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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christiano Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitka Boycheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smokeleaf comes to the cage accompanied by Clawfinger Biggest & the Best. Boycheck has chosen Парус as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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242 lbs
25 - 9 - 0 |
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180 cm
38
204 lbs
20 - 20 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christiano Smokeleaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitka Boycheck!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boycheck shoots in and drives through. Smokeleaf sprawls well.
Smokeleaf misses the shot to the body.
Boycheck slips under a jab.
Boycheck fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boycheck with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smokeleaf counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Smokeleaf scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boycheck looking for a sweep. Not yet Boycheck, not yet.
Boycheck controls Smokeleaf momentarily but Smokeleaf frees himself.
Smokeleaf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boycheck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smokeleaf has managed to get both his arms back between Boycheck's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smokeleaf looking to sit in guard and control but Boycheck gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smokeleaf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smokeleaf keeping moving, preventing Boycheck from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf pulls Boycheck in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smokeleaf looking to control.
Boycheck trying to control but Smokeleaf is working from the bottom.
Smokeleaf working a defensive guard here.
Smokeleaf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boycheck stands and throws Smokeleaf's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smokeleaf gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boycheck trying to control from half guard but Smokeleaf is working away.
Smokeleaf wants to control the action here but instead Boycheck manages to pass to full mount!
Boycheck lands a heavy elbow.
Boycheck landing punches.
Boycheck lands with some strikes.
Boycheck cracks Smokeleaf with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Boycheck wants to control the pace but Smokeleaf is squirming around nicely.
Smokeleaf working to try and regain half guard.
Smokeleaf is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smokeleaf wants to hold on but Boycheck pushes him away.
Boycheck trying to control but Smokeleaf is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Boycheck.
Smokeleaf takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smokeleaf tries to reverse the position but Boycheck maintains control.
Boycheck looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Boycheck cracks Smokeleaf with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Boycheck content just to control the position here.
Smokeleaf tries to hold on but Boycheck postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boycheck scoring with strikes but Smokeleaf is staying in there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boycheck avoids the attempt from Smokeleaf to control.
Boycheck scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smokeleaf?
Boycheck trying to control but Smokeleaf is having none of it.
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.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Boycheck cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Boycheck avoids the attempt from Smokeleaf to control.
Smokeleaf keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitka Boycheck dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smokeleaf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boycheck defends it nicely.
Boycheck shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smokeleaf manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smokeleaf looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Boycheck has picked Smokeleaf up and slammed him! Smokeleaf can't keep hold of the triangle and Boycheck manages to pass to side control!
Smokeleaf is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Boycheck crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Smokeleaf is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smokeleaf is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boycheck off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf keeps control of the position as Boycheck tries to break free.
Will Smokeleaf go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Smokeleaf avoiding Boycheck 's attempts to control his hands.
Boycheck is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Smokeleaf is staying active.
Boycheck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
I really don't envy Boycheck right now.
Smokeleaf lands with a hammerfist to the side of Boycheck's head.
Smokeleaf scores with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck avoids the strikes from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf looking to break Boycheck's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Boycheck remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smokeleaf will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boycheck trying to control the position but Smokeleaf manages to sink in the hooks.
Boycheck is really stuck here.
Boycheck covers up after that shot from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Boycheck.
Smokeleaf looking to break Boycheck's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Boycheck remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smokeleaf will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boycheck is in bad spot here.
Boycheck is still trying to improve position.
Boycheck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Boycheck hold on?
Smokeleaf misses with an elbow to the head.
Boycheck can't escape the position.
Smokeleaf has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Boycheck has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Smokeleaf struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Smokeleaf misses with punches from the back.
Boycheck breaks Smokeleaf's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck trying to control but Smokeleaf is working from the bottom.
Smokeleaf looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boycheck passes into side control.
Smokeleaf is trying to control Boycheck's posture but Boycheck avoids it.
Smokeleaf gets back to half guard.
Smokeleaf tries to get to full guard but Boycheck has control of the leg.
Boycheck is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christiano Smokeleaf dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Smokeleaf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boycheck moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Smokeleaf.
Boycheck tries for a takedown but Smokeleaf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boycheck.
Mitka Boycheck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boycheck closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boycheck lands in his opponent's guard.
Boycheck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boycheck postures up in Smokeleaf's guard and throws a big left but Smokeleaf blocks it.
Mitka Boycheck has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boycheck postures up.
Smokeleaf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boycheck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boycheck 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.
Boycheck throws a big elbow that misses.
Boycheck lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smokeleaf keeping moving, preventing Boycheck from controlling successfully.
Boycheck looking to sit in guard and control but Smokeleaf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smokeleaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Boycheck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smokeleaf manages to get to full guard.
Boycheck is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smokeleaf throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Boycheck escapes and throws Smokeleaf's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Smokeleaf can't do much from the bottom here.
Smokeleaf is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck controls the position.
Boycheck is trying to get an arm triangle but Smokeleaf is defending well.
Boycheck throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Smokeleaf seems a little lost for a moment, as Boycheck dominates the positioning.
Boycheck trying to control the position but Smokeleaf is working away.
Smokeleaf manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smokeleaf manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boycheck passes Smokeleaf's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf tries to get to full guard but Boycheck has control of the leg.
Boycheck wants to advance to full mount but Smokeleaf doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Smokeleaf pulls Boycheck in to control the position.
Smokeleaf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boycheck manages to get himself to full guard.
Smokeleaf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smokeleaf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitka Boycheck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boycheck 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitka Boycheck!
Mitka Boycheck decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
39% |
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