PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoki Mayoniko (ranked 2771 p4p, 321 weight class) and Piotr Boryska (ranked 2999 p4p, 340 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Mayoniko
vs
Boryska

185 cm
34
185 lbs
16 - 9 - 2

182 cm
26
175 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Yoki Mayoniko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Piotr Boryska!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayoniko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boryska doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

Boryska gets a double leg takedown into Mayoniko's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boryska pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayoniko is keeping the position for now.
Boryska is in close to Mayoniko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boryska landing some decent shots from guard.
Boryska throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boryska postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boryska won't allow Mayoniko to sweep him here.
Mayoniko has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mayoniko keeping moving, preventing Boryska from controlling successfully.
Mayoniko looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayoniko, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boryska lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Mayoniko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boryska is aware though and is defending well.
Boryska postures up in Mayoniko's guard and throws a big left but Mayoniko blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boryska lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boryska passes into half guard.
Boryska working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Boryska wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayoniko keeps working.

Boryska is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mayoniko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boryska.

Boryska seems to be looking for submissions.
Boryska lands with a punch from half guard.

Mayoniko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mayoniko is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boryska working over Mayoniko with some ground and pound. Mayoniko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Boryska is working for a submission of some sort.
Mayoniko is trying to get back to full guard.
Mayoniko is looking to escape.
Boryska throwing shots but Mayoniko is blocking nicely.

Mayoniko looking for submissions off his back.
Mayoniko is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayoniko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mayoniko.

Boryska 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.
Mayoniko has momentary wrist control but Boryska slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boryska trying to control but Mayoniko is working from the bottom.
Boryska looking to sit in guard and control but Mayoniko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Boryska trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Boryska seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Boryska looking for a guillotine here but Mayoniko defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boryska trying to keep a closed guard but Mayoniko is proving a slippery customer.
Mayoniko pushes down on Boryska's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boryska tries to roll over but Mayoniko keeps him under control.
Mayoniko controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boryska is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Boryska dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Boryska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mayoniko.
Boryska has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mayoniko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yoki Mayoniko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Mayoniko misses.
Mayoniko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boryska looks to land a combination. Mayoniko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Boryska misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mayoniko throws a lazy right hand but Boryska sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayoniko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayoniko misses with an uppercut. Boryska saw that one coming.
Mayoniko moves into range and connects with a jab.

It looks like Piotr Boryska has been cut.
Mayoniko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boryska tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mayoniko defends well and Boryska ends up having to push Mayoniko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayoniko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Mayoniko misses.
Mayoniko throws the left hand but Boryska avoids the punch easily.
Mayoniko with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayoniko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mayoniko is looking to chop away at Boryska's legs.
Piotr Boryska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayoniko connects with a jab.
Boryska lands a nice hook to Mayoniko's body. Mayoniko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boryska tries to bum rush Mayoniko with a series of wild strikes but Mayoniko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mayoniko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mayoniko throws the left hand but Boryska avoids the punch easily.
Yoki Mayoniko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boryska misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayoniko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boryska.
Mayoniko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boryska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boryska chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mayoniko can pounce on him.
Boryska lands a high kick!
Mayoniko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mayoniko throws a lazy right hand but Boryska sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boryska appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mayoniko throws a leg kick
and Boryska counters with a series of strikes. Mayoniko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mayoniko misses with a right hand
and Boryska counters with a two punch combo.

It looks like Yoki Mayoniko has been cut.
Boryska jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayoniko looks for the body kick but Boryska saw that one coming.
Mayoniko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boryska.
Boryska is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mayoniko.
Boryska throws a head kick but Mayoniko moves out of range.
Mayoniko scores with a jab to the body.
Mayoniko throws the left hand but Boryska avoids the punch easily.
Yoki Mayoniko is winning the standup battle so far.
Mayoniko misses with a body shot.
Boryska is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jab from Boryska.
A big left from Mayoniko misses.
Mayoniko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mayoniko looks to throw a body kick
and Boryska counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boryska tries to keep at a distance but Mayoniko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mayoniko has a couple of punches blocked by Boryska.

Mayoniko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boryska moves forwards but Mayoniko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boryska misses with a body shot.
Boryska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayoniko.
Boryska raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mayoniko throws a combination that misses
and Boryska counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Mayoniko. No joy for Boryska on that attempt.
Boryska's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mayoniko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boryska scrambles back to his feet.

Boryska is rocked!
Boryska throws a series of punches but Mayoniko moves out of range.
Mayoniko throws a right hand that misses
and Boryska counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boryska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mayoniko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayoniko misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boryska misses with a head kick.
Mayoniko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boryska on the side of the head.
Boryska slips under a jab from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boryska is still on wobbly legs! Can Mayoniko finish him?
Boryska scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mayoniko loads up on a big right hand but Boryska slips the punch.
Boryska seems to have recovered his senses.
Mayoniko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boryska looks to land a body kick but Mayoniko moved away.
Mayoniko is looking to counter punch.
Boryska with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mayoniko lands a jab to Boryska's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayoniko just misses with a punch to the body.
Boryska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Boryska looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mayoniko!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoki Mayoniko dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Mayoniko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boryska thuds his right hand into Mayoniko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boryska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mayoniko blocks a head kick by Boryska.
Boryska sizes up Mayoniko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A nice combination there by Boryska.
Mayoniko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boryska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boryska throws a push kick but Mayoniko slaps the foot to one side.
Boryska throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mayoniko's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayoniko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boryska.
Boryska moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayoniko dips to his left and cracks Boryska with an uppercut!
Boryska throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayoniko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mayoniko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boryska counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Boryska looks for a takedown but Mayoniko sprawls well.
Mayoniko throws out a powerful jab.
Boryska misses with a two punch combination.
Mayoniko looks for the body kick but Boryska saw that one coming.
Mayoniko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boryska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayoniko.
A slapping body kick lands there for Boryska.
Boryska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayoniko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Mayoniko clinches up with Boryska and pushes him back against the cage.
Boryska misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mayoniko blocks a body shot from Boryska.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mayoniko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boryska.
Boryska lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boryska.
Boryska lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mayoniko.
Boryska lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mayoniko backwards.

Mayoniko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mayoniko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boryska turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mayoniko misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Boryska on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boryska connects with a nice looking jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boryska avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boryska moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boryska dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boryska drops his hands momentarily and Mayoniko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boryska keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mayoniko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mayoniko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boryska.
Boryska throws out a counter right but Mayoniko avoids it with no problem.
Boryska swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayoniko.
Boryska swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boryska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mayoniko.
Mayoniko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A lazy body kick from Boryska
enabling Mayoniko to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Boryska tenderised Mayoniko's leg. Mayoniko is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boryska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mayoniko throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mayoniko.
A slow jab from Mayoniko misses its intended target.
Mayoniko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mayoniko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boryska has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mayoniko throws a jab when Boryska was well out of range.
Mayoniko swinging wildly here.
Mayoniko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boryska jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boryska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayoniko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boryska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Boryska comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boryska 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Boryska!
After winning the bout, Piotr Boryska thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.