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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zé Jiurgite (ranked 3756 p4p, 2109 weight class) and Dmitry Boytsov (ranked 398 p4p, 252 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.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zé Jiurgite!
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 Boytsov!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiurgite with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boytsov to score with a decent uppercut.
Boytsov throws a hook but Jiurgite avoids it easily.
Jiurgite jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jiurgite misses with a straight left.
Jiurgite throws a jab but it's blocked by Boytsov.
Boytsov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jiurgite's head backwards.
Boytsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jiurgite throws out a powerful jab.
Jiurgite looks to score with a jab to the body but Boytsov is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Boytsov as he connects with a hook.
Boytsov tries to move into range but Jiurgite moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiurgite slips under a jab from Boytsov.
Jiurgite throws a big shot that misses.
Boytsov walks into a stiff left hand from Jiurgite.
Boytsov throws a body punch but Jiurgite moves out of range.
Good shot there by Boytsov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boytsov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Boytsov is looking for a kimura here.
Jiurgite regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boytsov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boytsov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jiurgite manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boytsov has Jiurgite in his guard.
Boytsov wants to sweep here but Jiurgite controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jiurgite defends well.
Boytsov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jiurgite has passed into half guard!
Boytsov is controlling Jiurgite's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boytsov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jiurgite passes into side control!
Boytsov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite controlling the action here.
Boytsov tries to get to full guard but Jiurgite has control of the leg.
Boytsov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jiurgite not doing much here.
Boytsov wants to control but Jiurgite is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boytsov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jiurgite pulls his head out easily.
Jiurgite uses his free foot to push down on Boytsov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boytsov.
Jiurgite working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Boytsov is working to get back to half guard.
Boytsov tries to improve his position but instead Jiurgite has taken his back!
Boytsov tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jiurgite's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
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 Zé Jiurgite will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jiurgite swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boytsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zé Jiurgite is winning the standup battle so far.
Jiurgite uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boytsov.
Boytsov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boytsov throws an off balance right hand
and Jiurgite counters with a nice uppercut.
Jiurgite misses with a hook
and Boytsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jiurgite on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boytsov misses with a hook. Jiurgite ducked under it nicely.
Boytsov misses with an uppercut
and Jiurgite counters with a straight right hand.
Jiurgite pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jiurgite is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boytsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Boytsov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jiurgite doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiurgite has Boytsov up against the cage in a clinch.
Jiurgite swings wildly with an uppercut but Boytsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiurgite scores with a shot to the side of Boytsov's head.
Boytsov blocks a body shot from Jiurgite.
Boytsov blocks a body shot from Jiurgite.
Jiurgite misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jiurgite fails to land.
Boytsov is stalling here.
Jiurgite working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Jiurgite - that landed with a thud.
Boytsov tries for a takedown but Jiurgite manages to get underhooks.
Boytsov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jiurgite swings wildly with an uppercut but Boytsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jiurgite throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boytsovs head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite lands with a short shot to the head.
Boytsov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jiurgite pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jiurgite fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boytsov manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Jiurgite. That snapped Boytsov's head back.
Jiurgite throws a head kick that misses.
Jiurgite misses with a double jab
and Boytsov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jiurgite throws a right hand that misses
and Boytsov counters with a left and a right that stings Jiurgite.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiurgite throws out a powerful jab.
Jiurgite shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jiurgite moves away from the strike by Boytsov.
Boytsov throws a lazy right hand but Jiurgite sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Boytsov misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite misses with an uppercut.
Boytsov catches Jiurgite with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boytsov drives through with a takedown into Jiurgite's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jiurgite keeping moving, preventing Boytsov from controlling successfully.
Boytsov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dmitry Boytsov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jiurgite keeping moving, preventing Boytsov from controlling successfully.
Boytsov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jiurgite is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boytsov, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jiurgite engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jiurgite has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boytsov working for submissions but it's allowed Jiurgite to get to half guard.
Boytsov manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zé Jiurgite will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Boytsov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jiurgite was covering up waiting for the punch and Boytsov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiurgite looking for a guillotine here but Boytsov defends easily.
Boytsov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jiurgite dives on top into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov has his foot on Jiurgite's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jiurgite works his way back into a safe position though.
Boytsov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boytsov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jiurgite is aware though and is defending well.
Boytsov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jiurgite 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 Jiurgite!
Jiurgite controls the position.
Boytsov looking for a sweep but Jiurgite has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Boytsov tries to reverse the position but Jiurgite maintains control.
Jiurgite takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boytsov regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov is looking to improve his position.
Boytsov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jiurgite pulls his head out easily.
Boytsov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jiurgite pulls his head out easily.
Boytsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boytsov looking for subs from the bottom but Jiurgite mounts him!
Boytsov tries to lock up and control but Jiurgite gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boytsov is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov reaches up to try and control the position but Jiurgite seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Boytsov rolls and tries to escape and now Jiurgite has his back!
Boytsov can't escape the position.
Boytsov just trying to survive but Jiurgite is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boytsov is keeping busy.
Jiurgite gets his hands free as Boytsov looks to control.
Dmitry Boytsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Boytsov.
Jiurgite is not going to allow Boytsov to sit and survive in this position.
Jiurgite is trying to stick to Boytsov's back but Boytsov is turning into Jiurgite. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jiurgite's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Boytsov.
Boytsov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jiurgite has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boytsov has managed to get both his arms back between Jiurgite's legs - danger averted.
Boytsov pushes down on Jiurgite's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boytsov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jiurgite actively working from the bottom here.
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 Zé Jiurgite.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jiurgite, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zé Jiurgite!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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