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
26
222 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

190 cm
24
215 lbs
12 - 3 - 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 14 - 9 - 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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Steel!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boitsoff shoots in and gets a takedown into Steel's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Boitsoff's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Boitsoff wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Boitsoff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boitsoff looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boitsoff throws a big elbow that misses.

Boitsoff postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Steel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boitsoff, into his guard.
Boitsoff working a defensive guard here.

Boitsoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Boitsoff working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boitsoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Boitsoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boitsoff has a closed guard, preventing Steel from standing up.

Boitsoff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel defends well.

Boitsoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel is aware though and is defending well.

Boitsoff throws his legs up looking for a submission but Steel uses it to pass to side control.
Boitsoff avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Steel.
Boitsoff manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel wants to take a breather but Boitsoff is having none of it.
Steel controlling the action here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Boitsoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Boitsoff looking for submissions off his back.
Steel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boitsoff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.

Boitsoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel works his way into full mount!
Steel raining down hammerfists from mount.

It looks like Dmitry Boitsoff has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boitsoff regains half guard.
Boitsoff is not content to let Steel control the position.

Boitsoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Boitsoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel trying to control the pace.
Boitsoff wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Boitsoff with the active half guard here but Steel passes nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boitsoff struggling a bit here.
Boitsoff takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Boitsoff is trying to get back to half guard.
Boitsoff regains half guard.
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boitsoff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.

Boitsoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Boitsoff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boitsoff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Boitsoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Boitsoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Boitsoff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Boitsoff's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Steel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boitsoff dives in and grabs Steel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steel pushes down on Boitsoff's head and hops out.
Boitsoff goes for a double leg but Steel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steel continues to drive forward.
Steel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Dmitry Boitsoff's cut is getting worse.
Steel trying to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Steel to work.
Boitsoff managing to block the knees to the body from Steel.
Steel working aggressively here.
Steel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Boitsoff jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Boitsoff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boitsoff keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Boitsoff is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
Steel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Boitsoff looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
Steel trying to control but Boitsoff is working from the bottom.

Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boitsoff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between Boitsoff's legs - danger averted.

Boitsoff has his foot on Steel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Boitsoff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boitsoff keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. David Steel was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Boitsoff closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Steel's guard.
Boitsoff trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.

Boitsoff drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Steel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boitsoff has Steel in his guard.
Steel trying to control but Boitsoff is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boitsoff is looking for a triangle here but Steel uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Boitsoff manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boitsoff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boitsoff works his way into full mount!
BOOM! Boitsoff connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Boitsoff scoring with strikes but Steel is staying in there.
Steel is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boitsoff lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Boitsoff looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boitsoff misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Steel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boitsoff thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice elbow there by Boitsoff.
Steel tries to reverse the position but Boitsoff maintains control.
Boitsoff with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Boitsoff dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Boitsoff's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Steel throws a nice inside leg kick.

Boitsoff fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Steel to the ground. Boitsoff is now in Steel's guard.
Boitsoff throwing strikes but missing.
Boitsoff content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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.
Boitsoff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boitsoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boitsoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boitsoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel is aware though and is defending well.
Steel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Steel trying to control but Boitsoff is working from the bottom.

Boitsoff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Boitsoff looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.

Boitsoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boitsoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steel advances to half guard.
Boitsoff is in trouble now - Steel has advanced to mount!
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!
Boitsoff wants to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Boitsoff is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steel controlling the position easily from mount.
Boitsoff wants to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
David Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel lands a nice shot to the head.
Dmitry Boitsoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steel looking to control but Boitsoff is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boitsoff wants to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Steel looking to ground and pound but Boitsoff is blocking nicely.
Boitsoff tries to hold on but Steel postures up.
Steel connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Steel scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Boitsoff?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boitsoff tries to lock up and control but Steel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boitsoff is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Steel prevents Boitsoff from getting the reversal.
Steel misses with a head shot.
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 connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Boitsoff holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Steel tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Boitsoff tries to lock up and control but Steel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steel looking to finish with strikes here!
Boitsoff is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boitsoff holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Steel tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Boitsoff wants to control but Steel is having none of it.
Boitsoff working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steel avoids the attempt from Boitsoff to control.

Steel working for a guillotine from mount but Boitsoff is in no mood to give up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Steel.
I think Boitsoff has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Boitsoff!
After the fight, Dmitry Boitsoff was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.