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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Timofey Boyko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ein Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyko comes to the cage accompanied by Kamaedzitca - Колазварl. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
35 - 14 - 1 |
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145 lbs
26 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timofey Boyko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ein Stein!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boyko. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boyko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Boyko throws the left hand but Stein avoids the punch easily.
Stein blocks a head kick by Boyko.
Stein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boyko as he avoids it easily.
Boyko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stein moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stein throws a solid leg kick but Boyko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stein.
Boyko avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Boyko!
Boyko misses with a leg kick
and Stein decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boyko's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boyko continues to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stein working some strikes from top position.
Stein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stein is working Boyko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stein looking to pass the guard.
Boyko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boyko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two 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.
Boyko pulls Stein in close to prevent any damage.
Stein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boyko keeping full guard, as Stein tries to pass.
Stein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stein trying to control but Boyko is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boyko.
Boyko throws a jab when Stein was well out of range.
Stein lands a jab to Boyko's midsection.
No luck for Stein with that takedown attempt.
Boyko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stein.
Timofey Boyko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ein Stein.
Boyko slips under a jab from Stein.
A little feinted left hand from Boyko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boyko throws a low kick but Stein moves out of range easily.
Ein Stein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein avoids the body shot from Boyko.
Stein throws a leg kick
and Boyko counters with a nice uppercut.
Stein lands a jab to Boyko's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyko scores with a push kick.
Stein throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stein.
Boyko takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Stein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boyko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyko has closed the distance and engaged Stein in a clinch.
Boyko lands an uppercut.
Stein lands a nice shot to the body.
Boyko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stein's defenses.
It looks like Ein Stein has been cut.
Stein managing to block the knees to the body from Boyko.
Stein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boyko scores with a shot to the side of Stein's head.
Boyko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stein is defending well for now.
Boyko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Timofey Boyko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ein Stein's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice uppercut lands for Boyko. That snapped Stein's head back.
Stein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stein blocks the body kick.
Stein misses with a combination
and Boyko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boyko misses with the combination.
Stein blocks the body kick.
Boyko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein misses the jab.
Timofey Boyko is winning the standup battle so far.
Boyko wants to land a leg kick but Stein is out of range.
Boyko slips under a jab.
Boyko with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyko misses the body punch
and Stein counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Boyko!
Stein lands an elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Stein.
Stein is chipping away with strikes.
Stein throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stein scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boyko to see if he's OK.
Stein tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stein has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boyko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stein throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ein Stein has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stein working the body and head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyko is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Stein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boyko keeps working.
Boyko tries to buck Stein off but Stein is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stein throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Boyko works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Boyko tries to roll over but Stein keeps him under control.
Stein lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stein is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boyko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stein.
Boyko is staying active underneath Stein, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stein throwing shots but Boyko is blocking nicely.
Stein wants to free his trapped foot but Boyko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boyko is trying to control but Stein passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyko wants to control but Stein postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stein working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stein working the ground and pound but Boyko is defending the strikes.
Boyko is not content to let Stein control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ein Stein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ein Stein's cut.
That's time! Boyko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stein drives through with a takedown into Boyko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stein scoring with some ground and pound.
Boyko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stein throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boyko keeping moving, preventing Stein from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein postures up.
Stein throws a big elbow that misses.
Boyko keeping moving, preventing Stein from controlling successfully.
Boyko pulls Stein in to control the position.
Boyko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stein throwing strikes but missing.
Stein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stein wants to control from the top but Boyko keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boyko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boyko swings for the body but Stein moves out of range.
Boyko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It appears Boyko was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boyko. Boyko obviously looking to wear him down.
Boyko jabs Stein right on the nose. Stein blinks but takes it well.
Boyko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stein is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Boyko throws a push kick but Stein slaps the foot to one side.
Boyko moves out of range as Stein strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boyko, as that shot connected.
Stein connects with a body shot.
Boyko throws a looping overhand right but Stein ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein tests Boyko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stein throws a body shot but no joy.
Boyko jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Stein throws a body punch but Boyko moves out of range.
Boyko throws a wild body kick that Stein sees coming a mile off.
Stein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boyko counters with a head kick. That will keep Stein thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice straight punches there by Boyko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boyko.
Boyko connects with a jab.
Stein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stein thows a leg kick but Boyko checks it
and Boyko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boyko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Stein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boyko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boyko avoids the body shot from Stein.
Boyko misses with a kick to the body.
Stein with the counter takedown but Boyko avoids it easily.
Stein lands a really nice looking cross but Boyko seems unphased.
Stein misses with a hook. Boyko ducked under it nicely.
Stein throws a combination that misses
and Boyko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boyko just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Boyko as he checks the leg kick.
Stein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stein wants to slow Boyko down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ein Stein just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ein Stein's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boyko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boyko throws a looping overhand right but Stein ducks down to avoid it.
Stein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stein tries to work over Boyko's front leg with a kick but Boyko checks it.
Stein tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boyko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stein somewhat.
Boyko throws a leg kick but Stein sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boyko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boyko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stein.
Stein just misses with a punch to the body.
Boyko throws a push kick but Stein slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyko misses with a shot to the body
and Stein counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Boyko!
Boyko tries to bench press Stein off him but Stein keeps the position.
Stein tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stein throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Boyko works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Stein working over Boyko with some ground and pound. Boyko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stein passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boyko!
Boyko is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein lands with some strikes.
Stein lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Boyko can't escape the position.
Stein thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Stein putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Boyko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stein throws some wild stikes that Boyko manages to avoid easily.
Stein looking to finish Boyko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Boyko!
Stein tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stein with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyko wants to hold on but Stein pushes him away.
Stein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stein looking to secure an arm triangle but Boyko defends it well.
Stein controlling from mount.
Stein raining down hammerfists from mount.
Stein lands a nice shot to the head.
Stein punching from mount but Boyko doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Boyko can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein misses with some ground and pound and Boyko recovers position to half guard.
Stein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stein is working for a kimura but Boyko is defending it quite comfortably.
Stein landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stein seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boyko wants to control but Stein is keeping busy.
Boyko is looking for a sweep. Stein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ein Stein dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ein Stein's cut.
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!
Stein moves out of range as Boyko throws a body kick.
Stein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boyko.
Boyko connects with a solid leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Stein
and Boyko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stein looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyko is just out of range.
Stein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boyko.
Boyko is looking to land body kicks.
Boyko misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyko misses with a straight right.
Boyko is looking to land body kicks.
Boyko throws out a loose jab but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boyko throws out a loose jab but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boyko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stein misses with a leg kick
enabling Boyko to counter with a crisp jab.
Boyko looks to land a left hand but Stein moved out of range nicely.
Stein wants to slow Boyko down by chopping away at his legs.
Boyko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Timofey Boyko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Boyko.
The fighters circling - Stein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stein misses with an uppercut.
Stein throws an overhand right that lands on Boyko's shoulder, as Boyko tries to avoid the shot.
Boyko tries to clinch up.
Boyko misses with a low kick.
Timofey Boyko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Stein misses.
Nice defenses there by Stein.
Boyko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stein is out of range.
Stein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boyko misses with a body kick.
Stein misses with a jab to the body
and Boyko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boyko misses with a low kick.
Boyko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stein gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein prevents Boyko from improving his position.
Stein is looking for a kimura but Boyko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stein to get the leverage.
Stein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boyko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boyko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stein is working away from the top position though.
Stein wants to take a breather but Boyko is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boyko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boyko keeping moving, preventing Stein from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ein Stein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stein's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boyko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boyko avoids the body shot from Stein.
Boyko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Stein finds it's way through Boyko's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ein Stein.
I think Stein 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ein Stein!
Ein Stein is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Ein Stein, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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