PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mats Thoreson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Boskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Thoreson
vs
Boskins

190 cm
34
302 lbs
13 - 14 - 0

200 cm
27
300 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mats Thoreson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Boskins!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thoreson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boskins, pushing him back against the cage.
Thoreson just leaning against Boskins, taking a breather.
Boskins tries for a takedown. No joy.

Boskins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boskins has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boskins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thoreson checks a low kick from Boskins.
Thoreson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boskins throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Thoreson moves into the clinch.
Boskins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thoreson after a bit of a struggle.
Thoreson tries for a takedown but Boskins manages to get underhooks.
Boskins wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoreson effectively controlling the action here.

Boskins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Boskins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoreson tries to land a front kick but Boskins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thoreson shoots in but Boskins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thoreson looks for a takedown but Boskins sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mats Thoreson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thoreson is looking to slow Boskins down with leg kicks.
Thoreson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thoreson tries to clinch there but Boskins circles away.

Thoreson clinches with his opponent.
Boskins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thoreson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boskins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boskins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thoreson.
Boskins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thoreson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boskins lands with a short shot to the head.
Boskins wants a takedown but no success here.
Boskins can't get the takedown.
Boskins has had enough of the clinch but Thoreson keeps him there for the moment.
Boskins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thoreson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boskins holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boskins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thoreson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boskins is trying to break the clinch but Thoreson has him pressed against the cage.

Boskins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boskins dives in for a single leg takedown but Thoreson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thoreson slips under a jab from Boskins.
It appears Thoreson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Boskins throws a body kick that misses
and Thoreson counters with a two punch combo.
Boskins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thoreson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boskins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thoreson avoids a kick to the body.
Boskins misses with a body kick.
Crunch! Thoreson slams his shin into Boskins's torso.
Dwayne Boskins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boskins shoots in and drives through. Thoreson sprawls well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thoreson.
Thoreson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boskins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Boskins misses.
Boskins lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boskins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boskins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thoreson is fending him off so far but Boskins persists. Nope, Thoreson circles away and we're back to standing.
Thoreson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boskins.
Thoreson moves in looking to clinch but Boskins pushes him off.
Boskins misses the body punch
and Thoreson counters with a left and a right that stings Boskins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mats Thoreson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Thoreson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Boskins misses with an uppercut
and Thoreson counters with a left and a right that stings Boskins.
Boskins tries a head kick but it misses.

Thoreson drives through and clinches with Boskins against the cage.
Thoreson missing with knees to the body.
Boskins managing to block the knees to the body from Thoreson.

Thoreson breaks from the clinch.
Boskins looks to throw a body kick
and Thoreson counters with a body kick.
Thoreson staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boskins tries a head kick but it misses.
As Boskins looks to move away, Thoreson throws a big counter combo but Boskins just gets out of the way.

Thoreson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thoreson gets underhooks to prevent Boskins's takedown attempt.
Boskins fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Thoreson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thoreson misses with some punches.

Boskins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mats Thoreson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boskins lands a jab-cross combination.

Thoreson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thoreson showed some decent athleticism there.

Boskins manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boskins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thoreson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boskins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boskins misses with a takedown attempt - Thoreson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mats Thoreson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Boskins.
Boskins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thoreson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boskins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thoreson tries to avoid it but Boskins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thoreson to the ground. Thoreson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thoreson wants to clinch.
Boskins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thoreson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boskins misses with a head kick.
Boskins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boskins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boskins circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick from Boskins is predictable there

and Thoreson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thoreson connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Dwayne Boskins has been cut.
Boskins looking to stall.
Boskins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thoreson walks away with a smile on his face. Boskins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boskins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thoreson is fending him off so far but Boskins persists. Nope, Thoreson circles away and we're back to standing.
Thoreson moves away from the strike by Boskins.
Thoreson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thoreson scores with a push kick.
Boskins is breathing heavily.

Boskins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Thoreson pushes Boskins off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boskins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thoreson works over Boskins's head and body with a nice combination.
Boskins tries to land a front kick but Thoreson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thoreson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boskins sprawls and moves away.
Thoreson looks for the body kick but Boskins saw that one coming.
Thoreson blocks the body kick.
As Boskins looks to move away, Thoreson throws a big counter combo but Boskins just gets out of the way.
Boskins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid body kick from Thoreson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mats Thoreson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Boskins's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Boskins misses with an uppercut
and Thoreson counters with a three punch combo that has Boskins backing up. Boskins nods at Thoreson to acknowledge the strikes.
Boskins gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thoreson counters with a one-two to the body.
Mats Thoreson is winning the standup battle so far.
Boskins misses with a wild body shot.
Boskins looks to land a body kick but Thoreson moved away.
Thoreson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boskins misses with a lunging right hand
and Thoreson counters with a three punch combo that has Boskins backing up. Boskins nods at Thoreson to acknowledge the strikes.
Boskins misses with a jab to the body
and Thoreson counters with a three punch combo that has Boskins backing up. Boskins nods at Thoreson to acknowledge the strikes.
A lazy body kick from Thoreson

and Boskins counters with a single leg into guard. Thoreson didn't expect that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thoreson has control of Boskins's left arm, preventing Boskins from doing any damage.
Boskins distracts Thoreson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boskins looking to sit in guard and control but Thoreson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoreson wants to control from the top but Boskins keeps moving.
Thoreson looking to pass the guard.
Thoreson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boskins looking to control.
Dwayne Boskins has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thoreson controlling from the top position.
Thoreson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boskins controls Thoreson momentarily but Thoreson frees himself.
Thoreson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Boskins manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Boskins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thoreson is keeping the position for now.
Thoreson wants to stand up but Boskins is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Thoreson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Boskins is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Boskins tries to pull guard but Thoreson holds him up against the cage and eventually Boskins drops back down to his feet.
Boskins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boskins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thoreson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boskins lands a jab-cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson doesn't manage to clinch there - Boskins circles away.
Boskins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thoreson counters with a series of strikes. Boskins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boskins scores with a leg kick.
Thoreson lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boskins scores with a head kick. Thoreson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thoreson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boskins.
Boskins misses with a low kick as Thoreson jumps back.
Thoreson goes for a double leg but Boskins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boskins continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mats Thoreson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Boskins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Thoreson feints a jab promting Boskins to slip. Thoreson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boskins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Boskins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thoreson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thoreson misses with a double jab.
Boskins throws a body kick that misses.
Thoreson slips a jab and a cross from Boskins.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thoreson checks a leg kick.
Boskins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thoreson defends well and Boskins ends up having to push Thoreson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thoreson tries to counter with a takedown but Boskins is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boskins misses with a kick to the body

and Thoreson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thoreson.
Thoreson is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boskins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thoreson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thoreson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boskins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thoreson trying to control the position from guard on top but Boskins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thoreson is looking to clinch.
Thoreson throws a body kick that misses.
Thoreson backing away here, and Boskins unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Boskins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Boskins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thoreson.
A head kick misses from Thoreson.
Boskins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mats Thoreson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Boskins.
Thoreson moves in looking to clinch but Boskins pushes him off.
Boskins follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boskins tries a head kick but it misses.
Boskins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thoreson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thoreson lands with a shot to the body.
Boskins misses with a left hand
and Thoreson counters with a three punch combo that has Boskins backing up. Boskins nods at Thoreson to acknowledge the strikes.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Boskins enables Thoreson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boskins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Thoreson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boskins can do to turn this around?
Thoreson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boskins pulls Thoreson in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thoreson with a nice head shot there.
Thoreson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thoreson trying to control but Boskins is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boskins looks to land a left hand but Thoreson moved out of range nicely.
Thoreson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mats Thoreson had his way with Dwayne Boskins in that round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Boskins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Boskins misses the jab.
Thoreson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boskins misses with a looping right.
Thoreson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boskins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thoreson counters with a two punch combo.
Boskins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thoreson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boskins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boskins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thoreson is fending him off so far but Boskins persists. Nope, Thoreson circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boskins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boskins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thoreson but Thoreson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thoreson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boskins.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thoreson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boskins being controlled for a moment.
Boskins is not content to let Thoreson control the position.
Boskins is looking to regain half guard here but Thoreson keeps moving and retains side control.
Thoreson staying calm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson throws an elbow but Boskins slips to the side and avoids it well.
Thoreson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Boskins is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Boskins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boskins taking punishment in the form of punches.
Thoreson working away.
Thoreson trying to control the position but Boskins is working away.
Thoreson laying and praying for a moment but Boskins takes advantage and regains half guard.
Thoreson trying to mount his opponent but Boskins defends it.
Thoreson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thoreson is trying to control the action in half guard but Boskins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thoreson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boskins clobbers Thoreson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thoreson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boskins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boskins misses with the body kick
and Thoreson counters with a series of strikes. Boskins will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big left from Boskins misses.
Mats Thoreson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boskins closes the distance and clinches up with Thoreson, looking for a takedown. Boskins pushes Thoreson against the cage but Thoreson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Thoreson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dwayne Boskins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mats Thoreson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Boskins.
Thoreson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mats Thoreson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thoreson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats Thoreson!
Mats Thoreson retains his super heavyweight title!
Mats Thoreson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.