PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jhe Christ Tirado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Great Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Christ Tirado
vs
Boyka

185 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
20
202 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jhe Christ Tirado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Great Boyka!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tirado shoots in for a double leg but Boyka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boyka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tirado avoids it really well and circles away.

Boyka gets caught napping as Tirado dives in and scores a takedown. Boyka manages to retain guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tirado sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tirado trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tirado's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jhe Christ Tirado just wasn't active enough.
Boyka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tirado's waist but Tirado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boyka off to one side.

Boyka drives through and clinches with Tirado against the cage.
Boyka can't get the takedown.
Jhe Christ Tirado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Great Boyka.
Boyka wants to get back to striking at distance but Tirado won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tirado pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boyka shoots in for a takedown but Tirado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tirado keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tirado shoots in but no luck this time.
Boyka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tirado.
Tirado shoots in for a double leg but Boyka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boyka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tirado.

Boyka takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Boyka's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tirado in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boyka lands an elbow just above Tirado 's eye.
Boyka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Boyka pulls guard successfully.
Tirado trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tirado controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tirado trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tirado's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Jhe Christ Tirado wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tirado shoots in but no luck this time.
Tirado is breathing heavily.
Tirado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boyka stuffs the takedown.
Tirado fails with the takedown.

Tirado gets tackled into the cage by Boyka. Boyka maintains the clinch.

Boyka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Boyka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boyka stalling the fight.

Boyka manages to break the clinch.

Boyka closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boyka has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tirado uses from the top position.
Boyka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boyka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boyka trying to keep a closed guard but Tirado is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boyka holds on and takes a little breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tirado wants to control from the top but Boyka keeps moving.
Boyka pulls Tirado in close to his closed guard and prevents Tirado from doing any damage or advancing position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Great Boyka wasn't active enough on the ground.
Boyka dives in and grabs Tirado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tirado pushes down on Boyka's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boyka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tirado is fending him off so far but Boyka persists. Nope, Tirado circles away and we're back to standing.
Boyka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boyka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tirado is fending him off so far but Boyka persists. Nope, Tirado circles away and we're back to standing.
Jhe Christ Tirado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Tirado shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boyka manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boyka keeping full guard, as Tirado tries to pass.
Tirado slips nicely into half guard.
Tirado slows the pace down in half guard.
Boyka is controlling Tirado's trapped leg to prevent Tirado from advancing to side control.
Boyka is breathing heavily.
Tirado is stalling here. Boyka is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tirado seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Boyka has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tirado stops Boyka from passing to mount.
Boyka taking a breather here.
Tirado trying to control but Boyka flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Tirado wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Tirado wants to control but Boyka is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boyka is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tirado has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Boyka looking to ground and pound but Tirado is blocking nicely.

Boyka gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Boyka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Boyka jumps guard.
Tirado engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tirado has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tirado wants to control from the top but Boyka keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jhe Christ Tirado wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Boyka shoots for a takedown but Tirado saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jhe Christ Tirado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Great Boyka.
Boyka tries to close the distance and clinch but Tirado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Tirado with that takedown attempt.
Boyka shoots in looking for a takedown but Tirado manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boyka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tirado keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Boyka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tirado shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boyka defends it nicely.
Tirado circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyka tries for a takedown but Tirado sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Tirado drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tirado sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jhe Christ Tirado will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tirado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Boyka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tirado avoids it really well and circles away.
Tirado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boyka as he avoids it easily.
Tirado dives in and grabs Boyka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boyka pushes down on Tirado's head and hops out.

Boyka moves into range and clinches up with Tirado.
Boyka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tirado pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boyka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Boyka manages to pull guard.
Boyka wants to get back to his feet but Tirado is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tirado sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tirado wants to control from the top but Boyka keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because Jhe Christ Tirado wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Boyka slaps away a takedown attempt from Tirado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhe Christ Tirado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyka looks for a takedown but Tirado sprawls well.
Boyka fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tirado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tirado shoots in and drives through. Boyka sprawls well.

Tirado shoots in and gets a takedown into Boyka's guard.
Boyka keeping moving, preventing Tirado from controlling successfully.
Boyka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tirado's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Boyka stands up from Tirado's guard - Boyka perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tirado leaves Boyka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tirado dives in and grabs Boyka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boyka pushes down on Tirado's head and hops out.
Tirado tries for a takedown but Boyka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boyka shoots in but Tirado avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tirado shoots in for a takedown but Boyka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tirado fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Boyka with that takedown attempt.
Boyka tries to clinch up.

Boyka closes the distance and clinches.

Boyka jumps guard and drags Tirado to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tirado controlling from the top position.
Tirado trying to control but Boyka is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Great Boyka.
I think Boyka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

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