PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raphaele Heisenberg (ranked 996 p4p, 101 weight class) and DJ Boom (ranked 2785 p4p, 224 weight class). Heisenberg kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For Heavy Metal we will die!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Heisenberg
vs
Boom

161 cm
32
148 lbs
17 - 4 - 2

170 cm
30
87 lbs
21 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphaele Heisenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Boom!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Heisenberg.
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heisenberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck for Heisenberg with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boom! But no joy.
Raphaele Heisenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom connects with a right hand. Heisenberg shakes it off.
Heisenberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Heisenberg backs off Boom throws a huge counter combo but Heisenberg manages to avoid it all.
Boom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heisenberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Heisenberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Heisenberg.
Boom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boom takes a swing at Heisenberg's ribcage but misses.
Heisenberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Heisenberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heisenberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg scores with a punch to the head.
Boom scores with a shot to the body.
Boom lands a jab to the head.
Boom has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Heisenberg tries to clinch but Boom is having none of it.
Boom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Heisenberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boom connects with a right hand. Heisenberg shakes it off.
Nice body punch from Boom.
Boom moves out of range as Heisenberg strikes.
Boom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boom throws out a loose jab but Heisenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Heisenberg was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boom.
Boom has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom throws a jab when Heisenberg was well out of range.
Boom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Heisenberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Heisenberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Heisenberg's head backwards.
Good exchange - Boom coming out on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boom is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Heisenberg had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Heisenberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Boom sprawls well. He's pushed Heisenberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphaele Heisenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom scores with a sloppy right hand. Heisenberg should have avoided that one.
Heisenberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut there from Boom.
Heisenberg lands a body shot.
Boom throws a body punch but Heisenberg moves out of range.
Boom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom lands with an uppercut that bounces Heisenberg off the cage and back into range.
Boom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heisenberg.
Boom misses with a few strikes there.
Heisenberg throws a head kick that misses.
Boom checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Heisenberg misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boom.
Nice shot lands for Boom.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom with a nice cross.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boom defending well as Heisenberg loads up on a big left hand.
Boom only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boom lets loose with a powerful body kick. Heisenberg will feel that in the morning.
Heisenberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Heisenberg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boom counters with a stiff right hand.
Good work by Boom as he checks the leg kick.
Boom slips under a jab.

Boom gets tackled into the cage by Heisenberg. Heisenberg maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom lands with a left to the head.
Boom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heisenberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Boom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boom tries to throw a body punch but Heisenberg avoids it by throwing Boom back against the cage.
Boom swings wildly with an uppercut but Heisenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.

Boom breaks the clinch.
Heisenberg avoids the body shot from Boom.
Boom sizes up Heisenberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heisenberg.
Boom throws a right and a left that Heisenberg avoids nicely.

Boom tries to keep at a distance but Heisenberg has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Heisenberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heisenberg throws a chopping leg kick but Boom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Heisenberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boom throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Boom dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heisenberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
DJ Boom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heisenberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Boom.
Boom lands a nice hook to Heisenberg's body. Heisenberg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heisenberg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boom moves out of range of the leg kick from Heisenberg.
Boom scores with a nice right hand.
Boom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Heisenberg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boom checks it well.
Boom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Boom. Beautiful body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Boom. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heisenberg cracks Boom with a good jab.
Heisenberg throws a sloppy head kick and Boom moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom moves out of range as Heisenberg strikes.
Heisenberg wants to clinch.
Boom appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heisenberg. Boom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heisenberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good work by Boom as he checks the leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Heisenberg there.

Boom gets tackled into the cage by Heisenberg. Heisenberg maintains the clinch.
Heisenberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heisenberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boom stalling the fight.

Boom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Heisenberg.
DJ Boom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom misses with a straight left.
Boom moves away from the strike by Heisenberg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom slips under a jab.
Heisenberg throws a head kick that misses
enabling Boom to counter with a crisp jab.
Heisenberg goes for a double leg but Boom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boom continues to drive forward.
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
Heisenberg throws a leg kick but Boom sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boom scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heisenberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Heisenberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heisenberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boom scores with a punch to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Heisenberg. That's going to slow Boom down.
Boom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heisenberg moves forwards but Boom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boom lands a lovely overhand right.
Boom throws a right and a left that Heisenberg avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom lands with a cross.
Boom throws out a loose jab but Heisenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heisenberg looks to land a body kick but Boom moved away.
Heisenberg misses with a body kick.
Boom throws a series of punches but Heisenberg moves out of range.
Heisenberg misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Boom misses the target.
Heisenberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boom scores with a jab. Heisenberg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Heisenberg has a takedown stuffed.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Boom - that will leave a mark!
Heisenberg connects with a leg kick. Boom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Heisenberg misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boom.
Boom misses with a hook.
It looked like Heisenberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Heisenberg misses with the combination.
Boom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom lands a really nice looking cross but Heisenberg seems unphased.
Sloppy strikes from Boom. Those never looked like landing.
Boom lands a really nice looking cross but Heisenberg seems unphased.
Heisenberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Heisenberg pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boom is out of range and Heisenberg settles back down.
Boom lands a nice hook to Heisenberg's body. Heisenberg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heisenberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Boom.
Boom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boom.
Boom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Boom 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!

Heisenberg throws a hook but Boom avoids it easily.
Heisenberg misses with a hook to the body
and Boom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom scores with a hook to the body. Heisenberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boom throws a hook but Heisenberg blocks it.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Heisenberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heisenberg throws a head kick that misses
enabling Boom to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom cracks Heisenberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heisenberg tries to move into range but Boom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Heisenberg misses with a head kick.
Boom connects with a right hand. Heisenberg shakes it off.
Boom throws out a loose jab but Heisenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg takes a swing at Boom's ribcage but misses.
Boom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Heisenberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heisenberg throws a lazy right hand but Boom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boom moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Heisenberg throws a lazy head kick
enabling Boom to counter with a crisp jab.

Heisenberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boom to the mat! Boom manages to get full guard.
Boom is looking to stand up but Heisenberg isn't so interested in that idea.
Heisenberg distracts Boom with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Heisenberg lands a couple of elbows.
Heisenberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Heisenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Boom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boom is adopting a defensive guard.
Raphaele Heisenberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heisenberg postures up.
Boom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Heisenberg manages to get himself to full guard.

Heisenberg keeping moving, preventing Boom from controlling successfully.
Boom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heisenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Heisenberg keeping moving, preventing Boom from controlling successfully.
Boom looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Heisenberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Heisenberg looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Boom is defending well. Heisenberg quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Boom has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Heisenberg celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raphaele Heisenberg!
Raphaele Heisenberg decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.