PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles E Boles (ranked 1673 p4p, 2113 weight class) and Aljosa Medeiros (ranked 177 p4p, 221 weight class). Medeiros has chosen Sidequest - Chime as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Boles
vs
Medeiros

180 cm
28
152
12 - 7 - 0

174 cm
28
160
10 - 12 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles E Boles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Aljosa Medeiros!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boles throws a hook but Medeiros blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boles.
Boles misses with a wild body shot.
Medeiros misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Medeiros.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good work by Medeiros as he checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Boles misses its intended target.
Boles looks to land a body kick but Medeiros moved away.
Boles misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Medeiros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boles throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Medeiros fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boles defending well as Medeiros loads up on a big left hand.
Boles feinted there with a counter leg kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Boles enables Medeiros to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boles manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boles is on top in guard.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medeiros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boles manages to get himself to full guard.

Boles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Medeiros on the ground.
Medeiros slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boles prevents Medeiros from moving into mount.
Boles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Medeiros content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boles on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boles tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros wants to control but Boles is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boles is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boles is working to avoid the ground and pound but Medeiros connects with a decent elbow.
Medeiros is looking to take a break and control but Boles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Medeiros stalls from top position.
Medeiros taking a break here but Boles is having none of it and regains half guard.
Medeiros not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boles keeping hold of Medeiros's head, controlling as best he can.
Medeiros missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Medeiros not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Medeiros lands a nice short elbow.
Medeiros content to control rather than advance.
Medeiros scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Medeiros takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boles is not content to let Medeiros control the position.
Boles manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aljosa Medeiros dominated that round.
That's time! Boles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Medeiros darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Medeiros prevents Boles from improving his position.
Medeiros is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Medeiros throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros thows a huge punch but Boles dodges it nicely.
Medeiros is keen to just control but Boles is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Medeiros seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boles tries to roll over but Medeiros keeps him under control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Medeiros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Medeiros shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boles is looking to control Medeiros's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boles avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boles is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Medeiros scores with a couple of nice shots.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Medeiros working his ground and pound in the gym.
Medeiros stalling away here and it's allowed Boles to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boles is looking to sweep but instead, Medeiros has passed into half guard.
Medeiros trying to control the action but Boles is working from the bottom.
Medeiros working over Boles with some ground and pound. Boles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros wants to control but Boles is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Medeiros there.
Medeiros is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Medeiros is keen to just control but Boles is a slippery customer.
Medeiros might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boles haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boles is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Medeiros.
Medeiros seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boles throws a hook but Medeiros blocks it.
Boles throws a low kick but Medeiros moves out of range easily.
Boles looks to land a right hand but Medeiros moved out of range.
Boles listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Medeiros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Medeiros.
Medeiros throws a body punch but Boles moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Medeiros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boles.
Boles scores with a hook.
Medeiros takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boles throws a low kick but Medeiros moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aljosa Medeiros 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Boles misses with an uppercut.
Medeiros appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boles moves forwards but Medeiros connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Medeiros looks to land a left hand but Boles moved out of range nicely.
Boles connects with a body shot that sends Medeiros's belly button to the back.
Medeiros digs a good hook to Boles's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Boles misses the target.
Medeiros appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Medeiros changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Medeiros tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Medeiros manages to avoid it.
Boles motions for Medeiros to come forward. Boles throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Medeiros throws a jab but it's blocked by Boles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros throws a body punch but Boles moves out of range.
Boles is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Boles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Medeiros throws a poor cross that misses
and Boles counters with a straight right hand.
Boles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Medeiros goes for a double leg but Boles avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boles continues to drive forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros misses with a body shot.
Medeiros looks to score with a jab to the body but Boles is just out of range.
Boles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Charles E Boles is winning the standup battle so far.
Boles throws a low kick but Medeiros avoids it.
Boles throws a solid leg kick but Medeiros takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boles.
Boles feints and then cracks Medeiros's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Medeiros down.
Boles swings for the body but Medeiros moves out of range.
Boles looks to score with a jab to the body but Medeiros is just out of range.
Medeiros looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boles throws the left hand but Medeiros avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Medeiros. Beautiful body shot.
A clash of legs there as Medeiros blocks the low kick.
The crowd cheers as Boles lands an impressive looking overhand right. Medeiros doesn't seem phased though.
Medeiros misses with a takedown attempt
letting Boles counter with a right hand.
Boles connects with a body shot that sends Medeiros's belly button to the back.
Medeiros misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Medeiros checks a leg kick.
Boles is looking to score with low kicks.
Boles misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Medeiros counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Medeiros tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boles defends well and Medeiros ends up having to push Boles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Charles E Boles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljosa Medeiros.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medeiros ducks under a wild hook from Boles.
Medeiros avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boles stuffs the takedown attempt from Medeiros. Medeiros gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boles.
Medeiros looks to score with a jab to the body but Boles is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Boles tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boles lets loose with a powerful body kick. Medeiros will feel that in the morning.
Medeiros is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boles rather than just go for the knockout.
Medeiros looks for a takedown but Boles sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boles was well out of range. Poor timing from Medeiros.
Medeiros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boles manages to avoid it.
Medeiros just misses with a punch to the body.
Medeiros shoots in looking for a takedown but Boles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Medeiros's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Medeiros fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boles is looking to counter the offense by Medeiros and move into the clinch.
Boles misses with a left hand
and Medeiros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Medeiros was well out of range. Poor timing from Boles.
Boles throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boles slips a straight right by Medeiros.
Medeiros scores with a nice strike.
Medeiros takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Medeiros on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boles. Boles obviously looking to wear him down.
Boles throws a hook but Medeiros blocks it.
Medeiros fails with the takedown.
Boles throws a hook but Medeiros blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros scores with a sloppy right hand. Boles should have avoided that one.
Medeiros keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boles.
Boles misses with an uppercut
and Medeiros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Medeiros as he checks the leg kick.
Medeiros misses with a lunging right hand
and Boles counters with a left to the body.
Boles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boles walks into a straight right hand from Medeiros.
Boles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boles lands a glancing blow to the side of Medeiros's head.
Medeiros just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Medeiros misses.
Nice defenses there by Medeiros.
Boles thows a leg kick but Medeiros checks it
and Medeiros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Charles E Boles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aljosa Medeiros is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Medeiros closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boles circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles E Boles showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Medeiros 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aljosa Medeiros!