PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thai Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thai Master told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Boyka
vs
Master

194 cm
19
244 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
242 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

PhoQus Sports Nutrition and Fund Transfer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uri Boyka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thai Master!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyka misses with a wild body shot.
Master is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Boyka looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Master!
Boyka thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Boyka throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Boyka misses with a head shot.
Master avoids a series of strikes thrown by Boyka.
Boyka lands a nice shot to the head.
Boyka looking to ground and pound but Master is blocking nicely.
Boyka throwing strikes here but Master is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Boyka misses with some ground and pound and Master recovers position to half guard.

Boyka decides to return to a standing position.
Boyka lands a head shot.
Master is looking to clinch.
Boyka throws a hook to the side of Master's head but Master sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Master is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boyka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boyka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Master keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Master blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boyka.
Master is trying to control but can't.
Master is refusing to be controlled, as Boyka sits in half guard.
Boyka thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Master to regain full guard.
Boyka thows a big elbow that misses.
Master working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boyka.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Boyka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boyka trying to control the position from guard on top but Master is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boyka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boyka throwing strikes from guard but Master blocks nicely.
Boyka wants to control from the top but Master keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boyka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boyka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boyka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Master really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boyka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Master keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thai Master is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boyka avoids the body shot from Master.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Master is looking to clinch.

Master gets caught flat footed, as Boyka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Master working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boyka.
Boyka postures up in Master's guard and throws a big left but Master blocks it.
Master looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Master should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Master avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boyka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka postures up in Master's guard and throws a big left but Master blocks it.
Boyka throwing strikes from guard but Master blocks nicely.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boyka misses with a looping right.
Master bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Master lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Master tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boyka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uri Boyka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Boyka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Master manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boyka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boyka wants to control from the top but Master keeps moving.
Boyka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boyka throwing strikes from guard but Master blocks nicely.
Boyka throws a big right hand that misses.
Boyka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Master utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Master throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Boyka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boyka throws the left hand but Master avoids the punch easily.

Boyka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Boyka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Master wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Boyka.
Boyka throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Boyka prevents Master from getting the reversal.
Master wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Boyka.
Boyka thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Master avoids a series of strikes thrown by Boyka.
Master swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uri Boyka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Master fails in his attempt to clinch.
Master tries to clinch but Boyka is having none of it.
Boyka throws an overhand right that lands on Master's shoulder, as Master tries to avoid the shot.
Boyka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Master avoids it really well and circles away.

Master gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boyka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boyka chips away with some ground and pound.
Boyka throwing strikes from guard but Master blocks nicely.
Boyka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Master works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boyka thows a big elbow that misses.
Boyka landing with the ground and pound.
Boyka trying to control the position from guard on top but Master is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boyka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boyka throws a big right hand that misses.
Boyka passes Master's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boyka wants to take a breather but Master is having none of it.
Boyka throwing shots but Master is blocking nicely.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Boyka checks a low kick from Master.
Master throws a head kick that misses.

Boyka shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Master's guard.
Boyka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Master preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Master thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Master is working an open guard so Boyka takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boyka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boyka takes a swing at Master's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Master tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boyka thows a body shot but no joy.
Boyka swats away the attempt to clinch by Master.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Master - that will leave a mark!
Boyka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Master sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boyka somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uri Boyka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Boyka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Master sprawls well initially but Boyka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Master tries to get to full guard but Boyka has control of the leg.
Boyka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Master trying to control from the bottom.
Master is not content to let Boyka control the position.
Master is trying to get back to full guard.
Boyka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master wants to get back to full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Boyka keeps the fight on the outside.
Master wants to clinch up but Boyka keeps it at a distance.
Master fails in his attempt to clinch.

Boyka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boyka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boyka throwing shots but Master is blocking nicely.
Master has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boyka is working away from the top position though.
Boyka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boyka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka is trying to control the action in half guard but Master is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boyka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boyka thows a huge punch but Master dodges it nicely.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Master on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Boyka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Uri Boyka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boyka is keen to just control but Master is a slippery customer.
Master tries to get to full guard but Boyka has control of the leg.
Master regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Boyka.
Boyka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boyka wants to control from the top but Master keeps moving.
Master is trying to control the position but Boyka postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uri Boyka dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Master looks to land a body kick but Boyka moved away.

Boyka scores with a takedown into Master's guard.
Boyka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boyka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Master defending well though.
Boyka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Master does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boyka thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Master to regain full guard.
Boyka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boyka wants to control from the top but Master keeps moving.
Boyka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boyka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Master not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Master tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boyka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Master is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Master tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boyka paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Boyka shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Master's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Master looking for a guillotine here but Boyka defends easily.
Boyka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boyka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boyka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boyka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boyka wants to control from the top but Master keeps moving.
Master utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boyka with a flurry of punches that miss.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Boyka keeps the fight on the outside.
Master tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Boyka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boyka trying to control the position but Master is working away.
Thai Master has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uri Boyka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two 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.
Boyka slows the pace down.
Boyka trying to control the action but Master is working from the bottom.
Master tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boyka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Master struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Uri Boyka.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boyka. Master does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master fails with an attempt to clinch.

Boyka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Master sprawls well initially but Boyka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Boyka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boyka is looking to take a break and control but Master is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boyka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Uri Boyka.
Boyka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Master's waist but Master gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boyka off to one side.

Boyka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Master trying to control from the bottom.
Master is trying to get back to full guard.
Boyka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Master keeps working.
Boyka content to control rather than advance.

Master looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Master punching from the bottom.
Boyka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uri Boyka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boyka, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uri Boyka!