PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven Pittsford (ranked 4147 p4p, 424 weight class) and Johny Boom (ranked 3233 p4p, 351 weight class). Johny Boom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pittsford
vs
Boom

160 cm
25
164 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Pittsford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johny Boom!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Boom closes the distance and clinches.
Pittsford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boom is defending well for now.
Pittsford tries to throw a body punch but Boom avoids it by throwing Pittsford back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pittsford - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pittsford trying to land knees to the body.

Boom ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Boom no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pittsford showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pittsford has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pittsford avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boom looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pittsford's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pittsford won't allow Boom to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boom being controlled here, momentarily.

Boom working for a triangle but Pittsford defends it easily.
Pittsford has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Pittsford is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pittsford works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boom trying to hold on to Pittsford's head to control him but Pittsford postures up.
Pittsford sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pittsford tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pittsford working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Boom's thigh. Boom counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Boom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pittsford is one step ahead there.
Boom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pittsford's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pittsford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boom 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pittsford content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johny Boom will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Boom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pittsford manages to avoid it.
Pittsford looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.

Pittsford takes the fight into the clinch.
Pittsford digs a right hand underneath Boom's ribcage. Boom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pittsford scores with a hook to the body.
Boom takes a knee to the side of the body.
Boom tries for a takedown but Pittsford manages to get underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pittsford.
Pittsford lands a knee to the body.
Pittsford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pittsford scores a nice knee to the body.
Pittsford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pittsford taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Pittsford.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pittsford lands a knee to the body.
Pittsford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Boom is breathing heavily.
Pittsford putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pittsford using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pittsford crunches a lovely knee into Boom's ribcage.
Pittsford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boom can do to turn this around?
A knee to the head by Pittsford.
Boom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pittsford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pittsford lands a knee to the body.
Pittsford lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pittsford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boom blocks it with crossed arms.
Pittsford unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pittsford lands a right hand.
Pittsford lands a good knee to the midsection. Boom won't want to take too many of those.
Pittsford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boom is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pittsford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boom avoids it.
Nice body punch from Pittsford - that landed with a thud.
Boom avoiding damage as Pittsford throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pittsford missing with knees to the body.
Boom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pittsford backwards.
Pittsford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pittsford with a knee to the head.
Steven Pittsford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pittsford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boom is defending well for now.
Pittsford connects with a knee to the head.

Boom jumps guard.
Pittsford sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boom's guard.
Pittsford not doing much here.
Pittsford seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boom for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pittsford tries to pass to full mount but Boom defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Pittsford dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Pittsford closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boom did well to prevent Pittsford getting side control.
Pittsford takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pittsford slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pittsford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pittsford is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boom tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pittsford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pittsford looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boom wants to sweep but no luck.
Pittsford tries to free his leg and advance position but Boom is retaining full guard.
Pittsford not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boom is trying to keep Pittsford in close.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Boom clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pittsford lands a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Pittsford.
Pittsford lands a nice knee to the body.
Boom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pittsford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boom.
Boom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pittsford prevents it.
Boom avoiding damage as Pittsford throws knees to the body.
Pittsford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boom's elbow.
Pittsford misses with a knee strike.
Pittsford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boom avoids it.
Pittsford lands a knee to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pittsford putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boom fails to pull guard.
Pittsford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pittsford unloads a knee to the mid-section.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Pittsford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pittsford has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Pittsford!