PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Bobideeboo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boom comes to the cage accompanied by Texas Lonhorns Fight Song. Bubba Bobideeboo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Boom
vs
Bobideeboo

188 cm
25
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

197 cm
19
275 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Bobideeboo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boom gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobideeboo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boom moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobideeboo is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Boom stalls from top position.

We're going to have a standup here because David Boom wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bobideeboo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Boom decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bobideeboo trying to hold on to Boom's head to control him but Boom postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Boom closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boom lands in his opponent's guard.
Boom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

David Boom has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Bobideeboo clinches up with Boom and pushes him back against the cage.
Boom has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bobideeboo after a bit of a struggle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobideeboo with a knee to the head.

Boom gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bobideeboo regains guard.
Bobideeboo being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Boom dominated that round.
That's time! Boom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bobideeboo leaves Boom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Boom looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boom preventing the sweep.
Bobideeboo wants to stand but Boom is controlling the position.
Boom slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. David Boom wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Boom shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bobideeboo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom postures up.
David Boom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boom controls from within his opponent's guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bubba Bobideeboo wasn't active enough on the ground.

Boom looking to score a takedown here. Bobideeboo is defending well but Boom drives through and ends up in Bobideeboo's guard.
Boom is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boom preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because David Boom just wasn't active enough.
No luck for Boom with that takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boom tries to score a body lock takedown but Bobideeboo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Boom. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Boom has hold of one of Bobideeboo's legs. Bobideeboo is fighting the takedown attempt but Boom gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Boom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because David Boom wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Boom gets the takedown into side control.
Bobideeboo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Boom has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bobideeboo struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Boom politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Boom prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boom has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

David Boom has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Bobideeboo as Boom shoots in.
Boom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Boom here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Boom fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bobideeboo sprawls well initially but Boom persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bobideeboo is trying to control but Boom manages to pass to mount!
Bobideeboo is trying desperately to improve position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bobideeboo trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Boom dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bobideeboo enables Boom to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bobideeboo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bobideeboo wants to get back to his feet but Boom passes into half guard.
Bobideeboo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bobideeboo is trying to control but Boom passes into side control!
Boom moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobideeboo is trying to control Boom's posture but Boom avoids it.
Bobideeboo is being controlled here.

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.
Bobideeboo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boom wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Bubba Bobideeboo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Boom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bobideeboo as he jumps to the side.
Bobideeboo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bobideeboo tries for a takedown but Boom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
David Boom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Boom closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bobideeboo's guard.
Bobideeboo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boom controls the pace.
Bobideeboo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bobideeboo working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of David Boom.
Bobideeboo shoots for a takedown but Boom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boom looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bobideeboo!
Boom controlling the position easily from mount.
Bobideeboo is looking to get to half guard.
Boom looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bubba Bobideeboo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobideeboo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boom tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Boom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boom, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Boom!
In his post fight interview, David Boom started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.