PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleksandr Boom Boom (ranked 5103 p4p, 5101 weight class) and Monkey Business (ranked 160 p4p, 158 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.

Boom Boom
vs
Business

221 cm
25
300
0 - 0 - 0

222 cm
25
280
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 The Island, Oleksandr Boom Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Monkey Business!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom Boom tries to close the distance and clinch but Business swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Business tries to clinch but Boom Boom moves out of range.
Boom Boom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Business lands a nice shot that snaps Boom Boom's head back.

It looks like Oleksandr Boom Boom has been cut.
Boom Boom throws a series of punches but Business moves out of range.
As Boom Boom backs off Business throws a huge counter combo but Boom Boom manages to avoid it all.
Business misses with a wild combination.
Business slaps away a takedown attempt from Boom Boom, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boom Boom goes for a double leg but Business avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Business continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom Boom missing with knees to the body.
Business stops a takedown attempt from Boom Boom.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleksandr Boom Boom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Business is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Business is looking for a takedown.

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

Business pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Boom Boom is predictable there

and Business counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Business takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Monkey Business has been cut.
Business changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boom Boom fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Business shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boom Boom defends it nicely.
Business throws a sloppy head kick and Boom Boom moves out of range easily.
Business will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boom Boom feinted with a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Business fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom Boom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Business tries to avoid it but Boom Boom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Business to the ground. Business escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Boom Boom clinches.

Boom Boom breaks from the clinch.
Business shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boom Boom sprawls well. Boom Boom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Business gets slowly back to his feet.
Business lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boom Boom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Boom Boom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Business sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boom Boom somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Business looks for the body kick but Boom Boom saw that one coming.
Boom Boom lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Business misses with a hook. Boom Boom ducked under it nicely.
Boom Boom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boom Boom shoots in and drives through. Business sprawls well.

Boom Boom gets tackled into the cage by Business. Business maintains the clinch.

Business escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Business tries to clinch but Boom Boom moves out of range.
Boom Boom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Business throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boom Boom's waist but Boom Boom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Business off to one side.
As Business looks to move away, Boom Boom throws a big counter combo but Business just gets out of the way.
Business scores with a push kick.
Business fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Business tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boom Boom swivels and escapes.

Boom Boom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boom Boom is trying to pull guard but Business turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Boom Boom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Business with a lazy takedown attempt

and Boom Boom holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Business looks winded!
Business is trying to pull guard but Boom Boom has him pressed against the cage.
Business tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boom Boom's elbow.
Boom Boom fails to pull guard.
Business can't get the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Monkey Business will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Business defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boom Boom.
Boom Boom with a lazy takedown attempt
and Business counters with a right hand to the body.
Business tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boom Boom defends well and Business ends up having to push Boom Boom into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boom Boom shoots in but Business avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleksandr Boom Boom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom Boom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Business. That did some damage!
Nice sprawl there from Boom Boom as Business shoots in.
Boom Boom leaves Business with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Business misses with a takedown attempt - Boom Boom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Business fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Business is breathing heavily.

Boom Boom moves into the clinch successfully.

Boom Boom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boom Boom shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Business sprawls well. Business wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boom Boom gets slowly back to his feet.

Boom Boom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Business managing to block the knees to the body from Boom Boom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom Boom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Business.

Business has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boom Boom uses from the top position.

Boom Boom drops back, looking for a kneebar! Business looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Business looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Business!

Boom Boom is trying to work for a sweep but Business has mounted him!
Boom Boom is looking to improve his position but Business isn't that keen on the idea.
Business controlling from the full mount.
Boom Boom is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Business controlling the position easily from mount.
Business thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Business controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Business has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four 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.
Boom Boom is working to get back to half guard.
Business trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Business throwing strikes here but Boom Boom is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Business trying to control but Boom Boom is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monkey Business showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Boom Boom fails with the takedown
and Business counters with a nice body kick.
Boom Boom slaps away a takedown attempt from Business, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boom Boom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Business paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom Boom goes for a double leg but Business avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Business continues to drive forward.
Boom Boom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Business manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Business.
Boom Boom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Business as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleksandr Boom Boom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Business!
Monkey Business seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom Boom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Business as he jumps to the side.
Business let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Boom Boom. No joy for Business on that attempt.
Business will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Business rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boom Boom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Business tries to clinch but Boom Boom is having none of it.
Boom Boom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oleksandr Boom Boom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Business tries for a takedown but Boom Boom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Business has Boom Boom up against the cage in a clinch.
Business is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boom Boom jumps into guard, dragging Business to the mat.

Boom Boom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Business doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Business manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Business postures up.
Business postures up in Boom Boom's guard and throws a big left but Boom Boom blocks it.
Boom Boom wants to sweep but no luck.
Business postures up in Boom Boom's guard and throws a big left but Boom Boom blocks it.
Boom Boom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Business wants to control from the top but Boom Boom keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boom Boom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Business wants to clinch up but Boom Boom keeps it at a distance.
Business closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boom Boom circles away.
Boom Boom is trying hard to land a takedown here. Business sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Business shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Boom Boom closes the distance and pushes Business back into the cage.
Business tries for a takedown but Boom Boom manages to get underhooks.

Boom Boom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Business slips a jab and a cross from Boom Boom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Business connects with a high kick.
Boom Boom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Business swivels and escapes.
Business is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Boom Boom rushes Business and presses him up against the cage.
Boom Boom stops a takedown attempt from Business.

Boom Boom breaks from the clinch.
Boom Boom tries to clinch up.
Business leaves Boom Boom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Business has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oleksandr Boom Boom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monkey Business is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Boom Boom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Monkey Business.
I've got Business winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monkey Business!