PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Boyko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Walter
vs
Boyko

180 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Walter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sergey Boyko!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyko dodges the punch combination from Walter.
Walter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boyko is fending him off so far but Walter persists. Nope, Boyko circles away and we're back to standing.
Boyko misses with a double jab.
Walter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Walter is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walter shoots in for a takedown but Boyko shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Walter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Boyko does no damage.
A punch combination from Boyko misses.
Walter throws a sloppy head kick
and Boyko counters with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boyko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walter takes one on the button.
No joy there for Boyko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boyko throws a left and a right that both miss

and Walter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Walter.
Boyko keeping moving, preventing Walter from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Boyko uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boyko.
Walter shoots in for a takedown but Boyko shows good takedown defense.
Walter is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Walter misses
and Boyko counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walter.
Boyko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Walter if he has to take too many more of those.
Boyko throws a right and a left that Walter avoids nicely.
Boyko throws a combination. Walter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Chris Walter has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Boyko.
Walter tries to clinch up
and Boyko counters with a two punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Boyko scores with a four punch combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boyko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Walter if he has to take too many more of those.
Boyko throws a series of punches but Walter moves out of range.
Boyko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Boyko swinging wildly here.
Boyko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boyko lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walter.
That kick from Boyko tenderised Walter's leg. Walter is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyko misses with a wild combination.
Boyko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walter.
Boyko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Walter's sensitive parts.
Sergey Boyko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walter tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Walter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walter tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boyko avoids it really well and circles away.
Walter shoots for a takedown but Boyko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Boyko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Walter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Boyko lands with a nice combination. Walter backs away looking to recover.
Boyko throws a series of punches but Walter moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walter.
Walter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walter tries to clinch up.
Chris Walter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Boyko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Walter.
Sergey Boyko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walter fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter tries to clinch but Boyko is having none of it.
Walter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boyko tries to avoid it but Walter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boyko to the ground. Boyko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Walter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boyko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boyko circles away.

Walter instigates a clinch.
Walter struggles to land a body shot inside as Boyko controls his hands.
Walter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boyko gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Boyko breaks from the clinch.

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.
Walter closes the distance and clinches up with Boyko, looking for a takedown. Walter pushes Boyko against the cage but Boyko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boyko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Walter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Boyko's guard now.
Walter trying to control but Boyko is working from the bottom.

Boyko kicks Walter off and gets to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Boyko. No joy for Walter on that attempt.
Boyko throws a series of punches but Walter avoids them all with ease.
Walter shoots in looking for a takedown. Boyko tries to sprawl out of it but Walter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boyko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyko feints a jab promting Walter to slip. Boyko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Walter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Walter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chris Walter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walter looks to clinch
and Boyko counters with a left and a right that stings Walter.
Boyko connects with an inside leg kick.
Walter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walter throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter closes the distance and clinches up with Boyko, looking for a takedown. Walter pushes Boyko against the cage but Boyko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Walter thows a leg kick but Boyko checks it
and Walter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boyko throws a looping overhand right but Walter ducks down to avoid it.
Walter fails with a takedown attempt.
Boyko misses with a series of wild punches.
Walter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walter slips a jab and a cross from Boyko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Boyko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Walter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Boyko misses with a combination

and Walter counters by moving into the clinch.
Walter is working for takedown but Boyko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Walter fails to pull guard.
Walter keeps control of Boyko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Walter tries to pull guard but Boyko won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Walter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyko is trying to maintain a safe position but Walter gets an underhook and turns Boyko into the cage.
Boyko has had enough of the clinch but Walter keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boyko prevents the takedown attempt.

Boyko breaks from the clinch.
Walter shoots in for a takedown but Boyko shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyko tries to land a front kick but Walter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boyko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boyko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boyko leaves Walter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Walter shoots in but Boyko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Walter tries for a takedown but Boyko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Walter tries to clinch but Boyko is having none of it.

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.
Boyko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Walter.
Walter throws a lazy head kick
and Boyko counters with a stiff right hand.
Boyko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boyko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Walter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Walter shoots in for a double leg but Boyko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boyko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boyko lands with a slapping head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walter.
Walter wants to clinch up but Boyko keeps it at a distance.
Boyko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Walter counter with a right hand.
Boyko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walter circles away quickly and effectively.
Walter closes the distance and clinches up with Boyko, looking for a takedown. Walter pushes Boyko against the cage but Boyko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boyko throws a head kick that misses.
Walter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Walter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boyko sprawls well. Boyko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walter gets slowly back to his feet.
Walter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Walter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walter shoots in for a double leg but Boyko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boyko throws a series of punches but Walter moves out of range.
Walter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boyko tries to avoid it but Walter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boyko to the ground. Boyko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Walter slips a jab from Boyko.
Chris Walter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergey Boyko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walter wants to clinch up but Boyko keeps it at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Boyko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boyko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Boyko!