PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Timofey Boyko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kamaedzitca - Колазварl. 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.

Boyko
vs
Lee

174 cm
25
156 lbs
12 - 4 - 1

172 cm
31
155 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

Project Mayhem
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timofey Boyko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Boyko circles away.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Boyko shows good takedown defense.
Boyko misses with a wild combination.
Nice body punch from Boyko.
Boyko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boyko checks a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lee.
Boyko scores with a decent looking hook.

Lee looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boyko!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
You can see the frustration on Boyko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boyko tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Boyko is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyko is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Boyko is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lee tries for a kimura but Boyko is defending well.

Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boyko is trying to get back to half guard.
Boyko struggling a bit here.
Boyko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lee is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boyko blocks the strikes from Lee.

Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boyko pulls his head out easily.
Boyko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Timofey Boyko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Boyko misses with a low kick as Lee jumps back.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boyko moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Boyko connects with a high kick.
Boyko lands a nice looking body shot.
Boyko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice body kick from Boyko.
Boyko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lee walks into a jab.
Lee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Boyko is looking to clinch.
Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boyko is out of range.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee is looking to clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Boyko.
Boyko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Boyko connects with the punch.
Boyko moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Boyko scores with a push kick.
Boyko keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee tries to clinch up.
Timofey Boyko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Boyko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the ropes.
Lee can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timofey Boyko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice shot by Lee.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Boyko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bruce Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee misses with a left hand

and Boyko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lee as Boyko tries to tie him up.
Boyko lands a shoulder strike.
Lee dodges an elbow strike from Boyko.
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
Lee tries for a takedown but Boyko manages to get underhooks.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boyko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boyko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Lee manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Boyko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boyko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boyko is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is trying to keep Boyko in close.
Boyko tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.

Lee throws his legs up looking for a submission but Boyko uses it to pass to side control.
Lee is trying to control Boyko's posture but Boyko avoids it.
Boyko controls the position.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Lee throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a little strike from the bottom.
Boyko blocks the strikes from Lee.
Boyko just content to control the position.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Lee trying to remain calm as Boyko controls from the top position.
Lee tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyko is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lee's shoulder. That is not cool.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lee is pushing Boyko's head away, looking to escape. Boyko manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee asks Boyko politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Boyko prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boyko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boyko trying to control the position but Lee is working away.

Timofey Boyko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Timofey Boyko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Lee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee shoots in and drives through. Boyko sprawls well.

Boyko darts in and clinches Lee up against the ropes.
Boyko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boyko lands a nice knee to the body.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Lee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boyko after a bit of a struggle.
Lee avoids a wild elbow strike from Boyko.
Boyko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses.
Boyko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Boyko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boyko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice elbow from Boyko.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boyko scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boyko.
Boyko lands with a right to the head.
Boyko lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timofey Boyko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Boyko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Boyko - that will leave a mark!
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boyko sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Lee clinches with his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Boyko as the two fighters clinch.
Boyko landing knees to the body.
Boyko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
Boyko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee is trying to drag Boyko to the mat but Boyko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boyko pushes Lee back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Boyko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Boyko lands with a light punch inside.
Boyko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A body shot lands from Boyko.
Lee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Boyko.
Boyko lands a nice knee to the body.
Boyko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyko lands a knee to the body.
Lee takes a knee to the side of the body.
Boyko lands a shoulder strike.
Boyko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Boyko landing knees to the head.
Boyko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lee or not.
Timofey Boyko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boyko lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boyko.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boyko lands an elbow inside.
Boyko scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boyko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boyko lands with a left to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Timofey Boyko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Lee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyko lands a nice elbow.
Boyko with a knee to the head.

Lee is rocked!
Boyko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Boyko finish him?
Lee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boyko lands a knee to the head.
Lee wants a takedown but no success here.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Boyko blocks it.
Boyko lands a nice knee to the body.
Boyko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boyko lands a nice knee to the body.
Boyko wants to stall.
Boyko landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Boyko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boyko trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee is looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyko pushes Lee back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boyko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses.
Boyko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses.
Boyko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boyko lands with a right to the head.
Boyko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boyko.

Boyko breaks from the clinch.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boyko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boyko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boyko slips under a jab.
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boyko scoring well with a low kick there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to clinch there but Boyko circles away.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Boyko tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boyko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boyko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boyko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lee will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boyko clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boyko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A combination from Boyko does no damage.
Timofey Boyko is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee wants to clinch up but Boyko keeps it at a distance.
Boyko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Boyko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boyko, as that shot connected.
Boyko jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boyko scores with a jab.
Bruce Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyko scores with a kick to the midsection.

Boyko has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Boyko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Boyko lands an elbow just above Lee 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timofey Boyko 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.

The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boyko connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boyko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Boyko.
Boyko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boyko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Boyko clinches up against the ropes.
Boyko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Boyko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boyko as Lee tries to tie him up.

Boyko manages to break the clinch.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Boyko is out of range.
Lee fails to land the takedown.
Lee is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Boyko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyko cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boyko scores with a head kick.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boyko cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Boyko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the ropes.
Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but Boyko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boyko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Boyko lands an elbow inside.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boyko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee avoiding damage as Boyko throws knees to the body.
Boyko blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Boyko.
Boyko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lee in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyko working Lee over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boyko.

Boyko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boyko thuds a left hand into Lee's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Boyko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boyko lands with a nice body punch.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boyko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boyko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee tries to clinch there but Boyko circles away.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Boyko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Boyko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee wants to clinch.
Boyko cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
Lee misses with a low kick as Boyko jumps back.
Boyko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boyko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boyko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boyko.
Boyko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boyko throws a front kick that sends Lee stumbling back into the ropes.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Boyko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boyko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boyko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boyko connects with the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Boyko.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Boyko pushes him off.
Lee fails to land the takedown.
Timofey Boyko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Lee.
Boyko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boyko throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boyko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boyko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boyko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boyko is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
Boyko misses with a wild combination.
Lee misses with a hook. Boyko ducked under it nicely.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Boyko counters with a body kick that stops Lee in his tracks momentarily.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boyko scores with a hook.
Lee throws a low kick but Boyko moves out of range easily.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Boyko saw that one coming.
Boyko throws a head kick that Lee semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timofey Boyko had his way with Bruce Lee in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

That kick from Boyko tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boyko keeps Lee at a distance using the push kick.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boyko scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee is looking to clinch but Boyko is avoiding it.
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Boyko, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Boyko against the ropes but Boyko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boyko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lee throws a hook but Boyko blocks it.
Boyko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boyko's corner calls for a 1-2. Boyko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That kick from Boyko tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee tries to clinch up but Boyko circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boyko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boyko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Boyko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boyko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Boyko closes the distance and clinches.
Boyko lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Boyko controlling the action here for a moment.
Lee tries for a takedown but Boyko manages to get underhooks.
Boyko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Lee gets control of Boyko's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lee will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Boyko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Lee working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Boyko has passed into half guard!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyko tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Timofey Boyko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boyko is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyko prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boyko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lee throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Lee has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Boyko is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyko trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Lee throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Bruce Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee seems a little lost for a moment, as Boyko dominates the positioning.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boyko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timofey Boyko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boyko 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timofey Boyko!
Timofey Boyko retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Timofey Boyko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.