PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jolly Tanglib (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Boyka
vs
Tanglib

190 cm
23
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
24
160 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuri Boyka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jolly Tanglib!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanglib fails to land with a series of punches.
Boyka tries to clinch there but Tanglib circles away.
Tanglib throws a nice looking combination but Boyka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tanglib throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boyka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tanglib circles away.

Boyka moves into the clinch successfully.
Tanglib throws a head punch that misses.
Tanglib misses with the head strike.
Tanglib misses with some punches.
Tanglib misses with a short punch on the inside.

Boyka pulls guard effortlessly.

Boyka has his foot on Tanglib's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tanglib works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tanglib accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tanglib wants to stand but Boyka is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tanglib loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tanglib has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tanglib postures up in Boyka's guard and throws a big left but Boyka blocks it.
Boyka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tanglib throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boyka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka controls Tanglib momentarily but Tanglib frees himself.
Tanglib throws a big elbow that misses.

Boyka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tanglib postures up.
Boyka has a closed guard, preventing Tanglib from standing up.
Boyka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Tanglib kicks off Boyka and gets to his feet.
Boyka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tanglib avoids it really well and circles away.
Tanglib defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boyka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Boyka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanglib misses with the combination.
Boyka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boyka slips a jab and a cross from Tanglib.
A combination from Tanglib does no damage.
Boyka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tanglib swinging wildly here.
Tanglib misses with a double jab
and Boyka counters with a stiff right hand.
Tanglib throws a series of punches but Boyka moves out of range.
Tanglib will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyka slips a jab and a cross from Tanglib.
Tanglib looks winded!

Tanglib gets tackled into the cage by Boyka. Boyka maintains the clinch.
Boyka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tanglib is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boyka is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tanglib can't fight it off and eventually Boyka manages to take the fight to the floor. Tanglib looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Tanglib is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Tanglib tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tanglib throws a head punch that misses.
Boyka wants to take the fight to the mat but Tanglib manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tanglib working aggressively here.

Boyka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tanglib throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boyka.
Tanglib looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tanglib lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boyka circles away quickly and effectively.
Tanglib misses with a double jab
and Boyka counters with a three punch combo that has Tanglib backing up. Tanglib nods at Boyka to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanglib blocks a head kick by Boyka.
Sloppy strikes from Tanglib. Those never looked like landing.
Tanglib misses with a double jab

and Boyka counters by clinching up.
Tanglib misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Boyka has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tanglib uses from the top position.
Tanglib wants to stand but Boyka has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Tanglib decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Boyka, up you get!
Tanglib throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanglib misses with a wild combination.
Tanglib throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boyka.
No luck for Boyka with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jolly Tanglib will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sloppy strikes from Tanglib. Those never looked like landing.
Boyka dodges the punch combination from Tanglib.
Tanglib tries to bum rush Boyka with a series of wild strikes but Boyka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tanglib falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Boyka to counter with a crisp jab.
Tanglib throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tanglib throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tanglib misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boyka shoots in for a takedown but Tanglib shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boyka misses with a takedown attempt - Tanglib sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boyka tries to clinch but Tanglib moves out of range.
Tanglib is breathing heavily.
Boyka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boyka duly obliges.
Boyka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tanglib throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boyka counters with a one-two to the body.
Boyka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tanglib sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boyka somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Boyka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tanglib avoids it really well and circles away.
Jolly Tanglib is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Tanglib does no damage.
Tanglib defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boyka.
Tanglib throws a series of punches but Boyka avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boyka.
Tanglib rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boyka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tanglib fails to land with a series of punches.
Tanglib throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boyka throws a series of strikes that have Tanglib backpedaling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanglib displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boyka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tanglib throws a right hand that Boyka ducks under and follows up with a left that Boyka also avoids with ease.
Tanglib leaves Boyka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boyka slips a jab and a cross from Tanglib.
Boyka slips a jab and a cross from Tanglib.
Boyka is looking to clinch but Tanglib is avoiding it.
Tanglib falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boyka counters with a right hand to the body.
Yuri Boyka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tanglib swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boyka counters with a one-two to the body.
Tanglib misses with a wild combination.
Tanglib slaps away a takedown attempt from Boyka, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanglib slips a jab and a cross from Boyka.
Tanglib misses with a double jab

and Boyka counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from Tanglib on the inside.
Tanglib throws a head punch that misses.
Boyka stalling against the cage.
Tanglib swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boyka tries to pull guard but Tanglib forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boyka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tanglib smiles and moves away.
Tanglib lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boyka circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanglib throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boyka shoots in looking for a takedown. Tanglib tries to sprawl out of it but Boyka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tanglib manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tanglib misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boyka shoots in for a takedown but Tanglib shows good takedown defense.
Jolly Tanglib seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A right-left combo lands from Tanglib.
Tanglib misses with a wild combination.
A right-left combo lands from Tanglib.

Boyka rushes Tanglib and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Tanglib fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Tanglib fails to land.
Tanglib misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boyka trying to stall but Tanglib improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jolly Tanglib will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Tanglib misses with the combination.
Boyka looks to throw the jab but Tanglib is out of range.
Tanglib misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tanglib misses with a few strikes there.
Tanglib keeps the fight on the outside.
Tanglib misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tanglib falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boyka counters with a series of strikes. Tanglib will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tanglib throws a right hand that Boyka ducks under and follows up with a left that Boyka also avoids with ease.
Boyka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tanglib sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boyka somewhat.
Boyka tries to clinch but Tanglib moves out of range.
Boyka dives in and grabs Tanglib's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tanglib pushes down on Boyka's head and hops out.
Tanglib throws a series of punches but Boyka moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanglib throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Tanglib, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tanglib will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Boyka with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Boyka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanglib misses with a combination
and Boyka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tanglib thinking.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tanglib swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boyka blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tanglib fails to land.
Tanglib misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanglib gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boyka.
Tanglib misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanglib scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tanglib fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boyka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tanglib doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tanglib fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boyka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tanglib avoids it.

Boyka manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Boyka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boyka is looking to stand up but Tanglib isn't so interested in that idea.

Tanglib stands and steps away. Boyka gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanglib throws a one two combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Tanglib. Those never looked like landing.
Tanglib swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boyka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tanglib throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boyka counters with a two punch combo.
Tanglib misses with a wild combination.
Boyka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tanglib avoids it really well and circles away.
Tanglib throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boyka shoots in looking for a takedown but Tanglib manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boyka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tanglib throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boyka.
Jolly Tanglib seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanglib swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boyka counters with a two punch combo.
Boyka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tanglib misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanglib misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tanglib misses with a double jab
and Boyka counters with a right hand to the body.
Tanglib fails to land with a series of punches.
Boyka cracks Tanglib with an open hand slap.
Tanglib misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Tanglib.
Tanglib misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanglib fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boyka misses with a takedown attempt - Tanglib sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No joy there for Tanglib, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jolly Tanglib comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tanglib 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jolly Tanglib!