PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Little Johnny (ranked 5720 p4p, 3563 weight class) and Brian Boxley (ranked 0 p4p, 473 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Johnny
vs
Boxley

185 cm
18
215
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
220
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Johnny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Boxley!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnny lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Brian Boxley has been cut.
Johnny slips a jab and a cross from Boxley.
Johnny has a takedown stuffed.
Johnny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boxley misses the shot to the body.
Boxley lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boxley swinging wildly here.
Boxley looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnny is just out of range.
Boxley throws a series of punches but Johnny moves out of range.
Johnny shoots for a takedown but Boxley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnny shoots in and drives through. Boxley sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Johnny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnny has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boxley finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnny's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boxley scores with a jab. Johnny acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Boxley has closed the distance and engaged Johnny in a clinch.
Johnny tries to break the clinch but Boxley is controlling the position.
Boxley keeps control of Johnny as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boxley lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxley gets through Johnny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Boxley breaks from the clinch.
Boxley loads up on a big right hand but Johnny slips the punch.
Johnny is looking to clinch.
Johnny throws out a loose jab but Boxley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Johnny is rocked!
Brian Boxley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnny throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Johnny, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Boxley feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Johnny sprawling to the canvas! Johnny rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Boxley finish him?!
Oh Johnny is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxley. Johnny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnny seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boxley is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Johnny flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Johnny is out cold! Boxley holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Boxley!