PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bagel Boss (ranked 1053 p4p, 892 weight class) and Tyson Law (ranked 157 p4p, 132 weight class). Boss comes into the arena with 6 Foot 7 Foot blaring out of the sound system. Law has chosen Country Boy Can Survive as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Boss
vs
Law

184 cm
33
190
25 - 17 - 1

185 cm
30
189
16 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Shadow Realm Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bagel Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyson Law!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law shoots in for a takedown but Boss shows good takedown defense.
Law shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boss defends it nicely.
Law goes for a double leg but Boss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boss continues to drive forward.
Bagel Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Law.
Boss throws a head kick that misses

and Law counters with a takedown into side control.
Boss's coaches at 3Band MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Boss wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Law wants to control but Boss is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law is trying to ground and pound but Boss uses the momentary lack of control by Law to regain half guard.
Law sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boss defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boss is trying to stand.

Law is working for a submission of some sort.

Law seems to be working for a kimura but Boss defends the submission attempt.
Law drops an elbow to the side of Boss's head.
Law not landing any meaningful shots this time.
My spies in HELLsinki inform me that Law has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Boss has one foot on Law's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Law fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Boss to the ground. Law is now in Boss's guard.
Law pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boss is keeping the position for now.
Law throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Law won't allow Boss to get back to his feet.
Law postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Boss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law throws a big right hand that misses.
Law trying to control but Boss is working from the bottom.
Law has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Law forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Law controlling the action here.

Law is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Law.
Law thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Law is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boss defends it well.

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

Law is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boss is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Law lands strikes from half guard.

Law wants to work for an arm triangle but Boss is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Law is looking for a kimura but Boss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Law to get the leverage.

Boss makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Law takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bagel Boss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Law blocks a head kick by Boss.
Law avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Law looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Law has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bagel Boss will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Boss misses with a looping right.

Boss gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Law to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Law stops Boss from standing up.
Law pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boss is keeping the position for now.
Boss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Law.
Law scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Law throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law throwing strikes from guard but Boss blocks nicely.
Law works over Boss with some ground and pound from guard.
Law pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boss is keeping the position for now.

Boss wriggles free and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Law displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boss throws out the jab.
Law changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Law shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boss as he jumps to the side.
Boss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Law walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boss misses with a head kick.
Boss throws out a loose jab but Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
Law keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Law changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bagel Boss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Law shoots in and drives through. Boss sprawls well.
Law slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Law closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boss's guard.
Tyson Law has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Law has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Boss gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boss misses with a hook.
Boss scores with a body shot.
Law staying out of range there.
Boss throws a looping overhand right but Law ducks down to avoid it.
Law feints the counter takedown.
Boss is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Law clinches up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Law shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boss sprawls well. Boss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Law gets slowly back to his feet.
Bagel Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Law.
Boss misses with a head kick.
Boss cracks Law with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from Boss misses.
Boss misses with a looping right.
Law shoots in and drives through. Boss sprawls well.
Boss scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boss lands with a right hand.
Law blocks a head kick by Boss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Boss.
Law with the counter takedown but Boss avoids it easily.
Boss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Law dives in for a single leg takedown but Boss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boss scores with a jab to the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Boss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Law shoots in looking for a takedown but Boss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Law's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Law forces Boss back against the cage and clinches.
Boss is trying to break the clinch but Law has him pressed against the cage.
Boss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Boss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Law has Boss up against the cage in a clinch.
Boss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bagel Boss dominated that second round.
That's time! Boss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Boss throws an overhand right that lands on Law's shoulder, as Law tries to avoid the shot.
Boss throws a leg kick but Law checks it.
Boss misses with a head kick.
Boss misses with a straight right.
Law blocks a head kick by Boss.

Law shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Law showed some decent athleticism there.
Law thows a huge punch but Boss dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Law prevents Boss from standing back up.

Law is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Law lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Law is looking for a kimura but Boss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Law to get the leverage.

Law is working for a submission of some sort.
Boss pushes Law off looking to stand but Law dives back in and keeps control.
Boss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Law can do to turn this around?

Law seems to be working for a kimura but Boss defends the submission attempt.
Boss wants to get back to his feet.

Boss is defending against the submission attempts here by Law.
Law missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Law is working for a kimura here but Boss manages to reverse the position and he's now in Law's guard.

Law looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Boss is defending well. Law quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Boss has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Law celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyson Law!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tyson Law made sure he mentioned Neon Zombie, along with how happy he was to win his fight.