PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Boitsoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boitsoff comes to the cage accompanied by My Domination. Steel has chosen Kollegah - Bossaura as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Boitsoff
vs
Steel

180 cm
31
222 lbs
18 - 15 - 0

190 cm
28
215 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Hellbent

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

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 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boitsoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Steel!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boitsoff scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Steel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boitsoff's best efforts.
Boitsoff stops Steel from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel won't allow Boitsoff to pass to mount.
Boitsoff wants to take a breather but Steel is having none of it.
Steel controlling the position well.
Boitsoff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel gets full guard.
Boitsoff passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boitsoff trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
The referee asks Boitsoff politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Boitsoff prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boitsoff wants to control for a moment but Steel uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Boitsoff performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Steel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boitsoff stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boitsoff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steel is not content to let Boitsoff control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boitsoff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boitsoff somewhat.
Steel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

It looks like Dmitry Boitsoff has been cut.
Boitsoff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steel lands with a slapping head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boitsoff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steel is fending him off so far but Boitsoff persists. Nope, Steel circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boitsoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boitsoff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.

Dmitry Boitsoff's cut is getting worse.
Boitsoff getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel feints and then cracks Boitsoff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boitsoff down.

Boitsoff moves into the clinch successfully.

Boitsoff manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boitsoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Boitsoff working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
Steel 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boitsoff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Boitsoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel forces his way into half guard.
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 thankful this round is nearly over.
Boitsoff wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but David Steel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Boitsoff's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A shot to the liver by Steel. Beautiful body shot.

Boitsoff drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Steel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steel 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.
Boitsoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boitsoff wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Boitsoff sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steel's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Boitsoff is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boitsoff prevents Steel from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boitsoff tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Boitsoff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Boitsoff is trying to control. Steel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Boitsoff is looking for a kimura but Steel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boitsoff to get the leverage.
Boitsoff is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Steel!

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.
Boitsoff with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Steel is looking to improve his position but Boitsoff isn't that keen on the idea.
Dmitry Boitsoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steel sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boitsoff wants to advance to full mount but Steel doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Boitsoff trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boitsoff engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Boitsoff is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boitsoff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boitsoff passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Boitsoff working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Boitsoff is trying to get an arm triangle but Steel is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steel is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Steel is trying to control Boitsoff's posture but Boitsoff avoids it.
Boitsoff trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel prevents Boitsoff from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Boitsoff dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Boitsoff's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Steel clinches up against the cage.
Steel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steel.
Boitsoff drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boitsoff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boitsoff shoots in looking for a takedown. Steel tries to sprawl out of it but Boitsoff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boitsoff.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steel.
Steel takes a swing at Boitsoff's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boitsoff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Steel. No joy for Boitsoff on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boitsoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steel.
Boitsoff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boitsoff has his takedown stuffed
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boitsoff closes the distance and clinches up with Steel, looking for a takedown. Boitsoff pushes Steel against the cage but Steel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boitsoff throws a head kick that misses
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Boitsoff shoots in but no luck this time.
Steel scores with a nice head shot.
Steel cracks the inside of Boitsoff's front leg.
Steel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steel cracks a nice hook into Boitsoff's ribs.

Steel closes the distance and clinches.
Boitsoff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Dmitry Boitsoff's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Steel gets through Boitsoff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the 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!
Boitsoff tries to pull guard but Steel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boitsoff is trying to pull guard but Steel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Boitsoff has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Boitsoff blocking some punches.
A short right from Steel.
Boitsoff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steel just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boitsoff goes for a takedown attempt but Steel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
David Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boitsoff needs to keep his hands up - Steel had a free shot at his head there.
Boitsoff on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Boitsoff's belly button to the back.
Boitsoff is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steel connects with a looping right hand.

Jeez, Dmitry Boitsoff's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Boitsoff needs to keep his hands up - Steel had a free shot at his head there.
Crunch! Steel slams his shin into Boitsoff's torso.

Steel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steel gets through Boitsoff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Steel as the two fighters clinch.
Steel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dmitry Boitsoff's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). David Steel!
Our winner, David Steel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.