PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Timofey Boyko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roll Fizzlebeef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyko comes into the arena with Kamaedzitca - Колазварl blaring out of the sound system. Fizzlebeef has chosen Eminem & Royce Da 5'9 - Above the Law a as his entrance music. 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
Fizzlebeef

174 cm
26
156 lbs
14 - 4 - 1

174 cm
39
153 lbs
31 - 14 - 2

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

TWGC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Project Mayhem

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 14 - 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 31 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roll Fizzlebeef!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fizzlebeef takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boyko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fizzlebeef tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boyko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fizzlebeef somewhat.
Boyko stuffs the takedown.
Boyko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fizzlebeef checks a leg kick.
Fizzlebeef tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boyko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fizzlebeef somewhat.
Timofey Boyko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roll Fizzlebeef.
Boyko connects with an inside leg kick.
Fizzlebeef shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boyko sprawls well. Boyko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fizzlebeef gets slowly back to his feet.
That kick from Boyko tenderised Fizzlebeef's leg. Fizzlebeef is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fizzlebeef is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boyko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fizzlebeef fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Fizzlebeef or perhaps it was just good defense by Boyko which made him look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Boyko as Fizzlebeef shoots in.
Fizzlebeef misses with a takedown attempt - Boyko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fizzlebeef shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boyko defends it nicely.
Boyko scores with a kick to the body.
Fizzlebeef on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boyko delivers a nice body kick.
Boyko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fizzlebeef.
Roll Fizzlebeef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fizzlebeef looks winded!
Boyko fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boyko circles away.
Boyko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fizzlebeef's sensitive parts.
Boyko throws a nice head kick!
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 misses with a few strikes there.
Fizzlebeef has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boyko.
Good standup being displayed there by Boyko as he connects with a hook.
Boyko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Fizzlebeef is rocked!
Fizzlebeef fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fizzlebeef is still on wobbly legs! Can Boyko finish him?

Boyko closes the distance and pushes Fizzlebeef back into the cage.
Boyko is pressed up against the cage. Fizzlebeef has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boyko down to the mat. Boyko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fizzlebeef seems to have recovered his senses.
Boyko throws a head kick that misses.
Boyko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fizzlebeef shoots in and drives through. Boyko sprawls well.
Boyko throws a front kick that sends Fizzlebeef stumbling back into the cage.
Timofey Boyko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fizzlebeef looks for a takedown but Boyko sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyko throws a head kick that Fizzlebeef semi-blocks.

Fizzlebeef shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fizzlebeef loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fizzlebeef has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fizzlebeef trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boyko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boyko wants to sweep here but Fizzlebeef controlling him for the moment.
Boyko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boyko controlling Fizzlebeef's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fizzlebeef won't allow Boyko to sweep him here.
Boyko looking to control.
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!
Fizzlebeef throws a big right hand that misses.
Boyko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fizzlebeef.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fizzlebeef wants to control from the top but Boyko keeps moving.
Fizzlebeef throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timofey Boyko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Boyko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fizzlebeef with a poor takedown
and Boyko counters with a solid body kick.
Fizzlebeef keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boyko.
Fizzlebeef has a takedown stuffed.
Fizzlebeef shoots in and drives through. Boyko sprawls well.
Timofey Boyko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roll Fizzlebeef.
No luck for Fizzlebeef with that takedown attempt.
Fizzlebeef takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boyko throws a leg kick but Fizzlebeef moved away.
Fizzlebeef changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boyko tries to avoid it but Fizzlebeef manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boyko to the ground. Boyko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boyko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fizzlebeef is breathing heavily.
Fizzlebeef fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fizzlebeef shoots in but Boyko avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyko lands a slapping body shot.
Fizzlebeef chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boyko can pounce on him.
Boyko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fizzlebeef. That did some damage!
Boyko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice jab there from Boyko.
Boyko with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boyko.
Fizzlebeef takes one to the side of the head.
Boyko is looking to score with low kicks.
Fizzlebeef takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyko lands a head kick. Fizzlebeef smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fizzlebeef throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boyko's waist but Boyko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fizzlebeef off to one side.
Boyko doesn't manage to clinch there - Fizzlebeef circles away.

Boyko clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fizzlebeef jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boyko walks away with a smile on his face. Fizzlebeef gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fizzlebeef shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Boyko. No joy for Fizzlebeef on that attempt.
Fizzlebeef takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Boyko cracks the inside of Fizzlebeef's front leg.
Boyko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boyko scores with a leg kick.
Fizzlebeef moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fizzlebeef throws a right and a left that both miss.
Timofey Boyko is winning the standup battle so far.

Fizzlebeef gets tackled into the cage by Boyko. Boyko maintains the clinch.
Boyko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Boyko lands a damaging elbow.
Boyko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Boyko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyko is looking to control Fizzlebeef's arms but Fizzlebeef gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boyko has his back to the cage.
Fizzlebeef is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boyko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Boyko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boyko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fizzlebeef.
Boyko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fizzlebeef backwards.
Boyko lands a good knee to the midsection. Fizzlebeef won't want to take too many of those.
Boyko is struggling to control the position.
Fizzlebeef wants a takedown but no success here.
Fizzlebeef takes an elbow to the temple.
Boyko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fizzlebeef wants to take the fight to the mat but Boyko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boyko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boyko lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boyko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fizzlebeef tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fizzlebeef tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boyko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fizzlebeef somewhat.
Boyko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boyko throws a push kick but Fizzlebeef slaps the foot to one side.
Boyko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boyko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fizzlebeef takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fizzlebeef swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boyko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boyko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Boyko scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timofey Boyko dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Boyko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fizzlebeef on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boyko. Boyko obviously looking to wear him down.
Fizzlebeef tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boyko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fizzlebeef somewhat.
Fizzlebeef misses with a few strikes there.
Boyko looks for the body kick but Fizzlebeef saw that one coming.
Roll Fizzlebeef is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fizzlebeef looks for a takedown but Boyko sprawls well.
Boyko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fizzlebeef can do to turn this around?
Boyko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Boyko. No joy for Fizzlebeef on that attempt.
Timofey Boyko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roll Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef fails with the takedown.
Fizzlebeef takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boyko scores with a spinning back kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boyko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fizzlebeef on the side of the head.
Boyko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boyko.
Fizzlebeef moves out of range as Boyko throws a body kick.
Boyko is looking to clinch.
Fizzlebeef closes the distance and clinches up with Boyko, looking for a takedown. Fizzlebeef pushes Boyko against the cage but Boyko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boyko pushes Fizzlebeef away with a front kick.
Boyko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fizzlebeef takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boyko throws a front kick that sends Fizzlebeef stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boyko.
Fizzlebeef's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boyko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Boyko clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Boyko.
Boyko stalling in the clinch but Fizzlebeef improves position.
Boyko is pressed up against the cage. Fizzlebeef has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boyko down to the mat. Boyko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fizzlebeef on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fizzlebeef misses with a double jab.
Boyko pushes Fizzlebeef away with a front kick.
Boyko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boyko connects with a solid leg kick.
Boyko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fizzlebeef's hands.
Fizzlebeef has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boyko finds it's way round the side to connect with Fizzlebeef's head.
Boyko throws a low kick but Fizzlebeef avoids it.
Fizzlebeef shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boyko but Boyko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boyko pushes Fizzlebeef away with a front kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyko connects with a body shot that sends Fizzlebeef's belly button to the back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boyko. That's going to slow Fizzlebeef down.
Fizzlebeef has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Boyko.
Fizzlebeef drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boyko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fizzlebeef shoots in looking for a takedown. Boyko tries to sprawl out of it but Fizzlebeef keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boyko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boyko.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boyko.
Fizzlebeef changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boyko tries to avoid it but Fizzlebeef manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boyko to the ground. Boyko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boyko scores with a punch to the head.
Boyko tests Fizzlebeef's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fizzlebeef on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fizzlebeef.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Boyko.
Boyko stuffs the takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boyko.
Boyko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fizzlebeef takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boyko lands a jab to the head.
Fizzlebeef shoots in and drives through. Boyko sprawls well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boyko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boyko.
Fizzlebeef shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boyko but Boyko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boyko pushes Fizzlebeef away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timofey Boyko clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Boyko thuds his right hand into Fizzlebeef's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boyko lands a head kick!
Boyko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boyko looks to land a left hand but Fizzlebeef moved out of range nicely.
Fizzlebeef shoots in and drives through. Boyko sprawls well.
Fizzlebeef checks a leg kick.
Fizzlebeef misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fizzlebeef closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boyko circles away.
Timofey Boyko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roll Fizzlebeef.
Boyko lands a right hook to the body.
Fizzlebeef takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fizzlebeef is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fizzlebeef shoots for a takedown but Boyko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fizzlebeef takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boyko.
Nice sprawl there from Boyko as Fizzlebeef shoots in.
Good leg kick by Boyko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boyko lands a nice looking body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boyko.
Boyko stuffs the takedown.
Boyko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boyko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boyko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Boyko drives through and clinches with Fizzlebeef against the cage.
Boyko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fizzlebeef drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boyko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fizzlebeef's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fizzlebeef is trying to drag Boyko to the mat but Boyko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fizzlebeef takes a shot to the head.
Fizzlebeef tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boyko lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Roll Fizzlebeef has been cut.
Fizzlebeef takes an elbow to the temple.
Boyko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boyko wants to stall.
Boyko lands an elbow inside.
Boyko prevents the takedown attempt.
Fizzlebeef wants to take the fight to the mat but Boyko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Boyko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boyko jerks Fizzlebeef's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Fizzlebeef drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Boyko goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Boyko because Fizzlebeef was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Timofey Boyko!
Timofey Boyko retains his featherweight title!
Timofey Boyko thanked the fans post fight for their support.