PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Ton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Boyka
vs
Ton

180 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Boyka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Ton!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Ton misses.

Boyka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boyka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ton sitting in guard here, content to control.

Ton gets to his feet - Boyka follows without any prompting.

Ton drives through and clinches with Boyka against the cage.

Ton gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Boyka is trying to stand back up but Ton is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyka is trying to stand.
Boyka is breathing heavily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ton controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Ton.
Boyka with a poor takedown

and Ton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boyka's guard.
Ton is working Boyka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ton works over Boyka with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mike Ton hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ton lands with a good body shot.
Ton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ton misses with a head kick.

Ton dives in and scores a takedown into Boyka's guard.

Ton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Boyka enables Ton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boyka manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boyka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ton is controlling him.
Ton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ton cracks Boyka with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ton stops Boyka from standing up.
Ton passes Boyka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ton slows the pace down in half guard.
Ton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ton trying to control the pace.
Ton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boyka is trying to stand up here but Ton is controlling him well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ton wants to pass the guard but Boyka is defending well.
Ton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ton stops Boyka from standing up.
Ton is standing up over Boyka. Boyka looks to escape but Ton dives into side control.
Ton tries to advance to mount but Boyka denies him.
Boyka pushes Ton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mike Ton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boyka is being controlled here.
Boyka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ton is controlling him well.
Ton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Boyka will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Ton wasn't active enough on the ground.
Boyka slips a jab and a cross from Ton.

Ton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ton lands in his opponent's guard.
Ton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ton looking to pass the guard.
Ton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ton looking to pass the guard.
Boyka wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ton manages to pass to side control.
Boyka is trying to stand back up but Ton is controlling him
Ton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ton lands with a punch from half guard.
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!
Ton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ton wants to pass the guard but Boyka is defending well.
Boyka looks like he's trying to stand up.

Ton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boyka tries to kick Ton off but Ton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ton passes to side control.

Ton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boyka, who protects the arm well.
Ton landing a few strikes.
Ton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Boyka down.

Ton tries for a kimura but Boyka is defending well.
Boyka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ton happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boyka after a bit of a struggle.

Ton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ton is adopting a defensive guard.

Ton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boyka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Boyka is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ton has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boyka wants to stand but Ton is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boyka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ton on the ground.
Boyka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Ton wasn't active enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Boyka.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ton rushes Boyka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Ton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boyka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Ton instigates a clinch.

Ton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Ton dives in and scores a takedown into Boyka's guard.
Boyka being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Ton gets to his feet. Boyka looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Boyka or perhaps it was just good defense by Ton which made him look bad.

Boyka gets tackled into the cage by Ton. Ton maintains the clinch.
Ton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Ton decides to pull guard.
Ton controlling the position.
Boyka stopping the sweep attempt from Ton.
Boyka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boyka has gone for a leg lock! Ton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boyka's guard.

Ton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boyka looks for a takedown but Ton sprawls well.

Ton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boyka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ton lands an elbow.
Yuri Boyka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Ton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boyka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Ton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Ton!