PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Boma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus McTearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boma comes to the cage accompanied by Andrew and Wada Blood - Irie. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Boma
vs
McTearson

170 cm
33
175 lbs
28 - 6 - 0

193 cm
36
188 lbs
37 - 15 - 3

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Boma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 15 - 3, fighting out of New York, Rufus McTearson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boma moves away.
Sloppy strikes from McTearson. Those never looked like landing.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick and McTearson moves out of range easily.
Boma throws a low kick but McTearson avoids it.
We've been informed that McTearson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Boma.
Boma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Boma. Beautiful body shot.
McTearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID266K) in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from McTearson.
Boma thumps McTearson with a low kick.
McTearson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McTearson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boma throws a jab but it's blocked by McTearson.
Boma sets himself, and McTearson steps forward looking for the clinch! Boma avoids it this time.
McTearson blocks a head kick by Boma.
A nice leg kick lands there from McTearson.
Boma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Boma.
McTearson throws a counter combo.
Boma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick and Boma moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Boma.
Boma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTearson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McTearson throws a lazy head kick
and Boma counters with a thumping low kick.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boma misses with a few strikes there.
Boma lands with a slapping head kick.

Boma drives through and clinches with McTearson against the cage.
Boma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTearson's elbow.
McTearson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McTearson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boma controlling the action here for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boma has had enough of the clinch but McTearson keeps him there for the moment.

Boma breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boma. McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Boma.
McTearson misses with a combination
letting Boma counter with a right hand.
Boma throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McTearson.
Boma throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Boma misses its intended target.
Boma throws a chopping leg kick but McTearson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McTearson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boma on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boma tries to close the distance and clinch up but McTearson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McTearson throws a right and a left that Boma avoids nicely.
McTearson checks a low kick from Boma.
McTearson is looking for the big counter here.
McTearson lands a nice shot to the body.
McTearson throws a lazy uppercut
and Boma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McTearson.
McTearson tries to land a front kick but Boma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McTearson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boma keeps the fight on the outside.
Boma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Boma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boma leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for McTearson.
A short left from Boma.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
McTearson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boma is trying to push McTearson away but McTearson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Boma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boma.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boma throws a hook but McTearson blocks it.
Boma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McTearson.
Boma misses the jab.
Boma tries a low kick but McTearson avoids it.
McTearson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTearson throws out the jab.
Boma misses with an uppercut
and McTearson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boma throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McTearson's head.
Boma lands with a thumping leg kick.
McTearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boma.
As Boma backs off McTearson throws a huge counter combo but Boma manages to avoid it all.
Boma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McTearson.
McTearson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boma misses with a wild body shot.
Boma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson lands a jab.
Boma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Boma dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Boma throws a head kick but McTearson moves out of range.

Boma moves into the clinch.
Boma can't find room to land a body shot as McTearson controls the action.
McTearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boma is trying to force a seperation but McTearson has the dominant position.
Boma has McTearson pressed against the cage.
McTearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boma is looking to break free of the clinch but McTearson has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Boma's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McTearson lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson lands a right hand.
Boma blocking some punches.
McTearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTearson lands an uppercut.
McTearson lands a hook that snaps the head of Boma backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma lands a shoulder strike.
McTearson digs a right hand into Boma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boma's gas tank.
McTearson throws a head punch that misses.
McTearson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
McTearson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
McTearson keeps control of Boma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from McTearson on the inside.
McTearson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McTearson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A right hook to the body lands for McTearson.
McTearson pushes Boma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McTearson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boma or not.
McTearson cracks Boma with a nice body shot.

Boma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

McTearson drives through and clinches with Boma against the cage.
Rufus McTearson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McTearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boma is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma digs a right hand underneath McTearson's ribcage. McTearson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McTearson working aggressively here.
Boma working hard to break the clinch.

Boma breaks from the clinch.
McTearson misses with the combination.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Boma.
McTearson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McTearson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McTearson cracks Boma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McTearson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A solid body kick from McTearson.
Boma blocks a low kick nicely.
McTearson throws a front kick aimed at Boma's knee but Boma avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson looks to throw the jab but Boma is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boma. McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by McTearson - just one landing.
McTearson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boma lands an overhand right.
Boma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Boma.
Boma lands a really nice looking cross but McTearson seems unphased.
McTearson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McTearson just misses with a punch to the body.
Oscar Boma is winning the standup battle so far.
McTearson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McTearson dips to his left and cracks Boma with an uppercut!
McTearson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rufus McTearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McTearson with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma checks a low kick from McTearson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTearson throws a body shot but no joy.
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTearson.
A slow jab from McTearson misses its intended target.
McTearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McTearson loads up on a big right hand but Boma slips the punch.
McTearson moves away from the strike by Boma.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick
and McTearson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boma.
McTearson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boma misses the shot to the body.
A left and a right from McTearson both land. Nice combination.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McTearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McTearson stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus McTearson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Boma moves out of range as McTearson strikes.
A lazy body kick from McTearson
enabling Boma to counter with a crisp jab.
McTearson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McTearson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McTearson throws the left hand but Boma avoids the punch easily.
Boma scores with a crisp jab that stopped McTearson in his tracks.
McTearson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boma scores with a jab.
Boma is looking to clinch.
A big left from McTearson misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boma misses with a leg kick.
Boma throws a front kick aimed at McTearson's knee but McTearson avoids it well.
McTearson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some wild striking there from McTearson.
A little feinted left hand from Boma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma throws a leg kick which misses McTearson's front leg but catches the back leg as McTearson tries to avoid it.
Boma throws a head kick but McTearson moves out of range.
Boma lands a glancing blow to the side of McTearson's head.
Boma throws a head kick that misses.
McTearson throws a hook to the side of Boma's head but Boma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McTearson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McTearson throws the left hand but Boma avoids the punch easily.
McTearson clobbers Boma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boma tries a head kick but it misses.
McTearson feints a counter leg kick.
Boma blocks a head kick by McTearson.
Boma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McTearson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boma blocks a head kick by McTearson.
McTearson throws a poor cross that misses
and Boma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by McTearson.
McTearson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boma looks to land a right hand but McTearson moved out of range.
McTearson is looking to slow Boma down with leg kicks.
A punch combination from McTearson misses.
Boma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McTearson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boma.
McTearson misses with the combination.
McTearson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boma fires out a quick counter leg kick but McTearson just manages to avoid it.
McTearson avoids the head kick by Boma.
McTearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boma cracks McTearson with a right hand to the side of the head.
McTearson looks to land a right hand but Boma moved out of range.
It looked like Boma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boma checks a leg kick.
McTearson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boma counters with a big head kick but McTearson shrugs it off.
The fighters circle momentarily. McTearson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McTearson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boma throws a big shot that misses.
McTearson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boma throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boma throws a body shot but no joy.
McTearson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTearson throws out the jab.
Boma misses with a straight right.
McTearson throws a lazy uppercut
and Boma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boma walks into a straight right hand from McTearson.
McTearson misses with a looping left.
McTearson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McTearson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses
and Boma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma misses with a looping left.
Boma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Boma lands but McTearson takes it in his stride.
McTearson misses with a few strikes there.
McTearson throws a right hand that Boma ducks under and follows up with a left that Boma also avoids with ease.
Boma thinks about countering with a head kick.
Boma misses with an uppercut.
Boma takes a swing at McTearson's ribcage but misses.
McTearson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boma.
Boma misses with a head kick.
McTearson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boma throws a shot from downtown. McTearson moves away and avoids it.
McTearson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boma keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boma lands a nice shot that snaps McTearson's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTearson throws a head kick that half lands.
Boma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McTearson.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rufus McTearson.
I think McTearson 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus McTearson!
A very excited looking Rufus McTearson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.