PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nak Boom (ranked 5725 p4p, 24997 weight class) and Hugo BossaNova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Boom
vs
BossaNova

170 cm
18
138
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
138
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nak Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugo BossaNova!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BossaNova staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Boom.
Boom loads up on a big right hand but BossaNova slips the punch.
A big left from Boom misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Boom misses the target.
BossaNova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Boom misses with a left hand
and Boom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
BossaNova misses with a few strikes there.
BossaNova moves away from the strike by Boom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boom misses with a left hand
and BossaNova counters with a nice body shot.
Boom throws an overhand right that lands on BossaNova's shoulder, as BossaNova tries to avoid the shot.
Boom throws a jab when BossaNova was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from BossaNova on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom scores with a jab. BossaNova acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom slips under a jab from BossaNova.
Boom swings for the body but BossaNova moves out of range.
BossaNova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boom was well out of range. Poor timing from BossaNova.
BossaNova lands a two punch combo.
Boom looks to score with a jab to the body but BossaNova is just out of range.
BossaNova slips under a jab.
Boom misses with a jab to the body
and BossaNova counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
BossaNova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Boom throws a shot from downtown. BossaNova moves away and avoids it.
Boom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from BossaNova on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping BossaNova at a distance.
BossaNova lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BossaNova takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom misses with a body punch
and BossaNova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom misses with a straight right.
BossaNova throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom lands a nice shot that snaps BossaNova's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boom. BossaNova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boom thows a left - swing and a miss!
BossaNova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boom.
BossaNova is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boom loads up on a big right hand but BossaNova slips the punch.
It seemed like BossaNova was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boom throws a body punch but BossaNova moves out of range.
BossaNova lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hugo BossaNova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from BossaNova misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BossaNova misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Boom tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boom.
Boom throws a right hand that misses
and BossaNova cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from BossaNova.
Boom throws a hook to the side of BossaNova's head but BossaNova sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from BossaNova finds it's way through Boom's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Boom.
Boom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boom throws an off balance right hand
and BossaNova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
BossaNova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
BossaNova looks to land a right hand but Boom moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom throws a poor cross that misses
and BossaNova counters with a right hand to the body.
BossaNova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BossaNova misses with a looping left.
It looked like Boom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from BossaNova.
Boom looks to throw the jab but BossaNova is out of range.
Donk. BossaNova catches Boom right on the button with a cross.
BossaNova avoids the body shot from Boom.
Boom throws a big shot that misses.
BossaNova doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
BossaNova throws a combination. Boom tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
BossaNova blocks a jab.
BossaNova defending well as Boom loads up on a big left hand.
Boom staying out of range there.
BossaNova is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boom had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
BossaNova swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hugo BossaNova will probably get the nod.
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.

BossaNova slips under a jab from Boom.
BossaNova throws a jab when Boom was well out of range.
Boom throws an overhand right that lands on BossaNova's shoulder, as BossaNova tries to avoid the shot.
Boom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
BossaNova moves away from the strike by Boom.
Boom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from BossaNova.
BossaNova slips under a jab.
BossaNova swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boom misses with a hook
and BossaNova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom throws a lazy uppercut
letting BossaNova counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Boom misses.
BossaNova looks to score with a jab to the body but Boom is just out of range.
BossaNova misses with a hook
and Boom counters with a nice uppercut.
Hugo BossaNova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
BossaNova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boom.
BossaNova takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boom throws a jab when BossaNova was well out of range.
BossaNova throws out a counter right but Boom avoids it with no problem.
BossaNova throws a hook to the side of Boom's head but Boom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom walks into a straight right hand from BossaNova.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom throws an off balance right hand
and BossaNova cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom throws an overhand right that lands on BossaNova's shoulder, as BossaNova tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Boom.
Boom throws a shot from downtown. BossaNova moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like BossaNova was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boom misses with a lunging right hand
and BossaNova counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
BossaNova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BossaNova looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom throws out a loose jab but BossaNova uses good head movement to avoid it.
BossaNova swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
BossaNova looks to score with a jab to the body but Boom is just out of range.
BossaNova misses with a body kick.
BossaNova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boom.
BossaNova takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boom moves forwards but BossaNova connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Boom is rocked!
BossaNova with a nice cross.
Oh Boom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BossaNova takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
BossaNova uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and BossaNova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom throws a poor cross that misses
and BossaNova counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch combination from BossaNova misses.
Boom is looking to counter punch.
BossaNova misses with a double jab.
A shot to the liver by BossaNova. Beautiful body shot.
Boom scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boom misses with a looping left.
BossaNova fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
BossaNova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
BossaNova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boom.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boom.
Boom misses with an uppercut
and BossaNova counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom looks up at the clock. Bad move! BossaNova lands a right hand from hell, dropping Boom. BossaNova pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo BossaNova!