PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Gajewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timofey Boyko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gajewski comes to the cage accompanied by Two Steps From Hell - Hypnotica. Boyko has chosen Kamaedzitca - Колазварl as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Gajewski
vs
Boyko

163 cm
21
146 lbs
5 - 1 - 1

174 cm
21
156 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q
Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrzej Gajewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timofey Boyko!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gajewski moves out of range as Boyko throws a body kick.
Gajewski throws a poor cross that misses
and Boyko counters with an outside leg kick.

Boyko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boyko is trying to keep Gajewski in close.
Gajewski wants to pass the guard but Boyko is keeping the position.
Gajewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gajewski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boyko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gajewski manages to get himself to full guard.

Boyko gets to his feet - Gajewski follows without any prompting.
Gajewski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boyko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gajewski's sensitive parts.
Boyko cracks the inside of Gajewski's front leg.
Boyko throws a poor cross that misses
and Gajewski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boyko throws a head kick that misses.
Boyko looks to land a right hand but Gajewski moved out of range.
Boyko fails to land with a series of punches.
Boyko scoring well with a low kick there.
Boyko misses with a leg kick
and Gajewski counters with a straight right hand.
Gajewski tries a low kick but Boyko avoids it.
Gajewski swats away the attempt to clinch by Boyko.
Boyko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gajewski. That did some damage!
Gajewski scoring well with a low kick there.
Gajewski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boyko avoids the body shot from Gajewski.
Gajewski pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boyko back to the cage. Gajewski follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boyko scores with a push kick.
Gajewski lands a leg kick that knocks Boyko off balance momentarily.
Boyko tries to clinch up but Gajewski circles away and keeps his distance.
Gajewski dives in and grabs Boyko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boyko pushes down on Gajewski's head and hops out.
Boyko throws a nice inside leg kick.

Gajewski closes the distance and clinches.
Boyko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gajewski is defending well for now.
Boyko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gajewski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boyko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gajewski's defenses.

Gajewski has hold of one of Boyko's legs. Boyko is fighting the takedown attempt but Gajewski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Boyko wants to stand but Gajewski is controlling the position.
Boyko looking for a sweep. Not yet Boyko, not yet.
Gajewski trying to control but Boyko is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Andrzej Gajewski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Boyko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boyko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Gajewski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boyko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Boyko controls the position for a moment.
Gajewski is looking to take a break and control but Boyko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boyko is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gajewski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boyko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gajewski off and has taken his back!
Gajewski trying to control the hands but Boyko won't let him.
Gajewski tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Boyko's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Boyko gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go!
A left lands for Gajewski.
Gajewski scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andrzej Gajewski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gajewski misses the shot to the body.
Boyko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gajewski.
Boyko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Boyko does no damage.
A head kick misses from Boyko.

Gajewski forces Boyko back against the cage and clinches.
Boyko lands an elbow just above Gajewski 's eye.
Gajewski is trying to drag Boyko to the mat but Boyko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gajewski wants to take the fight to the mat but Boyko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gajewski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boyko backwards.
Boyko working Gajewski over with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gajewski.

Gajewski is trying to trip Boyko. He has hold of a leg but Boyko is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gajewski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gajewski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajewski trying to control but Boyko is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gajewski wanted to stand there but Boyko had control of the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boyko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boyko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andrzej Gajewski.
Gajewski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boyko takes a swing at Gajewski's ribcage but misses.
Gajewski misses with a looping left.
Boyko ducks under a wild hook from Gajewski.
Timofey Boyko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boyko is looking to score with low kicks.
Andrzej Gajewski is winning the standup battle so far.
Boyko slips a jab from Gajewski.
Boyko tries to clinch but Gajewski is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyko tries a head kick but it misses.
Boyko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boyko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gajewski's calf.
Boyko catches Gajewski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Boyko drives through and clinches with Gajewski against the cage.
Gajewski lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gajewski can't find room to land a body shot as Boyko controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Gajewski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gajewski just leaning against Boyko, taking a breather.
Boyko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boyko pushes off an throws an elbow but Gajewski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gajewski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boyko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boyko lands an elbow inside that Gajewski shrugs off.
Boyko prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrzej Gajewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski tries a body shot but Boyko blocks it.
Boyko scores a nice knee to the body.
Gajewski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gajewski blocks an elbow strike from Boyko.
Gajewski tries to work over Boyko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boyko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gajewski's defenses.
Nice body punch from Gajewski - that landed with a thud.
Boyko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boyko tries a knee to the head but Gajewski blocks it.
Boyko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gajewski pushes Boyko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gajewski pushes Boyko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boyko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gajewski.

Gajewski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gajewski looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gajewski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gajewski trying to control but Boyko is working from the bottom.

Gajewski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boyko pulls Gajewski in close to prevent any damage.
Gajewski content to stall in guard here.
Gajewski preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gajewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrzej Gajewski 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Boyko throws a leg kick but Gajewski checks it.
Boyko tries to clinch up but Gajewski circles away and keeps his distance.
Gajewski wants to slow Boyko down by chopping away at his legs.

Gajewski gets a takedown into half guard.
Boyko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gajewski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boyko defending well though.
Andrzej Gajewski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boyko keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Boyko is refusing to be controlled, as Gajewski sits in half guard.
Boyko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boyko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyko has Gajewski pulled in close to control his posture.
Boyko wants to sweep but no luck.
Boyko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boyko trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gajewski passes into half guard.
Gajewski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gajewski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boyko wants to improve his position but Gajewski is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gajewski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boyko keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boyko is not content to let Gajewski control the position.
Boyko preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boyko is looking for a sweep. Gajewski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boyko trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyko tries to kick Gajewski off but Gajewski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Timofey Boyko.
Gajewski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boyko is looking to slow Gajewski down with leg kicks.
A leg kick checked by Boyko.
Boyko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gajewski thows a body shot but no joy.
Gajewski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boyko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gajewski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boyko tries to clinch there but Gajewski circles away.
Gajewski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boyko.
Boyko tries to clinch but Gajewski is having none of it.
Gajewski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boyko.
A nice combination there by Gajewski.
Gajewski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boyko.
Boyko throws a leg kick but Gajewski checks it.
Timofey Boyko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyko thows a leg kick but Gajewski checks it
and Gajewski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boyko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boyko scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Gajewski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boyko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gajewski wants to slow Boyko down by chopping away at his legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gajewski.
Gajewski misses with a low kick.
Gajewski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boyko. That did some damage!
Boyko tries to clinch up.
Boyko lands with an overhand left.
Gajewski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gajewski throws an overhand right that lands on Boyko's shoulder, as Boyko tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Gajewski misses its intended target.
Andrzej Gajewski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gajewski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andrzej Gajewski.
Well Gajewski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrzej Gajewski!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrzej Gajewski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.