PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Master Roshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksei Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Aleksei Boyka enters the cage!

Roshi
vs
Boyka

168 cm
21
160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

165 cm
21
152 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Fast

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Roshi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aleksei Boyka!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roshi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Roshi throws the left hand but Boyka avoids the punch easily.
Boyka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

It looks like Aleksei Boyka has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Roshi. That snapped Boyka's head back.
No joy there for Roshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roshi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boyka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyka walks into a straight right hand from Roshi.
Crunch! Roshi slams his shin into Boyka's torso.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka has his takedown stuffed
enabling Roshi to counter with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Roshi.
Roshi connects with a leg kick. Boyka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Roshi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boyka's hands.
Roshi throws a sloppy head kick and Boyka moves out of range easily.
Boyka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boyka dives in for a single leg takedown but Roshi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Master Roshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksei Boyka.
Roshi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boyka.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roshi throws a body punch but Boyka moves out of range.
Roshi cracks Boyka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Roshi misses with a body kick.
We've been told by Roshi's head coaches at LOD: Contenders that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Roshi punishes Boyka's body with a nice straight punch.
Roshi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boyka backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boyka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roshi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Master Roshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyka misses with a takedown attempt
letting Roshi counter with a right hand.
That kick from Roshi tenderised Boyka's leg. Boyka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Roshi lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roshi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Boyka is rocked!
Roshi throws a shot from downtown. Boyka moves away and avoids it.
And Boyka tries to counter it with a takedown but Roshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boyka is still on wobbly legs! Can Roshi finish him?
Boyka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Roshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roshi throws out a loose jab but Boyka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boyka seems to have recovered his senses.
Roshi misses with a hook to the body

and Boyka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Roshi keeping moving, preventing Boyka from controlling successfully.
Roshi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Roshi tries to get out of the position.
Roshi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boyka trying to control but Roshi is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roshi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roshi wants to sweep here but Boyka controlling him for the moment.
Roshi keeping full guard, as Boyka tries to pass.
Boyka won't allow Roshi to sweep him here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Roshi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boyka.
Boyka wants to control from the top but Roshi keeps moving.
Boyka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boyka manages to get himself to full guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roshi tries to stand but Boyka is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Roshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksei Boyka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Roshi throws a leg kick but Boyka moved away.
Boyka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Roshi to score with a decent uppercut.
Roshi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boyka looks to land a right hand but Roshi moved out of range.
Roshi misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Roshi. That snapped Boyka's head back.
Boyka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Roshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roshi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roshi catches Boyka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Roshi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boyka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Roshi defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshi lands a nice hook to Boyka's body. Boyka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roshi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sloppy strikes from Roshi. Those never looked like landing.
Roshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boyka under the eye.
Roshi clobbers Boyka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Roshi cracks Boyka with an open hand slap.
Boyka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roshi as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boyka feints the counter takedown.
Roshi is looking to slow Boyka down with leg kicks.
Roshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boyka can do to turn this around?
A big left from Boyka misses.
Boyka 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.
Roshi throws a big shot that misses.
Boyka shoots in looking for a takedown but Roshi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boyka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Roshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boyka under the eye.
Boyka goes for a double leg but Roshi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roshi continues to drive forward.
Master Roshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksei Boyka.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boyka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Roshi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Roshi misses.
Boyka shoots for a takedown but Roshi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roshi misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Boyka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boyka.
Boyka tries to free his leg and advance position but Roshi is retaining full guard.
Boyka trying to control the position from guard on top but Roshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roshi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roshi working a defensive guard here.
Boyka tries to free his leg and advance position but Roshi is retaining full guard.

Boyka drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roshi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roshi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roshi!

Roshi controls the position.
Roshi wants to control but Boyka is keeping him busy.
Roshi controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Roshi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aleksei Boyka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Boyka avoids a kick to the body.
Boyka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roshi as he avoids it easily.
A big left from Roshi misses.
Boyka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Roshi defends it well.
Boyka shoots in for a double leg but Roshi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boyka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roshi connects with a single shot there.
Roshi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Roshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boyka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boyka feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Roshi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boyka looking to sit in guard and control but Roshi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Roshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Boyka is retaining full guard.
Boyka is trying to control the position but Roshi postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roshi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boyka on the ground.
Roshi wants to pass the guard but Boyka is keeping the position.
Roshi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roshi wants to stand but Boyka has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Boyka looking for a guillotine here but Roshi defends easily.

Boyka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roshi wants to get up but he can't break Boyka's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Aleksei Boyka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boyka keeping moving, preventing Roshi from controlling successfully.
Roshi wants to stand but Boyka is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka wants to sweep here but Roshi controlling him for the moment.
Roshi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boyka's guard.
Roshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Boyka is retaining full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boyka throws a hook but Roshi avoids it easily.
Roshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roshi throws a good cross that connects.
A solid leg kick lands there for Roshi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roshi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Boyka moves out of range as Roshi throws a body kick.
Boyka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roshi. Boyka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boyka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roshi avoids it really well and circles away.
Roshi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Master Roshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksei Boyka.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boyka shoots in but no luck this time.
Roshi thows a leg kick but Boyka checks it

and Boyka counters with a shoot takedown. Roshi fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Roshi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksei Boyka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Roshi connects with a nice looking jab.
Boyka shoots in for a double leg but Roshi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roshi throws a one two combo.
Roshi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice combination there by Roshi.
Roshi with a nice cross.
Roshi misses the jab.
Roshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boyka under the eye.
Roshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Boyka.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roshi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Roshi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Boyka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roshi finds it's way round the side to connect with Boyka's head.
Roshi misses the jab.
Boyka tries for a takedown but Roshi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roshi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boyka looks for a takedown but Roshi sprawls well.
Master Roshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksei Boyka.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roshi works the jab nicely.
Roshi gets in close and tags Boyka with a short punch that almost sends Boyka to the mat! Oh Boyka is in big trouble! He turns his back on Roshi, trying to create some distance but Roshi rushes him, striking wildly and Boyka goes down! The referee tackles Roshi into the cage to end the fight! Roshi is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Master Roshi!
Master Roshi retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Master Roshi, 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.