PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimas Boykiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boykiy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Перемен. Dimas Boykiy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Boykiy
vs
Hall

190 cm
31
220 lbs
18 - 18 - 0

186 cm
33
213 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimas Boykiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonathan Hall!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boykiy moves into the clinch.
Hall controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Boykiy.
Hall lands a shoulder strike.
Boykiy trying to stall but Hall improves his position.
Boykiy crunches a lovely knee into Hall's ribcage.
Hall takes a shot to the head.

It looks like Jonathan Hall has been cut.
Boykiy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hall's efforts to push away.
Boykiy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.

Boykiy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Boykiy.
Boykiy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Hall counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Boykiy!
Hall has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kebab House. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boykiy keeps working.
Boykiy is looking for a sweep.
Hall creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hall moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boykiy is pushing Hall's head away, looking to escape. Hall manages to hold on to the position though.
Boykiy can't do much from the bottom here.
Boykiy is trying to improve his position.
Boykiy is not content to let Hall control the position.
Hall moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hall lands a few punches from side control.
Hall controlling the position from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boykiy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hall controlling the position from side mount.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boykiy keeps working.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jonathan Hall wasn't active enough on the ground.
Boykiy tries to close the distance and clinch but Hall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boykiy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Hall tries to keep at a distance but Boykiy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hall lands with a short shot to the head.

It looks like Dimas Boykiy has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall prevents Boykiy from breaking the clinch.
Hall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Our sources have told us that Boykiy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boykiy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boykiy blocking some punches.
Hall changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boykiy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hall takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boykiy, right into the meat.
Hall throws a leg kick which misses Boykiy's front leg but catches the back leg as Boykiy tries to avoid it.
Boykiy tries to clinch

and Hall counters with a single leg into guard. Boykiy didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boykiy keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Boykiy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hall won't allow Boykiy to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall is stalling in the full guard.
Hall is working Boykiy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hall sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hall is looking to work some ground and pound but Boykiy has wrist control.

Boykiy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hall defends it easily.
Boykiy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hall is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boykiy working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Hall dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boykiy tries to avoid it but Hall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boykiy to the ground. Boykiy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hall moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hall scoring well with a low kick there.
Hall scores with a kick to the midsection.
Boykiy misses with a head kick.
Boykiy misses with a head kick.
Hall lands a nice shot to the body.
Hall takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boykiy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boykiy lands a jab to the nose.
Hall lands a jab to Boykiy's midsection.
Boykiy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boykiy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hall digs a good hook to Boykiy's body.
Hall thuds his right hand into Boykiy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boykiy lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boykiy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hall throws a leg kick but Boykiy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boykiy.
A bone on bone clash there as Hall blocks the leg kick.
Hall is looking to land body kicks.
Boykiy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hall is able to avoid easily.
Boykiy cracks the inside of Hall's front leg.
Hall feints and then cracks Boykiy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boykiy down.
Boykiy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Boykiy misses.
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boykiy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hall avoids the head kick by Boykiy.
Dimas Boykiy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hall lands with a nice body punch.
Jonathan Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boykiy throws a combination. Hall tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hall lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boykiy walks into a left hand.
Hall lands with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boykiy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab from Hall.
Dimas Boykiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Hall finds it's target.
Hall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hall connects with a body shot that sends Boykiy's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Boykiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Boykiy misses.
Hall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boykiy is out of range and Hall settles back down.
Boykiy wants to clinch but Hall slips to the side

and Hall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boykiy's guard.
Boykiy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hall is controlling him.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boykiy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Boykiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykiy is trying to control the position but Hall postures up.

Boykiy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jonathan Hall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hall is working Boykiy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hall trying to control but Boykiy is working from the bottom.
Hall is stalling in the full guard.
Hall postures up.
Boykiy is trying to hold Hall in close to prevent damage but Hall has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.
Hall wants to take a breather but Boykiy is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boykiy tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Jonathan Hall has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Boykiy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hall. Hall obviously looking to wear him down.
Hall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boykiy throws a lazy head kick

so Hall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boykiy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Boykiy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Boykiy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hall, right into the meat.
Hall is looking to land body kicks.
Hall throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boykiy's head.
Hall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boykiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Boykiy throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.
Hall throws a hook but Boykiy avoids it easily.
Hall connects with a body shot that sends Boykiy's belly button to the back.
Hall moves out of range as Boykiy throws a body kick.
Boykiy throws a head kick that misses.
Hall is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boykiy rather than just go for the knockout.
Boykiy throws a body kick that misses.
Hall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boykiy.
Hall connects with a single shot there.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Hall finds it's way through Boykiy's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall blocks a head kick by Boykiy.
Hall connects with a body shot that sends Boykiy's belly button to the back.
Hall tries to score with a low kick but Boykiy moves his leg out of the way.
Boykiy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Hall.

Hall feints and as Boykiy raises his hands in defense, Hall changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hall trying to control but Boykiy is working from the bottom.
Hall advances to half guard.
Boykiy is not content to let Hall control the position.
Boykiy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boykiy.
Hall wants to control from the top but Boykiy keeps moving.

Boykiy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boykiy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Boykiy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boykiy keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boykiy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hall gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykiy is taking a breather. Hall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hall gets full guard.

Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boykiy defends well.
Dimas Boykiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hall has his hands on Boykiy's head, controlling the position.
Boykiy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boykiy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hall is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boykiy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Dimas Boykiy has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boykiy finds it's way round the side to connect with Hall's head.
Hall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boykiy misses with a two punch combination.
Hall lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boykiy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hall tests Boykiy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boykiy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boykiy. Boykiy obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hall has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Hall!