PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Boytsov (ranked 1511 p4p, 2733 weight class) and DeVon Hampton (ranked 212 p4p, 346 weight class). Boytsov comes to the cage accompanied by AMAZING. On his way into the cage it seems that Dmitry Boytsov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dmitry Boytsov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Boytsov
vs
Hampton

178 cm
27
222
11 - 14 - 0

180 cm
29
205
15 - 10 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boytsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeVon Hampton!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hampton takes one to the side of the head.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Boytsov.
Hampton manages to get back to half guard.
Hampton is trying to stand up here but Boytsov is controlling him well.

Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura but Hampton is defending well.
Boytsov is trying to control the action in half guard but Hampton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Boytsov seems to be looking for submissions.

Boytsov is looking for a kimura but Hampton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boytsov to get the leverage.
Boytsov trying to control from half guard but Hampton is working away.
Hampton lands a couple of sideways elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hampton trying to control from the bottom.
Hampton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hampton tries to strike from the bottom.
Hampton trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Boytsov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boytsov wants to control from the top but Hampton keeps moving.
Hampton wants to sweep here but Boytsov controlling him for the moment.
Hampton throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Boytsov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hampton trying to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boytsov clobbers Hampton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hampton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boytsov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boytsov struggling a bit here.

Hampton stands up.

Boytsov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boytsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hampton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hampton throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Boytsov slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hampton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hampton wants to improve his position but Boytsov is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov trying to pass the guard but Hampton defending well.
Hampton is trying to get back to full guard.
Hampton is looking to escape.
Boytsov trying to control the action but Hampton is working from the bottom.
Boytsov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hampton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hampton landing a few short strikes.

Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hampton has managed to free his arm - good work.

Boytsov wants to work for an arm triangle but Hampton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boytsov is just content to waste time from the top position. Hampton takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hampton is trying to control the position but Boytsov postures up.

Boytsov 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.

Boytsov drops back looking for a leg! Hampton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hampton manages to kick Boytsov off! Boytsov jumps back into Hampton's guard.
Hampton wants to stand but Boytsov is controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hampton is on top in guard.

Boytsov has a closed guard, preventing Hampton from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hampton is working Boytsov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dmitry Boytsov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hampton drives through with a takedown into Boytsov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Boytsov working for submissions but it's allowed Hampton to get to half guard.
Hampton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boytsov keeps working.
Hampton is thwarting Boytsov's attempts to control the position.

Boytsov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Boytsov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boytsov trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boytsov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boytsov.

Boytsov has his foot on Hampton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hampton works his way back into a safe position though.
Boytsov looking for a sweep. Not yet Boytsov, not yet.

Boytsov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hampton uses it to pass to side control.
Boytsov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boytsov gets back to full guard.
Hampton wants to control from the top but Boytsov keeps moving.

Boytsov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boytsov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hampton stacks Boytsov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hampton!
Hampton working away.
Boytsov tries to bench press Hampton off him but Hampton keeps the position.
Hampton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hampton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Boytsov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hampton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hampton trying to control from half guard but Boytsov is working away.
Boytsov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hampton jumps into side control!
Boytsov sneaks back into half guard.
Hampton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boytsov is trying to get back to full guard.

Boytsov actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hampton scores with a couple of nice shots.

Boytsov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boytsov tries to roll over but Hampton keeps him under control.
Boytsov trying to get back to full guard but Hampton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Boytsov is trying to reverse the position but instead Hampton has taken his back - oops!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hampton keeps control of the position as Boytsov tries to break free.
Hampton avoiding Boytsov 's attempts to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeVon Hampton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Hampton scores with a takedown into Boytsov's guard.

Boytsov looking for a guillotine here but Hampton defends easily.
Hampton working some strikes from top position.
Boytsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hampton manages to get himself to full guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov wants to pass the guard but Hampton is keeping the position.
Hampton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boytsov manages to get himself to full guard.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boytsov is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boytsov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boytsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hampton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hampton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boytsov wants to control from the top but Hampton keeps moving.
Hampton wants to sweep here but Boytsov controlling him for the moment.
Hampton wants to stand up but Boytsov is controlling him.
Hampton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boytsov slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hampton trying to hold on to Boytsov's head to control him but Boytsov postures up.

Boytsov is working for a submission of some sort.

Boytsov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hampton sees it coming and defends easily.

Hampton has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Boytsov is on him like a limpet, forcing Hampton back against the cage.

Boytsov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hampton regains guard.

Boytsov 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hampton keeping full guard, as Boytsov tries to pass.
Boytsov postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hampton keeping full guard, as Boytsov tries to pass.
Hampton striking off his back but it's not causing Boytsov any problems.
Boytsov trying to control but Hampton is working from the bottom.
Boytsov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hampton is keeping the position for now.
Hampton throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Boytsov won't allow Hampton to get back to his feet.
Hampton keeping moving, preventing Boytsov from controlling successfully.

Boytsov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hampton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
DeVon Hampton has got the better of the ground game so far.

Boytsov drops back looking for a leg! Hampton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hampton manages to kick Boytsov off! Boytsov jumps back into Hampton's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boytsov stands up out of Hampton's guard for a moment - Hampton manages to land a nice upkick.
Hampton lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Hampton is trying to keep Boytsov in close.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hampton slips under a jab.
Hampton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boytsov finds it's way round the side to connect with Hampton's head.

Hampton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boytsov's guard.
Boytsov is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Boytsov has his foot on Hampton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hampton works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Boytsov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hampton is aware though and is defending well.

Boytsov looking for a guillotine here but Hampton defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DeVon Hampton.
I think Hampton 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dmitry Boytsov!
A relieved looking Dmitry Boytsov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.