PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Brutality (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Great Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brutality might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGQY2tMo0K4. Boyka has chosen Train hard as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Brutality
vs
Boyka

182 cm
25
204 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

187 cm
27
202 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Brutality!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Great Boyka!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brutality is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boyka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brutality shoots in looking for a takedown. Boyka tries to sprawl out of it but Brutality keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boyka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brutality tries to clinch there but Boyka circles away.
Boyka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brutality shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Brutality. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brutality misses with a few strikes there.
Brutality moves to clinch but Boyka breaks away
and Boyka counters with a low kick, right behind Brutality 's knee.
Brutality tries to clinch there but Boyka circles away.
Brutality tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutality throws a sloppy head kick and Boyka moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boyka.
Brutality fails to land the takedown.
Brutality has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rift Fighting Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Boyka throws a body punch but Brutality moves out of range.
Great Boyka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boyka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brutality.
Brutality tries for a takedown but Boyka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brutality closes the distance and clinches up with Boyka, looking for a takedown. Brutality pushes Boyka against the cage but Boyka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brutality closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boyka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ultimate Brutality seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boyka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brutality throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boyka's waist but Boyka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brutality off to one side.
Brutality looks to clinch
and Boyka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brutality tries to clinch but Boyka moves out of range.
Boyka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brutality in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brutality shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutality misses with a low kick as Boyka jumps back.
Boyka throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Brutality does no damage.
Brutality throws a wild body kick that Boyka sees coming a mile off.
Brutality misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brutality fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brutality fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brutality closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boyka circles away.
Brutality wants to clinch
and Boyka counters with an outside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boyka gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brutality to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boyka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boyka wants to sweep here but Brutality controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brutality trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brutality misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown by Brutality or perhaps it was just good defense by Boyka which made him look bad.
Boyka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brutality throws a right and a left that Boyka avoids nicely.
Brutality fails with a takedown attempt.
Brutality shoots for a takedown but Boyka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Brutality. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brutality misses with a takedown
and Boyka counters with a big head kick but Brutality shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutality tries a head kick but it misses.
Brutality shoots in looking for a takedown but Boyka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brutality's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brutality looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brutality tries to clinch but Boyka is having none of it.

Brutality clinches up against the cage.
Boyka tries a body shot but Brutality blocks it.
Boyka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brutality looking to throw knees to the head but Boyka is blocking nicely.
Boyka digs a right hand into Brutality's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brutality's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Boyka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brutality throws a head kick but Boyka moves out of range.
Ultimate Brutality is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brutality shoots for a takedown but Boyka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brutality shoots in looking for a takedown. Boyka tries to sprawl out of it but Brutality keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boyka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brutality misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boyka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brutality's calf.
Both fighters circling a little - Boyka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutality fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brutality throws the kick towards the body but Boyka avoids it.
Boyka keeps the fight on the outside.
Boyka slips a jab and a cross from Brutality.
Brutality rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boyka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brutality.
Brutality shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boyka as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brutality has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brutality shoots for a double leg takedown but Boyka sprawls well. He's pushed Brutality's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brutality misses with the body kick
and Boyka counters with a leg kick.
Brutality fails with the takedown.
Boyka lands a leg kick that knocks Brutality off balance momentarily.
Brutality wants to clinch up but Boyka keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boyka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boyka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Great Boyka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Boyka leaves Brutality with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boyka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brutality. That did some damage!
Brutality throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brutality checks a leg kick.
Boyka scores with a head kick.
Brutality tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boyka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brutality fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boyka avoids it really well and circles away.
Boyka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutality shoots in for a takedown but Boyka shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Brutality. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brutality shoots in for a double leg but Boyka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brutality blocks a head kick by Boyka.
Brutality moves forwards but Boyka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brutality misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brutality misses with a shot to the body
and Boyka counters with a nice leg kick.
Brutality looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boyka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brutality has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick and Brutality moves out of range easily.
Brutality tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boyka swivels and escapes.
Brutality shoots in but Boyka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boyka scoring well with a low kick there.
Horrible takedown by Brutality or perhaps it was just good defense by Boyka which made him look bad.
Boyka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brutality's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brutality on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boyka. Boyka obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka throws a head kick that half lands.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hook to the body lands for Boyka.
Still in the clinch, Boyka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brutality prevents a body shot from Boyka.
Boyka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brutality being controlled against the cage.
A body shot lands from Boyka.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boyka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boyka misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka tries to work over Brutality's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brutality jumps guard but Boyka stands there with Brutality around his waist. Brutality gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Boyka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Great Boyka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brutality shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boyka counters with a thumping low kick.
Boyka throws a head kick that Brutality semi-blocks.
Brutality tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boyka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brutality somewhat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brutality tries to clinch but Boyka moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Great Boyka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boyka 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Great Boyka!
An out of breath Great Boyka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.