PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Boschat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaan Tseng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Boschat
vs
Tseng

205 cm
28
260 lbs
12 - 16 - 0

205 cm
29
255 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

GREEN!160

GREEN!160
Perkele!

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 12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thor Boschat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vaan Tseng!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tseng throws a head kick that Boschat semi-blocks.
Tseng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boschat.
Tseng scores with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Boschat blocks the leg kick.
Boschat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Boschat gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tseng to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boschat wants to stand but Tseng is controlling the position.
Tseng showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boschat keeping moving, preventing Tseng from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tseng postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boschat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tseng is controlling him.
Boschat trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tseng distracts Boschat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tseng landing with the ground and pound.

Boschat has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tseng off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Vaan Tseng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boschat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boschat throws a lazy uppercut
and Tseng counters with a low kick, right behind Boschat 's knee.
Boschat moves forwards but Tseng connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boschat misses with the combination.
Tseng with a jab.
Tseng cracks the inside of Boschat's front leg.
Tseng lands a leg kick that knocks Boschat off balance momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tseng throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tseng feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boschat's calf.
Tseng fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boschat avoids it really well and circles away.
Tseng throws a leg kick
and Boschat counters with a straight right hand.
Boschat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Boschat misses.
Boschat throws a hook to the side of Tseng's head but Tseng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tseng only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tseng slips under a jab from Boschat.
Tseng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boschat was well out of range. Poor timing from Tseng.
Tseng throws a leg kick but Boschat sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boschat tried to counter with a leg kick but Tseng avoided it.
Boschat blocks a head kick by Tseng.
Boschat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boschat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tseng moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tseng. That's going to slow Boschat down.
Boschat throws a hook to the side of Tseng's head but Tseng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as Tseng blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Boschat misses.
Tseng lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boschat's sensitive parts.
Boschat is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boschat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tseng was well out of range. Poor timing from Boschat.
Tseng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boschat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tseng can pounce on him.
A nice combination there by Boschat.

It looks like Vaan Tseng has been cut.
A big right from Tseng misses.
Boschat throws a low kick, looking for Tseng's leg but Tseng calmly moves out of range.
Tseng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boschat.
It seemed like Tseng was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Boschat misses.

Tseng throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boschat tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tseng is in Boschat's guard.

Boschat manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tseng lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tseng.
Tseng lands a left hand.
Tseng changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boschat fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tseng turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boschat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tseng can pounce on him.
Tseng chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boschat misses with a body punch
and Tseng counters with a thumping low kick.
Boschat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boschat throws a hook but Tseng avoids it easily.
Tseng tries a quick counter leg kick but Boschat is wise to it.
Thor Boschat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tseng fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vaan Tseng dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vaan Tseng's cut.
That's time! Boschat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Boschat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tseng thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boschat connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A good leg kick by Tseng.
Tseng ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tseng tries to score with a low kick but Boschat moves his leg out of the way.
Tseng slips under a jab.
Tseng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Boschat checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boschat feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tseng ducks under a wild hook from Boschat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tseng takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tseng tried to score with a low kick but Boschat checks it.
Boschat tried to score with a low kick but Tseng checks it.
A head kick misses from Tseng.
Boschat throwing a counter right hand but Tseng manages to avoid it.
Boschat throws a hook to the side of Tseng's head but Tseng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tseng getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tseng fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boschat.
Tseng throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boschat.
Tseng throws a sloppy head kick and Boschat moves out of range easily.
Boschat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tseng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boschat throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tseng throws a counter combo.
Boschat throws an overhand right that lands on Tseng's shoulder, as Tseng tries to avoid the shot.
Tseng lands a jab.
Tseng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tseng connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tseng throws a head kick that misses.
Boschat will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tseng swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vaan Tseng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tseng throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tseng has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boschat throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tseng moves out of range as Boschat strikes.
Tseng lands a slapping body shot.
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!
A low kick from Tseng misses
and Boschat counters with a two punch combo.
Tseng throws a lazy head kick
and Boschat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boschat moves out of range of the body kick.
Boschat went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tseng fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boschat checks a leg kick.
Tseng lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boschat misses the shot to the body.
Tseng scores with a leg kick.
Tseng throws a chopping leg kick but Boschat manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boschat misses with a shot to the body
and Tseng counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boschat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tseng misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Boschat.
Tseng feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boschat's calf.
Tseng gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boschat fails to land with a series of punches.
Tseng throws a head kick but Boschat moves out of range.
Boschat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tseng feints the counter takedown.
Tseng connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boschat with a jab.
Boschat loads up on a big right hand but Tseng slips the punch.
Tseng misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tseng misses with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tseng thumps Boschat with a low kick.
Tseng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boschat.
Boschat attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tseng scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boschat blocks a head kick by Tseng.
Boschat blocks a head kick by Tseng.
Boschat moves out of range as Tseng throws a body kick.
Tseng feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boschat's calf.
Tseng takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boschat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tseng.
Tseng feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boschat's calf.
Boschat connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tseng's hands.

Tseng closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boschat to the mat! Boschat manages to get full guard.
Boschat wants to stand but Tseng is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vaan Tseng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vaan Tseng's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Boschat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boschat backing away here, and Tseng unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tseng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boschat swings for the body but Tseng moves out of range.
And Tseng tries to counter it with a takedown but Boschat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tseng.
Boschat throws a jab when Tseng was well out of range.
Tseng connects with a leg kick. Boschat looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tseng fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tseng lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tseng scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boschat defending well as Tseng loads up on a big left hand.
Boschat throws a body shot but no joy.
Boschat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tseng was well out of range. Poor timing from Boschat.
Boschat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tseng with the counter takedown but Boschat avoids it easily.
Boschat misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tseng throws a nice outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Tseng.
Tseng lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tseng checks a low kick from Boschat.
A swing and a miss from Boschat.
Tseng only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tseng misses with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Tseng finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tseng.
Boschat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tseng throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tseng tries a head kick but it misses.
Boschat missing with a left hand there. Tseng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boschat lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thor Boschat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boschat misses with a body shot.
Tseng shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boschat as he jumps to the side.
Boschat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tseng.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Boschat there.
Boschat checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boschat throws a leg kick that misses.
Boschat throws a hook but Tseng avoids it easily.
And Tseng tries to counter it with a takedown but Boschat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tseng walks into a left hand.
Tseng fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boschat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boschat misses with a looping right.
Boschat stuns Tseng with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tseng takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boschat tries to score with a low kick but Tseng moves his leg out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tseng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boschat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boschat takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boschat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tseng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boschat.
Boschat misses with a hook. Tseng ducked under it nicely.
Vaan Tseng is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tseng lands a nice shot to the body.
Tseng ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tseng lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boschat throws a hook but Tseng avoids it easily.
Boschat slaps away a takedown attempt from Tseng, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boschat connects with the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tseng fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boschat on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boschat tries to work over Tseng's front leg with a kick but Tseng checks it.
Jab by Boschat.

That has opened up Vaan Tseng's cut even more.
Tseng connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boschat misses with an uppercut. Tseng saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Tseng on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tseng sizes up Boschat with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tseng misses with a head kick.
Boschat was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boschat avoids the head kick by Tseng.
Tseng lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boschat motions for Tseng to come forward. Boschat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boschat. Tseng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tseng lands with an uppercut that bounces Boschat off the cage and back into range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vaan Tseng comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tseng has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaan Tseng!