PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimas Boykiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ozzie Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boykiy comes to the cage accompanied by Перемен. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Boykiy
vs
Castillo

190 cm
25
220 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

195 cm
35
215 lbs
21 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dimas Boykiy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Ozzie Castillo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo loads up on a big right hand but Boykiy slips the punch.
Boykiy throws a nice looking combination but Castillo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Boykiy moves into the clinch.

Boykiy breaks from the clinch.
Dimas Boykiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castillo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boykiy throws a series of punches but Castillo moves out of range.
Castillo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boykiy.
Boykiy connects with an inside leg kick.
Boykiy throws a combination that misses
and Castillo counters with a left and a right that stings Boykiy.
A left and a right from Boykiy both land. Nice combination.
Boykiy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Castillo's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boykiy lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Castillo misses.
Boykiy fails with the takedown.
Castillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo looks to land a right hand but Boykiy moved out of range.
Castillo catches Boykiy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

It looks like Dimas Boykiy has been cut.
Castillo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boykiys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boykiy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castillo as he jumps to the side.
Boykiy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimas Boykiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castillo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boykiy.
Boykiy misses with a double jab
and Boykiy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castillo looks to land a left hand but Boykiy moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castillo circles away from the clinch attempt.

Boykiy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Castillo sprawls well initially but Boykiy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Boykiy seems to be working for a kimura but Castillo defends the submission attempt.
Boykiy thows a huge punch but Castillo dodges it nicely.
Castillo is looking to escape.

Boykiy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Boykiy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boykiy is working for a submission of some sort.
Boykiy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boykiy is working for a kimura but Castillo is defending it quite comfortably.

Castillo is defending against the submission attempts here by Boykiy.

Boykiy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Castillo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boykiy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimas Boykiy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dimas Boykiy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Boykiy misses with a two punch combination.
Castillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boykiy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Castillo as he avoids it easily.

Boykiy instigates a clinch.
Castillo wants to break free but Boykiy has control.

Boykiy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boykiy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boykiy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Castillo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boykiy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ozzie Castillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boykiy tries to bum rush Castillo with a series of wild strikes but Castillo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boykiy darts in trying to clinch
letting Castillo counter with a right hand.
Ozzie Castillo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Castillo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boykiy circles away quickly and effectively.
Boykiy throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Boykiy misses.
Boykiy slips a jab from Castillo.
Castillo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boykiy ducks under a wild hook from Castillo.
Castillo misses with an uppercut
and Boykiy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Castillo's knee momentarily.
A combination from Boykiy does no damage.
Dimas Boykiy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Castillo enables Boykiy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Castillo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boykiy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castillo is keeping the position for now.
Boykiy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castillo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castillo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boykiy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Boykiy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castillo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Castillo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Boykiy is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boykiy is trying to get an arm triangle but Castillo is defending well.
Boykiy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Boykiy is trying to get an arm triangle but Castillo is defending well.

Boykiy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boykiy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Castillo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Boykiy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boykiy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Castillo is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimas Boykiy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dimas Boykiy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Castillo leaves Boykiy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Boykiy clinches with his opponent.

Boykiy breaks from the clinch.
Boykiy dives in and grabs Castillo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castillo pushes down on Boykiy's head and hops out.
Boykiy wants to clinch.
Boykiy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Castillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boykiy slips a jab and a cross from Castillo.
Boykiy tries to clinch up.
Boykiy tries a head kick but it misses.

Boykiy moves into range and clinches up with Castillo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boykiy.

Castillo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castillo looks to land a combination but Boykiy avoids it well.
Boykiy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Castillo counters with a three punch combo that has Boykiy backing up. Boykiy nods at Castillo to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boykiy gets a takedown into half guard.
Boykiy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Boykiy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boykiy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Castillo to regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boykiy gets to his feet. Castillo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A combination from Boykiy does no damage.
Boykiy wants to clinch up but Castillo keeps it at a distance.
Castillo takes a swing at Boykiy's ribcage but misses.
Boykiy thuds a left hand into Castillo's body.
Boykiy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castillo tries to avoid it but Boykiy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castillo to the ground. Castillo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimas Boykiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boykiy shoots in for a double leg but Castillo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boykiy throws a series of punches but Castillo moves out of range.
Boykiy tries for a takedown but Castillo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boykiy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Boykiy with that takedown attempt.
Boykiy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castillo is fending him off so far but Boykiy persists. Nope, Castillo circles away and we're back to standing.
Castillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castillo loads up on a big right hand but Boykiy slips the punch.
Castillo lands with an uppercut that bounces Boykiy off the cage and back into range.
Boykiy shoots for a takedown but Castillo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boykiy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castillo pinned against the cage. Castillo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A clash of legs there as Castillo blocks the low kick.
Castillo loads up on a big right hand but Boykiy slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo throws a series of punches but Boykiy avoids them all with ease.
Boykiy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boykiy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sloppy strikes from Boykiy. Those never looked like landing.
Boykiy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boykiy tries to clinch but Castillo moves out of range.
Castillo throws a big shot that misses.
Castillo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boykiy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boykiy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boykiy throws a looping overhand right but Castillo ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Dimas Boykiy did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Dimas Boykiy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Boykiy swinging wildly here.
Boykiy darts in trying to clinch
and Castillo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boykiy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boykiy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Castillo counter with a right hand.
Castillo keeps the fight on the outside.
Boykiy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Castillo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boykiy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Castillo stuffs the takedown attempt from Boykiy. Boykiy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimas Boykiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Boykiy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boykiy prevents Castillo from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boykiy.
Boykiy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Castillo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boykiy.

Boykiy is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Castillo as he works his way to full guard.
Boykiy passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boykiy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Castillo is trying to get back to his feet.

Boykiy swings around for an armbar but Castillo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boykiy's guard.
Boykiy has a closed guard, preventing Castillo from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo preventing the sweep.
Castillo wants to get up but he can't break Boykiy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Boykiy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Castillo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boykiy's guard.
Boykiy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Castillo!
Boykiy looking to ground and pound but Castillo is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Boykiy 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.

Boykiy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Castillo is now in Boykiy's guard. A big mistake from Boykiy there, giving up the dominant position!
Dimas Boykiy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Castillo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Boykiy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castillo wanted to stand there but Boykiy had control of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Boykiy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Castillo defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimas Boykiy had his way with Ozzie Castillo in that round.
The cut man is working on Dimas Boykiy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Castillo.
Boykiy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Castillo missing with a left hand there. Boykiy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boykiy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castillo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Castillo tries to sprawl but Boykiy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boykiy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Boykiy wants to work for an arm triangle but Castillo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Boykiy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Castillo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boykiy.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Boykiy is going to stand back up.
Boykiy not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Boykiy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boykiy wants to stand up but Castillo is controlling the position.
Ozzie Castillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Boykiy is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykiy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boykiy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Boykiy is looking for submissions but instead, Castillo has regained full guard.
Castillo keeping full guard, as Boykiy tries to pass.
Dimas Boykiy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boykiy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Castillo, up you get!
Castillo throws a hook but Boykiy avoids it easily.
Castillo circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Castillo to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dimas Boykiy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boykiy, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimas Boykiy!
Dimas Boykiy retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Dimas Boykiy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.