PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Finaliza Geral (ranked 4216 p4p, 4610 weight class) and Yuri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuri Boyka will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Geral
vs
Boyka

181 cm
23
173
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
167
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Finaliza Geral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Boyka!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boyka tries to sprawl but Geral drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boyka is looking to control Geral's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boyka avoid being mounted?
Boyka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Geral seems to be looking for submissions.
Boyka is trying to stand up here but Geral is controlling him well.

Geral is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyka trying to control here.

Geral is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boyka has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geral is controlling the pace.

Boyka looking for submissions off his back.
Boyka misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Geral is trying to control. Boyka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boyka looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Geral 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 Geral off to one side.
Geral keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Geral appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Boyka takes the fight into the clinch.
Geral tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Geral jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boyka walks away with a smile on his face. Geral gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finaliza Geral. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Boyka moves into range and clinches up with Geral.
Boyka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Geral goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boyka prevents it.
Geral is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Boyka to keep the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geral goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boyka prevents it.
Geral is trying to pull guard but Boyka has him pressed against the cage.
Geral jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boyka walks away with a smile on his face. Geral gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boyka shoots in for a double leg but Geral sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Geral fails with a takedown attempt.

Boyka takes the fight into the clinch.
Geral has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boyka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geral drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Geral is trying to drag Boyka to the mat but Boyka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Boyka jumps into guard, dragging Geral to the mat.
Geral advances position into side control!

Geral is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boyka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boyka is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yuri Boyka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Geral feints and as Boyka raises his hands in defense, Geral changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Finaliza Geral overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Boyka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Geral can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Geral stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boyka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Geral won't allow Boyka to get back to his feet.
Geral wants to pass the guard but Boyka is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geral is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Geral looking to sit in guard and control but Boyka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Geral has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boyka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

Geral has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boyka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boyka wants to control from the top but Geral keeps moving.

Geral throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geral keeping full guard, as Boyka tries to pass.

Geral working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boyka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boyka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boyka wants to control from the top but Geral keeps moving.

Boyka is posturing up here but Geral has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Boyka tries to roll out but it's too tight and Boyka has to tap! Slick submission there by Geral!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Finaliza Geral!
A very excited looking Finaliza Geral made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.