Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CMMA 157 Skellington v Arcot
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1#
Artag lands a brutal head kick. Boytsov looks out on his feet and Artag throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Togoldor Artag!
Our winner, Togoldor Artag, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CMMA 149 Wright v Owens
Date: Aug 27, 2021

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Boytsov. Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Junior takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Junior attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boytsov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boytsov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Junior can pounce on him.
Boytsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boytsov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Dmitry Boytsov has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Junior misses the target.
Boytsov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Junior but Junior pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boytsov misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Junior does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boytsov throws a nice looking combination but Junior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Junior with a nice cross.
Junior throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Boytsov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Junior's guard.
Junior is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Boytsov dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#REVB##SUB#
Boytsov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boytsov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Junior manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura but Junior is defending well. #SUB#
Boytsov is working for a kimura but Junior is defending it quite comfortably. #T2##SUB#
Boytsov seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura here.
Boytsov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Junior does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Junior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boytsov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior is pulling down on Boytsov's head to control his posture. #T3#
Boytsov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Boytsov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Boytsov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boytsov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Junior is pulling down on Boytsov's head to control his posture.
Boytsov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Junior's head.
Boytsov trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boytsov is one step ahead there.
Boytsov stays in close to Junior's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Junior has control of Boytsov's left arm, preventing Boytsov from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boytsov throws a lazy right hand but Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Junior fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boytsov is out of range.
Junior throws a lazy right hand but Boytsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Junior connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boytsov. Boytsov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Trimagasi Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Junior lands a nice shot to the body.
Boytsov shoots for a double leg takedown but Junior sprawls well. He's pushed Boytsov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dmitry Boytsov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Boytsov's cut.
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#
A shot to the liver by Junior. Beautiful body shot.
Junior misses with a looping right.
Boytsov misses with a left hand
and Junior counters with a left to the body.
Boytsov throws a big shot that misses.
Junior throws a body kick that misses.
Junior throws a hook but Boytsov blocks it.
Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boytsov manages to avoid it.
Boytsov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior lands a leg kick that knocks Boytsov off balance momentarily.
Boytsov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Junior circles away.
Boytsov fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Junior on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Boytsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boytsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Junior.
Boytsov shoots in looking for a takedown but Junior manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boytsov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boytsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boytsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Junior throws out a counter right but Boytsov avoids it with no problem.
Boytsov moves forwards but Junior connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Junior fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Boytsov to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Boytsov looks to clinch but Junior throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Boytsov taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Trimagasi Junior!
Trimagasi Junior thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CMMA XS3 Barkley v McWrestler
Date: Aug 05, 2021

#R1#
Boytsov throws a lazy right hand but Lalime sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boytsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lalime misses with a hook to the body
letting Boytsov counter with a right hand.
Lalime moves out of range as Boytsov strikes.
Boytsov misses with a looping left.
Lalime seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lalime swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Boytsov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lalime won't be happy with that.
Lalime is holding Boytsov down, trying to stall.#SUB2#
Boytsov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lalime tries to strike but it doesn't land. #T1#
Lalime is looking for a sweep.
Lalime knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boytsov on the ground.#SUB2#
Boytsov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Boytsov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Boytsov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lalime tries to bench press Boytsov off him but Boytsov keeps the position.
Boytsov landing a few strikes.
Lalime can't do much from the bottom here. #T2##SUB2#
Boytsov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lalime looks calm but he's in trouble here. Boytsov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lalime is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Boytsov lets go of the hold and Lalime can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dmitry Boytsov!
Dmitry Boytsov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CMMA XS2 Bradock v Macropus
Date: Jul 12, 2021

#R1#
Payton misses with a straight right.
Boytsov 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.
Payton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boytsov.
Boytsov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Payton tests Boytsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Dmitry Boytsov has been cut.#KD2#
Payton drops Boytsov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Boytsov looks back up at him and smiles so Payton waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Boytsov is rocked!
Payton 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.
Boytsov drops his hands momentarily. Payton doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Boytsov staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Boytsov doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Payton!
After the fight, Walter Payton 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: CMMA 120 De Minaur v Duvernay
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Boytsov lands with an overhand left.
Barnes misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Boytsov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barnes!
Boytsov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes tries to escape but Boytsov is in control. #SUB2#
Boytsov is working to tighten his grip on Barnes's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Barnes has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Boytsov is really squeezing tight and eventually Barnes passes out! Boytsov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dmitry Boytsov!
A very excited looking Dmitry Boytsov 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: CMMA 113 Obaminator v Dias
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Boytsov misses the target.
Boytsov tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boytsov.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boytsov.
Boytsov catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boytsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Boytsov off the cage and back into range.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boytsov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomas defends it nicely.#TD#
Boytsov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boytsov showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
Thomas trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boytsov in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas trying to control here.
Boytsov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thomas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Boytsov is working for a submission of some sort.
Boytsov prevents Thomas from improving his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boytsov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thomas controlling the position well. #SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thomas has his hands clasped together around Boytsov's back. He's all about the action.
Thomas is looking to control Boytsov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thomas avoid being mounted?
Thomas keeping control of the position.
Boytsov is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thomas controlling the position well.
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Boytsov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Boytsov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Thomas is defending against the submission attempts here by Boytsov.
Boytsov wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thomas is looking to control Boytsov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thomas avoid being mounted?
Boytsov is nestled in close to Thomas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thomas is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Boytsov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thomas wants to control but Boytsov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Thomas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Boytsov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thomas is just riding it out for now. Boytsov eventually gives up the hold.
Boytsov wants to take a breather but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but Boytsov has control of the leg.
Boytsov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas is doing well to control the position and prevent Boytsov from advancing to side control.
Thomas trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Boytsov is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Boytsov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Thomas leaves Boytsov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boytsov misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas feints the counter takedown.
Thomas cracks Boytsov with an open hand slap.
Boytsov throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Thomas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Boytsov is trying to control but can't.
Thomas slips a nice elbow through Boytsov's hands, connecting with Boytsov's forehead.
Thomas is nestled in close to Boytsov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boytsov gets full guard.#SUB#
Boytsov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Thomas has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Boytsov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Thomas is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Boytsov pulls down on the head and he's put Thomas to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dmitry Boytsov!
Dmitry Boytsov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CMMA 106: Contenders II
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Mosley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boytsov circles away quickly and effectively.
Boytsov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boytsov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mosley misses with a hook. Boytsov ducked under it nicely.
Boytsov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mosley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mosley dodges the punch combination from Boytsov.
Mosley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov swings widly with a right hand
and Mosley counters with a stiff right hand.
Mosley drops his hands momentarily and Boytsov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mosley misses with a looping left.
Boytsov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Boytsov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boytsov blocks a jab.
Mosley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boytsov misses with a right hand
and Mosley counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Dmitry Boytsov has been cut.
Boytsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mosley was well out of range. Poor timing from Boytsov.
Mosley throws out a counter right but Boytsov avoids it with no problem.
Arthur Mosley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mosley punishes Boytsov's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Mosley moves into range and clinches up with Boytsov.
Mosley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boytsov has had enough of the clinch but Mosley keeps him there for the moment.
Mosley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boytsov looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Boytsov fails to land.
Mosley lands a right hand.
Mosley with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mosley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Boytsov is rocked!
Boytsov is trying to push Mosley away but Mosley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oh Boytsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boytsov takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've been hearing reports that Boytsov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mosley lands a big right hand that drops Boytsov! The killer instinct kicks in and Mosley finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mosley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Mosley!
Our winner, Arthur Mosley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CMMA 98 Donovan vs Pitt
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
Beast lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boytsov takes a step back to recover. #TD2#
Boytsov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Beast!
Beast is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boytsov off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Boytsov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Beast really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Boytsov.
I really don't envy Boytsov right now.
Beast biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boytsov is really stuck here.
Beast 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.
Boytsov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Beast knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boytsov on the ground.
Beast avoiding Boytsov 's attempts to control his hands.
Boytsov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Beast's guard. Nice work there by Boytsov. #SUB2#
Boytsov drops back looking for a leg! Beast is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beast manages to kick Boytsov off! Boytsov jumps back into Beast's guard.
Beast keeping moving, preventing Boytsov from controlling successfully.
Beast on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beast tries to get out of the position.
Beast looking for a sweep. Not yet Beast, not yet. #T2##SUB2#
Boytsov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Beast wants to sweep but no luck.
Boytsov wants to pass the guard but Beast is keeping the position.
Beast managing to control the position.
Boytsov trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
Boytsov wants to pass the guard but Beast is keeping the position.#T3#
Boytsov trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Boytsov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Beast is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Beast has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Boytsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beast manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Boytsov passes Beast's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Beast avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boytsov. #T4#
Boytsov is keen to just control but Beast is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Boytsov wants to work for an arm triangle but Beast is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boytsov is trying to control. Beast wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Boytsov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Beast as he works his way to full guard.
Boytsov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boytsov looking to pass the guard.
Boytsov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dmitry Boytsov 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#
Beast scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Dmitry Boytsov has been cut.
Boytsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beast counters with a nice leg kick.
Boytsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Beast.
Boytsov throws a jab when Beast was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov looks to throw the jab but Beast is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Beast. That snapped Boytsov's head back.
Nice defenses there by Boytsov.
A nice side step and Boytsov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Boytsov misses with a wild body shot.
Beast drops Boytsov with a huge uppercut! Boytsov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Beast is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradley Beast!
Bradley Beast was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CMMA84 Hallbjornsson Magomedov
Date: Feb 28, 2021

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Hardman misses the target.
Boytsov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardman. Hardman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Hardman shoots in and gets a takedown into Boytsov's guard.
Boytsov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hardman works over Boytsov with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Boytsov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hardman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hardman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hardman throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boytsov's head.#SUB#
Boytsov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hardman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hardman throwing strikes but missing.
Hardman postures up in Boytsov's guard and throws a big left but Boytsov blocks it.
Boytsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Boytsov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hardman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hardman is working Boytsov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hardman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boytsov's head.
Hardman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Boytsov working for a triangle but Hardman defends it easily.
Hardman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hardman wants to control from the top but Boytsov keeps moving.
Boytsov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardman.
Boytsov 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.#SUB#
Boytsov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Boytsov keeping full guard, as Hardman tries to pass.
Hardman trying to control the position from guard on top but Boytsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardman postures up and lands a big shot to Boytsov's brow.
Boytsov keeping full guard, as Hardman tries to pass.
Hardman preventing the sweep.
Hardman postures up.
Hardman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hardman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hardman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boytsov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hardman trying to control the position from guard on top but Boytsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardman tries to free his leg and advance position but Boytsov is retaining full guard. #T3#
Hardman distracts Boytsov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boytsov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boytsov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boytsov looking to control. #SUB#
Boytsov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boytsov controls Hardman momentarily but Hardman frees himself.
Boytsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Hardman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boytsov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Boytsov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4##SUB2#
Hardman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've been hearing that Boytsov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Hardman is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Hardman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boytsov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boytsov scoring with some ground and pound.
Boytsov landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Hardman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boytsov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boytsov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boytsov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mossimo Hardman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Boytsov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Boytsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardman.
Boytsov staying out of range there.
Boytsov looks to throw the jab but Hardman is out of range.
Boytsov throws a looping overhand right but Hardman ducks down to avoid it.
Hardman takes a swing at Boytsov's ribcage but misses.
Boytsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardman.
Hardman throws out a counter right but Boytsov avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Boytsov misses its intended target.
Boytsov slips under a jab from Hardman.
A big right from Boytsov misses.
Hardman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boytsov defends it well.
Boytsov throws an overhand right that lands on Hardman's shoulder, as Hardman tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hardman misses with a wild body shot.
Hardman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boytsov scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Boytsov. That snapped Hardman's head back. #T1#
Boytsov scores with a nice right hand.
Hardman takes a swing at Boytsov's ribcage but misses.
Hardman throws a looping overhand right but Boytsov ducks down to avoid it.
Boytsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardman.
An attempted straight right counter from Boytsov misses the target.
A slow jab from Hardman misses its intended target.
A big right from Hardman misses.
Hardman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boytsov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hardman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dmitry Boytsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Boytsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Hardman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boytsov misses with a hook.#TD#
Boytsov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hardman quickly recovers to half guard.
Boytsov is keen to just control but Hardman is a slippery customer.
Dmitry Boytsov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Boytsov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2##SUB2#
Hardman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hardman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Boytsov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hardman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boytsov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hardman wants to improve his position but Boytsov is controlling well. #T3#
Hardman keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Boytsov lands a nice short elbow.
Hardman is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Boytsov jumps into side control!
Hardman tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Boytsov is trying to get an arm triangle but Hardman is defending well.
Hardman can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Boytsov tries for a kimura but Hardman is defending well.
Hardman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hardman tries to buck Boytsov off but Boytsov is having none of it.#T4##SUB#
Boytsov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hardman looks calm but he's in trouble here. Boytsov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hardman is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Boytsov lets go of the hold and Hardman can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dmitry Boytsov!
Dmitry Boytsov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CMMA 73 Dinapoli vs Kennedy
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Rizzo looks to land a combination but Boytsov avoids it well.
Boytsov throws a jab when Rizzo was well out of range.
Rizzo unleashes a big counter combination but Boytsov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#KD2#
Nice combo by Rizzo! Oh, that's hurt him - Boytsov falls to the canvas and Rizzo follows him into side control. #ROC2#Boytsov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dmitry Boytsov has been cut.
Rizzo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boytsov can't do much from the bottom here.
Boytsov is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo controls the position.
Boytsov can't do much from the bottom here.
Boytsov is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Rizzo working away.
Rizzo just content to control the position.
Boytsov's coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Boytsov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boytsov is trying to control Rizzo's posture but Rizzo avoids it.
Boytsov seems a little lost for a moment, as Rizzo dominates the positioning.
Boytsov is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rizzo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boytsov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rizzo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Boytsov actively working from the bottom here.
Boytsov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rizzo throwing shots but Boytsov is blocking nicely.
Boytsov wants to get back to full guard.
Rizzo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boytsov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rizzo's head backwards.#T3##KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Rizzo sends Boytsov down but not out. Rizzo dives into side control looking to finish.
Oh Boytsov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rizzo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Boytsov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rizzo working away.
Boytsov is looking for a sweep.
Boytsov seems to have got his legs back now.
Boytsov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rizzo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rizzo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boytsov manages to get to full guard. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boytsov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Rizzo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boytsov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rizzo has managed to get both his arms back between Boytsov's legs - danger averted.
Rizzo is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Boytsov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boytsov trying to control the position. #SUB#
Boytsov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rizzo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Boytsov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Rizzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Boytsov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Boytsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Boytsov.
A swing and a miss from Boytsov.#TD#
Boytsov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rizzo is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Boytsov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo is not content to let Boytsov control the position.#T1#
Rizzo has his hands clasped together around Boytsov's back. He's all about the action.
Boytsov is thwarting Rizzo's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rizzo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rizzo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rizzo is looking to control Boytsov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rizzo avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura but Rizzo is defending well.
Boytsov trying to control the action but Rizzo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura here.
Rizzo tries to roll over but Boytsov keeps him under control.
Boytsov trying to control the action but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Boytsov prevents Rizzo from improving his position.
Rizzo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boytsov not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rizzo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boytsov counters with a right hand to the body. #KD2#
Rizzo drops Boytsov with a left right combo! Rizzo follows him down to the ground into side control.
Boytsov gets back to half guard.
Jake Rizzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boytsov wants to improve his position but Rizzo is controlling well.
Boytsov wants to control but Rizzo is keeping busy. #T4#
Boytsov is pressing down on Rizzo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Boytsov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rizzo uses it to pass to side control.
Boytsov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rizzo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boytsov is working hard here to advance position.
Boytsov is letting Rizzo control him for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boytsov wants to control but Rizzo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boytsov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jake Rizzo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Boytsov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rizzo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boytsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Rizzo looks to land a combination but Boytsov avoids it well.
Boytsov misses the shot to the body.
Rizzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Boytsov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rizzo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boytsov is in Rizzo's guard.
Boytsov pushes down on Rizzo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boytsov is trying to control the action in half guard but Rizzo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rizzo defends it well. #SUB#
Boytsov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rizzo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boytsov. #T1##SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rizzo defends it well. #SUB#
Boytsov is working for a kimura but Rizzo is defending it quite comfortably.
Boytsov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rizzo's head. #SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura but Rizzo is defending well.
Rizzo wants to control but Boytsov is keeping busy. #SUB#
Boytsov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Boytsov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Boytsov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rizzo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boytsov.
Dmitry Boytsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB#
Boytsov is working for a submission of some sort.
Jake Rizzo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boytsov is pressing down on Rizzo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rizzo is holding on for now. #SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura but Rizzo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boytsov to get the leverage. #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.#SUB#
Boytsov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rizzo defends it well. #SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura but Rizzo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boytsov to get the leverage. #SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jake Rizzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rizzo looks to land a combination but Boytsov avoids it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boytsov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rizzo throws a right and a left that Boytsov avoids nicely.
Boytsov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jake Rizzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boytsov scores with a hook to the body. Rizzo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitry Boytsov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rizzo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jake Rizzo!
A relieved looking Jake Rizzo 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: CMMA 63 Yrjke vs Dallas
Date: Jan 01, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Green fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boytsov sprawls well initially but Green persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Green seems to be working for a kimura but Boytsov defends the submission attempt.
Boytsov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Green connects with a nice short shot to Boytsov's temple. #SUB#
Boytsov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boytsov trying to control but Green postures up. #SUB#
Boytsov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Green content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well. #SUB#
Boytsov looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Green keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Boytsov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Green wants to take a breather but Boytsov is having none of it.
Green seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boytsov wants to get back to full guard.
Boytsov is working hard here to advance position.
Boytsov wants to get back to full guard but Green has passed into side control.
Green looking to control but instead Boytsov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boytsov keeps working. #T2#
Green content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boytsov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Green manages to pass to mount!
Boytsov is looking to improve his position but Green isn't that keen on the idea.
Boytsov tries to hold on but Green pushes him away.
Green controlling the position easily from mount.
Boytsov is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Boytsov working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Green with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Green wants to control but instead Boytsov manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Boytsov looking for submissions off his back.
Boytsov is not content to let Green control the position.
Green might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boytsov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boytsov wants to get back to full guard but Green has passed into side control.
Boytsov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Green presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T4#
Green raining down shots from the mount!
Green wants to control the pace but Boytsov is squirming around nicely.
Green is landing with some decent strikes but Boytsov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Green avoids the attempt from Boytsov to control.
Green looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Boytsov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boytsov wants to control but Green is having none of it.
Green working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Green dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Green throws a chopping leg kick but Boytsov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Green tried to score with a low kick but Boytsov checks it.
Boytsov throwing a counter right hand but Green manages to avoid it.
Green throws a looping overhand right but Boytsov ducks down to avoid it.
Boytsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Green counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Dmitry Boytsov has been cut.
Boytsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Green fails with the takedown.
Boytsov is looking to counter punch.
Green takes a swing at Boytsov's ribcage but misses.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boytsov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Green throws a jab when Boytsov was well out of range.
Green throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov misses with a straight left.
Boytsov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Green backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boytsov scores with the left hand. Green knows he should have avoided that one.
Green lands the left hand.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Boytsov misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Boytsov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Green takes a swing at Boytsov's ribcage but misses.
Green lands with a good body shot.
Green throws an off balance right hand
letting Boytsov counter with a right hand.
Boytsov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boytsov misses with an uppercut.
Green misses with a body shot.
Boytsov scores with the left hand. Green knows he should have avoided that one.
Green is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boytsov rather than just go for the knockout.
Boytsov swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boytsov.
Green now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boytsov scores with a one two! Green had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Dmitry Boytsov is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boytsov defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
Boytsov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Green counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Green staying out of range there.
Green throws a good cross that connects.
Green shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boytsov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boytsov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boytsov duly obliges.
Green scores with a jab to the body.
Boytsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green lands a nice hook to Boytsov's body. Boytsov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boytsov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Green bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boytsov's head.
Nice body punch from Green.
Boytsov moves away from the strike by Green.
It looked like Boytsov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boytsov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Green's hands.
A swing and a miss from Boytsov.
Dmitry Boytsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green tries to score with a low kick but Boytsov moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
A big left from Boytsov misses.
Green throws out a counter right but Boytsov avoids it with no problem.
Boytsov connects with a looping right hand.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boytsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Green takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Boytsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boytsov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Green shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boytsov.
Boytsov looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Boytsov.
Green lands a nice hook to Boytsov's body. Boytsov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boytsov moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
Green misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Green.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boytsov slips under a jab.
It looked like Boytsov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Green connects with a leg kick. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Boytsov.
Good standup being displayed there by Green as he connects with a hook.
Boytsov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Green shoots in but Boytsov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Green moves away from the strike by Boytsov.
Boytsov blocks the body kick.
Boytsov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Boytsov drops his hands momentarily and Green takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boytsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Boytsov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boytsov lands with a hook. Green tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Green swings for the body but Boytsov moves out of range.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Boytsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Herb Green will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Boytsov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Boytsov throws a big shot that misses.
Green drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boytsov defends it well.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Boytsov sizes up Green with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Boytsov is just out of range.
Boytsov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Green's hands.
Boytsov punishes Green's body with a nice straight punch.
Boytsov checks a leg kick.
Boytsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively.
Boytsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Green.
Green misses with a hook. Boytsov ducked under it nicely.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boytsov throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov checks a leg kick.
Boytsov takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Green lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Boytsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boytsov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boytsov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Boytsov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A lazy left from Boytsov finds it's target.
Green looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boytsov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Green defending well as Boytsov loads up on a big left hand.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Green keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC2#Boytsov is rocked!
Boytsov throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Oh Boytsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boytsov misses with a body shot.
Boytsov ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Boytsov seems to have got his legs back now.
Boytsov moves out of range of the strikes.
Boytsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Green chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green misses with a kick to the body.
Boytsov throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Green as he connects with a hook.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Green attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Boytsov slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Boytsov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Boytsov.
Boytsov moves forwards but Green connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boytsov.
Green looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Green throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boytsov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boytsov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Green.
Boytsov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dmitry Boytsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boytsov.
Boytsov throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
Green chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Boytsov is just out of range.
Boytsov misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Green looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Green throws a good cross that connects.
Green misses with a hook. Boytsov ducked under it nicely.
Boytsov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Green defending well as Boytsov loads up on a big left hand.
Herb Green is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boytsov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Green jabs at Boytsov's body.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boytsov.
Boytsov throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boytsov.
Boytsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green. #T4#
Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Boytsov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boytsov looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boytsov manages to avoid it.
Green ducks right into an uppercut from Boytsov.
Nice takedown defense from Boytsov. No joy for Green on that attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boytsov.
Boytsov swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Green looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boytsov misses with a wild body shot.
Green scores with a nice right hand.
Boytsov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Green.
Boytsov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Green uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Green throws the left hand but Boytsov avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herb Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Green has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: WPFA XLV: Bassole vs Morra Jr
Date: Dec 04, 2020

#R1##TD#
Boytsov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pitt sprawls well initially but Boytsov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Boytsov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pitt is just riding it out for now. Boytsov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Boytsov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pitt sees it coming and defends easily.
Pitt is looking to improve his position.
Boytsov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Boytsov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pitt is staying active underneath Boytsov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Boytsov passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Boytsov working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Pitt turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Boytsov off and cradles Pitt's limp body as Boytsov celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Dmitry Boytsov!
Dmitry Boytsov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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