PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimas Boykiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boykiy comes to the cage accompanied by Перемен. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Boykiy
vs
Eikmeyer

190 cm
33
220 lbs
23 - 24 - 0

190 cm
25
272 lbs
9 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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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 23 - 24 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimas Boykiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Boykiy tenderised Eikmeyer's leg. Eikmeyer is trying to keep his angry face on.

Eikmeyer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Boykiy is trying to defend but Eikmeyer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Boykiy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Eikmeyer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Eikmeyer slips a nice elbow through Boykiy's hands, connecting with Boykiy's forehead.

Boykiy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Eikmeyer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boykiy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eikmeyer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boykiy trying to control but Eikmeyer postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boykiy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boykiy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Eikmeyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Boykiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eikmeyer postures up in Boykiy's guard and throws a big left but Boykiy blocks it.
Eikmeyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Boykiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Eikmeyer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boykiy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eikmeyer has managed to get both his arms back between Boykiy's legs - danger averted.
Eikmeyer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

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

Eikmeyer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer is trying to keep Boykiy in close.
Boykiy trying to control but Eikmeyer is working from the bottom.
Boykiy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Eikmeyer working for a triangle but Boykiy defends it easily.
Eikmeyer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boykiy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eikmeyer is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Eikmeyer has his foot on Boykiy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boykiy works his way back into a safe position though.
Boykiy postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eikmeyer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boykiy controls the pace.

Eikmeyer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boykiy is looking to work some ground and pound but Eikmeyer has wrist control.
Boykiy forces his way into half guard.
Boykiy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four 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.

Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Boykiy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eikmeyer sees it coming and defends easily.
Eikmeyer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boykiy throwing strikes from guard but Eikmeyer blocks nicely.
Boykiy slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boykiy prevents Eikmeyer from improving his position.

Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boykiy pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mario Eikmeyer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Eikmeyer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Boykiy throws a head kick but Eikmeyer moves out of range.
Boykiy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Eikmeyer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Eikmeyer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Eikmeyer in side control, throwing shots but Boykiy defends.
Boykiy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Eikmeyer's best efforts.

Boykiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Boykiy looking for submissions off his back.

Eikmeyer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Eikmeyer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boykiy is defending against the submission attempts here by Eikmeyer.

Boykiy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boykiy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boykiy is looking to control Eikmeyer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boykiy avoid being mounted?
Boykiy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Eikmeyer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boykiy is just riding it out for now. Eikmeyer eventually gives up the hold.
Eikmeyer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boykiy defending well though.
Mario Eikmeyer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boykiy trying to control here.

Eikmeyer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boykiy is just riding it out for now. Eikmeyer eventually gives up the hold.

Boykiy looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eikmeyer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Eikmeyer trying to control the action but Boykiy is working from the bottom.
Boykiy is looking to control Eikmeyer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boykiy avoid being mounted?
Eikmeyer trying to control the action but Boykiy is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Eikmeyer shoots in and bounces Boykiy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Boykiy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer is fighting to break Boykiy's control of his arms but Boykiy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Eikmeyer landing some decent shots from guard.

Boykiy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Boykiy has his foot on Eikmeyer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eikmeyer works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Boykiy working for a triangle but Eikmeyer defends it easily.

Boykiy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eikmeyer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Eikmeyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.

Boykiy throws a head kick that half lands.
Boykiy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Eikmeyer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Boykiy!

Eikmeyer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Eikmeyer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boykiy regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikmeyer trying to pass the guard but Boykiy defending well.
Eikmeyer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boykiy wants to control but Eikmeyer is keeping busy.
Eikmeyer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boykiy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boykiy.

Boykiy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eikmeyer trying to control but Boykiy is working from the bottom.
Boykiy trying to control the position.
Eikmeyer trying to control but Boykiy is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Eikmeyer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boykiy keeping moving, preventing Eikmeyer from controlling successfully.

Boykiy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Eikmeyer working his ground and pound in the gym.

Eikmeyer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Boykiy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Eikmeyer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boykiy's head.
Boykiy keeping moving, preventing Eikmeyer from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Boykiy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Eikmeyer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Eikmeyer stopping the sweep attempt from Boykiy.
Dimas Boykiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boykiy keeping moving, preventing Eikmeyer from controlling successfully.
Eikmeyer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Boykiy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Eikmeyer lands a couple of elbows.

Eikmeyer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boykiy is trying to control the position but Eikmeyer postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boykiy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eikmeyer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Eikmeyer throws a big elbow that misses.
Eikmeyer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boykiy is trying to control the position but Eikmeyer postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Eikmeyer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Boykiy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mario Eikmeyer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eikmeyer trying to control but Boykiy is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Eikmeyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Eikmeyer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Eikmeyer!
In his post fight interview, Mario Eikmeyer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.