PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitka Boycheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Nevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boycheck's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Парус. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Boycheck
vs
Nevsky

180 cm
31
204 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

178 cm
30
217 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitka Boycheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Nevsky!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Boycheck misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boycheck.
Boycheck throws a series of punches but Nevsky avoids them all with ease.
Mitka Boycheck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nevsky avoids a kick to the body.
Nevsky takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nevsky lands a glancing blow to the side of Boycheck's head.
Boycheck misses with a double jab

and Nevsky counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boycheck manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boycheck slips a nice elbow through Nevsky's hands, connecting with Nevsky's forehead.
Boycheck lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Boycheck stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Nevsky to get to his feet.
Nevsky shoots for a double leg takedown but Boycheck sprawls well. He's pushed Nevsky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nevsky has a takedown stuffed.
Nevsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boycheck pinned against the cage. Boycheck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mitka Boycheck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Nevsky.
Sloppy strikes from Boycheck. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nevsky shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Boycheck looking for submissions off his back.

Boycheck looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boycheck is looking to improve his position.

Boycheck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nevsky throwing shots but Boycheck is blocking nicely.
Nevsky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Boycheck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nevsky lands with a punch from half guard.

Boycheck actively working from the bottom here.
Nevsky is nestled in close to Boycheck, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Boycheck looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Boycheck looking for submissions off his back.
Nevsky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boycheck looking for submissions off his back.
Nevsky working over Boycheck with some ground and pound. Boycheck looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Boycheck looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nevsky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nevsky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boycheck does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nevsky 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.

Nevsky is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boycheck sees it coming and defends easily.
Nevsky working the head and body with strikes.
Nevsky working over Boycheck with some ground and pound. Boycheck looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nevsky working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nevsky 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.

Boycheck actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky working over Boycheck with some ground and pound. Boycheck looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Boycheck actively working from the bottom here.
Nevsky scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nevsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Boycheck looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Nevsky there.
Boycheck taking some punishment here, with Nevsky in his half guard.

Boycheck is rocked!

Boycheck looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oh Boycheck is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nevsky slips a nice elbow through Boycheck's hands, connecting with Boycheck's forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Boycheck actively working from the bottom here.
Boycheck seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Boycheck is not content to let Nevsky control the position.
Nice strikes from Nevsky there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Nevsky dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nevsky tries for a takedown but Boycheck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nevsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Nevsky is looking to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Boycheck.
Boycheck scores with a leg kick.
Boycheck misses with a series of wild punches.
Nevsky misses with a straight right.
Boycheck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boycheck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nevsky.
A punch combination from Boycheck misses.
Boycheck turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boycheck looks to land a combination. Nevsky sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nevsky throws a hook but Boycheck avoids it easily.
Nevsky lands a nice hook to Boycheck's body. Boycheck takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boycheck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mitka Boycheck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Nevsky.
Boycheck scores with a one two! Nevsky had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boycheck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nevsky with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boycheck counters with a head kick.
Nevsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boycheck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nevsky somewhat.
Nevsky shoots in for a takedown but Boycheck shows good takedown defense.
Nevsky is breathing heavily.
Boycheck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boycheck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nevsky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boycheck defends it nicely.
Boycheck looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boycheck throws a nice looking combination but Nevsky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boycheck lands with a kick to the temple. Nevsky shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nevsky has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boycheck is trying to push Nevsky away but Nevsky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Boycheck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Nevsky darts in and clinches Boycheck up against the cage.
Nevsky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boycheck fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nevsky slips a jab and a cross from Boycheck.
Mitka Boycheck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by Boycheck.
Boycheck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nevsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boycheck moves away.
Mitka Boycheck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Nevsky with that takedown attempt.
Nevsky takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boycheck misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nevsky moves in looking to clinch but Boycheck pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Boycheck. No joy for Nevsky on that attempt.
Boycheck throws a right hand that Nevsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Nevsky also avoids with ease.
Nevsky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boycheck throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nevsky's head.
Nevsky lands with an overhand left.
Boycheck misses with a series of wild punches.
Boycheck checks the leg kick.
Boycheck stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boycheck wants it to stay on the feet.

Nevsky closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boycheck did well to prevent Nevsky getting side control.

Boycheck is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nevsky pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky trying to pass the guard but Boycheck defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nevsky seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nevsky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nevsky is nestled in close to Boycheck, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Boycheck actively working from the bottom here.

Boycheck looking for submissions off his back.
Nevsky seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nevsky stalling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Boycheck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boycheck tries to roll over but Nevsky keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mitka Boycheck will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Boycheck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nevsky looks for a takedown but Boycheck sprawls well.
Boycheck swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Nevsky counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Boycheck!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nevsky with shots to the head and body - Boycheck looks very uncomfortable down there.
Boycheck is trying to escape the mount.
Nevsky looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nevsky prevents Boycheck from getting the reversal.
Boycheck is working hard here to advance position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boycheck bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boycheck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nevsky is keeping the position for now.
Boycheck is looking to stand up but Nevsky won't let him.
Boycheck being controlled here momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boycheck won't allow Nevsky to sweep him here.
Alexander Nevsky has got the better of the ground game so far.

Nevsky manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Boycheck misses with a double jab.
Nevsky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boycheck misses with a combination

and Nevsky counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nevsky scoring with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Boycheck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nevsky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boycheck's head.

Boycheck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nevsky is aware though and is defending well.

Nevsky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky trying to control but Boycheck is working from the bottom.
Nevsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boycheck is keeping the position for now.
Nevsky landing with the ground and pound.

Boycheck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nevsky works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nevsky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nevsky working Boycheck over with strikes.
Boycheck has hold of Nevsky's hands but Nevsky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nevsky is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Nevsky there.
Nice strikes from Nevsky there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boycheck looking for submissions off his back.

Boycheck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nevsky lands strikes from half guard.

Boycheck looking for submissions off his back.
Nevsky moves into full mount! Boycheck won't be happy about that!
Boycheck tries to reverse the position but Nevsky maintains control.
Nevsky lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
BOOM! Nevsky connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nevsky scoring with strikes but Boycheck is staying in there.

It looks like Mitka Boycheck has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nevsky softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Boycheck is out cold! Nevsky jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Nevsky!