PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boston Strangler (ranked 4231 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Boaler (ranked 3056 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Strangler
vs
Boaler

195 cm
25
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
260 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boston Strangler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Boaler!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Strangler gets caught napping as Boaler dives in and scores a takedown. Strangler manages to retain guard.
Boaler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strangler managing to control the position.

Boaler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boaler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Boaler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Boaler drops back looking for a leg! Strangler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strangler manages to kick Boaler off! Boaler jumps back into Strangler's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strangler pulls Boaler in close to prevent any damage.
Strangler is trying to keep Boaler in close.
Strangler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boaler on the ground.
Boaler pushing down on Strangler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Boaler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Boaler wants to work for an arm triangle but Strangler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Strangler keeping hold of Boaler's head, controlling as best he can.

Boaler is trying for a kimura here. Strangler looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Boaler wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Boaler!