PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aleksei Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Boyka
vs
Williams

165 cm
24
152 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

152 cm
24
140 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aleksei Boyka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rory Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Williams drives through with a takedown into Boyka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Williams trying to control but Boyka is working from the bottom.
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Williams wants to control from the top but Boyka keeps moving.

Boyka working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
Boyka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Williams pushing down on Boyka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Boyka actively working from the bottom here.
Williams is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Williams works his way into side control.
Boyka is not content to let Williams control the position.
My spies in Cylon Training Academy inform me that Williams has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Williams tries to advance to mount but Boyka denies him.

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.

Williams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Williams taking a breather here.

Williams wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boyka, who protects the arm well.
Boyka is looking for a sweep.
Boyka trying to remain calm as Williams controls from the top position.
Boyka struggling a bit here.

Williams is working to tighten his grip on Boyka's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Boyka has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Williams is really squeezing tight and eventually Boyka passes out! Williams breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rory Williams!
Rory Williams bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.