PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Boitsoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogerio Mustacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boitsoff comes to the cage accompanied by My Domination. Mustacho is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Los Lobos - Canción Del Mariachi. Rogerio Mustacho has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Boitsoff
vs
Mustacho

180 cm
27
222 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

186 cm
28
211 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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KAISER
Heisenberg

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 15 - 10 - 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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rogerio Mustacho!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boitsoff looking to score a takedown here. Mustacho is defending well but Boitsoff drives through and ends up in Mustacho's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boitsoff advances position into side control!
Boitsoff in side control lands a decent elbow.

Boitsoff is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mustacho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mustacho dodges the ground and pound from Boitsoff.
The strikes coming from Boitsoff are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mustacho sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mustacho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boitsoff.
Mustacho is trying to maintain the position but Boitsoff is very close to passing his half guard.
Boitsoff trying to pass the guard but Mustacho defending well.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Boitsoff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Boitsoff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustacho tries to get to full guard but Boitsoff has control of the leg.
Mustacho is trying to maintain the position but Boitsoff is very close to passing his half guard.
Mustacho is trying to get back to full guard.
Boitsoff is keen to just control but Mustacho is a slippery customer.
Mustacho trying to control but Boitsoff postures up.
Mustacho is trying to stand back up but Boitsoff is controlling him
Boitsoff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mustacho keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mustacho lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boitsoff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boitsoff shoots and misses
and Mustacho finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

Boitsoff bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Boitsoff thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The strikes coming from Boitsoff are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Boitsoff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mustacho regains half guard, as Boitsoff was trying to land strikes.
Boitsoff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boitsoff is keen to just control but Mustacho is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boitsoff seems to be looking for submissions.
Mustacho trying to control but Boitsoff postures up.
Boitsoff prevents Mustacho from improving his position.
Boitsoff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mustacho's head.

Boitsoff is looking for a kimura here.
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.
Mustacho trying to control from the bottom.
Mustacho is refusing to be controlled, as Boitsoff sits in half guard.
Boitsoff misses with a head shot. Mustacho uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mustacho manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boitsoff is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mustacho controlling from the full mount.
Boitsoff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boitsoff is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mustacho lands a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mustacho looking to control but Boitsoff is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boitsoff can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Boitsoff dominated 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.

Boitsoff has his takedown stuffed
and Mustacho finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mustacho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boitsoff tries for a takedown but Mustacho circles away easily

and Mustacho counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Boitsoff!
Boitsoff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boitsoff is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mustacho lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mustacho performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Boitsoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mustacho looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boitsoff is refusing to be controlled, as Mustacho sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustacho looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mustacho is trying to control the action in half guard but Boitsoff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rogerio Mustacho.
Mustacho digs a good hook to Boitsoff's body.
Mustacho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mustacho throws a head kick but Boitsoff moves out of range.
Boitsoff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mustacho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boitsoff somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boitsoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mustacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boitsoff takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mustacho scores with a leg kick.
Boitsoff misses with a takedown
and Mustacho counters with an outside leg kick.
Mustacho throws a head kick but Boitsoff moves out of range.
Boitsoff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mustacho.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mustacho lands a leg kick that knocks Boitsoff off balance momentarily.
Mustacho throws a shot to the body.
Boitsoff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mustacho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mustacho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mustacho is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boitsoff rather than just go for the knockout.
Boitsoff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mustacho can pounce on him.
Boitsoff doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mustacho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boitsoff thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mustacho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boitsoff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mustacho can pounce on him.
Boitsoff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mustacho counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mustacho lands a front kick.
Mustacho pushes Boitsoff away with a front kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boitsoff is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mustacho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A good leg kick by Mustacho.
Boitsoff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mustacho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boitsoff doesn't seem bothered though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mustacho, right into the meat.
Boitsoff takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mustacho lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Dmitry Boitsoff has been cut.
Dmitry Boitsoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boitsoff looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rogerio Mustacho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boitsoff takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boitsoff fails with a takedown attempt.
Mustacho lands a jab to Boitsoff's midsection.
Mustacho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boitsoff takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boitsoff takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mustacho throws a front kick that sends Boitsoff stumbling back into the cage.
Mustacho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mustacho scores with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Boitsoff 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mustacho throws a front kick that sends Boitsoff stumbling back into the cage.
Rogerio Mustacho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mustacho lands with a slapping head kick.
Boitsoff blocks a head kick by Mustacho.
Boitsoff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mustacho defends it nicely.
Mustacho thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boitsoff if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mustacho tests Boitsoff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Mustacho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rogerio Mustacho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Boitsoff'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Boitsoff tries for a takedown but Mustacho circles away easily
and Mustacho counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mustacho connects with a nice looking jab.
Mustacho throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Boitsoff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boitsoff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mustacho counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mustacho lands a head kick. Boitsoff smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mustacho scores with a hook to the body. Boitsoff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boitsoff will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mustacho fakes the leg kick and cracks Boitsoff in the body.
Boitsoff takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mustacho lands a nice shot to the body.
Mustacho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boitsoff.
Boitsoff steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mustacho. That one must have hurt.
Mustacho lands a nice shot to the body.
Mustacho scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mustacho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boitsoff's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustacho lands a head kick. Boitsoff smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Mustacho gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

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

Boitsoff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mustacho defends well.
Mustacho seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mustacho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mustacho landing some decent shots from guard.
Mustacho trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boitsoff's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Boitsoff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mustacho defends it easily.
Mustacho trying to control but Boitsoff is working from the bottom.

Boitsoff isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mustacho stacks Boitsoff on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mustacho!
Boitsoff tries to bench press Mustacho off him but Mustacho keeps the position.
Mustacho trying to control the position but Boitsoff is working away.
Mustacho creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Mustacho stands up and beckons Boitsoff to his feet.
Mustacho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boitsoff's calf.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boitsoff is defended easily by Mustacho.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boitsoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boitsoff with a poor takedown
and Mustacho counters with a body kick that stops Boitsoff in his tracks momentarily.
Boitsoff takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mustacho.
Mustacho digs a good body shot into Boitsoff's ribs.
Mustacho lands a body shot.
Boitsoff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mustacho counters with a nice body shot.
Mustacho cracks a nice hook into Boitsoff's ribs.
Mustacho cracks Boitsoff with a right hand to the side of the head.

Dmitry Boitsoff's cut is getting worse.
Mustacho scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boitsoff takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boitsoff misses with a takedown attempt
and Mustacho counters with a nice body kick.
Mustacho scores with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Mustacho.
Boitsoff misses with a takedown
and Mustacho counters with a leg kick.
Mustacho scores with a jab. Boitsoff acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mustacho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boitsoff tries for a takedown but Mustacho circles away easily
and Mustacho counters with an inside leg kick.
Mustacho lands a head kick!
Mustacho throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Boitsoff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mustacho defends it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boitsoff shoots and misses
and Mustacho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mustacho.
Mustacho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mustacho connects with the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rogerio Mustacho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mustacho has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 27:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogerio Mustacho!
A relieved looking Rogerio Mustacho thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Dmitry Boitsoff had this to say: 'I was disappointed in this game and with it's engine. My passion for it has gone away. Win or loss? I don't give a shit!'.