PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross The Boss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Creed
vs
The Boss

186 cm
25
152 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

166 cm
25
157 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Apollo Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ross The Boss!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed slips a jab and a cross from The Boss.
The Boss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Creed closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Boss to the mat! The Boss manages to get full guard.
The Boss is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Creed is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! The Boss is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! The Boss has escaped and now he's on top!
Creed looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Boss is one step ahead there.
Creed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Boss is looking to stand up but Creed won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Creed is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Creed tries to free his leg and advance position but The Boss is retaining full guard.
Creed is working hard here to advance position.
Creed passes The Boss's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Creed lands a nice short elbow.
Creed trying to mount his opponent but The Boss defends it.
Creed stops The Boss from getting back to his feet.
Creed seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Creed lands a nice short elbow.
Creed works his foot free and advances to mount.
The Boss wants to try and get back to his feet.
Creed lands a nice shot to the head.
Creed landing strikes, looking to finish!
Creed misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Boss is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The Boss is in a horrible position here. Creed smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Creed jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… The Boss is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by The Boss and Creed has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Creed tries to move to mount but The Boss blocks the move with his legs.
Creed is trying to move to mount but The Boss reverses beautifully and ends up in Creed's guard.
The Boss trying to control the position from guard on top but Creed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The Boss stands up from Creed's guard - The Boss perhaps looking for a knockout.
The Boss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Boss wants it to stay on the feet.
Creed is breathing heavily.

The Boss moves into the clinch.
Creed drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Boss pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Creed is defended easily by The Boss.
The Boss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Creed.
The Boss throws a series of punches but Creed avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Boss fails to land with a series of punches.
The Boss looks to land a combination but Creed avoids it well.
The Boss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Creed.
The Boss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Boss throws a right and a left that Creed avoids nicely.
The Boss bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Creed's head backwards.
Creed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Boss.
Creed shoots in and drives through. The Boss sprawls well.

The Boss instigates a clinch.
The Boss tries to break free but Creed pushes him back against the cage.

The Boss is trying to trip Creed. He has hold of a leg but Creed is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. The Boss persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creed looking for a sweep. Not yet Creed, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The Boss decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Creed, up you get!
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!
The Boss moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The Boss jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Boss throws a series of punches but Creed moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross The Boss dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Creed shoots in and drives through. The Boss sprawls well.
The Boss cracks a nice hook into Creed's ribs.
Creed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Boss tries to land a front kick but Creed steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Boss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Apollo Creed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Creed fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for The Boss, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

The Boss shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Creed is trying to defend but The Boss finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The Boss working over Creed with some ground and pound. Creed looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. The Boss connects with a nice short shot to Creed's temple.

The Boss stands up out of the half guard.
Creed is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A shot to the liver by The Boss. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Boss throws a right hand that Creed ducks under and follows up with a left that Creed also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Boss misses with a two punch combination.
The Boss scores with a one two! Creed had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The Boss scores with a three punch combo!
The Boss tries to bum rush Creed with a series of wild strikes but Creed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Boss fails to land with a series of punches.
Creed doesn't succeed with the takedown

and The Boss counters by moving into the clinch.
The Boss has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Creed drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Boss wants to break free but Creed has control.
The Boss wants to break free but Creed has control.
Creed can't get the takedown.

The Boss breaks the clinch.
Jab, jab by The Boss - just one landing.
The Boss misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Boss scores with a hook.
Creed checks a low kick from The Boss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed doesn't succeed with the takedown

and The Boss counters with a single leg into guard. Creed didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Boss makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The Boss lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The Boss connects with a couple of short punches.
The Boss wants to stand but Creed is controlling his posture from full guard.
Creed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Boss manages to get himself to full guard.
The Boss keeping full guard, as Creed tries to pass.
Creedis looking to pass into half guard but The Boss pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now The Boss is in guard.
The Boss wanted to stand there but Creed had control of the position.
Ross The Boss has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Boss throwing strikes from guard but Creed blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Boss decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Creed has his takedown stuffed
and The Boss counters with a nice uppercut.

The Boss closes the distance and clinches.

The Boss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Creed gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and The Boss counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The Boss tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Creed.

The Boss stands up and beckons Creed to join him on the feet.
Creed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Boss.
Creed with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Boss counters with a left and a right that stings Creed.
The Boss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Creed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Boss lands an overhand right.
The Boss's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and The Boss duly obliges.
Creed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and The Boss counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Creed's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Boss is looking to stand up but Creed won't let him.
The Boss preventing the sweep.
The Boss scoring with punches to the head and body.
The Boss wants to get up but he can't break Creed's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The Boss preventing the sweep.
The Boss has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Creed is proving hard to escape from.
The Boss preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Creed working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because The Boss has passed into half guard!

The Boss stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Creed to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross The Boss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Creed with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Boss counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Creed thinking.
Creed misses with a takedown attempt

and The Boss counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Creed's guard now.
The Boss wanted to stand there but Creed had control of the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Boss is looking to work some ground and pound but Creed has wrist control.
The Boss must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Boss preventing the sweep.

Creed is working an open guard so The Boss takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

The Boss rushes Creed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Boss working hard to break the clinch.
Creed tries for a takedown but The Boss manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creed takes a shot to the head.

The Boss has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Creed is trying to keep an underhook but The Boss manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The Boss seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Creed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Creed is looking for a sweep. The Boss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Boss is keen to just control but Creed is a slippery customer.
Creed slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Boss stands up from Creed's guard - The Boss perhaps looking for a knockout.
Creed fails with the takedown
and The Boss counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Boss lands the left hand.
Apollo Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Boss throws a body punch but Creed moves out of range.
The Boss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Creed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Boss.
Creed tries for a takedown but The Boss circles away easily
and The Boss counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from The Boss misses its intended target.
Ross The Boss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Creed takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Creed with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Boss counters with a right hand to the body.
Creed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Creed shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Boss is trying to defend but Creed finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Boss gets back to full guard.
The Boss is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Creed works his way to full guard. Good work.
Creed is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Creed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

The Boss stands and steps away. Creed gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Boss clinches.

The Boss has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Creed uses from the top position.

Creed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Boss dives on top into guard.
Creed tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The Boss gets to his feet. Creed looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Creed fails with the takedown

and The Boss moves into the clinch.
The Boss is stalling here.
Creed looking for a takedown.
The Boss lands a right hand.
The Boss presses Creed against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Boss is trying to force a seperation but Creed has the dominant position.
The Boss is trying to break the clinch but Creed has him pressed against the cage.
Creed can't get the takedown.
The Boss wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

The Boss manages to break the clinch.
Creed with a lazy takedown attempt

and The Boss decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Creed's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but The Boss puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Creed is looking to improve his position.
The Boss tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Creed.
Creed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Boss wants to stand up but Creed is controlling the position.
Creed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Boss's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Boss's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The Boss defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The Boss trying to control the hands but Creed won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross The Boss really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Creed with a poor takedown

so The Boss counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Creed is working an open guard so The Boss takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The Boss lands a lovely overhand right.
The Boss dips to his left and cracks Creed with an uppercut!
Creed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Creed tries for a takedown but The Boss circles away easily
and The Boss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Creed moves out of range as The Boss throws a body kick.
Creed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and The Boss holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Boss wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

The Boss has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Creed clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The Boss landing with strikes.
Creed takes a big shot to the side of the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

The Boss gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed with a poor takedown

and The Boss counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Boss.
A frustrated look appears on The Boss's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Boss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Creed tries for a takedown but The Boss manages to get underhooks.
The Boss looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Boss wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Creed has him pressed against the cage.
The Boss lands a nice uppercut.
The Boss wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Boss is trying to break free.
The Boss wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Creed is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Boss pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Creed tries for a takedown but The Boss manages to get underhooks.
Creed is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Boss pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Creed tries for a takedown. No joy.
The Boss tries to break free but Creed pushes him back against the cage.
The Boss wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Boss is pressed up against the cage. Creed has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Boss down to the mat. The Boss avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Boss works over Creed's head and body with a nice combination.
The Boss misses with a double jab.
Creed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Creed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and The Boss counters by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Boss wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

The Boss breaks from the clinch.

Creed shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Boss manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The Boss keeping full guard, as Creed tries to pass.
Creed prevents The Boss from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Creed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Creed prevents The Boss from getting back to his feet.
Creed advances to half guard.
Creed frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Creed jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… The Boss is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by The Boss and Creed has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Boss is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Creed scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at The Boss to see if he's OK.
The Boss defending against the ground and pound.
The Boss wants to control but Creed postures up.
The Boss is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Creed asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Creed working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Boss defending against the ground and pound.
The Boss prevents Creed from moving into mount.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Creed tries for a takedown but The Boss circles away easily
and The Boss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Creed misses with a takedown
and The Boss counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Boss lands a jab-cross combination.

The Boss is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Creed's half guard.
Creed is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Boss is trying to control the action in half guard but Creed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Creed wants to improve his position but The Boss is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross The Boss dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

The Boss throws a leg kick that misses.
The Boss misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Boss looks to throw the jab but Creed is out of range.
Creed fails with the takedown

and The Boss counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

The Boss escapes and gets back to his feet.
The Boss moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Creed shoots and misses

and The Boss counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Boss.

The Boss turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and The Boss manages to end up in side control.
Creed tries to bench press The Boss off him but The Boss keeps the position.

The Boss decides to stand up, so the ref orders Creed to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The Boss lunges at Creed with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Creed's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Creed shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The Boss napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The Boss is trying to buck Creed off.
Creed tries to advance to mount but The Boss denies him.

Creed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Boss is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The Boss regains half guard, as Creed was trying to land strikes.
Creed thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed wants to advance to full mount but The Boss doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

The Boss pushes Creed off and scrambles back to his feet.
Creed shoots and misses
and The Boss counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Boss throws an overhand right that lands on Creed's shoulder, as Creed tries to avoid the shot.
Creed fails with the takedown
and The Boss counters with a nice uppercut.
The Boss connects with a nice looking jab.
Creed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and The Boss counters with a single leg into guard. Creed didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Boss trying to control the position from guard on top but Creed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Creed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Boss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Boss preventing the sweep.
The Boss wants to stand but Creed is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Boss is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Creed manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Creed looking for a guillotine from mount but The Boss is having none of it.
Creed thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Boss swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Apollo Creed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Boss holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Creed tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Creed goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now The Boss is on top in guard.

The Boss decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Creed, up you get!
Ross The Boss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Boss blocks a jab.
The Boss connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Creed momentarily.
The Boss looks to land a combination but Creed avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creed throws a looping overhand right but The Boss ducks down to avoid it.
The Boss scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Creed throws a combination that misses

and The Boss counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Boss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ross The Boss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Boss has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 44:50
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 44:50
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross The Boss!