PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Boytsov (ranked 2113 p4p, 2059 weight class) and Hiyness Da Prince (ranked 278 p4p, 272 weight class). Hiyness Da Prince acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Boytsov
vs
Da Prince

179 cm
20
220
2 - 0 - 0

192 cm
21
215
3 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boytsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hiyness Da Prince!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Prince listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Da Prince bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boytsov's head.
Da Prince has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

Boytsov gets a double leg takedown into Da Prince's guard.
Boytsov wants to control from the top but Da Prince keeps moving.
Da Prince controls Boytsov momentarily but Boytsov frees himself.
Boytsov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Da Prince wants to get back to his feet but Boytsov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boytsov trying to control but Da Prince is working from the bottom.

Boytsov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boytsov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boytsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Prince is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Prince really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boytsov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Prince seems keen to control Boytsov's posture.
Da Prince keeping moving, preventing Boytsov from controlling successfully.
Da Prince looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Prince, not yet.
Da Prince controls Boytsov momentarily but Boytsov frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Prince looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boytsov is one step ahead there.

Boytsov drops back looking for a leg! Da Prince is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Da Prince manages to kick Boytsov off! Boytsov jumps back into Da Prince's guard.

Boytsov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boytsov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Boytsov drops back looking for a leg! Da Prince is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Da Prince manages to kick Boytsov off! Boytsov jumps back into Da Prince's guard.
Boytsov won't allow Da Prince to sweep him here.
Da Prince not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boytsov is pushing down on Da Prince's leg trying to pass to half guard. Da Prince is fighting to maintain full guard but Boytsov has managed to sneak the leg through.

Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Da Prince has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boytsov trying to pass the guard but Da Prince defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boytsov is looking for a kimura here.

Da Prince is defending against the submission attempts here by Boytsov.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Da Prince has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Prince tries to roll over but Boytsov keeps him under control.

Boytsov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Da Prince doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boytsov.

Boytsov is working for a kimura but Da Prince is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boytsov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Da Prince defends it well.
Boytsov is trying to control. Da Prince wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Boytsov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Da Prince doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boytsov.
Boytsov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Prince keeps working.
Da Prince is trying to get back to full guard.

Boytsov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Da Prince is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boytsov wants to pass to mount but Da Prince is defending the position.

Boytsov seems to be working for a kimura but Da Prince defends the submission attempt.

Boytsov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boytsov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Da Prince knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Da Prince is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boytsov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boytsov's back!
Da Prince tries to keep control of the position but Boytsov is staying busy.
Da Prince biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Prince has the hooks in. Boytsov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Da Prince is riding his opponent, not letting Boytsov buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dmitry Boytsov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Boytsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Prince.
Da Prince swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Boytsov misses the target.
Boytsov throws a hook but Da Prince avoids it easily.
Boytsov misses with a left hand
and Da Prince counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Prince looks to land a right hand but Boytsov moved out of range.
Da Prince misses with a few strikes there.
Da Prince on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boytsov is defended easily by Da Prince.
Da Prince lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Prince throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Boytsov misses the target.
Boytsov doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Da Prince counter with a right hand.
Da Prince has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circling - Boytsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boytsov shoots for a double leg takedown but Da Prince sprawls well. He's pushed Boytsov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boytsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Prince throws a big shot that misses.
Boytsov slips a jab and a cross from Da Prince.

Boytsov feints and as Da Prince raises his hands in defense, Boytsov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Da Prince bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boytsov's guard.

Da Prince controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Da Prince's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boytsov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Prince can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Da Prince sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Boytsov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Prince doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Boytsov is tightening it up a little... Da Prince has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Da Prince reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Da Prince taps out! Nice BJJ there by Boytsov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dmitry Boytsov!
An out of breath Dmitry Boytsov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.