PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Boma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boma comes to the cage accompanied by Shocking Lemon - Under Star. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Boma
vs
McGregor

162 cm
28
142 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

165 cm
29
140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Untouchable Fight Gear

Golden Supplements [O.R.G]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Boma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, William McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boma.
Boma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGregor throws a head kick that half lands.
McGregor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boma shoots for a double leg takedown but McGregor sprawls well. He's pushed Boma's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGregor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Boma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor thumps Boma with a low kick.

McGregor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Boma to the ground. McGregor is now in Boma's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor throws a big right hand that misses.
Boma keeping full guard, as McGregor tries to pass.
Boma trying to control the position.
Boma lands a good elbow from the bottom.
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Boma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregor trying to move into half guard but instead Boma has managed to sweep!

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGregor looking for a guillotine here but Boma defends easily.

McGregor is looking for a triangle but Boma pushes his legs off easily.
Boma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

McGregor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boma defends it easily.
McGregor wants to sweep here but Boma controlling him for the moment.

McGregor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma pushing down on McGregor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McGregor is in trouble now - Boma has advanced to mount!
McGregor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGregor has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Boma's lack of action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Boma passes to side control.
McGregor wants to control but Boma postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor tries to bench press Boma off him but Boma keeps the position.
Boma avoids the strikes from the bottom by McGregor.
Boma working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Boma slows the pace down.
McGregor is looking for a sweep.
Boma trying to control the position but McGregor is working away.
McGregor sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boma is thwarting McGregor's attempts to control the position.

McGregor actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Boma lands a nice short elbow.
Boma is trying to control. McGregor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boma prevents McGregor from improving his position.

Boma is looking for a kimura but McGregor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boma to get the leverage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McGregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William McGregor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Boma moves out of range easily.
McGregor misses with a kick to the body.
McGregor is looking to clinch but Boma is avoiding it.
McGregor connects with a solid leg kick.

McGregor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McGregor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boma keeping full guard, as McGregor tries to pass.

McGregor drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boma manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McGregor has Boma in his guard.
McGregor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
William McGregor has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGregor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGregor striking off his back but it's not causing Boma any problems.

Boma drops back looking for a leg! McGregor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGregor manages to kick Boma off! Boma jumps back into McGregor's guard.
Boma wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McGregor working for a triangle but Boma defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGregor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boma trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.
Boma is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McGregor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boma passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boma takes a little break here. McGregor wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGregor has escaped the position, nice work there.
McGregor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boma cracks McGregor with a big right hand but McGregor just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Boma tries for a kimura but McGregor is defending well.
McGregor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma cracks McGregor with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McGregor is trying to get back to half guard.
Boma connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McGregor some visible discomfort.
McGregor is letting Boma control him for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on McGregor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGregor sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but William McGregor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McGregor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McGregor is looking to work some ground and pound but Boma has wrist control.
Boma trying to control the position.
McGregor wants to control from the top but Boma keeps moving.
Boma looking to control.
Boma lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McGregor!
McGregor can't escape the position.
Boma controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma with a couple of short strikes.
Boma landing strikes from the mount and McGregor is in trouble!
McGregor looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Boma lands punches and elbows.
McGregor wants to control his opponent's hands but Boma gets his hands free.
Boma scores with punches to the body.
McGregor tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor is trying to escape the mount.
McGregor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor is in all sorts of trouble here.
McGregor is just holding on here. Boma manages to take his back.
Boma scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. McGregor is looking for a way out.
McGregor trying to get back to his feet but Boma is in full control for now.

Boma is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McGregor knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McGregor for a finish.
Boma doesn't have the hooks in and McGregor manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma is controlling McGregor's posture.
Boma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boma is trying to control the position but McGregor postures up.
Boma can't keep his opponent in guard - McGregor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McGregor is keen to just control but Boma is a slippery customer.
McGregor is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boma trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGregor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Boma is defending against the submission attempts here by McGregor.

McGregor is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boma manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Boma clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Boma throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McGregor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boma is in McGregor's guard.
McGregor throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Boma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

McGregor working for a triangle but Boma defends it easily.
Boma with a flurry of punches that miss.

McGregor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Boma 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.
Boma cracks McGregor with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGregor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boma defends it easily.

McGregor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boma won't allow McGregor to sweep him here.

McGregor is looking for a triangle here but Boma uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McGregor is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Boma tries for a kimura but McGregor is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor is looking to regain half guard here but Boma keeps moving and retains side control.
Boma content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boma wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGregor keeps working.
McGregor is trying to control Boma's posture but Boma avoids it.
Boma trying to control the action but McGregor is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma looking to control but instead McGregor has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

McGregor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGregor gets back to full guard.
Boma working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

McGregor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boma defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

McGregor has his foot on Boma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boma works his way back into a safe position though.

McGregor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boma slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Boma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jason Boma will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Boma drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boma slips nicely into half guard.
Boma performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

McGregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

McGregor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boma pulls his head out easily.
Boma slips a nice elbow through McGregor's hands, connecting with McGregor's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma works his way into side control.
McGregor is looking for a sweep.
Boma controls the position.
McGregor manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boma wants to improve his position but McGregor is controlling well.

McGregor wants to work for an arm triangle but Boma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Boma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

McGregor seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGregor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boma gets back to full guard.

McGregor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boma is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boma has escaped and now he's on top!

McGregor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGregor is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor keeping full guard, as Boma tries to pass.

McGregor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boma defends it easily.

Boma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boma trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.

McGregor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but McGregor is tightening it up a little... Boma has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Boma reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Boma taps out! Nice BJJ there by McGregor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). William McGregor!
William McGregor is the new bantamweight champion!
William McGregor made sure to mention his sponsor, Crossfit HGH in his post fight interview.