PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Boing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

James
vs
Boing

189 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcos Boing!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James tries to clinch there but Boing circles away.

Boing clinches up against the cage.
Boing wants a takedown.
Boing tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
James is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

James pulls guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Boing is proving a slippery customer.
James wants to sweep here but Boing controlling him for the moment.

James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Boing 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James keeping moving, preventing Boing from controlling successfully.
Boing chips away with some ground and pound.
Boing tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
Boing trying to control but James is working from the bottom.

Boing stands and steps away. James gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boing tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James tries to clinch but Boing is having none of it.

James closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boing tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Boing is trying to get back to full guard.
Boing really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
James wants to take a breather but Boing is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Dan James has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

James scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boing is concentrating on defense, preventing James from advancing position.
Boing is refusing to be controlled, as James sits in half guard.
Boing controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
James prevents Boing from improving his position.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Boing actively working from the bottom here.
Boing tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boing is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
James wants to take a breather but Boing is having none of it.

Dan James has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

James manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boing on his heels. He'll look to pass Boing's guard now, I'm sure.

James got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boing has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James has managed to get both his arms back between Boing's legs - danger averted.
James would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Boing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan James dominated that 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.

James is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boing's half guard.
James prevents Boing from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with James in particular looking to stall.
James is thwarting Boing's attempts to control the position.

James is looking for a kimura here.
James trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

James stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Boing to get to his feet.

James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
James throws a big right hand that misses.

James stands up from Boing's guard - James perhaps looking for a knockout.

Boing shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Boing was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James wants to hold on but Boing pushes him away.
Dan James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boing is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boing in particular looking to stall.
James has hold of Boing's hands but Boing slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Boing.
James wants to control but Boing is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boing tries to pass to full mount but James defends it.

Boing is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and James defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is controlling Boing's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boing is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Boing is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and James defends it well.

Boing looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
James is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boing's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boing's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Boing showing good submission defense here.

James tightening his grip on Boing, looking for the choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James is hanging on to Boing's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan James dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Boing displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James wants to clinch.

James drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Boing looking for a sweep but James has passed into full mount! Oh no!
James 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.
Boing is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws some wild stikes that Boing manages to avoid easily.
James can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boing is looking to escape.
Boing tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boing is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
James trying to control but Boing is having none of it.
Boing is in a horrible position here. James smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boing is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boing is in all sorts of trouble here.
James avoids the attempt from Boing to control.

James has hold of Boing's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Boing manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James working the ground and pound effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control but Boing is having none of it.
James lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Boing throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
James trying to control but Boing is having none of it.
Boing is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boing sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boing wants to control but James is keeping busy and won't allow it.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Boing is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
James wants to pass the guard but Boing is defending well.
Boing wants to get back to full guard.
Boing takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James trying to control from half guard but Boing is working away.
Boing flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boing tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
Marcos Boing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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. James connects with a nice short shot to Boing's temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for James, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan James!