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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimentiy Boykin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boykin comes to the cage accompanied by Пересмотри. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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273 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dimentiy Boykin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boykin cracks Anthony with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boykin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anthony.
Boykin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Boykin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boykin scores with a hook.
Anthony fails with a takedown attempt.
Anthony fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boykin avoids it really well and circles away.
Anthony bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Anthony working the ground and pound but Boykin is defending the strikes.
Boykin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boykin manages to get back to half guard.
Boykin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boykin actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony lands strikes from half guard.
Boykin looking for submissions off his back.
Boykin moves into full guard.
Boykin is looking for a triangle but Anthony pushes his legs off easily.
Anthony lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anthony pushes down on Boykin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boykin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anthony connects with a nice short shot to Boykin's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boykin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Anthony.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony misses with a head shot. Boykin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Anthony got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boykin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anthony has managed to get both his arms back between Boykin's legs - danger averted.
Boykin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boykin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anthony gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anthony got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boykin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anthony has managed to get both his arms back between Boykin's legs - danger averted.
Anthony lands a couple of digs.
Anthony distracts Boykin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Anthony scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anthony content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anthony postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anthony works over Boykin with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boykin has a closed guard, preventing Anthony from standing up.
Anthony working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boykin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anthony is aware though and is defending well.
Boykin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Anthony escapes and throws Boykin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Anthony is chipping away with strikes.
Anthony cracks Boykin with a big right hand but Boykin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Boykin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anthony in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Anthony misses with the ground and pound.
Anthony cracks Boykin with a big elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Boykin is trying to get back to half guard.
Anthony lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony working the head with strikes.
Boykin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Anthony is looking for a sweep. Boykin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boykin is working for a kimura but Anthony is defending it quite comfortably.
Anthony avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boykin.
Boykin decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Boykin throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anthony is looking to clinch.
A jab from Boykin misses.
Anthony shoots in for a double leg but Boykin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Anthony dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A punch combination from Boykin misses.
Boykin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boykin misses with a few strikes there.
Boykin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boykin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Boykin.
Boykin throws out a leg kick but Anthony moves out of range and Boykin only half commits.
Boykin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boykin lands the left hand.
Anthony dives in and grabs Boykin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boykin pushes down on Anthony's head and hops out.
Nice straight punches there by Boykin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boykin.
Boykin misses with a double jab.
Boykin throws a right and a left that Anthony avoids nicely.
Anthony tries for a takedown but Boykin circles away easily
and Boykin counters with a three punch combo that has Anthony backing up. Anthony nods at Boykin to acknowledge the strikes.
Dimentiy Boykin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boykin throws a chopping leg kick but Anthony manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dimentiy Boykin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Anthony.
Anthony with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boykin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anthony looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Boykin!
Boykin is looking to improve his position but Anthony isn't that keen on the idea.
Boykin is working hard here to advance position.
Boykin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boykin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Anthony there.
Boykin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boykin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anthony scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boykin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anthony pulls his head out easily.
Boykin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boykin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anthony pulls his head out easily.
Boykin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anthony lands with a punch from half guard.
Anthony working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Boykin is trying to get back to full guard.
Boykin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anthony pulls his head out easily.
Anthony working over Boykin with some ground and pound. Boykin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boykin wants to get back to full guard.
Anthony tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Boykin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anthony pulls his head out easily.
Anthony winds up and cracks Boykin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boykin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anthony.
Anthony is nestled in close to Boykin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boykin looking for submissions off his back.
Boykin actively working from the bottom here.
Boykin taking some punishment here, with Anthony in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anthony connects with a nice short shot to Boykin's temple.
Boykin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boykin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anthony looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boykin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boykin taking some punishment here, with Anthony in his half guard.
Anthony is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Anthony not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boykin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anthony pulls his head out easily.
Anthony scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Anthony is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anthony drops an elbow to the side of Boykin's head.
Boykin looking for submissions off his back.
Boykin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boykin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anthony pulls his head out easily.
Boykin actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Anthony showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boykin throws a looping overhand right but Anthony ducks down to avoid it.
Anthony takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boykin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boykin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anthony tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Danga de danga de dang - Boykin scores with a four punch combination!
Anthony is looking to clinch.
Anthony doesn't manage to clinch there - Boykin circles away.
Boykin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boykin tries to bum rush Anthony with a series of wild strikes but Anthony uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anthony tries for a takedown but Boykin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anthony throws a looping overhand right but Boykin ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anthony.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony fails with a takedown attempt.
Dimentiy Boykin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Anthony.
Anthony shoots in looking for a takedown. Boykin tries to sprawl out of it but Anthony keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boykin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boykin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dimentiy Boykin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boykin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anthony misses with a takedown
and Boykin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boykin misses with a two punch combination.
Anthony checks a low kick from Boykin.
Boykin misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boykin but Boykin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anthony throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boykin's waist but Boykin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anthony off to one side.
Anthony dives in and grabs Boykin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boykin pushes down on Anthony's head and hops out.
Boykin misses with a series of wild punches.
Dimentiy Boykin is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Boykin misses.
Boykin looks to land a combination but Anthony avoids it well.
Boykin lands a two punch combo.
Anthony fails with the takedown
and Anthony takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boykin throws a combination. Anthony tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boykin misses with a hook. Anthony ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boykin fails to land with a series of punches.
Boykin throws a series of strikes that have Anthony backpedaling.
Boykin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boykin throws a looping overhand right but Anthony ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Boykin misses.
Anthony closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boykin circles away.
Anthony drops his hands momentarily and Boykin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boykin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boykin swats away the attempt to clinch by Anthony.
Anthony tries for a takedown but Boykin circles away easily
and Boykin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anthony has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony tries for a takedown but Boykin circles away easily
and Boykin counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Boykin.
Anthony shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boykin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boykin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anthony gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boykin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anthony defends well.
Boykin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anthony is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anthony is in close to Boykin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boykin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimentiy Boykin clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Anthony avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boykin throws a right and a left that Anthony avoids nicely.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anthony fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boykin avoids it really well and circles away.
Boykin scores with a jab to the head.
Boykin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Anthony avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A good leg kick by Boykin.
Boykin scores with a leg kick.
Anthony has his takedown stuffed
enabling Boykin to counter with a crisp jab.
Dimentiy Boykin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Anthony.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boykin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anthony takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dimentiy Boykin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anthony misses with a takedown
and Boykin counters with a left and a right that stings Anthony.
Anthony is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Boykin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No luck for Anthony with that takedown attempt.
Anthony gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boykin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anthony is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Boykin.
Anthony with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boykin counters with a straight right hand.
Boykin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anthony moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anthony misses with a takedown attempt
and Boykin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Boykin. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boykin throws a low kick, looking for Anthony's leg but Anthony calmly moves out of range.
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!
Some wild striking there from Boykin.
Boykin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anthony is out of range.
Anthony dodges the punch combination from Boykin.
Anthony misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Boykin to counter with a crisp jab.
Boykin misses with a series of wild punches.
Anthony tries to close the distance and clinch but Boykin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anthony tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boykin swivels and escapes.
Anthony gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boykin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anthony's knee momentarily.
Boykin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykin feints and then cracks Anthony's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anthony down.
Boykin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Anthony takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boykin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown but Boykin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Boykin.
Boykin fails to land with a series of punches.
Anthony takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anthony takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boykin clobbers Anthony with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boykin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anthony moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good exchange - Boykin coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boykin avoids it really well and circles away.
Good shot there by Boykin.
Anthony looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boykin is fending him off so far but Anthony persists. Nope, Boykin circles away and we're back to standing.
Anthony takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Boykin. Those never looked like landing.
Horrible takedown by Anthony or perhaps it was just good defense by Boykin which made him look bad.
Anthony walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boykin misses with the combination.
Anthony moves in looking to clinch but Boykin pushes him off.
Boykin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boykin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimentiy Boykin had his way with Stephen Anthony in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Boykin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anthony will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anthony throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boykin.
Boykin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boykin throws a right and a left that Anthony avoids nicely.
Anthony tries to clinch up but Boykin circles away and keeps his distance.
Boykin feints a jab promting Anthony to slip. Boykin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anthony slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Anthony is looking to clinch but Boykin is avoiding it.
Anthony tries to clinch but Boykin moves away
and Boykin counters with an outside leg kick.
Anthony misses with a takedown attempt
and Boykin counters with a three punch combo that has Anthony backing up. Anthony nods at Boykin to acknowledge the strikes.
Boykin cracks Anthony with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Anthony misses with a takedown attempt - Boykin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anthony is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Boykin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anthony momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Boykin counter with a right hand.
Dimentiy Boykin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Anthony.
Anthony shoots and misses
and Boykin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boykin scores with a three punch combo!
Boykin misses with a wild combination.
Boykin misses with the combination.
Boykin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boykin swinging wildly here.
Anthony shoots for a double leg takedown but Boykin sprawls well. He's pushed Anthony's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boykin lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boykin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anthony misses with a hook to the body
and Boykin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boykin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boykin connects with a crisp jab.
Boykin works over Anthony's head and body with a nice combination.
Anthony throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boykin's waist but Boykin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anthony off to one side.
Some wild striking there from Boykin.
Anthony gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boykin counters with a series of strikes. Anthony will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boykin misses with a series of wild punches.
Anthony tries to clinch but Boykin is having none of it.
Anthony dives in and grabs Boykin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boykin pushes down on Anthony's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykin's corner calls for a 1-2. Boykin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anthony showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boykin.
Boykin cracks Anthony with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boykin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anthony uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boykin.
Anthony is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boykin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boykin lands with a nice combination. Anthony backs away looking to recover.
Boykin lands an overhand right.
Boykin lands a lovely overhand right.
Anthony misses with a takedown attempt
and Anthony takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anthony on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boykin throws a series of punches but Anthony moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boykin misses with the combination.
Boykin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boykin wants it to stay on the feet.
Boykin scores with a one two! Anthony had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Boykin.
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!
Anthony has his takedown stuffed
and Boykin counters with a three punch combo that has Anthony backing up. Anthony nods at Boykin to acknowledge the strikes.
A combination from Boykin does no damage.
Boykin stuffs the takedown attempt from Anthony. Anthony gets slowly back to his feet.
Anthony takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boykin sprawls well. Boykin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anthony gets slowly back to his feet.
Anthony looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boykin is fending him off so far but Anthony persists. Nope, Boykin circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimentiy Boykin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boykin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimentiy Boykin!
During a confident post fight interview, Dimentiy Boykin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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