PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitka Boycheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vartan Mamikonyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boycheck's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Парус. Mamikonyan has chosen True Armenian Hero as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Boycheck
vs
Mamikonyan

180 cm
33
204 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

179 cm
23
193 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Great elbows
Good gas tank

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitka Boycheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vartan Mamikonyan!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boycheck keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boycheck scores with a nice body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Boycheck. Those never looked like landing.
Boycheck lands a nice shot that snaps Mamikonyan's head back.
Mamikonyan has a takedown stuffed.
Mamikonyan tries for a takedown but Boycheck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mitka Boycheck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vartan Mamikonyan.
Boycheck throws a head kick but Mamikonyan moves out of range.
Boycheck lands a leg kick that knocks Mamikonyan off balance momentarily.
A punch combination from Boycheck misses.
A head kick misses from Boycheck.
Boycheck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mamikonyan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boycheck displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boycheck keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mamikonyan shoots in and drives through. Boycheck sprawls well.
Boycheck moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Vartan Mamikonyan has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boycheck looks to land a combination but Mamikonyan avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boycheck throws a right hand that Mamikonyan ducks under and follows up with a left that Mamikonyan also avoids with ease.
Boycheck misses with a low kick.
Mamikonyan misses with a two punch combination.
Boycheck looks to land a body kick but Mamikonyan moved away.
Boycheck misses with the combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mamikonyan is defended easily by Boycheck.
Mamikonyan misses with a takedown attempt - Boycheck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mamikonyan wants to clinch up but Boycheck keeps it at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boycheck.
Boycheck leaves Mamikonyan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Mamikonyan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mamikonyan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mamikonyan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boycheck keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Mamikonyan is trying to get an arm triangle but Boycheck is defending well.
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!

Mamikonyan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boycheck knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mamikonyan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boycheck is looking to reverse the position.

Mamikonyan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Boycheck rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mamikonyan's guard! Nice work there by Boycheck!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mamikonyan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boycheck has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boycheck scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boycheck throwing strikes from guard but Mamikonyan blocks nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boycheck lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boycheck tries to stand but Mamikonyan is controlling from the bottom.
Boycheck trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamikonyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boycheck stopping the sweep attempt from Mamikonyan.
Boycheck scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamikonyan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boycheck is one step ahead there.
Boycheck slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boycheck wants to control from the top but Mamikonyan keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Mitka Boycheck just wasn't active enough.
Boycheck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mamikonyan.

Mamikonyan gets a double leg takedown into Boycheck's guard.
Mamikonyan looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Boycheck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Boycheck 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.

Mitka Boycheck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vartan Mamikonyan's cut.
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.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mamikonyan.
Boycheck chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boycheck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Boycheck as Mamikonyan shoots in.
Boycheck stuffs the takedown attempt from Mamikonyan. Mamikonyan gets slowly back to his feet.
Mitka Boycheck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vartan Mamikonyan.
Mamikonyan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boycheck is fending him off so far but Mamikonyan persists. Nope, Boycheck circles away and we're back to standing.
Mitka Boycheck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boycheck keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boycheck.
Boycheck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mitka Boycheck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boycheck lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boycheck connects with a solid leg kick.
Boycheck looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mamikonyan blocks a head kick by Boycheck.
Mamikonyan misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boycheck throws a head kick that misses.
Mamikonyan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mamikonyan is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boycheck.
Boycheck lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mamikonyan shoots in for a takedown but Boycheck shows good takedown defense.
Mitka Boycheck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boycheck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mamikonyan.
Mamikonyan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boycheck connects with an inside leg kick.
Boycheck misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mamikonyan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boycheck.
Boycheck fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mamikonyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boycheck moves away.
Boycheck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mamikonyan circles away quickly and effectively.
Mamikonyan avoids the head kick by Boycheck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boycheck throws a head kick that half lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Boycheck. Those never looked like landing.
Mamikonyan fails with a takedown attempt.
Mamikonyan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boycheck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mamikonyan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boycheck manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Boycheck.
Mamikonyan slips a jab and a cross from Boycheck.
Mamikonyan wants to clinch up but Boycheck keeps it at a distance.
Boycheck throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mamikonyan.
Boycheck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boycheck.
Boycheck connects with a high kick.
Boycheck is looking to land body kicks.
Mamikonyan dives in and grabs Boycheck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boycheck pushes down on Mamikonyan's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamikonyan looks for a takedown but Boycheck sprawls well.
Mamikonyan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boycheck.
Mamikonyan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mamikonyan shoots in but no luck this time.
Boycheck thuds his shin into the meat of Mamikonyan's side.
Boycheck throws a right hand that Mamikonyan ducks under and follows up with a left that Mamikonyan also avoids with ease.
Boycheck throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mamikonyan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boycheck tries to avoid it but Mamikonyan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boycheck to the ground. Boycheck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boycheck throws a head kick but Mamikonyan moves out of range.
Mamikonyan shoots in for a double leg but Boycheck sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boycheck looks to land a combination but Mamikonyan avoids it well.
Boycheck tries to bum rush Mamikonyan with a series of wild strikes but Mamikonyan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boycheck throws a right hand that Mamikonyan ducks under and follows up with a left that Mamikonyan also avoids with ease.
No luck for Mamikonyan with that takedown attempt.
Mamikonyan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boycheck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck throws a head kick that misses.
Crunch! Boycheck slams his shin into Mamikonyan's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamikonyan slips a jab and a cross from Boycheck.
Boycheck moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boycheck stuffs the takedown.
Boycheck throws a sloppy head kick and Mamikonyan moves out of range easily.
Boycheck moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mamikonyan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boycheck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Boycheck lands but Mamikonyan takes it in his stride.
Boycheck throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mamikonyan fails with a takedown attempt.
Mamikonyan throws a series of punches but Boycheck moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitka Boycheck dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vartan Mamikonyan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mamikonyan needs to keep his hands up - Boycheck had a free shot at his head there.
That kick from Boycheck tenderised Mamikonyan's leg. Mamikonyan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mamikonyan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boycheck throws a sloppy head kick and Mamikonyan moves out of range easily.
Boycheck buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mamikonyan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boycheck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mamikonyan somewhat.
Mamikonyan shoots in for a takedown but Boycheck shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mamikonyan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boycheck as he avoids it easily.
Mitka Boycheck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vartan Mamikonyan.
Mamikonyan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boycheck moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boycheck throws a nice looking combination but Mamikonyan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boycheck lands with a right hand.

Mamikonyan takes the fight into the clinch.
Mamikonyan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mamikonyan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamikonyan keeps control of Boycheck as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mamikonyan throws a knee to the head but misses.

Boycheck manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Boycheck misses.
Boycheck misses with a few strikes there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mamikonyan.
Boycheck throws a head kick but Mamikonyan moves out of range.
Boycheck throws the kick towards the body but Mamikonyan avoids it.
Mamikonyan looks for a takedown but Boycheck sprawls well.
Mamikonyan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boycheck lands a head kick. Mamikonyan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boycheck lands a head kick. Mamikonyan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mamikonyan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamikonyan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boycheck circles away.
Boycheck tries a head kick but it misses.
Boycheck fails to land with a series of punches.
Boycheck thumps Mamikonyan with a low kick.
Mamikonyan doesn't manage to clinch there - Boycheck circles away.
Mamikonyan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamikonyan shoots in but Boycheck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mamikonyan.
Boycheck throws a nice head kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boycheck.
Mamikonyan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boycheck throws a sloppy head kick and Mamikonyan moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Boycheck there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Boycheck.
Boycheck throws a sloppy head kick and Mamikonyan moves out of range easily.
Mamikonyan misses with the combination.
A head kick from Boycheck lands but Mamikonyan takes it in his stride.
Boycheck pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mamikonyan is out of range and Boycheck settles back down.
No luck for Mamikonyan with that takedown attempt.
Mamikonyan shoots for a double leg takedown but Boycheck sprawls well. He's pushed Mamikonyan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boycheck throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mamikonyan tries to close the distance and clinch but Boycheck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boycheck's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boycheck duly obliges.
Boycheck throws a right and a left that both miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boycheck.
Boycheck looks to land a combination but Mamikonyan avoids it well.
Boycheck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mamikonyan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamikonyan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boycheck avoids it really well and circles away.
Mamikonyan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamikonyan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mamikonyan shoots in but no luck this time.
Mitka Boycheck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mamikonyan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Boycheck counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mamikonyan has momentary wrist control but Boycheck slips an elbow through the middle.
Vartan Mamikonyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitka Boycheck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boycheck distracts Mamikonyan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boycheck with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mamikonyan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Boycheck wants to control from the top but Mamikonyan keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mitka Boycheck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boycheck, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitka Boycheck!
After winning the bout, Mitka Boycheck thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.