PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hrayr Movsisjan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavlo Boyko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Movsisjan
vs
Boyko

192 cm
16
254 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
220 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hrayr Movsisjan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Pavlo Boyko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Movsisjan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boyko momentarily.
Movsisjan works Boyko's body with a nice hook.
A left and a right from Movsisjan both land. Nice combination.
Movsisjan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Boyko shoots in and gets a takedown into Movsisjan's guard.

Boyko stands and steps away. Movsisjan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boyko.
It looked like Movsisjan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Movsisjan feints a jab promting Boyko to slip. Movsisjan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boyko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyko looks for a takedown but Movsisjan sprawls well.

Boyko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Movsisjan sprawls well initially but Boyko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Movsisjan wants to control but Boyko is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Movsisjan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boyko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boyko working the head and body with strikes.

Boyko is trying to work for a kimura but Movsisjan is defending well.
Boyko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boyko throwing shots but Movsisjan is blocking nicely.
Movsisjan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Movsisjan tries to roll over but Boyko keeps him under control.

Boyko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boyko working over Movsisjan with some ground and pound. Movsisjan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Movsisjan has his hands clasped together around Boyko's back. He's all about the action.

Boyko seems to be working for a kimura but Movsisjan defends the submission attempt.
Movsisjan is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyko trying to control from half guard but Movsisjan is working away.
Movsisjan is trying to maintain the position but Boyko is very close to passing his half guard.
Movsisjan wants to stand back up but Boyko manages to pass into side control.

Boyko decides to stand up, so the ref orders Movsisjan to his feet.
Movsisjan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyko walks into a straight right hand from Movsisjan.
Movsisjan punishes Boyko's body with a nice straight punch.
Boyko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Movsisjan as he jumps to the side.
Movsisjan is looking for a counter combo.
Hrayr Movsisjan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavlo Boyko.
Boyko misses with a takedown attempt - Movsisjan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Boyko looks to move away, Movsisjan throws a big counter combo but Boyko just gets out of the way.
Movsisjan with a jab.
Boyko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Movsisjan counters with a stiff right hand.
Boyko looks winded!
Movsisjan works Boyko's body with a nice hook.
Movsisjan scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hrayr Movsisjan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Movsisjan scores with a nice strike.
Movsisjan connects with a looping right hand.
Movsisjan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Movsisjan, as that shot connected.

Movsisjan gets caught napping as Boyko dives in and scores a takedown. Movsisjan manages to retain guard.
Boyko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Movsisjan's head.
Boyko tries to free his leg and advance position but Movsisjan is retaining full guard.
Movsisjan wants to stand up but Boyko is controlling him.
Boyko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boyko throwing strikes from guard but Movsisjan blocks nicely.
Boyko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Movsisjan's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boyko stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Movsisjan gets caught flat footed, as Boyko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boyko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pavlo Boyko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Movsisjan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Boyko drops back looking for a leg! Movsisjan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Movsisjan manages to kick Boyko off! Boyko jumps back into Movsisjan's guard.
Boyko throwing strikes from guard but Movsisjan blocks nicely.
Boyko sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyko trying to control the position from guard on top but Movsisjan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Movsisjan is looking to stand up but Boyko isn't so interested in that idea.
Boyko sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Boyko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Movsisjan to the ground. Boyko is now in Movsisjan's guard.
Boyko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boyko wants to control from the top but Movsisjan keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Movsisjan has his hands on Boyko's head, controlling the position.
Boyko postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boyko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

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

Boyko has his foot on Movsisjan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Movsisjan works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Movsisjan wants to stand and escape but instead Boyko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Movsisjan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boyko trying to control but Movsisjan is working from the bottom.
Movsisjan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boyko landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pavlo Boyko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Boyko with a poor takedown
and Movsisjan counters with a right hand to the body.
Pavlo Boyko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Movsisjan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boyko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Movsisjan cracks Boyko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Movsisjan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Movsisjan jabs Boyko right on the nose. Boyko blinks but takes it well.
Movsisjan cracks a nice hook into Boyko's ribs.
Movsisjan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boyko shoots in but no luck this time.
Hrayr Movsisjan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavlo Boyko.
Movsisjan tests Boyko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boyko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Movsisjan scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Movsisjan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boyko.
Nice body punch from Movsisjan.
Movsisjan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boyko tries for a takedown but Movsisjan circles away easily
and Movsisjan counters with a two punch combo.
Movsisjan lands a body shot.
Movsisjan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boyko.
Movsisjan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Movsisjan catches Boyko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boyko needs to keep his hands up - Movsisjan had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Movsisjan lands with a nice body punch.
Movsisjan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Movsisjan tests Boyko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Movsisjan lands an overhand right.
Boyko drops his hands momentarily and Movsisjan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Movsisjan connects with a right hand. Boyko shakes it off.
Boyko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Movsisjan cracks Boyko with an open hand slap.
Boyko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Movsisjan connects with a single shot there.
Movsisjan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boyko can do to turn this around?
Movsisjan scores with a nice head shot.
Boyko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boyko misses with a takedown attempt
and Movsisjan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Movsisjan cracks Boyko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Movsisjan lands a jab to Boyko's midsection.
Boyko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Movsisjan.
Movsisjan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boyko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Movsisjan lands a jab to the nose.
Movsisjan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Movsisjan throws a series of strikes that have Boyko backpedaling.
Movsisjan sizes up Boyko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Movsisjan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice straight punches there by Movsisjan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Movsisjan.
Movsisjan throws a combination. Boyko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Boyko is rocked!
Movsisjan scores with a hook.
Hrayr Movsisjan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Movsisjan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Movsisjan lands a jab-cross combination.
Movsisjan cracks Boyko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Movsisjan lands with a cross.
Boyko shoots in but no luck this time.
Movsisjan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hrayr Movsisjan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Movsisjan 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hrayr Movsisjan!