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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valeriy Zaykin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimentiy Boykin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaykin comes to the ring accompanied by Hollywood Undead - Undead . Boykin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Пересмотри kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dimentiy Boykin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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273 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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275 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valeriy Zaykin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimentiy Boykin!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boykin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zaykin cracks Boykin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zaykin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Zaykin.
Boykin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zaykin.
Boykin throws a jab when Zaykin was well out of range.
Zaykin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zaykin could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boykin wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boykin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Boykin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zaykin manages to get himself to full guard.
Boykin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boykin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zaykin regains half guard.
Boykin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zaykin controls his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaykin wants to improve his position but Boykin is controlling well.
Zaykin controlling the position well.
Zaykin trying to control here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boykin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zaykin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nice strikes from Boykin there.
Zaykin trying to control from the bottom.
Boykin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaykin tries to get to full guard but Boykin has control of the leg.
Boykin tries to pass to full mount but Zaykin defends it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boykin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boykin thows a huge punch but Zaykin dodges it nicely.
Boykin seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Zaykin has recovered full guard.
Zaykin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zaykin is trying to work for a kimura but Boykin is defending well.
Boykin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zaykin pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykin looking for submissions off his back.
Zaykin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boykin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zaykin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boykin tries to roll over but Zaykin keeps him under control.
Zaykin is trying to work for a kimura but Boykin is defending well.
Zaykin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boykin is just riding it out for now. Zaykin eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaykin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boykin defends it well.
Zaykin is working for an americana but Boykin has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Zaykin was thinking about the submission.
Boykin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaykin tries to stand but Boykin is controlling from the bottom.
Boykin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zaykin is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dimentiy Boykin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Boykin drives through and clinches with Zaykin against the ropes.
Boykin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zaykin avoids the body shot from Boykin.
Zaykin wants to slow Boykin down by chopping away at his legs.
Boykin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaykin.
Zaykin lunges at Boykin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boykin's hand.
Boykin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boykin wants it to stay on the feet.
Valeriy Zaykin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaykin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boykin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaykin was well out of range. Poor timing from Boykin.
Zaykin cracks Boykin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Boykin misses with a wild combination.
Zaykin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boykin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zaykin somewhat.
Zaykin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boykin as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valeriy Zaykin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaykin scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Boykin.
Zaykin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zaykin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boykin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zaykin has Boykin in his guard.
Boykin stopping the sweep attempt from Zaykin.
Boykin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boykin won't allow Zaykin to sweep him here.
Boykin throws a strike but Zaykin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Boykin looking to control.
Zaykin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zaykin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boykin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zaykin stacks Boykin 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 Zaykin!
Boykin struggling a bit here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boykin manages to get back to half guard.
Zaykin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boykin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zaykin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zaykin is looking for a kimura but Boykin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zaykin to get the leverage.
Zaykin passes to side control.
Boykin throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Boykin defending against the ground and pound.
Zaykin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zaykin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boykin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boykin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boykin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zaykin is looking for a sweep. Boykin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zaykin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zaykin has Boykin pulled in close to control his posture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boykin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boykin pushes down on Zaykin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaykin wants to get back to full guard.
Boykin tries to stand and escape but Zaykin is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valeriy Zaykin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Boykin stuffs the takedown attempt from Zaykin. Zaykin gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaykin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boykin avoids it really well and circles away.
Boykin tries to sprawl but Zaykin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boykin tries to get to full guard but Zaykin has control of the leg.
Zaykin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zaykin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boykin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zaykin.
Boykin actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaykin is trying to work for a kimura but Boykin is defending well.
Boykin looking for submissions off his back.
Valeriy Zaykin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boykin manages to get to full guard.
Zaykin stands and throws Boykin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zaykin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boykin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zaykin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boykin trying to control here.
Zaykin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boykin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boykin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boykin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaykin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zaykin is looking for a kimura but Boykin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zaykin to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaykin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boykin defending well though.
Boykin is trying to get back to full guard.
Zaykin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zaykin is pressing down on Boykin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boykin is holding on for now.
Boykin tries to roll over but Zaykin keeps him under control.
Zaykin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zaykin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaykin seems to be working for a kimura but Boykin defends the submission attempt.
Zaykin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boykin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zaykin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boykin is just riding it out for now. Zaykin eventually gives up the hold.
Zaykin is working for a kimura but Boykin is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valeriy Zaykin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zaykin 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valeriy Zaykin!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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