PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce White Jr (ranked 2648 p4p, 3253 weight class) and Phol Boxaaja (ranked 307 p4p, 357 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

White Jr
vs
Boxaaja

170 cm
35
155
25 - 18 - 0

180 cm
36
114
27 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Voodoo Nutrition
Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce White Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phol Boxaaja!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boxaaja darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Boxaaja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Boxaaja is working for a submission of some sort.
White Jr throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
White Jr wants to get back to full guard.
White Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Boxaaja 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.
Boxaaja prevents White Jr from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxaaja is trying to control. White Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
White Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
White Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxaaja is one step ahead there.
Boxaaja looking to pass the guard.
White Jr wants to sweep but no luck.

Boxaaja got a little sloppy there for a moment and White Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boxaaja has managed to get both his arms back between White Jr's legs - danger averted.
White Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

White Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxaaja defends it easily.
Boxaaja works a leg free and moves into half guard.
White Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Boxaaja sits in half guard.

White Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxaaja.
White Jr is pressing down on Boxaaja's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boxaaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White Jr is keeping the position for now.
Boxaaja passes White Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White Jr tries to get to full guard but Boxaaja has control of the leg.
Boxaaja wants to stand but White Jr has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Boxaaja wants to work for an arm triangle but White Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Boxaaja is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. White Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boxaaja is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
White Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White Jr keeping full guard, as Boxaaja tries to pass.

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.

White Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxaaja defends it easily.
Boxaaja wants to get up but he can't break White Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
White Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White Jr trying to control the position.
White Jr keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully.
Boxaaja advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.

White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Boxaaja dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Boxaaja darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but White Jr is defending well.

Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
White Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

White Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxaaja defends it easily.
White Jr working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boxaaja trying to control but White Jr is working from the bottom.
Boxaaja wants to pass the guard but White Jr is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

White Jr is looking for a triangle but Boxaaja pushes his legs off easily.
White Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boxaaja wants to pass the guard but White Jr is keeping the position.
White Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxaaja is one step ahead there.
Boxaaja passes White Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White Jr sees it coming and defends easily.

White Jr actively working from the bottom here.

Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boxaaja pulls his head out easily.

Boxaaja seems to be looking for submissions.

Boxaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so White Jr is just riding it out for now. Boxaaja eventually gives up the hold.

White Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxaaja.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boxaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but White Jr is retaining full guard.
White Jr trying to control the position.

Boxaaja drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and White Jr dives on top into guard.

Boxaaja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxaaja keeping moving, preventing White Jr from controlling successfully.

Boxaaja has his foot on White Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
White Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
White Jr trying to control but Boxaaja is working from the bottom.
White Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boxaaja's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White Jr trying to mount his opponent but Boxaaja defends it.
White Jr trying to control from Boxaaja's half guard. Boxaaja has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Boxaaja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Boxaaja shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

White Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxaaja.

Boxaaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boxaaja.
White Jr wants to improve his position but Boxaaja is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Boxaaja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White Jr trying to control from the bottom.
White Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boxaaja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boxaaja's back!
White Jr tries to get the hooks in deep but Boxaaja pushed the leg off.
White Jr connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Boxaaja to escape the position.
Boxaaja takes a big shot to the side of the head.

Boxaaja is rocked!
White Jr scoring with big shots to the body. Boxaaja is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Boxaaja was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce White Jr!
Bruce White Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.