|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jan Columbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Boucher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan Columbar had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
29
199 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
|
180 cm
31
195 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Columbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby Boucher!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Columbar throws a leg kick
and Boucher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping leg kick lands for Columbar.
Boucher just misses with a punch to the body.
Boucher lands with a hook. Columbar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boucher misses with a straight right.
Columbar throws a head kick that misses.
Columbar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boucher's head.
Boucher throws a poor cross that misses
and Columbar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Columbar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Columbar throws a low kick but Boucher avoids it.
Columbar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Columbar ducks right into an uppercut from Boucher.
Nice body kick there by Columbar.
A low kick from Columbar misses
and Boucher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Columbar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Columbar scores with a push kick.
Horrible takedown by Columbar or perhaps it was just good defense by Boucher which made him look bad.
A low kick from Columbar misses
and Boucher counters with a nice body kick.
Boucher throws a series of punches but Columbar moves out of range.
Boucher attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boucher throws out a loose jab but Columbar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boucher tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Columbar is able to avoid easily.
Columbar misses with a body kick.
Columbar throws a leg kick
and Boucher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jan Columbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boucher takes a swing at Columbar's ribcage but misses.
Columbar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boucher avoids it really well and circles away.
Columbar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boucher is out of range and Columbar settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Columbar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boucher swings for the body but Columbar moves out of range.
Columbar throws a leg kick
and Boucher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boucher has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Columbar.
Columbar throws a leg kick
and Boucher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boucher looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Columbar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Columbar throws a head kick but Boucher moves out of range.
Columbar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boucher's waist but Boucher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Columbar off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Columbar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Columbar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Columbar throws a sloppy head kick and Boucher moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Columbar is predictable there
and Boucher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Columbar moves out of range of the body kick from Boucher.
Columbar tries a head kick but it misses.
Columbar shoots in looking for a takedown. Boucher tries to sprawl out of it but Columbar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boucher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Columbar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Columbar throws a wild body kick that Boucher sees coming a mile off.
Boucher's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Columbar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boucher scrambles back to his feet.
Columbar scores with a push kick.
A leg kick checked by Columbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boucher takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Columbar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Columbar is looking to score with low kicks.
Columbar walks into a stiff left hand from Boucher.
Columbar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Columbar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boucher lands a lovely overhand right.
Good standup being displayed there by Columbar as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Bobby Boucher has been cut.
Boucher misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Columbar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Columbar checks the leg kick.
Columbar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Columbar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Boucher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boucher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Columbar moves away.
Boucher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Columbar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boucher manages to avoid it.
Jan Columbar is winning the standup battle so far.
Boucher will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boucher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Columbar moves away.
Columbar tries a low kick but Boucher avoids it.
A good leg kick by Columbar.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boucher.
Boucher lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boucher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boucher punishes Columbar's body with a nice straight punch.
Columbar looks to land a body kick but Boucher moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boucher leaves Columbar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boucher gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Columbar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boucher keeping full guard, as Columbar tries to pass.
Boucher wants to sweep but no luck.
Boucher keeping full guard, as Columbar tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Columbar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Columbar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Columbar trying to control but Boucher is working from the bottom.
Columbar postures up in Boucher's guard and throws a big left but Boucher blocks it.
Boucher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boucher checks a leg kick.
Columbar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Columbar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boucher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Columbar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Columbar.
Columbar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Boucher counter with a right hand.
Columbar misses with a low kick.
Bobby Boucher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boucher throws out a powerful jab.
Columbar cracks the inside of Boucher's front leg.
Columbar throws a lazy right hand but Boucher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Columbar misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boucher, as that shot connected.
Columbar throws a leg kick
and Boucher counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Columbar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boucher quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Columbar is trying to control. Boucher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boucher tries to roll over but Columbar keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Columbar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boucher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boucher tries to kick Columbar off but Columbar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Columbar wants to free his trapped foot but Boucher is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Columbar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Boucher's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Columbar is looking to chop away at Boucher's legs.
Columbar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boucher tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boucher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boucher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Columbar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Columbar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boucher to score with a decent uppercut.
Columbar feints and then cracks Boucher's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boucher down.
Boucher moves out of range of the leg kick from Columbar.
A telegraphed right hand from Columbar misses the target.
Boucher fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Columbar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No luck for Columbar with that takedown attempt.
Boucher lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Columbar misses with a leg kick
and Boucher counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boucher fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Columbar, right into the meat.
Boucher misses with a two punch combination.
Columbar thows a leg kick but Boucher checks it
and Boucher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boucher moves out of range as Columbar throws a body kick.
Boucher's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Columbar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Columbar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Columbar lands with a thumping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Boucher blocks the leg kick.
Boucher moves out of range as Columbar throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boucher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boucher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Columbar was well out of range. Poor timing from Boucher.
Columbar moves out of range as Boucher throws a body kick.
Boucher scores with a body shot.
Boucher scores with a jab.
Boucher blocks a leg kick.
Boucher lands with a good body shot.
Boucher digs a good body shot into Columbar's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Boucher lands an impressive looking overhand right. Columbar doesn't seem phased though.
Boucher leaves Columbar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boucher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bobby Boucher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boucher lands with a good body shot.
Boucher's jab looks to have found its range, popping Columbar under the eye.
Columbar wants to slow Boucher down by chopping away at his legs.
Columbar misses with a looping right.
Columbar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boucher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boucher lands with a nice body punch.
Columbar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Boucher.
Boucher lands a jab to Columbar's midsection.
Boucher connects with a body shot that sends Columbar's belly button to the back.
Boucher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Columbar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Boucher - the referee stops the clock and Columbar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Boucher. Columbar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Boucher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boucher uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Columbar has time to react.
It looks like Jan Columbar has been cut.
Boucher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boucher cracks a nice hook into Columbar's ribs.
Boucher misses with a hook.
Jan Columbar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boucher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Columbar scores with a spinning back kick!
Boucher has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Columbar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Columbar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boucher looks to score with a jab to the body but Columbar is just out of range.
Columbar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boucher was well out of range. Poor timing from Columbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Boucher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Columbar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Columbar!
Jan Columbar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
98% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
