PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomislav Boksic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waka Lomuh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lomuh comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Leanin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Boksic
vs
Lomuh

181 cm
26
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
205 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tomislav Boksic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Waka Lomuh!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boksic gets caught napping as Lomuh dives in and scores a takedown. Boksic manages to retain guard.

Boksic looking for a guillotine here but Lomuh defends easily.
Lomuh wants to control from the top but Boksic keeps moving.
Boksic has control of Lomuh's left arm, preventing Lomuh from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boksic is on top in guard.
Boksic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boksic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boksic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boksic trying to control but Lomuh is working from the bottom.
Boksic postures up in Lomuh's guard and throws a big left but Lomuh blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boksic won't allow Lomuh to sweep him here.
Boksic with a nice head shot there.
Boksic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lomuh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boksic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boksic trying to control the position from guard on top but Lomuh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lomuh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boksic defends it easily.

Boksic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lomuh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boksic has managed to get both his arms back between Lomuh's legs - danger averted.
Boksic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boksic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boksic connects with a couple of short punches.
Boksic landing with the ground and pound.
Boksic working some strikes from top position.
Boksic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boksic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boksic postures up and lands a big shot to Lomuh's brow.
Boksic postures up and lands a big shot to Lomuh's brow.
Boksic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lomuh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boksic is in close to Lomuh's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Lomuh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boksic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lomuh has momentary wrist control but Boksic slips an elbow through the middle.
Lomuh being controlled here, momentarily.
Boksic stands up over Lomuh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Boksic stands and steps away. Lomuh gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Lomuh scores with a takedown into Boksic's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomuh wants to control from the top but Boksic keeps moving.
Boksic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lomuh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boksic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boksic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lomuh manages to get himself to full guard.

Boksic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lomuh dives on top into guard.
Lomuh stopping the sweep attempt from Boksic.
Lomuh trying to control the position from guard on top but Boksic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lomuh won't allow Boksic to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boksic pulls Lomuh in close to prevent any damage.
Boksic tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Boksic has his feet on Lomuh's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Boksic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lomuh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boksic is working Lomuh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lomuh wants to sweep here but Boksic controlling him for the moment.

Boksic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lomuh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boksic has managed to get both his arms back between Lomuh's legs - danger averted.
Boksic stands up over Lomuh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomislav Boksic 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.

Lomuh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boksic sprawls well initially but Lomuh persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Boksic is pressing down on Lomuh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boksic 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.
Boksic is working hard here to advance position.
Boksic striking off his back but it's not causing Lomuh any problems.
Boksic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boksic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lomuh trying to control but Boksic is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lomuh is fighting to break Boksic's control of his arms but Boksic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Boksic shoots in and gets a takedown into Lomuh's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boksic connects with a couple of short punches.
Lomuh keeping moving, preventing Boksic from controlling successfully.

Lomuh working for a triangle but Boksic defends it easily.
Boksic wants to control from the top but Lomuh keeps moving.
Boksic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boksic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Boksic is working Lomuh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boksic lands a couple of elbows.

Boksic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lomuh is working an open guard so Boksic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lomuh tries to keep at a distance but Boksic has taken the fight into the clinch.

Boksic gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lomuh can't keep his opponent in guard - Boksic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lomuh wants to improve his position but Boksic is controlling well.
Boksic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomuh wants to get back to full guard.
Boksic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Boksic connects with a nice short shot to Lomuh's temple.
Boksic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lomuh can do to turn this around?
Boksic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lomuh has hold of Boksic's hands but Boksic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boksic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boksic working Lomuh over with strikes.
Lomuh has hold of Boksic's hands but Boksic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lomuh gets full guard.
Boksic looking to sit in guard and control but Lomuh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boksic controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boksic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lomuh wants to control from the top but Boksic keeps moving.

Boksic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tomislav Boksic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boksic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boksic keeping moving, preventing Lomuh from controlling successfully.
Lomuh stopping the sweep attempt from Boksic.
Boksic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lomuh is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lomuh preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomislav Boksic dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lomuh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lomuh wants to control the pace but Boksic is squirming around nicely.
Boksic wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Lomuh looking to control but Boksic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lomuh avoids the attempt from Boksic to control.
Boksic reaches up to try and control the position but Lomuh seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Boksic rolls and tries to escape and now Lomuh has his back!
Will Lomuh go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boksic is in bad spot here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomuh trying to control momentarily.
Boksic rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lomuh prevents Boksic from improving his position.
Lomuh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boksic keeps working.
Lomuh slows the pace down in half guard.
Lomuh is thwarting Boksic's attempts to control the position.
Boksic wants to get back to full guard.
Boksic is trying to maintain the position but Lomuh is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Lomuh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boksic to the mat! Boksic manages to get full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boksic looking for a sweep. Not yet Boksic, not yet.
Boksic keeping moving, preventing Lomuh from controlling successfully.
Boksic is adopting a defensive guard.
Boksic wants to sweep but no luck.
Boksic has control of Lomuh's left arm, preventing Lomuh from doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tomislav Boksic.

Lomuh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boksic's guard.
Waka Lomuh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boksic wants to sweep but no luck.
Boksic seems keen to control Lomuh's posture.
Boksic 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.
Lomuh trying to control but Boksic is working from the bottom.
Boksic wants to sweep but no luck.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Waka Lomuh.

Lomuh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boksic to the mat! Boksic manages to get full guard.
Lomuh won't allow Boksic to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boksic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Boksic seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boksic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boksic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lomuh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boksic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lomuh is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boksic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boksic is landing with some decent strikes but Lomuh is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomislav Boksic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boksic, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomislav Boksic!
An out of breath Tomislav Boksic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.