PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Constrictor Boa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zero has chosen House of Cards as his entrance music. Sub Zero will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Boa
vs
Zero

190 cm
27
205 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

186 cm
30
217 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Constrictor Boa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zero wants to clinch up but Boa keeps it at a distance.

Zero has closed the distance and engaged Boa in a clinch.
Zero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boa lands an uppercut.
Boa is pushing Zero up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Boa pulls guard effortlessly.
Zero stopping the sweep attempt from Boa.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zero is looking to work some ground and pound but Boa has wrist control.
Boa wants to sweep here but Zero controlling him for the moment.
Zero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Zero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Zero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zero has managed to get both his arms back between Boa's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boa working for a triangle but Zero defends it easily.
Zero scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Boa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zero.
Boa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boa looking for a sweep. Not yet Boa, not yet.
Zero stands up over Boa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zero defends it easily.
Zero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zero throws a big elbow that misses.
Zero postures up in Boa's guard and throws a big left but Boa blocks it.
Boa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Zero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boa is trying to keep Zero in close.
Zero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Boa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zero throws a strike but Boa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boa postures up and lands a big shot to Zero's brow.
Zero trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Zero will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Zero throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Zero trying to strike off his back.
Boa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zero trying to strike off his back.
Zero throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Boa won't allow Zero to sweep him here.
Zero can't keep his opponent in guard - Boa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zero missing with punches from the bottom.
Zero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zero.
Zero is striking from the bottom but Boa uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boa is looking to take a break and control but Zero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zero tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ground and pound from Boa.
Zero missing with punches from the bottom.
Boa is nestled in close to Zero, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zero is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Boa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Zero is rocked!
Boa lands a big shot to the head and Zero winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Constrictor Boa!
During a confident post fight interview, Constrictor Boa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.