PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hal Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Czlowiek Rozjebunda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Boyle
vs
Rozjebunda

212 cm
24
178 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hal Boyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Czlowiek Rozjebunda!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rozjebunda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boyle avoids the body shot from Rozjebunda.
Boyle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Rozjebunda counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Boyle!
Boyle tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Rozjebunda goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Boyle has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rozjebunda but great work by Boyle.
A lull in the action here as Boyle stalls from top position.
Rozjebunda is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boyle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boyle tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rozjebunda.
Rozjebunda wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rozjebunda actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like Boyle is going to stand back up.

Rozjebunda with the active half guard here but Boyle passes nicely into side control.
Boyle tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Rozjebunda struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rozjebunda tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Boyle presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rozjebunda looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Boyle keeps control of the position as Rozjebunda tries to break free.
Rozjebunda breaks Boyle's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boyle trying to control the position.
Boyle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boyle keeping moving, preventing Rozjebunda from controlling successfully.
Rozjebunda preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozjebunda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boyle wants to get back to full guard.
Boyle is trying to maintain the position but Rozjebunda is very close to passing his half guard.

Rozjebunda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boyle sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rozjebunda lands a nice short elbow.
Boyle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rozjebunda is working away from the top position though.

Rozjebunda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boyle is just riding it out for now. Rozjebunda eventually gives up the hold.
Boyle wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rozjebunda 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.
Boyle tries to roll over but Rozjebunda keeps him under control.
Boyle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rozjebunda.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozjebunda wants to pass the guard but Boyle is defending well.

Rozjebunda is working for a kimura but Boyle is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Czlowiek Rozjebunda will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Boyle drives through and clinches with Rozjebunda against the cage.

Rozjebunda manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boyle or perhaps it was just good defense by Rozjebunda, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozjebunda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boyle counters with a two punch combo.

Rozjebunda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rozjebunda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Rozjebunda seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Rozjebunda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boyle has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Boyle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Rozjebunda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boyle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boyle is not content to let Rozjebunda control the position.
Boyle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Boyle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rozjebunda off and has taken his back!
What can Rozjebunda do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rozjebunda is trying to get back to his feet but Boyle has full control of the position and if anything, Rozjebunda has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boyle is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boyle tries to get the hooks in deep but Rozjebunda pushed the leg off.
Rozjebunda tries to break free.
Rozjebunda keeps trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rozjebunda.
Boyle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rozjebunda wants to escape the position.
Rozjebunda is still trying to improve position.
Rozjebunda is breathing heavily.
Rozjebunda trying to get back to his feet but Boyle is in full control for now.
Rozjebunda wants to escape the position.
Rozjebunda turns into Boyle and is now in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozjebunda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boyle is trying to control the position but Rozjebunda postures up.
Rozjebunda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boyle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rozjebunda wants to control from the top but Boyle keeps moving.

Rozjebunda drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boyle dives on top into guard.

Boyle drops back looking for a leg! Rozjebunda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rozjebunda manages to kick Boyle off! Boyle jumps back into Rozjebunda's guard.
Rozjebunda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boyle manages to get himself to full guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozjebunda won't allow Boyle to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hal Boyle will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Boyle darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rozjebunda pushes Boyle off but Boyle dives into side control.
Rozjebunda is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyle wants to stand but Rozjebunda is controlling his arm.

Boyle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rozjebunda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Boyle decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rozjebunda to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Rozjebunda enables Boyle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rozjebunda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boyle is looking to stand up but Rozjebunda won't let him.
Rozjebunda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boyle sitting in guard here, content to control.

Rozjebunda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boyle defends it easily.
Rozjebunda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boyle is working Rozjebunda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rozjebunda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boyle is looking to stand up but Rozjebunda won't let him.
Rozjebunda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Rozjebunda passes to full mount!
Rozjebunda sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Rozjebunda with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boyle is desperately trying to improve his position but Rozjebunda has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rozjebunda is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Boyle has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Boyle!
Rozjebunda being controlled here, momentarily.
Boyle wanted to stand there but Rozjebunda had control of the position.
Boyle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Rozjebunda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boyle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rozjebunda is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boyle won't allow Rozjebunda to sweep him here.
Boyle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Rozjebunda is working an open guard so Boyle takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boyle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Rozjebunda gets tackled into the cage by Boyle. Boyle maintains the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Boyle has picked Rozjebunda up - he's going for a ride! Boyle dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rozjebunda tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Boyle manages to move to mount!
Rozjebunda can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hal Boyle.
I think Boyle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hal Boyle!