PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Annunaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitka Boycheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Annunaki comes to the cage accompanied by Tool - Aenima. The crowd seem to be enjoying Boycheck's choice of entrance music: Парус. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Annunaki
vs
Boycheck

185 cm
43
208 lbs
30 - 18 - 1

180 cm
38
204 lbs
19 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Bill Annunaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitka Boycheck!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boycheck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boycheck connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Annunaki throws a hook but Boycheck blocks it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Annunaki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Boycheck - the referee stops the clock and Annunaki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Boycheck. Annunaki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Boycheck clinches up with Annunaki and pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Annunaki.
Nice body punch from Annunaki.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Annunaki.
Annunaki lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Mitka Boycheck has been cut.
Annunaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Annunaki.
Boycheck prevents a body shot from Annunaki.
Annunaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boycheck's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Annunaki.
Annunaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boycheck tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Annunaki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Annunaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boycheck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Boycheck turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Boycheck manages to end up in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Annunaki is trying to get back to half guard.
Boycheck lands a decent elbow from side control.
Annunaki is trying to buck Boycheck off.
Boycheck looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Annunaki is avoiding damage well.
Boycheck working the ground and pound but Annunaki is defending the strikes.
Boycheck lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boycheck trying to control the action but Annunaki is working from the bottom.
Annunaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Annunaki holding on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Annunaki is trying to control Boycheck's posture but Boycheck avoids it.
Annunaki wants to get back to his feet but Boycheck drags him back down.
Boycheck cracks Annunaki with a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boycheck tries to score with some ground and pound. Annunaki controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Annunaki is trying to improve his position.
Annunaki can't do much from the bottom here.
Annunaki gets back to half guard.
Annunaki is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Laoch Den that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Annunaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Boycheck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boycheck missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Annunaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boycheck working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Annunaki's head.
Boycheck throwing strikes but missing.
Boycheck wants to control from the top but Annunaki keeps moving.
Boycheck throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Annunaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boycheck throwing strikes from guard but Annunaki blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck is in close to Annunaki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Annunaki managing to control the position.
Boycheck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Annunaki has control of Boycheck's left arm, preventing Boycheck from doing any damage.
Boycheck has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Boycheck is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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!
Annunaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boycheck keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Annunaki's head.
Annunaki keeping moving, preventing Boycheck from controlling successfully.
Boycheck would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mitka Boycheck will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mitka Boycheck's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Annunaki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boycheck cracks Annunaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Annunaki swings for the body but Boycheck moves out of range.
Boycheck keeps the fight on the outside.
Annunaki tries to score with a low kick but Boycheck moves his leg out of the way.
Boycheck shoots and misses
and Annunaki counters with a nice body kick.
Annunaki is looking to clinch.
A jab from Annunaki does it's job there.
Mitka Boycheck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Annunaki misses with a straight right.
Annunaki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boycheck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Annunaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Boycheck.
Boycheck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Annunaki. Annunaki obviously looking to wear him down.
Boycheck fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Annunaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Annunaki tries to work over Boycheck's front leg with a kick but Boycheck checks it.
Boycheck throws a half hearted mid kick.
Annunaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boycheck.
Annunaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Annunaki lands with a shot to the body.
Annunaki scores with a hook to the body. Boycheck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Annunaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Annunaki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boycheck tries to clinch there but Annunaki circles away.
Annunaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boycheck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Annunaki is looking to clinch but Boycheck is avoiding it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boycheck takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Annunaki drives through and clinches with Boycheck against the cage.
Annunaki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boycheck.
Boycheck tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bill Annunaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitka Boycheck.
Boycheck has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Annunaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boycheck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Annunaki is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Annunaki.
Boycheck is breathing heavily.
Annunaki scores with a hook to the body.
Annunaki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boycheck up against the cage.
Boycheck takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boycheck prevents a body shot from Annunaki.
Annunaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Annunaki - that landed with a thud.
Boycheck tries to break free but Annunaki pushes him back against the cage.
Annunaki lands with a short shot to the head.

That has opened up Mitka Boycheck's cut even more.
Annunaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boycheck backwards.
Annunaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Annunaki is leaning against Boycheck and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Annunaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Annunaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bill Annunaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Annunaki misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Annunaki.
Annunaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Annunaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Annunaki lands a damaging elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boycheck takes a shot to the head.
Boycheck prevents a body shot from Annunaki.
Boycheck tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Annunaki smiles and moves away.
Annunaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Annunaki drives through and clinches with Boycheck against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck is trying to drag Annunaki to the mat but Annunaki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
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!

Boycheck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Annunaki misses with a looping left.
Annunaki scores with a nice right hand.

The cut above Mitka Boycheck's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Boycheck takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Annunaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Annunaki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boycheck throws a series of punches but Annunaki moves out of range.
Annunaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Annunaki throws a leg kick
and Boycheck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boycheck.
Annunaki misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Annunaki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mitka Boycheck's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Annunaki tries to clinch up.
Boycheck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Annunaki pinned against the cage. Annunaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boycheck connects with a looping right hand.
Boycheck moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Annunaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boycheck at a distance.
Annunaki throws a head kick but Boycheck moves out of range.
Boycheck takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Annunaki scores with a spinning back kick!
Boycheck takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boycheck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Annunaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Annunaki rushes Boycheck and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Annunaki misses with a punch to the body.
Annunaki cracks Boycheck with a nice body shot.
Annunaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Annunaki misses with a body punch.
Boycheck takes a shot to the head.
Boycheck wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Annunaki has him pressed against the cage.
Annunaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boycheck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boycheck is looking to break free of the clinch but Annunaki has double underhooks.
Boycheck has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boycheck wants to take the fight to the mat but Annunaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Annunaki on the inside.
Annunaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Annunaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Annunaki.
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!
Boycheck blocks a body shot from Annunaki.
Annunaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Annunaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boycheck backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Annunaki.
Boycheck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Annunaki misses with the head strike.
Annunaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boycheck backwards.
Boycheck prevents a body shot from Annunaki.
Annunaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Boycheck is rocked!
Annunaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Boycheck is still on wobbly legs! Can Annunaki finish him?
Annunaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Annunaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Annunaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boycheck backwards.
Annunaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boycheck's elbow.

Boycheck breaks the clinch.
Boycheck stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Annunaki.
Annunaki cracks Boycheck with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boycheck looks to throw a body kick
and Annunaki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Annunaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boycheck. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Annunaki lands a big head kick that sends Boycheck tumbling to the mat! Annunaki takes a step backwards and waves Boycheck back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Boycheck tries to keep at a distance but Annunaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boycheck working hard to break the clinch.
Boycheck is looking for a takedown.
Bill Annunaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitka Boycheck.
Boycheck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Annunaki.
Annunaki lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Boycheck to his knees! Annunaki keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Annunaki!
An out of breath Bill Annunaki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.