PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Young GSP (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Boston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

GSP
vs
Boston

185 cm
22
214 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
198 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Young GSP!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Boston!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GSP throws a series of punches but Boston moves out of range.
GSP misses with a head kick.
Boston fails with the takedown.
Boston has a takedown stuffed.
Boston throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around GSP's waist but GSP gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boston off to one side.
Young GSP has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Boston.

GSP closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boston to the mat! Boston manages to get full guard.
GSP postures up.
GSP trying to control the position from guard on top but Boston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
GSP controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GSP would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boston working a defensive guard here.

Boston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. GSP gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
GSP wants to pass the guard but Boston is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
GSP lands a high kick!
Boston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says GSP as he avoids it easily.
GSP circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
GSP throws a head kick that misses.
Boston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and GSP counters with a nice uppercut.
Boston throws a head kick that misses

and GSP counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boston won't be happy with that.
GSP is looking to take a break and control but Boston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
GSP controlling the position.
Boston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but GSP wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boston is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
GSP is looking to take a break and control but Boston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston is trying to get back to his feet.
GSP controls the position.
Boston wants to control but GSP postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Boston closes the distance looking to clinch

and GSP counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boston won't be happy with that.
Boston looks gassed!
Boston on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Boston tries to improve position but can't.
GSP prevents Boston from escaping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boston can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boston is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
GSP wants to control but Boston is keeping him busy.
Boston is looking to reverse the position.
Boston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with GSP. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
GSP wants to control but Boston is keeping him busy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from GSP.
Boston is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Young GSP dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A head kick from GSP lands but Boston takes it in his stride.
GSP throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boston shoots in but no luck this time.

GSP fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boston sprawls well initially but GSP persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Boston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boston trying to control here.
GSP not doing much here.
GSP is looking to take a break and control but Boston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boston is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston striking from half guard on the bottom.
Boston trying to hold on to GSP's head to control him but GSP postures up.
GSP trying to control the action but Boston is working from the bottom.
Boston is looking to improve his position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boston tries to clinch but fails miserably

and GSP counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by GSP.
GSP on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

GSP breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boston tries to clinch
and GSP counters with a big head kick but Boston shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
GSP stuffs the takedown.
Young GSP has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Boston.
Boston closes the distance and clinches up with GSP, looking for a takedown. Boston pushes GSP against the cage but GSP circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

GSP decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boston missing with punches from the bottom.
Boston is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
GSP drops an elbow to the side of Boston's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with GSP in particular looking to stall.

GSP decides to return to a standing position.

Boston gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston looking for a sweep. Not yet Boston, not yet.
GSP trying to control but Boston is working from the bottom.

GSP avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in GSP's guard.
GSP keeping moving, preventing Boston from controlling successfully.
GSP looking to control.

That's four 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.
Boston won't allow GSP to sweep him here.
Boston with a flurry of punches that miss.
GSP keeping moving, preventing Boston from controlling successfully.
GSP wants to improve his position but instead Boston has moved into half guard.
Boston lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boston winds up and cracks GSP with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
GSP falls off balance throwing a combination

and Boston moves into the clinch.
Boston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but GSP has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Young GSP dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

GSP misses with a takedown attempt

and Boston counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boston preventing the sweep.
Boston landing some decent shots from guard.
Boston trying to control the position from guard on top but GSP is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
GSP is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

GSP is working an open guard so Boston takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Boston shoots in and bounces GSP off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston chips away with some ground and pound.
Boston trying to control the position from guard on top but GSP is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boston lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
GSP tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boston passes into half guard.
Boston is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
GSP is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boston scores with a couple of nice shots.
GSP blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boston.
GSP slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boston with a nice head shot there.
Boston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
GSP avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boston lands a head kick. GSP smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

GSP shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than GSP was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
GSP in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Boston taking shots to the head.
Boston tries to lock up and control but GSP gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

GSP is working for a guillotine from mount but Boston frees his head quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston is desperately trying to improve his position but GSP has a good base and remains in mount.
GSP looking to control but Boston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
GSP prevents Boston from getting the reversal.
Boston wants to hold on but GSP pushes him away.
Boston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
GSP has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Boston's face.
Boston tries to hold on but GSP postures up.
Rick Boston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Young GSP is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boston has decided that throwing punches whilst being mounted is the best he can manage just now.
Boston wants to hold on but GSP pushes him away.
GSP blocks Boston's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Young GSP overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boston tries to reverse the position but GSP maintains control.
Boston swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
GSP looking to control but Boston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Boston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well GSP has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Young GSP!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

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