PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milan Lucic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Lucic
vs
Bo

193 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milan Lucic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bo Bo!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucic swinging wilding here.
Bo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lucic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bo.

Lucic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lucic smiles and moves away.
Milan Lucic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Bo.
Bo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lucic's waist but Lucic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bo off to one side.
Bo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lucic as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Bo with that takedown attempt.

Lucic has Bo up against the cage in a clinch.
Bo is pressed up against the cage. Lucic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bo down to the mat. Bo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bo tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Lucic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lucic.
Lucic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lucic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bo trying to stall but Lucic improves his position.
Lucic has had enough of the clinch but Bo keeps him there for the moment.
Lucic can't break the clinch.
Lucic is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lucic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Lucic misses.
Bo Bo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucic thows a body shot but no joy.
Bo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Bo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lucic can't get the takedown.
Bo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lucic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bo trying to land knees to the body.
Lucic blocks an elbow strike from Bo.
Lucic fails to pull guard.
Bo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lucic.
Bo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Lucic successfully pulls guard.
Bo stands and throws Lucic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lucic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lucic tries to get out of the position.
Lucic is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lucic is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bo stands up and beckons Lucic to his feet.
Lucic stuffs the takedown attempt from Bo. Bo gets slowly back to his feet.

Bo has managed to clinch.
Bo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Lucic manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bo.
Bo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice sprawl there from Lucic as Bo shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Bo with that takedown attempt.
Bo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lucic.
Lucic tries to clinch but Bo is having none of it.
Bo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lucic but Lucic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lucic shoots in but no luck this time.
Lucic throws a leg kick but Bo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No joy there for Lucic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Bo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lucic to the mat! Lucic manages to get full guard.
Bo wants to control from the top but Lucic keeps moving.
Lucic wants to stand but Bo is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucic pulls Bo in close to prevent any damage.
Lucic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bo is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bo looking to pass the guard.
Lucic 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.
Bo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bo Bo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lucic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lucic is fending him off so far but Bo persists. Nope, Lucic circles away and we're back to standing.
Bo swats away the attempt to clinch by Lucic.
Lucic shoots in looking for a takedown. Bo tries to sprawl out of it but Lucic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bo tries to clinch up but Lucic circles away and keeps his distance.
Lucic misses the body punch

and Bo counters with a shoot takedown. Lucic fights it but they end up in guard.
Bo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bo thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bo advances to half guard.
Lucic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bo.
Bo is looking to advance position but Lucic won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bo is working for a kimura but Lucic is defending it quite comfortably.
Bo is pressing down on Lucic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lucic is holding on for now.
Bo wants to take a breather but Lucic is having none of it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Bo. No joy for Lucic on that attempt.
Bo tries to clinch

and Lucic counters by clinching up.
Bo jumps guard but Lucic stands there with Bo around his waist. Bo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bo jumps guard but Lucic stands there with Bo around his waist. Bo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Milan Lucic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Bo.
Bo tries to pull guard but Lucic holds him up against the cage and eventually Bo drops back down to his feet.
Lucic wants to get back to striking at distance but Bo won't allow it.

Bo breaks from the clinch.
Bo tries to clinch but Lucic is having none of it.
Bo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lucic's waist but Lucic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bo off to one side.
Lucic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lucic as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Lucic as Bo shoots in.
Lucic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bo keeps the fight on the outside.
Bo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Milan Lucic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lucic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lucic tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucic throws a left and a right that both miss

and Bo counters with a shoot takedown. Lucic fights it but they end up in guard.
Lucic can't keep his opponent in guard - Bo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lucic is trying to maintain the position but Bo is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucic preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Bo is working for a kimura but Lucic is defending it quite comfortably.

Bo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lucic tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bo Bo!