PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Majin Boo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruch Chorzow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boo comes to the cage accompanied by I Fucking Hate You by Godsmack. Chorzow comes into a darkened arena with his song building. WARRRRRRRRRRRR kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Boo
vs
Chorzow

190 cm
31
275 lbs
18 - 3 - 0

190 cm
28
251 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Majin Boo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruch Chorzow!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chorzow's waist but Chorzow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boo off to one side.

Chorzow shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Boo is trying to defend but Chorzow finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chorzow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boo's head.
Chorzow is nestled in close to Boo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chorzow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Boo is defending against the submission attempts here by Chorzow.
Chorzow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boo tries to roll over but Chorzow keeps him under control.
Chorzow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chorzow works his way into side control.
Chorzow scoring with punches and elbows.
The ground and pound from Chorzow seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Chorzow with the ground and pound but Boo regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chorzow connects with a nice short shot to Boo's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chorzow is trying to work for a kimura but Boo is defending well.
Chorzow throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Boo to regain full guard.
Chorzow is looking to work some ground and pound but Boo has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chorzow is looking to advance position but Boo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Chorzow is trying desperately to improve position.
Chorzow blocking the ground and pound.
Chorzow in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boo misses with a head shot.
Boo with shots to the head and body - Chorzow looks very uncomfortable down there.

It looks like Ruch Chorzow has been cut.
Chorzow avoids a series of strikes thrown by Boo.
Boo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chorzow manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chorzow is trying to get back to full guard.
Chorzow taking some punishment here, with Boo in his half guard.
Chorzow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boo.
Boo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boo thows a huge punch but Chorzow dodges it nicely.
Boo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chorzow has his hands clasped together around Boo's back. He's all about the action.
Boo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chorzow defending well though.
Boo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chorzow defending well though.
Chorzow is looking to improve his position.
Boo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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 Majin Boo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruch Chorzow's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Boo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boo fails with a takedown attempt.
Chorzow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chorzow somewhat.
Chorzow shoots in looking for a takedown but Boo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chorzow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boo tries for a takedown but Chorzow circles away easily

so Chorzow counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Majin Boo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chorzow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boo's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chorzow throws a strike but Boo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chorzow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruch Chorzow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chorzow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chorzow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boo manages to get himself to full guard.
Boo managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chorzow throwing strikes from guard but Boo blocks nicely.
Chorzow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chorzow trying to control the position from guard on top but Boo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chorzow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chorzow passes Boo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boo is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chorzow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boo defending well though.
Chorzow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chorzow trying to control the action but Boo is working from the bottom.
Chorzow throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Boo to regain full guard.
Boo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chorzow stands up over Boo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chorzow trying to control the position from guard on top but Boo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chorzow is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chorzow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Chorzow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chorzow has Boo in his guard.
Boo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chorzow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boo.
Boo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruch Chorzow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ruch Chorzow's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Boo tries for a takedown but Chorzow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Majin Boo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boo misses with a takedown

and Chorzow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boo won't be happy with that.
Chorzow postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Chorzow goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Boo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chorzow's guard! Nice work there by Boo!
Boo throwing strikes from guard but Chorzow blocks nicely.
Chorzow trying to control the position.
Boo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chorzow wants to sweep here but Boo controlling him for the moment.
Boo prevents Chorzow from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boo throws an elbow that misses. Chorzow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boo's guard. Nice move by Chorzow!
Chorzow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boo has control of Chorzow's left arm, preventing Chorzow from doing any damage.
Chorzow wants to control from the top but Boo keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chorzow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chorzow throws a strike but Boo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Boo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boo is looking to work some ground and pound but Chorzow has wrist control.
Boo throws an elbow that misses. Chorzow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boo's guard. Nice move by Chorzow!
Chorzow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chorzow is looking to work some ground and pound but Boo has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chorzow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chorzow with a flurry of punches that miss.

Chorzow drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boo dives on top into guard.
Boo landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boo throws a strike but Chorzow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chorzow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chorzow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chorzow trying to control the position from guard on top but Boo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chorzow.
Boo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chorzow tries to free his leg and advance position but Boo is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chorzow scoring with punches to the head and body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruch Chorzow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chorzow has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruch Chorzow!
Ruch Chorzow bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.