PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Phrisbee OReiley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonnie Boardwalk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OReiley's entrance music is Shoot To Thrill. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

OReiley
vs
Boardwalk

170 cm
31
142 lbs
14 - 5 - 1

166 cm
32
141 lbs
22 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Fast

SP Ultimate Nutrition

LOPS 160q + 90% Laundry

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 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Phrisbee OReiley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonnie Boardwalk!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OReiley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boardwalk throws out the jab.
Boardwalk throws a left and a right that both miss
and OReiley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Boardwalk as OReiley shoots in.
Jonnie Boardwalk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boardwalk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but OReiley circles away quickly and effectively.
Boardwalk misses with a looping right.
OReiley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boardwalk but Boardwalk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boardwalk misses with an uppercut.
Boardwalk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OReiley moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boardwalk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as OReiley backs up against the cage.
Boardwalk looks to score with a jab to the body but OReiley is just out of range.
Boardwalk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OReiley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OReiley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boardwalk throws a right and a left that both miss.
OReiley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boardwalk circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phrisbee OReiley. That's going to take a lot out of him.

OReiley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boardwalk moves into full guard.
Boardwalk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boardwalk wants to sweep but no luck.
OReiley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk pulls OReiley in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Boardwalk has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boardwalk keeping full guard, as OReiley tries to pass.
OReiley trying to control the position from guard on top but Boardwalk 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.
OReiley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big right from Boardwalk misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OReiley defending well as Boardwalk loads up on a big left hand.
Boardwalk connects with a single shot there.
Boardwalk cracks OReiley with an open hand slap.

OReiley feints and as Boardwalk raises his hands in defense, OReiley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
OReiley wants to control from the top but Boardwalk keeps moving.
Boardwalk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OReiley wants to control from the top but Boardwalk keeps moving.
OReiley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boardwalk is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OReiley passes Boardwalk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
OReiley not landing any meaningful shots this time.

OReiley 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.

OReiley seems to be working for a kimura but Boardwalk defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonnie Boardwalk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Boardwalk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boardwalk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on OReiley. That did some damage!
Boardwalk misses with a series of wild punches.
Boardwalk lands a body shot.
Phrisbee OReiley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OReiley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boardwalk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OReiley slips a straight right by Boardwalk.
Boardwalk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
OReiley moves away from the strike by Boardwalk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boardwalk lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Boardwalk. That snapped OReiley's head back.
OReiley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boardwalk.
Boardwalk misses the body punch
and OReiley counters with a lovely straight right hand!

OReiley has managed to clinch.
OReiley keeps control of Boardwalk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
OReiley prevents a body shot from Boardwalk.
Boardwalk working aggressively here.
OReiley is trying to pull guard but Boardwalk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
OReiley is trying to pull guard but Boardwalk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phrisbee OReiley. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Boardwalk has OReiley pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Boardwalk pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending OReiley tumbling to the mat - Boardwalk dives into OReiley's guard.
OReiley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk trying to control but OReiley is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

OReiley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boardwalk defends well.
OReiley looking to control.
OReiley keeping moving, preventing Boardwalk from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk misses with a wild combination.
Boardwalk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boardwalk misses the jab.
Boardwalk sizes up OReiley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boardwalk just misses with a punch to the body.
Boardwalk misses with a hook.
OReiley drops his hands momentarily and Boardwalk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OReiley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boardwalk tries to avoid it but OReiley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boardwalk to the ground. Boardwalk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boardwalk swings widly with a right hand
and OReiley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boardwalk lands a body shot.
OReiley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boardwalk cracks OReiley with a right hand to the side of the head.
OReiley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boardwalk counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Boardwalk.
OReiley moves out of range of the strikes.
Boardwalk throws a right hand that OReiley ducks under and follows up with a left that OReiley also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonnie Boardwalk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Boardwalk misses the body punch
and OReiley counters with a left and a right that stings Boardwalk.
Boardwalk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boardwalk misses with a lunging right hand
and OReiley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left and a right from Boardwalk both land. Nice combination.
OReiley darts in looking for a takedown but Boardwalk gets double underhooks and turns OReiley into the cage.
OReiley wants to take the fight to the mat but Boardwalk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
OReiley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boardwalk smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phrisbee OReiley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OReiley moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OReiley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boardwalk misses with a straight left.
Jonnie Boardwalk seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boardwalk misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Boardwalk.
Boardwalk is pawing at OReiley, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into OReiley's nose. OReiley is badly hurt! Boardwalk pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! OReiley tries desperately to hold on but Boardwalk is relentless in his assault! As OReiley receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Boardwalk away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonnie Boardwalk!
A relieved looking Jonnie Boardwalk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.