PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aapo Jukola (ranked 694 p4p, 101 weight class) and Dmitry Boitsov (ranked 1901 p4p, 247 weight class). Aapo Jukola has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Jukola
vs
Boitsov

200 cm
21
218 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

179 cm
20
222 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aapo Jukola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boitsov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jukola swings for the body but Boitsov moves out of range.
Jukola has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Jukola throws a leg kick but Boitsov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boitsov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jukola with a body shot.
Jukola lands a really nice looking cross but Boitsov seems unphased.
Jukola lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boitsov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jukola looks to score with a jab to the body but Boitsov is just out of range.
Boitsov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jukola finds it's way round the side to connect with Boitsov's head.
Jukola attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jukola explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Boitsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jukola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boitsovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boitsov lands with a nice combination. Jukola backs away looking to recover.
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!
Boitsov shoots in and drives through. Jukola sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola throws out a leg kick but Boitsov moves out of range and Jukola only half commits.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jukola.
A jab from Jukola finds it's way through Boitsov's defenses.
Nice uppercut there from Jukola.
Jukola throws a looping overhand right but Boitsov ducks down to avoid it.
Boitsov swings widly with a right hand
and Jukola counters with an outside leg kick.
Jukola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boitsov momentarily.
Boitsov moves away from the strike by Jukola.
A telegraphed right hand from Jukola misses the target.
Boitsov looks to land a combination but Jukola avoids it well.
Boitsov misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukola misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boitsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukola moves away.
Jukola throws an off balance right hand
and Boitsov counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukola throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Boitsov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jukola.
Jukola cracks a nice hook into Boitsov's ribs.
Jukola throws a body kick that misses.
Boitsov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boitsov misses with a takedown attempt - Jukola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jukola swings for the body but Boitsov moves out of range.
It seemed like Boitsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boitsov throws a shot from downtown. Jukola moves away and avoids it.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boitsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Jukola throws a body punch but Boitsov moves out of range.
And Boitsov tries to counter it with a takedown but Jukola pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Boitsov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boitsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aapo Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola misses with an uppercut.
Boitsov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jukola throws a leg kick which misses Boitsov's front leg but catches the back leg as Boitsov tries to avoid it.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boitsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Jukola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boitsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Boitsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some bone on bone action there as Boitsov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boitsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boitsov moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jukola, as that shot connected.
Boitsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jukola.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boitsov's hands.
Jukola is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boitsov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jukola throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aapo Jukola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boitsov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jukola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boitsov.
Boitsov loads up on a big right hand but Jukola slips the punch.
Jukola digs a good hook to Boitsov's body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boitsov or perhaps it was just good defense by Jukola, which made it look bad.
Jukola quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Aapo Jukola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Boitsov.
Jukola swings for the body but Boitsov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aapo Jukola dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jukola misses the body punch
and Boitsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boitsov.
Boitsov throws a hook but Jukola avoids it easily.
Jukola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boitsov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jukola tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boitsov is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boitsov! But no joy.
Jukola throws a lazy right hand but Boitsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola swings widly with a right hand
and Boitsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jukola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boitsov on the side of the head.
Boitsov shoots and misses
enabling Jukola to counter with a crisp jab.
Jukola is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jukola misses with an uppercut
and Boitsov counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Boitsov coming out on top.
Jukola slips a straight right by Boitsov.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Boitsov misses with a right hand
and Jukola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jukola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jukola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jukola avoids the body shot from Boitsov.
Boitsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jukola was well out of range. Poor timing from Boitsov.
Boitsov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boitsov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jukola misses with the body kick

and Boitsov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

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!
Boitsov is trying to control. Jukola wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boitsov prevents Jukola from improving his position.
Boitsov trying to control the action but Jukola is working from the bottom.
Boitsov throwing shots but Jukola is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jukola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boitsov.
Jukola is holding on to half guard well.
Boitsov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jukola keeping control of the position.
Jukola on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jukola tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boitsov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Boitsov connects with a nice short shot to Jukola's temple.
Jukola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boitsov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boitsov working Jukola over with strikes.
Boitsov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boitsov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jukola is staying active underneath Boitsov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boitsov working the head and body with strikes.
Jukola taking some punishment here, with Boitsov in his half guard.
Boitsov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukola wants to get back to full guard.
Boitsov is nestled in close to Jukola, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jukola has a hand on Boitsov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Boitsov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Boitsov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jukola can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Boitsov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boitsov wants to control the pace but Jukola is squirming around nicely.
Jukola knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boitsov on the ground.
Jukola in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boitsov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Jukola is rocked!
Boitsov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Oh Jukola is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jukola is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Boitsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jukola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jukola seems to have got his legs back now.
Boitsov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jukola defends well and Boitsov ends up having to push Jukola into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boitsov lands with a cross.
Jukola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aapo Jukola is winning the standup battle so far.
Jukola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jukola walks into a jab.
Jukola is looking to chop away at Boitsov's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boitsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boitsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jukola.
Boitsov unleashes a big counter combination but Jukola bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boitsov throws a body punch but Jukola moves out of range.
Jukola appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boitsov misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Jukola misses.
And Boitsov tries to counter it with a takedown but Jukola pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jukola misses with an uppercut. Boitsov saw that one coming.
Boitsov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jukola throws the left hand but Boitsov avoids the punch easily.
Boitsov unleashes a big counter combination but Jukola bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jukola digs a good hook to Boitsov's body.
Jukola throws a jab when Boitsov was well out of range.
Boitsov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boitsov looks for a takedown but Jukola sprawls well.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boitsov! But no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Boitsov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jukola defends it well.
Jukola slips a jab from Boitsov.
Jukola throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Boitsov finds it's target.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boitsov moves away.
Boitsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jukola displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jukola is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Jukola.
Jukola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boitsov doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boitsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Boitsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. Jukola catches Boitsov right on the button with a cross.
Jukola throws a jab but it's blocked by Boitsov.

Boitsov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jukola!
Jukola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boitsov can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes there by Boitsov.
Boitsov trying to control the position but Jukola is working away.

Boitsov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boitsov is putting a hurting on Jukola here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boitsov trying to control the action but Jukola is working from the bottom.
Dmitry Boitsov has got the better of the ground game so far.

Boitsov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Boitsov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boitsov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

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 Aapo Jukola.
I think Jukola 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aapo Jukola!