PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sergeant Major (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukas Bohard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Major
vs
Bohard

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergeant Major!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lukas Bohard!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bohard instigates a clinch.
Major goes for a takedown attempt but Bohard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Bohard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Major was covering up waiting for the punch and Bohard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bohard is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bohard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Major has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bohard has managed to get both his arms back between Major's legs - danger averted.
Bohard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bohard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Major working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bohard has passed into half guard!
Bohard lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Major has hold of Bohard's hands but Bohard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Major is looking to improve his position.
Bohard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bohard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohard working the head and body with strikes.
Bohard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bohard stalling.

Major actively working from the bottom here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Major is breathing heavily.

Bohard clinches.
Bohard stalling the fight.
The referee calls for Bohard to work.
Bohard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bohard tightens his grip and picks Major up, before dumping him to the ground. Major manages to land in guard.
Bohard content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Bohard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bohard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bohard drives through and clinches with Major against the cage.
Major is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Bohard turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bohard manages to end up in side control.
Bohard controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohard working the ground and pound.
Bohard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bohard taking a breather here.
Bohard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohard in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Major sneaks back into half guard.
Bohard not doing much here.
Major taking some punishment here, with Bohard in his half guard.
Major wants to improve his position but Bohard is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bohard is controlling the pace.
Bohard is continuing to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from Bohard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Bohard darts in and clinches Major up against the cage.
Major tries to pull guard but Bohard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bohard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Major is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergeant Major. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Major tries to pull guard but Bohard won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bohard leaning against his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bohard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Bohard has picked Major up - he's going for a ride! Bohard dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bohard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The adventures of Bohard the control monster continue. Boring.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukas Bohard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bohard closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Bohard.

Bohard breaks the clinch.
Bohard tries to clinch but Major moves out of range.

Bohard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Major is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bohard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Major letting Bohard take a breather here.
Major fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Major tries to pull guard but Bohard holds him up against the cage and eventually Major drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergeant Major. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bohard prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bohard gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bohard controlling the pace.
Bohard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bohard lands strikes from half guard.
Bohard is taking a breather. Major says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lukas Bohard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukas Bohard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Major trying to hold on to Bohard's head to control him but Bohard postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Major is looking to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bohard moves into the clinch.
Lukas Bohard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Major is trying to pull guard but Bohard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bohard taking a breather.

Bohard gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Major regains guard.
Bohard is stalling in the full guard.
Bohard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bohard is thwarting Major's attempts to control the position.
Bohard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lukas Bohard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bohard 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 24:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukas Bohard!
A relieved looking Lukas Bohard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.