PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shirley Sexton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyka has chosen Boyka as his entrance music. Shirley Sexton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sexton
vs
Boyka

225 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
198 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shirley Sexton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Boyka!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sexton moves into the clinch.
Sexton tries to pull guard but Boyka won't allow it.

Sexton has clasped his hands together around Boyka's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sexton cracks Boyka with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sexton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sexton 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.
Sexton lands an elbow.
Sexton lands a few punches from side control.
Sexton trying to control the position but Boyka is working away.
Boyka is looking for a sweep.

Sexton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boyka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sexton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Sexton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyka takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexton cracks Boyka with a big right hand but Boyka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Sexton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sexton working the ground and pound from side control.
Sexton working the ground and pound from side control.

Sexton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Boyka fails to land with a series of punches.
Sexton blocks a head kick by Boyka.
Sexton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Sexton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boyka, pushing him back against the cage.

Sexton is fighting off a takedown attempt but Boyka is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sexton to the mat. Sexton regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Boyka looks winded!
Sexton working a defensive guard but Boyka manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sexton sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sexton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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!
Sexton gets back to full guard.

Boyka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sexton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boyka has managed to get both his arms back between Sexton's legs - danger averted.
Sexton keeping moving, preventing Boyka from controlling successfully.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sexton pushes Boyka off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sexton tries to clinch up.
Sexton moves in looking to clinch but Boyka pushes him off.

Sexton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Boyka manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sexton shoots in for a takedown but Boyka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexton tries to clinch there but Boyka circles away.
As Sexton backs off Boyka throws a huge counter combo but Sexton manages to avoid it all.
Boyka tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sexton shoots in and gets a takedown into Boyka's guard.
Sexton cracks Boyka with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sexton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sexton with a nice head shot there.
Sexton works over Boyka with some ground and pound from guard.
Boyka is trying to keep Sexton in close.
Sexton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sexton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sexton throws an elbow that misses. Boyka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sexton's guard. Nice move by Boyka!

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shirley Sexton dominated that round.
That's time! Sexton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Boyka gets a takedown into half guard.

Sexton kicks off Boyka and gets to his feet.

Sexton has managed to clinch.
Sexton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boyka avoids it.
Sexton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boyka can do to turn this around?
Sexton tries a body shot but Boyka blocks it.
Boyka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sexton.
Sexton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boyka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boyka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sexton jumps guard but Boyka stands there with Sexton around his waist. Sexton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shirley Sexton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexton avoiding damage.

Boyka decides to pull guard.
Sexton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Boyka pushes Sexton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Boyka is breathing heavily.
Sexton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sexton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sexton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boyka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sexton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sexton tries to clinch up but Boyka circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sexton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sexton works over Boyka with some ground and pound from guard.
Boyka is looking to stand up but Sexton isn't so interested in that idea.
Boyka is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sexton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boyka is trying to control the position but Sexton postures up.
Sexton chips away with some ground and pound.
Shirley Sexton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sexton is in close to Boyka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sexton landing some decent shots from guard.
Sexton prevents Boyka from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexton is in close to Boyka's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Sexton gets to his feet. Boyka looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sexton wants to clinch.

Sexton moves into range and clinches up with Boyka.
Boyka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Boyka gets control of Sexton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Boyka will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sexton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka trying to keep a closed guard but Sexton is proving a slippery customer.
Sexton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boyka has momentary wrist control but Sexton slips an elbow through the middle.
Sexton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boyka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sexton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sexton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sexton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boyka's head.
Sexton distracts Boyka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sexton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boyka's head.
Sexton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boyka's head.
Sexton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boyka's head.
Sexton works over Boyka with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shirley Sexton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Sexton forces Boyka back against the cage and clinches.
Boyka has had enough of the clinch but Sexton keeps him there for the moment.
Sexton wants a takedown.

Sexton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boyka uses from the top position.
Boyka prevents Sexton from getting back to his feet.
Boyka trying to control but Sexton is working from the bottom.
Sexton is striking off his back. Boyka thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.

Sexton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boyka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexton landing rabbit punches to the side of Boyka's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexton flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Boyka there.

Sexton kicks off Boyka and gets to his feet.
Boyka tries to move into range but Sexton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Boyka gets caught napping as Sexton dives in and scores a takedown. Boyka manages to retain guard.
Sexton working some strikes from top position.
Sexton working some strikes from top position.
Sexton won't allow Boyka to get back to his feet.
Sexton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sexton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sexton lands a couple of elbows.
Sexton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexton stands up over Boyka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sexton prevents Boyka from getting back to his feet.
Sexton chips away with some ground and pound.
Sexton landing with the ground and pound.
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!
Sexton landing with the ground and pound.
Boyka has momentary wrist control but Sexton slips an elbow through the middle.
Sexton is looking to stand up but Boyka won't let him.
Sexton is working Boyka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sexton works over Boyka with some ground and pound from guard.
Sexton is looking to stand up but Boyka won't let him.
Sexton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sexton preventing the sweep.
Sexton is working Boyka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sexton works over Boyka with some ground and pound from guard.
Sexton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sexton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sexton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sexton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sexton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sexton connects with a couple of short punches.
Boyka has momentary wrist control but Sexton slips an elbow through the middle.

Sexton stands and steps away. Boyka gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boyka.

Sexton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boyka did well to prevent Sexton getting side control.
Sexton working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sexton lands a nice short elbow.
Sexton slips a nice elbow through Boyka's hands, connecting with Boyka's forehead.
Sexton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyka is looking to control Sexton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boyka avoid being mounted?
Boyka taking some punishment here, with Sexton in his half guard.
Yuri Boyka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shirley Sexton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sexton is nestled in close to Boyka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shirley Sexton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sexton, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shirley Sexton!