg trying to pass to half guard. Golden is fighting to maintain full guard but Boo Boo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boo Boo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boo Boo prevents Golden from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boo Boo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boo Boo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boo Boo wants to free his trapped foot but Golden is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Golden actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Boo Boo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boo Boo misses with a hook
and Boo Boo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Boo Boo rushes Golden and presses him up against the cage.
Golden tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Golden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Golden tries to circle away but Boo Boo has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Golden.
Boo Boo can't find room to land a body shot as Golden controls the action.
Boo Boo misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Boo Boo has Golden pushed against the cage.
Boo Boo has a couple of punches blocked by Golden.
Boo Boo leaning against his opponent.
Golden wants to take the fight to the mat but Boo Boo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boo Boo misses with an elbow over the top.
Boo Boo stalling.

Boo Boo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Golden is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golden is looking for a sweep. Boo Boo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boo Boo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Boo Boo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Boo Boo looking for a submission but Golden manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Boo Boo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Boo Boo moves into the clinch.
Golden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boo Boo avoiding damage.
Boo Boo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Golden avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golden blocks a body shot from Boo Boo.
Boo Boo throws an elbow that misses.
The referee calls for Boo Boo to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boo Boo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Boo Boo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boo Boo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boo Boo trying to move into half guard but instead Golden has managed to sweep!

Boo Boo wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boo Boo can do anything to dispel that myth.

Boo Boo is looking for a triangle here but Golden uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Boo Boo tries to bench press Golden off him but Golden keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boo Boo looks to move to half guard but instead Golden has passed into mount! Damn!
Golden throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Boo Boo because Golden loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boo Boo is looking to improve his position but Golden isn't that keen on the idea.
Boo Boo wants to control but Golden is having none of it.
Boo Boo is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boo Boo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Golden avoids the attempt from Boo Boo to control.
Golden unloads with some shots from mount but Boo Boo bucks and avoids them well.
Golden landing shots from mount.
Boo Boo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boo Boo throws an elbow that misses. Golden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boo Boo's guard. Nice move by Golden!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golden stands up over Boo Boo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Boo Boo looking for a guillotine here but Golden defends easily.
Golden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Golden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boo Boo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Boo Boo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boo Boo looking for a sweep. Not yet Boo Boo, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Elias Golden will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Boo Boo throws a leg kick
and Golden counters with a left and a right that stings Boo Boo.
Golden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Boo Boo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boo Boo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Golden isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Boo Boo stacks Golden on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Boo Boo!
Golden seems a little lost for a moment, as Boo Boo dominates the positioning.
Boo Boo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Golden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Golden wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Boo Boo tries to score with some ground and pound. Golden controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Boo Boo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Golden, who protects the arm well.
Boo Boo just content to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boo Boo is continuing to stall.

Boo Boo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Golden is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boo Boo takes a little break here. Golden wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boo Boo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Golden.

Boo Boo closes the distance and clinches.
Boo Boo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Golden.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boo Boo leaning against his opponent.
Boo Boo tries to land a knee to the head but Golden blocks with his arms.
Boo Boo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Boo Boo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Boo Boo stalling.

Golden has one foot on Boo Boo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Boo Boo moves into range and clinches up with Golden.

Boo Boo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Golden clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Al Boo Boo.
I think Boo Boo 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Boo Boo!
A less than humble Al Boo Boo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.