Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AD422: The Triangle of Love
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Ysengrin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Boykin moves into the clinch.
Boykin controlling the action here for a moment.
Boykin blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ysengrin fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin working Boykin over with knees to the body.
Ysengrin misses with the head strike.
Ysengrin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boykin backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boykin backwards.
Ysengrin tries to throw a body punch but Boykin avoids it by throwing Ysengrin back against the cage.
Ysengrin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Ysengrin manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ysengrin. Boykin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boykin tries to counter with a takedown but Ysengrin is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Ysengrin throws out a leg kick but Boykin moves out of range and Ysengrin only half commits.
Boykin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ysengrin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boykin.
Boykin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ysengrin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ysengrin swats away the attempt to clinch by Boykin.
Ysengrin scores with a nice body kick.
Ysengrin throws a leg kick
and Boykin counters with a straight right hand.
Cearul Ysengrin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ysengrin connects with an inside leg kick.
Ysengrin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boykin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boykin defending well as Ysengrin loads up on a big left hand.
Boykin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ysengrin pinned against the cage. Ysengrin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Ysengrin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body kick from Ysengrin.
Boykin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boykin avoids the body shot from Ysengrin.
Boykin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ysengrin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Boykin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ysengrin manages to avoid it.
Boykin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ysengrin. Ysengrin obviously looking to wear him down.
Ysengrin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ysengrin misses with a shot to the body
letting Boykin counter with a right hand.
That kick from Ysengrin tenderised Boykin's leg. Boykin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boykin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Boykin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boykin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cearul Ysengrin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ysengrin throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Boykin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ysengrin tries to land a body kick
and Boykin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ysengrin lands with a straight right. Boykin didn't see that one coming.
Ysengrin lands with a shot to the body.
Ysengrin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ysengrin connects with a high kick.
A punch combination from Boykin misses.
Ysengrin tries to work over Boykin's front leg with a kick but Boykin checks it.
Ysengrin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ysengrin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ysengrin misses with a leg kick.
Boykin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ysengrin looks to land a body kick but Boykin moved away.
Boykin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boykin blocks a jab.
Boykin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimentiy Boykin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ysengrin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ysengrin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ysengrin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boykin fails to land the takedown.
Boykin checks a leg kick.
Ysengrin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Boykin misses its target.#CL#
Boykin clinches up with Ysengrin and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cearul Ysengrin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Boykin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ysengrin looks to score with a jab to the body but Boykin is just out of range.
Ysengrin connects with a right hand. Boykin shakes it off.
Boykin throws a right and a left that Ysengrin avoids nicely.
Dimentiy Boykin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boykin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Dimentiy Boykin has been cut.
Ysengrin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ysengrin throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Boykin counters with a shoot takedown. Ysengrin fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ysengrin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ysengrin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ysengrin keeping moving, preventing Boykin from controlling successfully.
Boykin throwing strikes from guard but Ysengrin blocks nicely.
Boykin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T1#
Boykin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ysengrin's guard.
Boykin is controlling the pace.
Boykin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boykin slows the pace down in half guard.
Ysengrin is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boykin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boykin looks to land a strike but Ysengrin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Boykin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ysengrin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boykin content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boykin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ysengrin.
Boykin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Ysengrin stuns Boykin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ysengrin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ysengrin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boykin in his tracks.
Ysengrin misses the shot to the body.
Ysengrin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ysengrin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boykin moves away.
Boykin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ysengrin throws a hook but Boykin blocks it.
Ysengrin misses with a straight left.
Ysengrin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boykin rather than just go for the knockout.
Ysengrin lands a leg kick that knocks Boykin off balance momentarily.
Ysengrin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ysengrin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boykin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ysengrin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T4#
Ysengrin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ysengrin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boykin avoids the body shot from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ysengrin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boykin manages to avoid it.
Ysengrin connects with a jab.
Boykin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boykin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ysengrin. That one must have hurt.
Boykin moves out of range of the body kick.
Ysengrin lands with a shot to the body.
Ysengrin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boykin's calf.
That kick from Ysengrin tenderised Boykin's leg. Boykin is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cearul Ysengrin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dimentiy Boykin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ysengrin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boykin at a distance.
Boykin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ysengrin thows a leg kick but Boykin checks it #TD#
and Boykin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ysengrin won't be happy with that.
Ysengrin is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boykin is looking to take a break and control but Ysengrin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ysengrin is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boykin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Boykin controls the position. #T1#
Ysengrin holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Ysengrin can't do much from the bottom here.
Boykin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boykin in side control, throwing shots but Ysengrin defends.
Boykin working away.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ysengrin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boykin takes a step back to recover.
Boykin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boykin is looking to counter punch.
Boykin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ysengrin. #T2#
Ysengrin scores with a shot to the body.
Boykin loads up on a big right hand but Ysengrin slips the punch.
Ysengrin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ysengrin thows a body kick. Boykin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boykin.
Ysengrin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boykin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ysengrin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ysengrin lands a nice looking body shot.
Ysengrin tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Boykin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boykin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ysengrin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ysengrin keeping moving, preventing Boykin from controlling successfully. #T3#
Boykin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ysengrin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ysengrin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boykin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ysengrin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boykin avoids the body shot from Ysengrin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boykin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Ysengrin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ysengrin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dimentiy Boykin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boykin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ysengrin.
Boykin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ysengrin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cearul Ysengrin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boykin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ysengrin.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cearul Ysengrin.
I've got Ysengrin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cearul Ysengrin!
Cearul Ysengrin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$), into his post fight interview.

Event: AD416: Nobody is perfect
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Boykin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sammich scores with a hook to the body. Boykin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Sammich moves into range and clinches up with Boykin.
Sammich throws a head punch that misses.
Sammich can't find room to land a body shot as Boykin controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sammich takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#
It looks like Sammy Sammich has been cut.
Boykin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sammich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boykin blocking some punches.
Sammich lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sammich lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Sammich.
Boykin is breathing heavily.
Sammich lands a right hand. #T1#
Sammich throws a punch but it's blocked by Boykin.
Boykin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sammich lands a right hand.
Sammich tries a body shot but Boykin blocks it.
Sammich scores with a shoulder strike.
Boykin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Sammich.
Sammich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boykin backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sammich.
Sammich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sammich tries to work over Boykin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boykin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sammich tries a body shot but Boykin blocks it.
Boykin tries for a takedown. No joy. #T2#
Sammich pushes Boykin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sammich lands a shoulder strike.
Boykin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sammich tries a body shot but Boykin blocks it.
Sammich lands with a short shot to the head.
Sammich throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Sammich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sammy Sammich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sammich misses with a wild body shot.
Sammich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sammich jabs Boykin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boykin takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Sammich moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Sammich throws a head punch that misses.
Sammich presses Boykin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Sammich.
Nice body punch from Sammich - that landed with a thud.
Sammich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sammich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sammich.
Sammich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boykin backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Sammich.
Sammich tries to work over Boykin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sammich lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Boykin to his knees! Sammich keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Sammich!
Post fight, an emotional Sammy Sammich said 'I'm back'.

Event: AD410: Affinitas
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Boykin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boykin scores with a nice head shot.
No luck for Boykin with that takedown attempt.
And De Noteboom tries to counter it with a takedown but Boykin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boykin throws a right hand that De Noteboom ducks under and follows up with a left that De Noteboom also avoids with ease.
De Noteboom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Boykin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boykin swinging wildly here.
Boykin closes the distance but De Noteboom moves to the side #TD2#
and De Noteboom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boykin's guard.
De Noteboom stopping the sweep attempt from Boykin.#T2#
Boykin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but De Noteboom puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
De Noteboom wants to stand up but Boykin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Boykin is trying to stand.
Boykin tries to get to full guard but De Noteboom has control of the leg.
De Noteboom wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boykin is pressing down on De Noteboom's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Boykin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boykin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Noteboom takes one on the button.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Boykin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming De Noteboom to the mat! De Noteboom manages to get full guard.
Boykin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boykin wants to control from the top but De Noteboom keeps moving.
Boykin stays in close to De Noteboom's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimentiy Boykin dominated that round.
That's time! Boykin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Boykin fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Boykin with that takedown attempt.
De Noteboom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boykin defends it well.
Boykin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Noteboom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Noteboom feints the counter takedown.
Boykin tries to clinch but De Noteboom is having none of it.
De Noteboom feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from De Noteboom as Boykin shoots in.#TD#
Boykin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T1#
De Noteboom is trying to stand back up but Boykin is controlling him
Boykin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boykin trying to control the action but De Noteboom is working from the bottom.
Dimentiy Boykin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boykin slows the pace down in half guard.
De Noteboom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boykin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boykin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boykin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boykin wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Noteboom keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boykin misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and De Noteboom counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Noteboom.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimentiy Boykin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boykin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boykin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
De Noteboom wants to stand but Boykin is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Boykin wants to sweep but no luck.
Boykin has control of De Noteboom's left arm, preventing De Noteboom from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boykin wants to get back to his feet but De Noteboom passes into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boykin keeping hold of De Noteboom's head, controlling as best he can.
Boykin wants to sweep but De Noteboom has passed to side control!
De Noteboom wants to stand but Boykin has his arm trapped.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royston De Noteboom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Boykin misses the shot to the body.
De Noteboom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boykin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Noteboom was well out of range. Poor timing from Boykin.
Dimentiy Boykin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boykin or perhaps it was just good defense by De Noteboom, which made it look bad.
De Noteboom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boykin defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boykin tries to clinch there but De Noteboom circles away.
Boykin tries to clinch but De Noteboom moves out of range. #T1##TD#
Boykin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
De Noteboom kicks Boykin off and gets back to his feet.
Boykin tries to clinch up but De Noteboom circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from De Noteboom enables Boykin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Noteboom manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boykin trying to control the position from guard on top but De Noteboom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boykin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boykin cracks De Noteboom with a solid left hand.#T2#
Boykin trying to control but De Noteboom is working from the bottom.
Boykin tries to free his leg and advance position but De Noteboom is retaining full guard.
Boykin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boykin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boykin trying to control but De Noteboom is working from the bottom.
Boykin won't allow De Noteboom to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Boykin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boykin trying to control but De Noteboom is working from the bottom.
Boykin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boykin misses with an uppercut. De Noteboom saw that one coming.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A punch combination from Boykin misses.
De Noteboom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Noteboom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Noteboom is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boykin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Noteboom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boykin fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Boykin pushes De Noteboom up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dimentiy Boykin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boykin 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimentiy Boykin!
A victorious Dimentiy Boykin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AD404: Christmas Eve 2016
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Venger throws the left hand but Boykin avoids the punch easily.
Boykin misses with a takedown attempt - Venger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Venger tries to keep at a distance but Boykin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Venger swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Boykin has clasped his hands together around Venger's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Venger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boykin's best efforts.
Boykin is trying to control. Venger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boykin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Venger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Venger seems keen to control Boykin's posture.
Boykin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Venger seems keen to control Boykin's posture.
Venger looking for a sweep. Not yet Venger, not yet. #T1#
Venger keeping full guard, as Boykin tries to pass.
Boykin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boykin lands a couple of digs.
Venger keeping moving, preventing Boykin from controlling successfully.
Boykin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boykin stopping the sweep attempt from Venger.
Boykin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Venger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boykin is one step ahead there.
Venger controlling the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boykin tries to free his leg and advance position but Venger is retaining full guard.
Venger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boykin throws a strike but Venger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Boykin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Venger throwing strikes but missing.
Boykin is trying to keep Venger in close.
Venger landing some decent shots from guard.
Boykin is trying to keep Venger in close.
Venger throws a big right hand that misses.
Venger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boykin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Venger with a nice head shot there.
Boykin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Venger is controlling him.
Venger stopping the sweep attempt from Boykin.#T3#
Venger trying to control but Boykin is working from the bottom.
Venger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Venger is looking to work some ground and pound but Boykin has wrist control.
Boykin being controlled here, momentarily.
Venger is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Skating Rink that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Boykin wants to sweep here but Venger controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Boykin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boykin controls Venger momentarily but Venger frees himself. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Venger chips away with some ground and pound.
Boykin keeping moving, preventing Venger from controlling successfully.
Boykin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Venger sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Boykin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Venger defends well.
Venger trying to control the position from guard on top but Boykin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Venger trying to control the position from guard on top but Boykin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venger stands and throws Boykin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Venger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Boykin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Boykin misses.
Venger throws a right hand that misses
and Boykin counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Venger gets tackled into the cage by Boykin. Boykin maintains the clinch.
Venger throws a punch but it's blocked by Boykin.
Venger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boykin backwards.
Venger stops a takedown attempt from Boykin.
Boykin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Venger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boykin swings wildly with an uppercut but Venger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boykin blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venger throws a punch but it's blocked by Boykin.
Venger pushes Boykin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Venger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boykin is trying to drag Venger to the mat but Venger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vladimir Venger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimentiy Boykin.
Venger scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Boykin blocking some punches.
Boykin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Venger keeps control of Boykin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boykin tries to score a body lock takedown but Venger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boykin throws a punch but it's blocked by Venger.
Venger is working Boykin over against the cage.
Boykin is breathing heavily.
Boykin tries to land knees in the clinch but Venger avoids the damage to the body.
Venger lands a shoulder strike.
Boykin blocking some punches.
Venger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boykin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Venger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Venger lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Boykin falls backwards - clearly groggy! Venger dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Venger!
Vladimir Venger tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: AD399: Pauline Porin
Date: Dec 07, 2016

#R1#
Boykin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scorpion.
Scorpion circles away from the clinch attempt
and Scorpion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scorpion misses with a looping left.
Boykin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boykin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boykin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boykin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boykin tries to clinch but Scorpion is having none of it.
Boykin walks into a left hand.
Scorpion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boykin throws out the jab.
Boykin tries to close the distance and clinch but Scorpion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scorpion scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Boykin has Scorpion up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scorpion.
A right handed body shot lands from Scorpion.
Boykin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Boykin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Boykin looks winded!#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Boykin fails to land.
Boykin wants to take the fight to the mat but Scorpion manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boykin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ranky Scorpion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimentiy Boykin.
Still in the clinch, Scorpion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scorpion lands a hook that snaps the head of Boykin backwards. #BC#
Scorpion breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by Scorpion.
Scorpion has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boykin tries to clinch but Scorpion moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scorpion.
Boykin tries to clinch but Scorpion moves away
and Scorpion counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Boykin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scorpion, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boykin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Scorpion prevents it.
Scorpion lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Scorpion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boykin backwards.
Scorpion lands a shot to the body.
Boykin takes a shot to the head.
Scorpion pushes Boykin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Scorpion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boykin tries to move into range but Scorpion moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#
Boykin is rocked!
Scorpion ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Boykin out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ranky Scorpion!
After winning the bout, Ranky Scorpion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BMP 48 (Mabogo vs Dre Parker)
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Boykin just misses with a punch to the body.
Harlamov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Boykin gets a clinch.
Boykin tries for a takedown but Harlamov manages to get underhooks.
Boykin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Harlamov gets underhooks to prevent Boykin's takedown attempt.
Garik Harlamov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimentiy Boykin.
Boykin is pressed up against the cage. Harlamov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boykin down to the mat. Boykin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Boykin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Boykin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Garik Harlamov has been cut.
Boykin misses with a straight left.
Harlamov tries to counter with a takedown but Boykin is quick to defend against it.
Harlamov shoots in and drives through. Boykin sprawls well.
Dimentiy Boykin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boykin throws a hook to the side of Harlamov's head but Harlamov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harlamov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boykin throws a shot from downtown. Harlamov moves away and avoids it.
Harlamov feinted with a counter takedown.
A punch combination from Boykin misses.
Boykin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harlamov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
No luck for Boykin with that takedown attempt.
Harlamov tries to counter with a takedown but Boykin is quick to defend against it.
Harlamov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boykin looks to land a left hand but Harlamov moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Boykin.
Harlamov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Harlamov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boykin was covering up waiting for the punch and Harlamov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Boykin looking for a sweep. Not yet Boykin, not yet.
Harlamov throws an elbow that misses. Boykin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harlamov's guard. Nice move by Boykin!#REVB#
Harlamov keeping moving, preventing Boykin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Boykin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boykin landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Harlamov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Harlamov is looking for a triangle but Boykin pushes his legs off easily.
Boykin trying to control the position from guard on top but Harlamov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Harlamov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boykin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boykin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boykin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boykin in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Check out the look on Boykin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Boykin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Harlamov some visible discomfort.
Harlamov is not content to let Boykin control the position. #SUB2#
Boykin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Harlamov struggling a bit here.
Boykin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Harlamov!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harlamov is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boykin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Harlamov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boykin lands a big shot there that rocks Harlamov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Boykin punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB2#
Boykin has isolated one of Harlamov's arms. Harlamov looking to fight him off but Boykin twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dimentiy Boykin!
A victorious Dimentiy Boykin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BMP 46 (Mabogo vs Irhin)
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Knight thumps Boykin with a low kick.
Boogie Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boykin fails to land the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Knight.
Boykin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Boykin rushes Knight and presses him up against the cage.
Knight slows down the pace here.
Knight missing with knees to the body. #TD#
Boykin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Knight regains guard immediately.
Boykin won't allow Knight to sweep him here.
Knight working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boykin postures up in Knight's guard and throws a big left but Knight blocks it.
Boykin postures up in Knight's guard and throws a big left but Knight blocks it. #SUB#
Boykin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Knight is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Knight has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Knight stops Boykin from standing up. #T1#
Boykin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Knight puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Knight missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boykin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Knight has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Boykin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Knight.
Knight avoids the attempt from Boykin to control.
Knight prevents Boykin from getting the reversal.#T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Knight there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Boykin tries to lock up and control but Knight gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boykin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boykin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Knight looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Knight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knight is on top in guard. #REVB#
Boykin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Boykin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boykin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knight's guard. #SUB#
Boykin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knight is just riding it out for now. Boykin eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Boykin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knight defends it well. #SUB#
Boykin seems to be working for a kimura but Knight defends the submission attempt.
Knight moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boykin is looking to work some ground and pound but Knight has wrist control.
Boykin trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Boykin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Boykin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Knight looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Knight looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Knight! #REVB#
Boykin wants to control but Knight postures up.
Boykin regains half guard.
Knight perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boykin tries to get to full guard but Knight has control of the leg.
Boykin is looking to get back to is feet but Knight passes into side control.
Boykin regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boykin is not content to let Knight control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Boogie Knight will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Knight tries to clinch but Boykin is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Knight. Those never looked like landing.
Boykin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Boykin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knight as he jumps to the side.
Dimentiy Boykin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Knight has managed to clinch.
Knight prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimentiy Boykin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Boykin controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knight lands with a left to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knight obliges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
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!
Knight pushes Boykin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Knight dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Knight breaks the clinch.
Knight lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Knight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knight scores with a hook to the body.
Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Boykin controls the action.
Knight is stalling here.
A body shot lands from Knight.
Knight digs a right hand into Boykin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boykin's gas tank.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knight.
Knight utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knight with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
Knight scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Boykin has clasped his hands together around Knight's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight is looking to reverse the position.
Knight struggling a bit here.
Knight might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boykin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Knight is looking to reverse the position.
Knight can't do much from the bottom here.
Boykin is trying to ground and pound but Knight uses the momentary lack of control by Boykin to regain half guard.
Boykin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knight defending well though. #T3#
Boykin trying to pass the guard but Knight defending well.
Knight is not content to let Boykin control the position.
Boykin is nestled in close to Knight, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boykin trying to control from half guard but Knight is working away.
Knight works his way to full guard. Good work.
Knight wants to sweep but no luck.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Boykin from controlling successfully.
Boykin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boykin throws a big elbow that misses.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boykin throwing strikes from guard but Knight blocks nicely.
Boykin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Knight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boykin chips away with some ground and pound.
Knight wants to sweep but no luck.
Boykin chips away with some ground and pound.
Boykin with a nice head shot there.
Boykin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boykin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boogie Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Knight throws a leg kick #TD#
and Boykin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Knight!
Knight regains half guard there - taking advantage of Boykin's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Boykin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boykin is taking a breather. Knight says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boykin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knight's head.
Boykin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boykin wants to pass to mount but Knight is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is concentrating on defense, preventing Boykin from advancing position.
Knight trying to hold on to Boykin's head to control him but Boykin postures up. #T1#
Knight has hold of Boykin's hands but Boykin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boykin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working. #SUB#
Boykin wants to work for an arm triangle but Knight is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boykin is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Boykin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Knight tries to roll over but Boykin keeps him under control.
Boykin controlling the pace. #SUB#
Knight is defending against the submission attempts here by Boykin. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boykin thows a huge punch but Knight dodges it nicely.
Boykin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knight tries to get to full guard but Boykin has control of the leg.
Boykin prevents Knight from standing back up. #SUB#
Boykin is working for a kimura but Knight is defending it quite comfortably.
Boykin trying to control the action but Knight is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Boykin tries to bum rush Knight with a series of wild strikes but Knight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knight with a nice cross.
Boykin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knight's waist but Knight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boykin off to one side.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boykin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boykin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boykin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knight counters with a three punch combo that has Boykin backing up. Boykin nods at Knight to acknowledge the strikes.
Dimentiy Boykin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boykin swats away the attempt to clinch by Knight.#CL2#
Knight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knight effectively controlling the action here.
Boykin has Knight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimentiy Boykin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boykin has Knight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knight scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Knight stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knight gets underhooks to prevent Boykin's takedown attempt.
Knight lands a left hand.
Boykin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Knight after a bit of a struggle.
Boykin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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!
Knight taking a breather.
Knight is trying to stall.
Knight tries to land knees in the clinch but Boykin avoids the damage to the body.
Knight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boykin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Knight pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boykin tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Knight misses.
Knight buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knight slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boogie Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knight winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boogie Knight!
Boogie Knight seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BMP 45 (Norton vs Irhin)
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Boykin throws a nice looking combination but Mihailovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Mihailovic does no damage.
Boykin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mihailovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Boykin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mihailovic on his heels. He'll look to pass Mihailovic's guard now, I'm sure.
Mihailovic wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Boykin manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Mihailovic tries to kick Boykin off but Boykin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boykin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mihailovic is trying to stand up here but Boykin is controlling him well.
Boykin works his way into side control.
Boykin works to advance to full mount. Mihailovic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Boykin working for a submission but Mihailovic is keeping him at bay.
Mihailovic is trying to stand up.#T1#
Boykin with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Mihailovic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Boykin looking to secure an arm triangle but Mihailovic defends it well.
Boykin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mihailovic is looking to escape. #SUB#
Boykin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boykin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mihailovic tries to buck Boykin off but he can't manage it. #T2#
Mihailovic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mihailovic trying desperately to get to his feet.
Boykin lands a couple of good shots and Mihailovic has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Boykin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Boykin lands punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boykin looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Boykin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boykin is punishing Mihailovic with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB#
Boykin sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Mihailovic taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dimentiy Boykin!
After the fight, Dimentiy Boykin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: BMP 44 (Norton vs Boykin)
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Boykin avoids the body shot from Norton.
Norton looks to score with a jab to the body but Boykin is just out of range.
Boykin lands a really nice looking cross but Norton seems unphased.
Boykin misses with a looping left.
Norton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Norton ducks right into an uppercut from Boykin.
A combination from Norton does no damage.
Norton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Boykin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Norton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Norton struggles to land a body shot inside as Boykin controls his hands.
Boykin is trying to break the clinch but Norton has him pressed against the cage.
Boykin tries to pull guard but Norton holds him up against the cage and eventually Boykin drops back down to his feet.
Norton lands a left hand.
Norton has a couple of punches blocked by Boykin. #BC2#
Boykin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norton misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norton lands a slapping body shot.
Boykin's coach down at Komplete MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Boykin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Norton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Norton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boykin. #T1#
Norton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boykin looks winded!
Boykin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Scott Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimentiy Boykin.
Norton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boykin moves away.
Good exchange - Norton coming out on top.
Norton swinging wildly here.
Norton throws a good cross that connects.
Boykin tries to clinch up but Norton circles away and keeps his distance.
Norton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boykin.
It looked like Norton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boykin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Norton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boykin.
Norton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boykin.
Decent striking displayed by Norton there.#T2#
Boykin misses with a jab to the body
and Norton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!#CL#
Norton closes the distance and clinches.
Norton misses with a punch on the inside.
Norton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norton misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Boykin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boykin goes for a double leg but Norton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Norton continues to drive forward.
Scott Norton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norton connects with a nice looking jab.
Boykin misses with a body shot.
Boykin staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Norton as he connects with a hook.
Norton lands a nice shot to the body.
Boykin shoots in but Norton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boykin loads up on a big right hand but Norton slips the punch.#CL#
Norton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boykin, pushing him back against the cage.
Boykin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Norton walks away with a smile on his face. Boykin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Boykin throws a jab when Norton was well out of range.
Norton tries to clinch there but Boykin circles away.
Jab by Norton.
Boykin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norton is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Boykin like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Boykin from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Norton!
Scott Norton retains his super heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Scott Norton made sure he mentioned On Tap (160Q & Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: BMP 43
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Boykin scores with the left hand. McHale knows he should have avoided that one.
Boykin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McHale takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Beaumont McHale has been cut.
McHale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boykin is looking to counter punch.
Boykin dips to his left and cracks McHale with an uppercut!
Boykin throws a right hand that McHale ducks under and follows up with a left that McHale also avoids with ease.
McHale slaps away a takedown attempt from Boykin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Boykin with that takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of McHale 's head but he takes it in his stride.#KD#
Boykin waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract McHale. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped McHale to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#
McHale is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boykin postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! McHale covers up, he's hurt! Boykin keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Boykin and the ref steps in to end the fight! Boykin can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimentiy Boykin!
A very excited looking Dimentiy Boykin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BMP 42 (Norton vs Kovalenko)
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Mabogo drives through and clinches with Boykin against the cage.
Boykin misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Boykin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mabogo trying to land knees to the body.
Mabogo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boykin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mabogo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boykin tries to break the clinch but Mabogo is controlling the position. #BC#
Boykin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Mabogo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mabogo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mabogo misses with a knee to the head.
Boykin tries for a takedown but Mabogo manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boykin is trying to drag Mabogo to the mat but Mabogo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boykin can't break the clinch.
Mabogo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mabogo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boykin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mabogo can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mabogo.#T1#
Boykin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boykin managing to block the knees to the body from Mabogo.
Mabogo struggles to land a body shot inside as Boykin controls his hands. #BC#
Boykin manages to break the clinch.
Boykin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mabogo wants to clinch.
Mabogo tries to clinch up.
Boykin has been working on his balance at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mabogo.
Boykin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #KD#
Boykin drops Mabogo with a big left hand and mounts him. Mabogo is in big trouble! #ROC#
Mabogo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mabogo is looking to improve his position but Boykin isn't that keen on the idea.
Mabogo is still in real trouble! Can Boykin finish him?
Mabogo seems to have recovered his senses.
Mabogo is squirming around, avoiding Boykin's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Mabogo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Mabogo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boykin postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Mabogo bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Boykin and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimentiy Boykin!
Dimentiy Boykin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BMP 41 (Boone vs Norton)
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1##TD#
Boykin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boykin stays in close to Pavlovich's body and controls the position.
Pavlovich controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boykin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pavlovich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boykin is controlling him.
Boykin is in close to Pavlovich's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boykin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boykin won't allow Pavlovich to sweep him here.
Boykin wants to control from the top but Pavlovich keeps moving.
Pavlovich is pulling down on Boykin's head. It's preventing any offense from Boykin, at least for the moment.
Pavlovich keeping moving, preventing Boykin from controlling successfully. #T1#
Pavlovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boykin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pavlovich trying to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pavlovich keeping moving, preventing Boykin from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pavlovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pavlovich lands a jab to Boykin's midsection.
Anton Pavlovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pavlovich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pavlovich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boykin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Boykin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pavlovich.
Boykin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pavlovich.
Pavlovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Boykin is just out of range.#T2#
Boykin misses with a right hand
and Pavlovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Pavlovich.
Pavlovich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boykin.
Boykin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boykin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pavlovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pavlovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Pavlovich.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pavlovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pavlovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Boykin wants to break free but Pavlovich has control. #BC#
Boykin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boykin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boykin takes one on the button.#T3#
Boykin throws a jab but it's blocked by Pavlovich.
Boykin misses with a right hand
and Pavlovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boykin swings for the body but Pavlovich moves out of range.
Pavlovich misses with a hook. Boykin ducked under it nicely.
Pavlovich throws an overhand right that lands on Boykin's shoulder, as Boykin tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Boykin.
Pavlovich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boykin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Boykin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Boykin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pavlovich tries to bench press Boykin off him but Boykin keeps the position.
Pavlovich taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB#
Boykin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pavlovich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavlovich can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Pavlovich is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Boykin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boykin throws a strike aimed at the side of Pavlovich's head but Pavlovich avoids it well.
Boykin trying to control the position but Pavlovich is working away.
Boykin working away.
Pavlovich tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Boykin easily slips into full mount!
Pavlovich is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Boykin landing strikes from the mount.
Pavlovich slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anton Pavlovich will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Boykin tries to clinch but Pavlovich is having none of it.
Boykin throws a body shot but no joy.
Boykin throws a combination that misses
and Pavlovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boykin misses with a takedown attempt
and Pavlovich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boykin goes for a double leg but Pavlovich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pavlovich continues to drive forward.
Pavlovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Boykin.
Pavlovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boykin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pavlovich walks into a stiff left hand from Boykin.
Pavlovich throws a looping overhand right but Boykin ducks down to avoid it.
Anton Pavlovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pavlovich scores with a jab.
Boykin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pavlovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boykin blocks a jab.
Boykin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boykin takes one to the side of the head.
Pavlovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boykin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pavlovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pavlovich misses with a looping right.
Boykin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boykin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boykin misses with a hook. Pavlovich ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Pavlovich lands the left hand.
Boykin misses with a double jab
and Pavlovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Pavlovich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boykin's head backwards.
Pavlovich throws a hook but Boykin blocks it.
Pavlovich lands a glancing blow to the side of Boykin's head.
Boykin throws a shot from downtown. Pavlovich moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Boykin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pavlovich is trying to maintain the position but Boykin is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlovich wants to get back to his feet.
Boykin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pavlovich's head.
Pavlovich is trying to maintain the position but Boykin is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Boykin wants to control but Pavlovich is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Boykin is looking for a kimura here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boykin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pavlovich defending well though.
Boykin trying to control the action but Pavlovich is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Boykin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pavlovich defends it well. #SUB#
Boykin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pavlovich defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Boykin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pavlovich is just riding it out for now. Boykin eventually gives up the hold.
Pavlovich pushes Boykin off looking to stand but Boykin dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Boykin is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boykin passes to side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pavlovich wants to get back to his feet but Boykin is dominant here and he's now got Pavlovich's back!
Boykin connects with a big shot to the side of Pavlovich's head.
Pavlovich tries to roll but Boykin sticks to his back.
Pavlovich trying to get back to his feet but Boykin is in full control for now. #SUB#
Boykin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Pavlovich is in a bad position with Boykin working for a choke. Pavlovich manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Boykin trying to control the position here.
Pavlovich's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Pavlovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Boykin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pavlovich at a distance.
Pavlovich misses with a looping right.
Pavlovich might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pavlovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boykin misses the jab.
Pavlovich misses with a looping right.
Boykin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pavlovich's hands.
A jab from Pavlovich misses.
Boykin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pavlovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pavlovich throws out a loose jab but Boykin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimentiy Boykin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boykin takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Boykin closes the distance and pushes Pavlovich back into the cage.
Pavlovich is working Boykin over against the cage.
Pavlovich prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pavlovich swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Pavlovich working aggressively here.
Boykin can't break the clinch.
Boykin prevents a body shot from Pavlovich.
Pavlovich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boykin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boykin takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Boykin lands a takedown into guard.
Boykin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlovich, not yet.
Pavlovich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pavlovich keeping moving, preventing Boykin from controlling successfully.
Pavlovich is trying to control the position but Boykin postures up. #T2##ES2#
Pavlovich pushes Boykin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Boykin dives in for a single leg takedown but Pavlovich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pavlovich misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Boykin does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pavlovich scores with a nice right hand.
Pavlovich looks to land a left hand but Boykin moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Pavlovich.
Pavlovich loads up on a big right hand but Boykin slips the punch.
Boykin swinging wildly here.
Boykin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pavlovich counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pavlovich throws a looping overhand right but Boykin ducks down to avoid it.
Pavlovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dimentiy Boykin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pavlovich scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T3#
Boykin throws an off balance right hand
and Pavlovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Pavlovich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boykin at a distance.
Pavlovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pavlovich lands a really nice looking cross but Boykin seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Pavlovich misses the target.
Pavlovich misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Boykin. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Pavlovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pavlovich lands with an overhand left.
Boykin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boykin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pavlovich circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimentiy Boykin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boykin misses with an uppercut.
Boykin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boykin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pavlovich moves away.
Pavlovich throws a shot from downtown. Boykin moves away and avoids it.
Pavlovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Pavlovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Boykin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boykin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pavlovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boykin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Pavlovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Pavlovich lands a right hook to the body.
Boykin misses with a hook #CL2#
and Pavlovich holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pavlovich leaning against his opponent.
Dimentiy Boykin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pavlovich is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Pavlovich.
A short right from Pavlovich.
Pavlovich creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Boykin with a big uppercut! Boykin tries to clinch up but Pavlovich pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Boykin to the mat! Boykin covers up and Pavlovich unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anton Pavlovich!
A relieved looking Anton Pavlovich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BMP 40 (Boone vs Boykin)
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
A big left from Boykin misses.
Boykin lands a jab to Boone's midsection.
Dimentiy Boykin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boykin misses with a hook. Boone ducked under it nicely.
Boykin throws out a powerful jab.
Boone misses with a wild body shot.
Boykin jabs at Boone's body.
Boykin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Robert Boone has been cut.
Boykin throws a hook but Boone avoids it easily.
Boone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boykin misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Boykin closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Boykin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boykin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boone moves away.
Boone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boykin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boykin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boone on the side of the head. #T1#
Boykin throws a nice looking combination but Boone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Boykin moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Boykin breaks from the clinch.
Robert Boone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boykin throws a combination that misses
and Boone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boykin throws a poor cross that misses
and Boone counters with a two punch combo.
Boykin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boykin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boykin lands with a hook. Boone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boone scores with a hook to the body. Boykin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boone.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boykin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Boykin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boone as he jumps to the side.
Boone throwing a counter right hand but Boykin manages to avoid it.
Boykin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boykin throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Boone to counter with a crisp jab.
Boykin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boone counters with a two punch combo. #CUT#
It looks like Dimentiy Boykin has been cut.
Boykin looks to land a combination but Boone avoids it well.
Boone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boykin shoots in but Boone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robert Boone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimentiy Boykin.
No joy there for Boykin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Boone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boykin throws a shot from downtown. Boone moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Boone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boone thuds his right hand into Boykin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boone blocks a jab.
Boone is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Boykin lunges at Boone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boone's hand.
Boone jabs Boykin right on the nose. Boykin blinks but takes it well.
Boone leaves Boykin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boykin misses with a combination
and Boone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Boykin dives in and scores a takedown into Boone's guard.
Boykin postures up in Boone's guard and throws a big left but Boone blocks it.
Boone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boykin looking to pass the guard.
Boykin trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boone controls Boykin momentarily but Boykin frees himself.
Boone wants to sweep here but Boykin controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boone slaps away a takedown attempt from Boykin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boykin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Boone moves forwards but Boykin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boykin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boykin tries to clinch up but Boone circles away and keeps his distance.
Boone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boone cracks a nice hook into Boykin's ribs.
Boykin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boykin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boone dodges the punch combination from Boykin.
A counter left hand to the body from Boone misses its target.
Boykin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boone at a distance.
Dimentiy Boykin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boykin. Boone does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Boone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boykin swings widly with a right hand
enabling Boone to counter with a crisp jab.
Boykin lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Boykin finds it's way through Boone's defenses.
Boykin throws a body punch but Boone moves out of range.
Boone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Boone misses its intended target.
No joy there for Boykin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Boone does no damage.
Boykin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boykin throws out a loose jab but Boone uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Boone throws a lazy right hand but Boykin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Boone.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boykin misses with a two punch combination.
Boone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boykin moves to clinch but Boone breaks away
and Boone counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from Boykin.
Boykin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boone defends well and Boykin ends up having to push Boone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Boone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boykin tries to close the distance and clinch but Boone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Boone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Boykin misses the target.
Boone swings for the body but Boykin moves out of range. #T3#
Boykin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boykin thinking.
Boykin wants to clinch
and Boone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boykin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A shot to the body from Boykin misses
and Boone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boykin is breathing heavily.
Boone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boykin.
Boone throws a shot from downtown. Boykin moves away and avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Boone scores with a four punch combination!
Boykin with a poor takedown
and Boone counters with a straight right hand.
Robert Boone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimentiy Boykin.
Boone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boykin looks to throw the jab but Boone is out of range.
Boykin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Boone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circling - Boykin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Boykin.
Boone swinging wildly here.
Boykin throws a nice looking combination but Boone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boone appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boykin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boykin swings widly with a right hand
and Boone counters with a straight right hand.
Boone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boykin throws out the jab.
Boykin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boone sprawls well. Boone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boykin gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Robert Boone will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Boykin looks to throw the jab but Boone is out of range.
Boone throws a body punch but Boykin moves out of range.
Boone walks into a jab.
Boykin misses with a takedown attempt
and Boone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boone throwing a counter right hand but Boykin manages to avoid it.
Boykin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boone's waist but Boone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boykin off to one side.
Boykin misses with an uppercut
and Boone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Robert Boone is winning the standup battle so far.
Boone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boykin misses with an uppercut. Boone saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boykin finds it's way round the side to connect with Boone's head.
Boykin misses with a right hand
and Boykin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boykin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robert Boone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimentiy Boykin.
Boykin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Boone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boone misses with a two punch combination.
Boykin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boykin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boone.
Boykin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boone scores with a three punch combo!
Boone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#
Boykin is rocked!
Boone steps in with a hook that catches Boykin right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Boone follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Boykin looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Boone!
Robert Boone retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Robert Boone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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