PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Boitsoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boitsoff comes to the cage accompanied by My Domination. Steel has chosen Kollegah - Bossaura as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Dmitry Boitsoff has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dmitry Boitsoff seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Boitsoff
vs
Steel

180 cm
25
222 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

190 cm
23
215 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boitsoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Steel!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boitsoff shoots in looking for a takedown. Steel tries to sprawl out of it but Boitsoff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boitsoff throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel.
Boitsoff scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boitsoff shoots in looking for a takedown. Steel tries to sprawl out of it but Boitsoff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boitsoff throws a hook but Steel blocks it.

Boitsoff shoots in and gets a takedown into Steel's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Steel keeping full guard, as Boitsoff tries to pass.
Boitsoff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boitsoff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Steel wants to sweep here but Boitsoff controlling him for the moment.

Boitsoff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boitsoff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boitsoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Boitsoff sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boitsoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Boitsoff drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steel!
Boitsoff manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Boitsoff is working for a kimura but Steel is defending it quite comfortably.
Steel wants to control but Boitsoff is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Boitsoff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Boitsoff is working for a kimura but Steel is defending it quite comfortably.

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

Boitsoff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel is just riding it out for now. Boitsoff eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boitsoff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boitsoff.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boitsoff is thwarting Steel's attempts to control the position.
Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boitsoff.
Boitsoff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boitsoff is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Steel still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Steel has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Boitsoff manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Steel wants to get back to his feet.

Boitsoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Boitsoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boitsoff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Boitsoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Boitsoff working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Boitsoff dominated that round.
That's time! Boitsoff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Steel moves out of range as Boitsoff strikes.
Boitsoff lands with a cross.
Boitsoff tries for a takedown but Steel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steel connects with an inside leg kick.
Boitsoff throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steel.
Steel scoring well with a low kick there.
Boitsoff slips a straight right by Steel.
Steel throws a solid leg kick but Boitsoff takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steel.

Boitsoff shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boitsoff wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boitsoff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boitsoff wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel wants to stand up but Boitsoff is controlling him.
Boitsoff postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boitsoff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steel is looking to stand up but Boitsoff isn't so interested in that idea.
Boitsoff slips nicely into half guard.
Boitsoff trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boitsoff looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Steel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boitsoff has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Steel taking some punishment here, with Boitsoff in his half guard.
Boitsoff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Boitsoff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boitsoff working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Steel's thigh. Steel counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Boitsoff sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steel's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boitsoff wants to work for an arm triangle but Steel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Boitsoff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boitsoff prevents Steel from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Boitsoff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boitsoff is controlling the pace.
Steel trying to control from the bottom.
Steel is staying active underneath Boitsoff, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boitsoff sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boitsoff wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Boitsoff dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Horrible takedown by Boitsoff or perhaps it was just good defense by Steel which made him look bad.
Dmitry Boitsoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Boitsoff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel slips a straight right by Boitsoff.
Boitsoff shoots in and drives through. Steel sprawls well.
Boitsoff has his takedown stuffed
and Steel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boitsoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Dmitry Boitsoff has been cut.
Steel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Steel stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boitsoff.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Boitsoff.
Boitsoff misses with a left hand
and Steel finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boitsoff.
Steel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boitsoff.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Steel cracks the inside of Boitsoff's front leg.
Steel jabs Boitsoff to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boitsoff throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Steel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boitsoff.
Nice uppercut there from Steel.
Steel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel feints and then cracks Boitsoff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boitsoff down.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel scores with a head kick. Boitsoff tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Steel stuffs the takedown attempt from Boitsoff. Boitsoff gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel lands with an overhand left.
Steel lands a front kick.
Boitsoff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
David Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boitsoff takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boitsoff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steel. Steel obviously looking to wear him down.
Steel lands with a right hand.
Boitsoff has a takedown stuffed.
Steel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steel throws a head kick but Boitsoff moves out of range.
Steel thuds his shin into the meat of Boitsoff's side.
Steel slaps away a takedown attempt from Boitsoff, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
David Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boitsoff.
Boitsoff shoots in for a takedown but Steel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boitsoff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boitsoff walks into a stiff left hand from Steel.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steel.
Steel thuds his shin into the meat of Boitsoff's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel tests Boitsoff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boitsoff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steel can pounce on him.

Steel cracks Boitsoff with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Boitsoff looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Steel finish him?

Boitsoff is rocked!

Dmitry Boitsoff's cut is getting worse.
Boitsoff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steel as he avoids it easily.
Dmitry Boitsoff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steel cracks Boitsoff on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Boitsoff falls backwards against the cage. Steel follows up with more strikes that drop Boitsoff to his knees. Steel keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Boitsoff! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Steel!